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A former BBC TV presenter who switched careers to train as a firefighter has died. Beccy Barr worked for BBC North West Tonight from 2013, before leaving in 2019 to join Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. The 46-year-old, from Lancaster, was diagnosed with incurable abdominal cancer in 2023. Posting on...

'Inspirational' former BBC TV presenter dies

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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

Woman and Home

As crime drama fans binge-watch The Jetty, some are confused by the ending of the show

The Jetty ending explained: Who was the killer in the BBC series?

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

The following article references threats of extreme violence. Amanda Abbington has described the fallout of her Strictly Come Dancing accusations as "brutal" in a tearful interview. The Sherlock star has broken her silence about the ongoing Strictly controversy, which has expanded beyond Abbington to encompass accusations from other celebrity contestants....

Amanda Abbington addresses "brutal" experience over Strictly Come Dancing allegations

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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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

A man who repeatedly attacked his puppy until it had to be put down, then left an RSPCA inspector with life-changing injuries, has been jailed. Storm Williams from Sutton Coldfield blinded the puppy with his attacks, as well as leaving him with broken bones, bruising, and swelling all over his head and body.

Puppy beaten so badly it had to be put down

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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

Sgt Richard Heard faces three charges of rape against a female police officer.

Police sergeant raped fellow officer, court told

France turned on the style to overwhelm Argentina - their recent antagonists - as the hosts reached the semi-finals of Olympics men's sevens in front of an euphoric Parisian crowd. London-born wing Aaron Grandidier scored two scintillating tries in a 26-14 victory for Les Bleus and led the jubilant celebrations...

Ferocious France beat Argentina in Olympics grudge match

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A man found dead along with a woman at a house in Staffordshire has been named as a paramedic who starred in a Channel 4 TV show.Police have launched a murder inquiry after the pair were found dead in a house in Alpine Drive in Hednesford, Cannock, around 12.30pm on Tuesday.They have been named by police as 24-year-old Daniel Duffield, from nearby Cannock, and 22-year-old Lauren Evans, from Bridgend in South Wales.Mr Duffield was a paramedic for West Midlands Ambulance Service, and appeared in series 11 Channel 4’s 999: On the Frontline.His friend and colleague Ellie, who appeared alongside him...

Man found dead alongside woman is revealed to be paramedic who starred in Channel 4 show

Two “lovely” men whose remains were found in suitcases in Bristol at the Clifton Suspension Bridge and in a flat in London have been pictured for the first time.The victims were named by the Metropolitan Police on Monday as 62-year-old Albert Alfonso, who was originally from France but had obtained British citizenship, and 71-year-old Briton Paul Longworth. The men had previously been in a relationship and still lived together at a flat on Scotts Road in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, with neighbours describing the pair as “very nice”, “quiet” and “happy”.Their remains were found in two suitcases dumped near Clifton...

Two ‘lovely’ men whose remains were found in suitcases in Bristol are pictured for first time

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The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

A police officer has been filmed kicking and stamping on the head of a man lying on the ground at Manchester Airport. The uniformed male officer is seen holding a Taser over the man, who is lying face down, before striking him twice while other officers shout at onlookers to stay back in a video shared widely online.

Police filmed stamping on man's head at airport

Plans to build 92 homes in a village on the border between Leicestershire and Derbyshire have been withdrawn. An application to construct the buildings - about 80% of which were to be affordable housing - off Hepworth Road in Woodville was submitted to North West Leicestershire District Council in May last year.

Plans for 92 new homes withdrawn

Christopher and Janine Barton died in the collision which claimed a total of six lives, police say.

Bike couple in crash that killed six people named

The blazes are still out of control as firefighters try to save as many buildings as possible, officials say.

'Monster' fires may have destroyed half of historic Canadian town

I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

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BBC Factual announces Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone, where former footballer visits world's most hazardous cities

BBC Factual has announced Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone (w/t), a brand new six part series from True North in association with House of Panthera...

BBC Factual announces Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone, where former footballer visits world's most hazardous cities

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