Eve Wagstaff

Veteran broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan has died at 68, a year after announcing his stage‑four prostate cancer diagnosis and using his platform to urge men to seek testing. His family said he died peacefully at home and thanked medical staff and supporters. Murnaghan’s five‑decade career included major roles at ITV, the BBC and Sky News, as well as hosting Eggheads and several documentaries. Following his diagnosis, he advocated for greater prostate cancer awareness and screening. A private family funeral will be held, with a later memorial service at St Bride’s Church. The family encouraged donations to Prostate Cancer UK, Prostate Cancer Research and North London Hospice.

Rochelle Anthony, known from The Apprentice, was hospitalised with a suspected stroke after suddenly losing movement on one side of her body. She informed followers that she would pause social media activity and postpone salon appointments while undergoing medical examinations. The incident follows a previous serious medical episode involving gallstones in 2024. She urged others to seek medical help when symptoms feel wrong, noting her own delayed diagnosis. BBC involvement is limited to her earlier appearance on the programme, and the NHS guidance on stroke symptoms is highlighted.

Video footage shows Katie Hopkins involved in a confrontation at the Dundee Arms pub in east London during England’s World Cup match against Croatia, culminating in her being removed from the venue amid jeers from patrons. Witnesses suggested her reputation and views contributed to the hostile reception. Online reaction widely praised the pub’s actions, while Hopkins’ history of controversial commentary and past removals from media platforms was noted.

ITV reassessed the future of Lorraine after temporarily removing it from the schedule, finding that audience numbers remained stable during its absence. The programme has already been reduced to a shorter annual run and halved in length, prompting concerns over further cuts despite ITV stating no additional changes are planned. Presenters for the returning Loose Women have been confirmed, while Lorraine Kelly is set to resume hosting her show in early May.

The BBC confirmed it has no future projects planned with David Walliams, while HarperCollins ended its professional relationship with him amid alleged inappropriate behaviour claims. Walliams denies wrongdoing and has sought legal advice, stating he was never informed of any allegations. The BBC will continue airing previously scheduled festive programming featuring him but will edit out controversial gestures. HarperCollins cited internal processes and leadership changes behind its decision. The developments follow earlier controversies tied to offensive remarks made during Britain’s Got Talent filming, which Walliams previously apologised for.

A pre-Black Friday promotion reduces the Morphy Richards PureFresh 0.9L dehumidifier to £37.49, with customers praising its quiet operation and strong performance in small rooms. Reviews note its effectiveness at extracting moisture but mention limitations in spaces larger than 10 square metres. Additional deals include compact and larger dehumidifier options from Lakeland and HOMCOM, with further discounts available through Yimbly.

An Australian woman living in Edinburgh outlines three reasons she prefers Scotland to Australia, citing the abundance of insects, extreme heat, and the high cost and long duration of domestic travel in Australia. She highlights Scotland’s cooler climate and easier access to affordable travel as key advantages influencing her decision not to return.

Former ITV weather presenter Wincey Willis has died aged 76 following a battle with dementia. Rising to prominence in the 1980s as Good Morning Britain’s first female national weather presenter, she became known for her lively style and on-screen warmth. Her career spanned television, radio and conservation work after leaving TV-am in 1987. Her death, which occurred in December, was confirmed publicly this week.

Jeremy Clarkson’s new farmhand on Clarkson’s Farm, Harriet Cowan, faces public criticism from her estranged stepsisters, who accuse her of being self‑absorbed, insincere and motivated by social media fame. The feud stems from long‑standing family tensions involving Harriet’s relationship with her stepmother. Despite the backlash, Harriet has attracted a growing online following and earned praise from Clarkson for her performance in the upcoming season, which features her stepping in while Kaleb Cooper pursues his own show.

Zoe Ball is set to return to television as a participant in the upcoming series of BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?, marking her first major TV role since leaving the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show to focus on family following her mother’s passing. The piece recounts her broadcasting achievements, recent quieter lifestyle in Sussex, and amicable relationship with former husband Norman Cook, while noting public interest in her family history and renewed screen presence.

Kelly Brook revealed on Loose Women that she left Emma Bunton’s Christmas show after half an hour due to anxiety about her young puppy. She explained the decision was unrelated to Bunton’s performance and offered a public apology, saying she would return if invited. The panel reacted with surprise, leading Brook to recount how she and her husband slipped out despite having front‑row seats. The episode also featured emotional discussions among the presenters about personal bereavements.

A personal injury lawyer with a large TikTok following outlined three household products he avoids due to associated health risks, citing plug‑in air fresheners for volatile organic compounds, antibacterial cleaners for pesticide content, and mothballs for releasing naphthalene gas. His warnings prompted widespread concern among viewers, with some sharing personal experiences and questioning product regulation.

A job seeker described withdrawing from an interview after learning the role offered no guaranteed hours, unpaid driving, and mandatory hotel-room sharing with another employee. His reaction, laughing in disbelief, angered the interviewer, prompting him to end the conversation. Online commenters supported his decision, criticising the job’s exploitative conditions and commending him for refusing the offer.

A visual brainteaser shared on Reddit challenges readers to locate a camouflaged rusty nail among pebbles, with many users reporting difficulty. The article highlights cognitive benefits of puzzles and shares user reactions before revealing the clue needed to find the hidden object.

A motorist repeatedly had his parking space taken by a neighbour referred to as Karen, prompting him to work with a towing-company friend to cite and tow her car for minor but real violations. After ignoring warnings and being towed twice, she began parking on the street, and commenters online praised the driver’s approach as clever and justified.

A woman named Natalie described how she and her coworkers were fired after management accessed their workplace chat logs, which contained jokes, complaints and inappropriate messages exchanged on company systems. After months of uncertainty, her employer printed and reviewed the week’s entire chat history in disciplinary meetings before terminating the team for gross misconduct. Her story serves as a warning that messages on work devices are not private and can be monitored by employers.

A scientist’s TikTok experiment comparing bacteria grown from air exposed to a public hand dryer versus normal room air revealed significant contamination from the dryer, prompting widespread public concern about hygiene in restrooms. The findings followed research showing many people, particularly men in the UK, skip handwashing, while online reactions ranged from shock to calls for more thorough controls. A separate viral admission by a woman who doesn’t wash her hands at home further fueled debate about hygiene habits.

A hospice nurse with a large online following explains that decreased appetite and thirst are natural parts of the dying process, arguing that dehydration can make death more comfortable by triggering ketosis and reducing discomfort. She warns that administering IV fluids to dying patients can worsen their condition by causing swelling and respiratory distress. Her explanation, though controversial among some healthcare workers and families, receives support from medical professionals who view it as a clear and compassionate description of end‑of‑life physiology.

A widely shared maths brainteaser asks for the ages of Mike and Stacy, whose combined age is 50 with Mike being 40 years older. Many initially guess incorrectly, but solving the equations shows Mike is 45 and Stacy is five. The puzzle has drawn significant engagement on social media as users debate the correct answer.

A woman reported that an unknown driver repeatedly parked on her private driveway, prompting a viral discussion on social media. After leaving a polite note for the driver, she shared updates as users debated possible explanations, offered advice ranging from practical measures to humorous suggestions, and shared similar experiences. The discussion also touched on differences in norms between countries and her car‑free lifestyle.

A bride describes conflict with a bridesmaid whose boyfriend reacted angrily to being invited only to the evening portion of the wedding. The bridesmaid later criticised the bride’s plans and compared them unfavourably with her own future wedding. When the bridesmaid became engaged, she and her fiancé sent over 200 full‑day RSVPs without tracking guests, forcing them to scale back dramatically and correct mistaken invitations. The mistake highlighted the couple’s disorganisation, offering the bride a sense of karmic satisfaction while the friendship remained intact despite her dislike of the fiancé.

Fans learned that Snoop Dogg’s mother gave him the nickname “Snoopy” because he watched the cartoon character so much and resembled him, a name he used throughout his life. The revelation came from a televised interview and prompted surprised and amused reactions online. The piece recaps the rapper’s career highlights, including his early work with Dr. Dre and the success of his debut album.

A mother who named her son Odin expressed concern after another parent told her the name is also associated with a white supremacist group known as the Odinic Rite. Online commenters reassured her that most people associate the name with the Norse god rather than extremist groups and encouraged her not to feel guilty or consider changing it. Other parents shared similar experiences and emphasized that negative assumptions about the name would reflect on others, not the child.

Parents share a naming tip called the porch rule, which involves shouting a potential baby name aloud as if calling a child home to test how natural or practical it sounds. Examples illustrate how the method can prevent awkward or embarrassing name choices, and some people say they also use it when naming pets.