Amy Britton

Jay McGuiness became the first contestant eliminated from Celebrity MasterChef after struggling with a cheesecake and a mushroom pie. Judges criticized the texture and preparation of both dishes, while viewers reacted angrily on social media and argued that the wrong contestant had been sent home. Shakira Khan, Joe Pasquale, Emily Campbell and Jason Mohammad advanced to the quarter-final, while McGuiness said he valued the experience and memories made with the other contestants.

Homeowners going on holiday are advised to make their properties appear occupied and harder to enter. Recommendations include leaving curtains or blinds at a natural midpoint, programming electric blinds and lighting, installing strong doors, windows and deadbolts, asking neighbours to collect post and maintain the property, using visible deterrents such as dummy cameras and motion-activated lights, and avoiding publicising travel plans online. The advice follows figures cited from the Office for National Statistics indicating approximately 327,000 burglaries were recorded in the UK in 2025.

Tributes from political figures and public personalities have followed the death of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, as police begin a murder investigation after she was found dead at her home in Haytor. Leaders across parties, including Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey, expressed shock and condolences, while Anton Du Beke shared a personal remembrance of their time together on Strictly Come Dancing. Devon and Cornwall Police continue to appeal for information as they search for a suspect described as dangerous.

AcornTV has cancelled the crime drama Whitstable Pearl after three series, leaving major plotlines unresolved and disappointing both cast and fans. The decision follows the 2024 Channel 4 airing of the third series, whose open-ended conclusion sparked expectations of renewal. Cast members and viewers expressed frustration, particularly over the unresolved romantic storyline between the leads. Fans have turned to online forums to discuss the abrupt ending, while actor Kerry Godliman is set to appear in ITV’s upcoming Dalziel and Pascoe reboot.