88 m. ago Chairman fears more BBC scandals on the horizon as he admits there are 'powerful individuals' still making life 'unbearable' for colleagues

BBC chairman Samir Shah spoke out as MasterChef was plunged into crisis last night when it emerged presenter John Torode had an allegation of misconduct upheld.

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5 h. ago John Torode’s contract on MasterChef not renewed, BBC and Banijay UK confirm

He has been on the popular BBC show since 2005.

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6 h. ago MasterChef crisis as BBC confirm no decision made on series future amid allegations

John Torode has confirmed that he is the other individual against whom an allegation has been upheld following an investigation into his co-star Gregg Wallace

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24 h. ago Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen in Atlanta during Cowboy Carter tour

Star’s team members reported music, concert visuals and future setlists taken from vehicle ahead of Atlanta showsBeyoncé’s choreographer and one of her dancers for the Cowboy Carter tour told police that thieves broke into their vehicle and stole numerous items, including jump drives full of unreleased music, footage for her upcoming shows and past and future setlists.The alleged robbery, first reported by Channel 2 in Atlanta, occurred less than 48 hours before the singer kicked off a four-show residence at the city’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago BBC admits MasterChef's future hangs in balance as Gregg Wallace banned for life

The BBC and production company Banijay have addressed the future of MasterChef after 45 of the 83 allegations against Gregg Wallace were upheld after a seven-month investigation

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36 h. ago Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa breaks silence on exit and Eurovision controversy

Ncuti Gatwa has opened up on his decision to quit Doctor Who after two years and two series, as he also opened up on his decision not to represent the UK at Eurovision.

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57 h. ago One year after Butler assassination attempt on Trump new report reveals ‘series of bad decisions’ and ‘handicaps’ by Secret Service

The Secret Service ‘failed to implement security measures’ that could have prevented the assassination attempt, a new report states

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2 d. ago ‘A series of bad decisions and bureaucratic handicaps’: Secret Service mishaps revealed in new report on Trump assassination attempt in Butler

The Secret Service ‘failed to implement security measures’ that could have prevented the assassination attempt, a new report states

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3 d. ago Umpire for today's Wimbledon women's final has upset players across the world

German Miriam Bley has sparked controversy for a series of gaffes and questionable decisions, which have outraged players across the globe.

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5 d. ago Gregg Wallace 'will take BBC to the cleaners for autism discrimination' as bosses in crisis talks over latest MasterChef series amid host's sex misconduct scandal

Supporters of the disgraced Masterchef star have said his neurodiversity is partly responsible for his inappropriate behaviour and revealed he feels unsupported by the Beeb.

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6 d. ago Who could replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef? Names in the frame to be new judge

Gregg Wallace is stepping back from television for the foreseeable future following allegations from former colleagues and contestants. But who might take his place?

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8 d. ago Music trade bodies accuse BBC of ‘arbitrary’ changes after Bob Vylan Glastonbury set

Industry insiders cite free speech concerns, saying broadcaster overreacted by limiting live streaming of ‘high risk’ artistsMusic industry figures have accused the BBC of making “arbitrary and disproportionate” changes to its coverage of live music after the fallout from Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury festival performance.There is serious concern among artists and music agencies over a BBC decision that means any musical performances deemed to be high risk will not be broadcast live or streamed live. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Jasprit Bumrah and the India bowling puzzle that will decide second England Test

Head coach Gautam Gambhir is adamant that star bowler Jasprit Bumrah will play just three of the five Tests, with a host of options and decisions to be made to salvage a series in the second Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday

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2 w. ago BBC EastEnders confirm star's exit after two years and fans will be sad

Molly Rainford will be leaving her role as Anna Knight on EastEnders after two years on the BBC soap, it has been confirmed, with the character set to exit later this year

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2 w. ago Scientists criticise cut in UK funding for global vaccination group

Five-year £1.25bn pledge to Gavi is 40% cut in real terms, which experts say will cost lives in developing countriesThe UK has cut its funding to a leading global vaccination group by a quarter, a move that experts say will directly lead to the avoidable deaths of many thousands of children in developing countries.The Foreign Office billed the £1.25bn commitment over five years to the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (Gavi) as a major boost to the group’s work as well as to the UK’s status as a developer of vaccines. A series of aid agencies praised the decision. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago EastEnders’ Max Bowden seen kissing new girlfriend ahead of surprise BBC soap return

EastEnders star Max Bowden was seen kissing a co-star as they seemed to confirm their relationship prior to his return to the BBC soap as Ben Mitchell

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3 w. ago Comedy and crime fighting join forces for police learning leadership skills

The University of Chicago Crime Lab's Policing Leadership Academy tackles some serious topics like how to make data-driven decisions or how to help officers handle on-the-job trauma

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3 w. ago EastEnders' CONFIRM fan favourite returning to BBC soap after eight

EastEnders' have confirmed a fan favourite is returning to the BBC soap after eight-years away from Albert Square

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3 w. ago Why Ben Stokes chose stats over tradition in controversial decision to begin Test series

On a glorious day at Headingley, Stokes opted to follow the stats by bowling first at the start of the England v India Test series

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3 w. ago Michael Vaughan 'staggered' by Ben Stokes decision in warning ahead of India series

England face India in a Test series this summer ahead of the Ashes a few months later and Ben Stokes' lack of time batting has stunned former captain Michael Vaughan

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