Mansfield: Vandalism risk leaves hundreds waiting for toilet fobs
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Three days into the rehearsals of 2023's Strictly Come Dancing, actress Amanda Abbington complained about her dance partner, Giovanni Pernice. A year later, the BBC apologised to Abbington and upheld verbal bullying and harassment complaints but cleared him of the most serious allegations of physical aggression.Over the summer, other former …
Has Strictly been tainted by scandal after Amanda Abbington claims partly upheld?
Three days into the rehearsals of 2023's Strictly Come Dancing, actress Amanda Abbington complained about her dance partner, Giovanni Pernice. A year later, the BBC apologised to Abbington and upheld verbal bullying and harassment complaints but cleared him of the most serious allegations of physical aggression.Over the summer, other former …
Has Strictly been tainted by scandal after Amanda Abbington claims partly upheld?
Three days into the rehearsals of 2023's Strictly Come Dancing, actress Amanda Abbington complained about her dance partner, Giovanni Pernice. A year later, the BBC apologised to Abbington and upheld verbal bullying and harassment complaints but cleared him of the most serious allegations of physical aggression.Over the summer, other former …
Maggie Smith's most memorable performances including Harry Potter, Downton Abbey and Lady in the Van
Dame Maggie Smith was one of Britain's best-loved and most celebrated actresses, with a career spanning eight decades.Her first performances came on stage in the 1950s, and her last screen role was just a year ago, when she starred in The Miracle Club. She was one of a select group …
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Phillip Schofield: Broadcaster returns to TV in Channel 5's Cast Away
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Shropshire twins win the same award at different universities
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Sally Rooney's Intermezzo is 'utterly perfect' say critics
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Shropshire mum with terminal cancer slams scan results delay
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Channel 4 will not drop alleged abuser Alex Henry from Married at First Sight
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Booker Prize 2024: Women dominate this year's shortlist
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Richard Osman: I'm terrible at playing detective
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London Fashion Week: Five trends to look out for from bold colours to accessories
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Ellesmere Heronwatch makes final push for wildlife cameras
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Victoria Centre Market: Council confirms closure plan
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The Jeremy Kyle Show: Cancelled and controversial but cleared
Five years after ITV's most popular yet controversial daytime programme was axed following the death of a guest, an inquest has concluded there was no "clear and reliable causal connection" between Steve Dymond's appearance on The Jeremy Kyle Show and his suicide.The programme was abruptly cancelled in 2019 after the …
Jacqueline Wilson: 'Delighted to be viewed as a gay icon' after coming out
Jacqueline Wilson has been described as many things over the years, but one title that still surprises her is "gay icon". In 2020, the British children's writer announced that she was in a long-term relationship with a woman.The beloved author, who is known for her nuanced depictions of childhood struggles, …
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Shrewsbury rail station roadworks cause frustration
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Why Gen Z & Millennials are hung up on answering the phone
Hi, you’ve reached the voicemail of Yasmin Rufo. Please don't leave a message as I won’t listen to it or call you back.Unfortunately that isn't my answerphone message but do I, along with most Gen Z and millennials, wish it was? Absolutely.A recent survey found a quarter of people aged …
Why Gen Z & Millennials are hung up on answering the phone
Hi, you’ve reached the voicemail of Yasmin Rufo. Please don't leave a message as I won’t listen to it or call you back.Unfortunately that isn't my answerphone message but do I, along with most Gen Z and millennials, wish it was? Absolutely.A recent survey found a quarter of people aged …
Why Gen Z & Millennials are hung up on answering the phone
Hi, you’ve reached the voicemail of Yasmin Rufo. Please don't leave a message as I won’t listen to it or call you back.Unfortunately that isn't my answerphone message but do I, along with most Gen Z and millennials, wish it was? Absolutely.A recent survey found a quarter of people aged …
Why Gen Z & Millennials are hung up on answering the phone
Hi, you’ve reached the voicemail of Yasmin Rufo. Please don't leave a message as I won’t listen to it or call you back.Unfortunately that isn't my answerphone message but do I, along with most Gen Z and millennials, wish it was? Absolutely.A recent survey found a quarter of people aged …
Why Gen Z & Millennials are hung up on answering the phone
Hi, you’ve reached the voicemail of Yasmin Rufo. Please don't leave a message as I won’t listen to it or call you back.Unfortunately that isn't my answerphone message but do I, along with most Gen Z and millennials, wish it was? Absolutely.A recent survey found a quarter of people aged …