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Beccy Barr who became a firefighter after leaving the BBC is described as an "inspiration to many".

'Inspirational' former BBC TV presenter dies

The Independent

Former BBC North West Tonight presenter Beccy Barr has died after receiving an incurable cancer diagnosis last year.The mother-of-one, 46, from Lancaster, joined the BBC as a presenter and reporter in 2013 after a stint in financial journalism at CNBC in London.But in 2019, after a two-decade-long career in journalism, she announced she was leaving the industry to become a firefighter, and joined Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.She credited her ambition to join the fire services to her father, Roy, who spent 20 years working in the service.At the time, she told the BBC: “I still really love being a...

Former BBC presenter, who swapped TV career to become firefighter, dies of cancer aged 46

The US Sun

FORMER BBC presenter Beccy Barr who gave up her TV career to become a firefighter has died following a battle with cancer. Her account posted at 2.05pm today: "I’m sharing the very sad news that Beccy passed away peacefully this morning. "She spent her last few days at @SJHospice...

BBC presenter Beccy Barr who gave up TV job to be a firefighter dies after cancer battle

Former BBC news presenter Huw Edwards, who resigned from the BBC on medical advice in April, saw his salary increase by £40,000 last year. Edwards was suspended in July 2023 over allegations in The Sun newspaper of paying a young person for sexually explicit photos. Police did not take...

Huw Edwards' BBC pay increased by £40,000 last year

Eight people have been jailed for their role in a county lines plot which involved children delivering Class A drugs. The group was sentenced after being convicted of conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine in Barrow and Manchester, between September 2022 and January 2023. Preston Crown Court heard Jordan...

Eight jailed for county lines drugs plot

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

A dealer who lived a "luxurious lifestyle" and hired high value vehicles to use in a drug supply operation has been jailed. Dylan Martin, 31, was running the "Doctor" line which supplied heroin and cocaine in Braintree and the surrounding area. Essex Police said he was arrested in the town...

Drug dealer who lived 'luxurious' life jailed

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Detectives have released an image of a "vehicle of interest" as part of their investigation.

Second murder suspect held over shooting

Police say a 23-year-old man has been arrested following the incident in Ross-on-Wye.

Man arrested on suspicion of raping woman

A former wrestler has swapped headlocks and takedowns for weddings and baptisms after being ordained at Canterbury Cathedral. The Rev Steven Horne, 43, from Ashford, is among a new cohort of deacons and priests ordained by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Dover last month. He told BBC...

Former wrestler swaps headlocks for priesthood

Named locally as Kelly Reilly, her family describes her as an "angel" who will be "loved forever".

Tributes paid to woman who died in dog attack

Alana Odysseos died after she was found with stab wounds in Walthamstow, east London.

Mother killed in stabbing was pregnant, says sister

A 25-year-old man has been charged with rape and was remanded in custody.

Man charged with rape of woman near park

A motorbike rider and passenger killed in a crash which also claimed the lives of two young girls alongside their parents have been named. Christopher and Janine Barton died when the bike was involved in a collision with a car on the A61 between Wakefield and Barnsley on Sunday, West Yorkshire Police said.

Bike couple in crash that killed six people named

Police inform the family of a missing man about the discovery.

Man's body found in woods by playing children

Some businesses experienced computers shutting down while others were out of power for three hours.

'Scary' explosion cut power to 1,400 properties

A former sub-postmistress, awarded compensation years after being falsely accused of stealing from the Post Office, has said she thought the case "would never end." Gail Ward, who ran a branch in Wells, Somerset, was convicted in 2007 of false accounting because of the Post Office's faulty Horizon IT system.

'I just sat down crying and said, it's finished'

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The scenes between General Hospital cast members Eden McCoy (Joss Jacks) and Evan Hofer ( Dex Heller) are filled with so much chemistry that some fans believed the couple was dating offscreen.

General Hospital's Eden McCoy is dating actor Jonathan Heit and not her onscreen love Evan Hofer

A “devoted” mother died when a stolen BMW travelling the wrong way down a dual carriageway ploughed into her vehicle in a crash which also killed three young men, an inquest jury has heard.Keen triathlete Alison Clark, 42, suffered catastrophic injuries in the head-on collision on the A63 near Hull on November 22 2021, as she was returning home from a swim training session, Hull Coroner’s Court was told.The mother-of-one had set up a bereavement walking club in the wake of her father’s death and had taken part in an walking event on the day she was killed, the hearing...

Four died in crash after stolen BMW drove on wrong side of road, inquest told

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Former BBC presenter was 'full of energy, full of life, full of zest'

Beccy Barr passed away on Monday after being diagnosed with incurable abdominal...

Former BBC presenter was 'full of energy, full of life, full of zest'

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