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Glum Tim Westwood arrives in court over rape and sexual assault charges

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Tim Westwood has arrived at court after being charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault. The former BBC Radio 1 broadcaster was at Southwark Crown Court, just weeks after he was granted conditional bail on November 10.

The 68-year-old appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court last month and spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address. He is accused of offences against seven different women, some of whom were aged 17 at the time.

Westwood was charged in October this year with four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault. The alleged incidents are believed to have taken place between 1993 and 2016. Westwood denies all allegations made against him. He previously said: “It’s all false allegations.”






The former radio star has been charged with four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault.
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Police have previously said that Westwood allegedly indecently assaulted a 17-year-old girl in Fulham, west London, in 1983. He also faces allegations of indecently assaulting a woman in her 20s in the Vauxhall area of London in 1986.

He’s also accused of raping and indecently assaulting a woman, aged between 17 and 18, between 1995 and 1996 in London. Westwood, who lives in Westminster, is also accused of raping and indecently assaulting a woman between the ages of 17 and 18 between 2000 and 2001 in London.

He faces a further accusation of sexually assaulting another woman, aged in her 20s, in Stroud, Gloucestershire, in 2010. He also faces an allegation of assaulting a woman, believed to be in her 20s, in the Finchley area of London in 2016.






Westwood denies all allegations


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Andy Furphy, Detective Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police, said: “It takes courage to come forward and report allegations of this nature.

“The women who have done so have put their trust in us and we continue to provide them with all available support. Our investigation remains open and we’d encourage anyone who has been impacted by this case or anyone with information to come forward and speak with us.”

Westwood stepped down from his programme on Capital Xtra in April 2022. He also left Radio 1 and Radio 1 Xtra in 2013 – almost two decades after he joined the BBC.

He also presented the MTV UK programme, Pimp My Ride UK, which aired for three seasons between 2005 and 2007.

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Fears disgraced Huw Edwards is on ‘comeback trail’ after bold move

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Disgraced Welsh BBC news presenter Huw Edwards has sparked speculation that he is poised for a public comeback, with a bold move on his social media that caused a flurry of speculation

Huw Edwards, the disgraced BBC news presenter, has sparked speculation that he could be preparing to make a TV comeback.

The fallen BBC newsreader has posted a brooding professional portrait online, while he pulled his £4.75million family home in Dulwich from estate agent websites.

The 64-year-old convicted sex offender had been attempting to sell the huge six-bedroom property in Dulwich Village, South London for over 12 months – but despite repeated price slashes had failed to tempt buyers.

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Estate agents had originally listed the mid-century mansion for a whopping £4.75million, but after months without any interest slashed the price repeatedly, first by £250,000, then £500,000, then again – by £750,000.

But last week the listing suddenly disappeared from estate agents’ public websites. Meanwhile, however, the disgraced presenter – once one of the BBC’s most respected and highest-paid broadcasters – seems to be hoping for a return to the public eye.

On Sunday, Edwards updated his official Facebook page with the professional-looking black-and-white headshot, which sees him wearing a suit jacket, with a vague smile and some white stubble.

One follower of his account online wrote, ‘Is he on the comeback trail? Why else would he suddenly get a professional portrait done?

They added, ‘Surely he can’t think that a well-lit headshot and a scrap of stubble will soften the memory of everything that’s happened.’

Under the new snap, Edwards liked each comment beneath, including some positive ones, such as one which read. ‘Miss your newsreading, mate’ and, ‘Good luck for the future, Huw.’

Edwards’ career came spectacularly crashing down last year, after he pleaded guilty in July 2024 to accessing indecent photographs of children in July 2024, just months after he quit his esteemed job at the BBC upon ‘medical advice’.

It was the culmination of a shocking year which began when the father-of-five was named as the presenter at the centre of a scandal over payments to a young person for sexually explicit images.

Last September, he dodged jail time when he was given a six month suspended sentence, as the BBC demanded he repay £200,000 of taxpayer-funded salary received, after his arrest in November 2023.

Edwards and his then-wife Vicky Flind – who is believed to have filed for divorce in October 2024 after 30 years of marriage, are believed to have bought their luxury Dulwich home for some £1.85million in 2006 and thought to own it outright.

Advertised by estate agents Pedder, the residence was described as ‘substantial family home’ and on ‘one of Dulwich’s most desirable residential roads’.

Seen in previous adverts posted online were images of a pool table beside a cosy living room with a large skylight. Another image revealed a room with a piano in it.

The asking price slashed most recently down to £4million in May, the 4,200 sq ft house remains unsold, with the listing updated to read: ‘This property has been removed by the agent.’

Edwards’ Facebook post is the first public move he has made since his conviction, the former darling of the BBC remaining firmly out of the public eye.

The last time he was seen was in August, holding three mini bottles of Prosecco as he walked towards his car in Swansea, South Wales, sporting a new white beard and glasses.

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Edwards had enjoyed a distinguished four-decade career at the BBC, covering key events including the London 2012 Oympics and the death and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Millie Mackintosh’s under-£50 cashmere jumper is the ‘best base to every look’

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Millie Mackintosh has found the ultimate cosy base layer to wear under all of your winter outfits, and the lightweight cashmere jumper is under £50 and still in stock

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We all know that layering is the one of the only ways to make sure you stay truly warm and cosy this winter, but finding a base layer that won’t add any bulk to your outfit can be tricky. If you don’t want to feel weighed down by your outfit but still want that added warmth, then Millie Mackintosh’s styling hack is for you.

The former Made in Chelsea star shared that the Boat Neck Modal Cashmere Ultralight Jumper is one of her favourite wardrobe staples, calling it: “The best base to nearly every look” on Instagram. Hailing from Intimissimi, the ultra-fine jumper is perfect for wearing under just about anything to add some extra warmth without the bulk, and costs just £49.

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The Cashmere Ultralight Jumper is made from a blend of 85% modal, 9% cashmere and 6% elastane which gives it a lightweight, silky feel. The cashmere adds that much-needed warmth for wearing during the colder months, whilst the modal and elastane make it comfortable whilst feeling like you’re barely wearing anything.

It’s so fine that you can fit it under just about anything, from T-shirts and other long sleeved tops, to shirts, knitwear or even just on its own beneath a coat or jacket. Long sleeves give you some added warmth, and the boat neckline means you can wear it under a multitude of different styles like collared shirts and crew neck T-shirts.

You can even wear the Cashmere Ultralight Jumper all year-round, as it makes a great lightweight piece for wearing in the summer months thanks to its breathable fabric. It’s stylish enough to be worn in plenty of ways too, whether you’re heading out for the evening or just lounging around at home.

There are 19 different colours to choose from; Millie opted for the Natural Vanilla shade, which is a soft off-white colourway, but it also comes in a range of shades from neutrals to brights, like black, navy, red and green. Sizes include small, medium, large and XL, with a handy sizing chart to make sure you get the best fit.

You can also pick up similar styles elsewhere, with Marks & Spencer’s Modal Rich Thermal Long Sleeve Top with Cashmere priced at just £28 and coming in three colours; beige, cream and black. It has a V-neckline with lace trim around the neck and cuffs, making it great for wearing on its own or adding a pop of detail when layered.

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Alternatively you could head to Land’s End, where the Women’s Petite Lightweight Silk Interlock Crew Neck Top is now £32.50 down from £65 when you use the code W4L9. Meanwhile at LilySilk you can get the Silk Breeze Jersey Long Sleeve Slinky Top for £65, with £10 off two items and £20 off three items with no code needed.

What happened to Jim Chapman and Tanya Burr’s missing dog: Everything you need to know

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What happened to Jim Chapman and Tanya Burr’s missing dog: Everything you need to know – The Mirror

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Jim Chapman and Tanya Burr called their 15-year relationship quits in 2019, but fans have been adamant to know what happened to their dog Martha – a mystery that’s now been solved

Everything you need to know about Tanya Burr and Jim Chapman’s missing dog Martha…

  • Jim Chapman and Tanya Burr first shot to fame as part of the Brit Crew, and were a much-loved couple as YouTube’s algorithm shifted from its early days. The pair each had strong social media followings, and – coupled with the success of the Brit Crew, their popularity grew even more.
  • In 2019, the pair announced they would be divorcing after 12 years together and having being married since 2015. Since then, both have tried to handle the break-up amicably, insisting they still respected each other and remain friends.
  • Fans’ attention soon turned to where their shared dog Martha would move to after the split, as neither party had posted about her for some time. According to social media experts, Tanya had even muted the word “dog” due to so many fans asking where the dachshund was.
  • The truth was eventually revealed by Jim’s sister Nicola, who uploaded her own video clarifying what happened to Martha. She revealed problems with Martha’s back had caused issues, as well as issues with Jim and Tanya’s respective homes and access to a garden.
  • Martha’s back proved to be such a problem for the now-separated couple, they reached out to family and friends to help. One family member’s best friend stepped in and offered to care for Martha instead due to having a farm in Norfolk that allowed for plenty of space to run around.
  • Fans, who had been asking for six years where the dog was, were left shocked at the new information. Video footage of Martha running around freely was also attached, showing her as happy as ever.
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AngryGinge gets hero’s welcome as I’m A Celeb winner heads for 5 star luxury

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Jungle winner AngryGinge has reunited with his campmates as he makes I’m A Celebrity TV history by becoming the first social media star ever to be crowned King of the Jungle

AngryGinge received a hero’s welcome on Sunday night when he returned to the luxury five-star I’m A Celeb hotel after being crowned series winner.

The public voted Morgan Burtwistle, better known as AngryGinge, with some 5 million followers, as winner of the 2025 ITV reality show. It makes him the first social media star in the hit show’s 25-year- history to take the jungle crown, after 3 weeks of highs, lows – and some gruesome trials.

Following his colourful stint in the jungle, the Manchester star arrived at the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa, to cheers from his campmates and their friends and families who were waiting to welcome him.

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New jungle crown on his head, he gave the cameras a thumbs up before rushing inside to receive warm hugs from campmates Kelly Brook. Ruby Wax – who gave him a huge hug, Jack Osborne and Lisa Riley.

Ginge’s manager revealed a newly-bought bag of snacks for the jungle winner, who’s been living on rice-based meals for three weeks in the Australian jungle – including Pringles, Dairy Milk chocolate and a case of Red Bulls.

A whopping 13 million votes were cast in Sunday’s finale, the highest number of votes on the show in at least ten years

No doubt keen to wash away the jungle grime, AngryGinge received a hero’s welcome as he returned to the comforts of the five-star I’m A Celeb hotel after being crowned the 2025 series winner on Sunday

Ginge, 24, who grew up in a council estate in Salford, Manchester, was met off the famous I’m A Celebrity bridge by his mother, Michelle, and older sister, Tasha, who flew out to Australia two weeks ago to support him.

He looked overcome with emotion after his win, as she spoke to hosts Ant & Dec. “’I don’t think I can swear, but I feel amazing. Honestly a dream come true. I didn’t think I could go all this way, never mind win. Thank you to everyone who voted.”

Runner-up was Celebs Go Dating receptionist Tom Read Wilson, 39, who arrived alongside Vogue Williams as a latecomer – followed in third place by former EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, 34..

Ginge revealed of his experience: ‘I was a massive fan of the show but it was a lot harder than I thought. I reached out to people who had been on it before for tips and clues but no one told me how hard it was going to be.

‘I’m a lot mentally stronger than I thought I was. That was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. There were so many days I wanted to throw the towel in. I didn’t do it to become King, I did it for the experience.’

It’s a significant change for I’m A Celebrity, as winners are normally household names on our small screens – AngryGinge is the first social media star, known to a young online audience, to wear the coveted crown.

And it won’t have been lost on ITV bosses, who are thought to be ‘thrilled’ after he attracted 12 million in consolidated viewers over the first three episodes of the show – a record breaking-number for the show/.

Down-to-earth Ginge broke down in tears when it was revealed he had won, and fans were full of praise on X. One wrote, ‘So glad that Ginge won, such an entertainer, but loved Tom and he was such a gracious & deserving runner up’.

Another wrote, ”Angry Ginge is the king of the jungle for 2025! Who would have thought we’d even see him on #ImACelebrity let alone him winning it!’;

The star, who is believed to earn £1 million a year from the day job, became a social media star via live streaming platform, Twitch, famed for turning the air blue as he commented on a video or football game for hours on end from his bedroom.

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Following his jungle win, he could be set to make millions more making the move into TV, with major broadcasters already eying him up for various TV projects.

Rick Stein says he could have been ‘killed’ in terrifying moment on holiday

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Rick Stein, one of the UK’s leading culinary voices, has written about the time he was robbed as a young man in Mexico whilst travelling the world following a tragic event

Rick Stein has opened up about how he was nearly killed during a terrifying incident abroad. The celebrity chef, now 78, said that after the death of his father by suicide he went abroad going as far away as Australia, the United States, Mexico.

He found it “very special” visiting Mexico and its bars, but things weren’t totally plain sailing. Rick told the Times: “The bars were not exactly glamorous, but there was something very special about drinking ice-cold beer and tequila in a room full of cowboys.

“Having said that, a couple of English lads and I did get robbed in Acapulco. They managed to take our backpacks — we were on the beach — without waking us up, which I was told was quite lucky. If we had disturbed them, they would probably have killed us.”

This isn’t the first time Rick has spoken about the events that shaped his life as a young man and how those experiences transformed him into the man he is today.

In 2020, he was asked by the Guardian how his father’s early death had moulded him as a father to his children and stepchildren.

In response, he said: “It really made me want to be a lot more communicative with my own children. I still think of my dad as being somebody really special in my life.

“I think it’s very confusing…On the whole, my dad was a hero, it’s just that it got really difficult in his depressive phases, very introspective. And I think he took it out on me really.”

Rick added that he had developed a good sense of “not being very good at stuff” and that despite his immense career success that he still sometimes doubts himself.

In the decades since his life travelling the world, Rick has built a multi-million pound empire out of the small Cornish fishing town of Padstow.

However, just like all hospitality business owners in recent years, Rick has been battered by economic headwinds caused by events such as Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis.

Speaking to the London Standard earlier this year, Rick called for more support for the industry.

He said: “I appreciate that the country is not in a good state, but it seems to me a complete ‘home goal’ to target parts of the economy that are not well-equipped to deal with it.

“Hospitality is always taken as slightly second-rate way of the national wealth, but tourism and hospitality are so important.

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