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heraldseries.co.uk > news > hsdidcotnews > 26543991.boris-johnson-wife-carrie-praised

Boris Johnson and wife Carrie praised after life-changing trip

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (251+ words) Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie have been praised. The couple have been together since around 2018, married in May 2021 and now share Brightwell Manor in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell near Wallingford. Their relationship began while the former Henley MP was still married to…...

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heraldseries.co.uk > news > 26530892.cotswolds-baker-set-make-great-british-bake-off-appearance

Great British Bake Off: Cotswolds baker set to make appearance

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (320+ words) A Cotswolds baker is set to make their first Great British Bake Off appearance. A project planner from the countryside is joining the tent for series 17 of the hit Channel 4 baking show, along with a brand new cast of 12 amateur…...

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heraldseries.co.uk > news > national > uk-today > 26525326.bake-off-2026-introduces-spin-off-show-new-presenters

Bake Off 2026 sees spin-off axed with new presenters added to ‘revamped’ show

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (492+ words) Alongside new judge Nigella Lawson being added to the Great British Bake Off, Channel 4 has announced its spin-off has been axed. It has been confirmed that Extra Slice, that used to be hosted by Jo Brand and Tom Allen, will…...

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heraldseries.co.uk > news > national > uk-today > 26493864.sue-cleaver-panicking-masterchef-accident

Former Corrie star Sue Cleaver recalls 'panicking' after MasterChef accident

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (365+ words) Former Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has revealed she nearly "cut [her] finger off" just 30 minutes into a task on Celebrity MasterChef. The 62-year-old actress, who played Eileen Grimshaw on the long-running soap from 2000 until 2025, injured her right index finger…...

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heraldseries.co.uk > news > 26481744.andy-burnham-says-prince-harry-meghan-return-funding-private

Andy Burnham says Prince Harry and Meghan's return funding is 'private"

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (706+ words) Andy Burnham has said that the funding for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return is a "private matter". The UK Prime Minister would not be drawn on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s security arrangements on their return to the…...

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heraldseries.co.uk > news > hsdidcotnews > 26481865.rowan-atkinson-really-like-away-cameras

Co-star reveals what Rowan Atkinson is really like away from the cameras

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (219+ words) A co-star has revealed what Rowan Atkinson is really like away from the cameras. The 71-year-old lives in Oxfordshire and is known to millions all over the world for Mr Bean, Johnny English and Blackadder. Another famous role that Mr…...

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heraldseries.co.uk > news > hsdidcotnews > 26476130.bake-off-stars-poo-incident-oxfordshire-station-tragedy

Bake Off star reveals poo incident at Oxfordshire station after family tragedy

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (289+ words) A Bake Off star has revealed a poo incident at an Oxfordshire station, which happened after a family tragedy. Mel Giedroyc, who was the presenter of the Great British Bake Off, has said she once "sharted" at Didcot Parkway after…...

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heraldseries.co.uk > news > hsdidcotnews > 26465784.80s-singing-legend-left-2-5m-will-death

80s singing legend has left £2.5m in will after death

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (277+ words) An 80s singing legend has left £2.5m in his will after his death. Soft Cell star David Ball performed his last ever gig at Rewind Festival in Henley last August before he died on October 22. The 66-year-old died in his sleep at…...