Jeremy Clarkson opens up on ‘disaster’ at Diddly Squat Farm that ‘nobody saw coming’

Early this year, Clarkson’s Farm, the highly acclaimed Amazon Prime program, aired its fourth season, which highlights some of the difficulties Jeremy has encountered.

The latest knockback Jeremy had to face came as an outbreak of bovine tuberculosis (TB) (Image: Prime Video)

Television personality Jeremy Clarkson has admitted that certain parts of managing a farm have been a “disaster,” as he hasn’t experienced a single normal year since taking charge of operations at Diddly Squat Farm.

The star experienced immense stress during filming of season four of Clarkson’s Farm, where he tackled various challenges of opening The Farmer’s Dog pub, navigating constant hurdles and red tape. And operations on the farm have been anything but smooth sailing over the last year.

Early this year, Clarkson’s Farm, the highly acclaimed Amazon Prime program, aired its fourth season, which highlights some of the difficulties Jeremy has encountered.. The latest knockback Jeremy had to face came as an outbreak of bovine tuberculosis (TB) hit Diddly Squat Farm.

Jeremy has had a tough year
Jeremy has had a tough year but he tries to see the positive and ploughs on with his farming (Image: Jam Press/@jeremyclarkson1)

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He claimed a vet had discovered the terrible finding, according to Times Radio. After that, he wrote: “Bad news from Diddly Squat.” on X (previously Twitter). We have TB in our system. Everyone present has been completely devastated.

He said, “We are gifted every year by something,” in a statement to The Telegraph. Covid was present in its middle for the first time. Nobody was anticipating that.

Kit Lynch Robinson, Lisa Hogan, Jeremy Clarkson and Harriet Cowan accept the 'Factual Entertainment' Award for 'Clarkson's Farm' during the NTA's 2025
Kit Lynch Robinson, Lisa Hogan, Jeremy Clarkson and Harriet Cowan accept the ‘Factual Entertainment’ Award for ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ during the NTA’s 2025 (Image: Getty Images for the NTA’s)

West Oxfordshire Council’s second year was a little challenging and had a really good story beat. I was prohibited from establishing a restaurant on the farm. That one was beyond anyone’s comprehension.

Then, all the pigs died in the third year. Then, it simply continued to rain in year four. It hasn’t yet begun this year. Not a single year has gone by.

This is an unbelievable disaster, but it will occasionally make you wonder if it’s funny to watch. However, it differs from The Grand Tour in terms of setup.

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On the Channel 4 website, you can stream Matt Baker’s Farm for free while Clarkson’s Farm can be watched on Prime Video.

Dragons’ Den Sara Davies shares ‘little breakfast hack’ – it tastes ‘amazing’

The 41-year-old described her morning snack as essentially “instant fruity sprinkles.”

The TV star insists her trick is ‘fit for a queen’(Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Sara Davies swears by a simple breakfast tip to start her mornings and claims it’s even ‘fit for a queen’. The Dragons’ Den star, 41, shared her trick on Instagram, encouraging fans to try it themselves.

“Ok… I have to share this little breakfast hack because it is honestly fit for a queen,” Sara wrote. “Greek yoghurt will never be the same again!”

Sara’s method involves popping a peach, apple, or any other fruit in the freezer overnight, despite being straightforward. It has a crispy, sweet flavor when it is scattered over a yoghurt-based breakfast creation when it is first rolled up.

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It tastes AMAZING and is similar to instant fruity sprinkles, Sara continued. It’s crunchy, sweet, and fresh, and it instantly makes your brekkie look so fancy. Give it a try tomorrow, and I’ll be grateful when I finish it.

It should come as no surprise that Sara’s clever tip quickly received a lot of Instagram comments from fans who wanted to try it as well. One user wrote, “Omg I’m going to try this!” looks delicious.

Another person continued, “Great idea. Going to try this, as another user previously stated, “Amazing with a tomato, too, over mozzarella or cottage cheese.”

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Sara’s post comes in the wake of her recently overhaul of her lifestyle, which includes embracing a variety of nutritious cooking and living practices. She revealed last year that her dress size dropped from 16 to 12 after making a significant weight loss, but she emphasized that there is no “magic pill” that will make everything happen overnight.

The Dragons’ Den star also warned against fraud using her name to promote “slimming pills” in shady social media scams despite all of this.

She said a few months ago, “There are dozens of them going round, and I’m hearing anecdotally from different friends, and So and So has asked me get you to check with Sara if those slimming pills she’s invested in are any good.”

“Honestly, I’m devastated by the notion that people are being defrauded by so much money, or worse, that they could actually send for something and end up taking random pills without knowing what they’re getting,” I say. And it’s being done because people think it’s good; it makes me sick!

Sara Davies attends the NTA's 2025 at The O2 Arena on September 10, 2025 in London, England
Recently, the Dragons’ Den star also warned that her name has been used to promote ‘slimming pills’ in worrying social media scams(Image: Getty Images for the NTA’s)

In keeping with Sara’s previous advice, Sara cautioned followers to watch out for suspicious social media posts. Something “sees a little fishy” is probably it is.

She continued, “I was always told that if it looks a little fishy and smells a little fishy, it’s probably a scam and keep well away,” so please spread the word about this, share it, tell your friends, and let everyone know that this is all a load of rubbish and a total scam.

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Jennifer Aniston blindsided after discovering Reese Witherspoon’s real name for first time in 25 year friendship

Despite having a friendship lasting more than 25 years, Jennifer Aniston was unable to hide her shock this week when she finally learned Reese Witherspoon’s real name.

25 years into their friendship, Jennifer Aniston was shocked to learn Reese Witherspoon’s real name.

After a friendship spanning more than 25 years, it’s safe to say that Jennifer Aniston thought she knew her fellow The Morning Show co-star Reese Witherspoon pretty well. Yet even despite the enduring connection the pair have, the former Friends star couldn’t help but be blindsided when Reese revealed her full legal name to her during a recent press interview.

Born Laura Jean Reese Witherspoon, the actress decided to shorten her name when she began to pursue her craft professionally, opting for the moniker that we all know her by today. While many fans may not have realised Reese is actually named Laura, Jennifer was equally shocked to discover this little known fact for herself during LADBible’s Do You Even Know Me? segment amid their promo tour for season four of their hit Apple TV+ series.

The pair, whose friendship dates back to 2000, were asked to answer questions about one another during the tongue-in-cheek dialogue during the tongue-in-cheek segment on Reese’s famous guest appearance on Friends as Jennifer’s on-screen sister.

Jennifer Aniston couldn't quite believe it when Reese Witherspoon revealed her real name
Jennifer Aniston couldn’t quite believe it when Reese Witherspoon revealed her real name(Image: LADbible)

Witherspoon once asked her co-star about her real name and prompted her to respond, “What is my real middle name?” A: Jane, B: Jean or C: Joan”.

Reese responded, “It’s confusing, but Aniston incorrectly answered Jane.” I’m Laura Jean.

Even with the nonchalant clarification, Aniston quickly realized this new snippet of information was nearly too much for her to handle, as she yelled “Laura Jean”?

Witherspoon then stated, “That’s my real name. Yeah”.

prompting her shocked co-star to say, “Laura! Laura, who is she? What the hell is Laura, exactly? I won’t be calling you that right away! Reese “comes from where?”

Reese Witherspoon revealed her real name is actually Laura Jean Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon revealed her real name is actually Laura Jean Reese Witherspoon(Image: LADbible)

Reese simply responded, “It’s my middle name,” for more clarification. Laura Jean Reese, I’m you.

The Sweet Home Alabama actress continued to explain that it wasn’t just a professional change and that she had always used her middle name in her day-to-day life.

Much to the surprise of her co-star, Jennifer also revealed her own full name, Jennifer Joanna Aniston, in the same video.

Reflecting on their 25 years of working together, the pair also examined one another’s knowledge of Friends, the film that propelled Jennifer Aniston into a renown in the 1990s, and gave countless stars, including Witherspoon, a chance to occupy a distinguished position in TV history as memorable guest stars.

The pair also tested their Friends knowledge
The pair also tested their Friends knowledge(Image: LADbible)
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Aniston grilled her on-screen sister about how Rachel Green’s inanely ruined a recipe in a particular episode as part of a quick-fire quiz.

In a now iconic moment in television history, Reese was quick to recall how Rachel had accidentally combined mince beef and peas with a recipe for cottage pie and an error that her character had made when two pages of a magazine collided, making her claim that the incident had occurred.

Pregnant First Dates star Laura Tott lifts lid on latest health diagnosis 3 months before due date

Former First Dates waitress Laura Tott, a favorite of the fans, has updated her fans with news after being diagnosed with a pre-pregnancy health condition.

First Dates star Laura Tott has revealed she has been diagnosed with a worrying health condition while expecting her second child(Image: lauratott__ /Instagram)

Former First Dates waitress and fan favourite Laura Tott has shared a vital health update with her fans as she continues to count down the days until she welcomes her second child. The pregnant star, 31, is currently expected her second bundle of joy with husband Sean Clarke and is currently entering her third trimester, meaning she has just 12 weeks to go until the big day.

However, in her latest social media post, Laura revealed that she has been diagnosed with a potentially serious health condition – and it’s one that affected her during her first pregnancy too. First Dates waitress Laura revealed she has developed gestational diabetes, a condition which occurs when your body cannot produce enough insulin to control blood sugar levels to safely meet the body’s extra needs in pregnancy.

Laura wrote on Instagram : “A little pregnancy update. Oh we’ve popped! Nearly in the third trimester now. Mad how second time round you literally forget where you’re up to in pregnancy cos you’re so busy with your toddler.

Laura Tott gave an update about her health in her latest instagram post
Laura Tott gave an update about her health in her latest instagram post(Image: @Lauratott__ )
Laura Tott shared her pregnancy news earlier this Summer
Laura Tott shared her pregnancy news earlier this year(Image: lauratott__ /Instagram)

I should have known how many minutes pregnant I was when I was the first pregnancy, but this time I need to check my dates. A few weeks ago, the sickness finally subsided. made up for it by consuming everything.

She then continued, “I’m glad I made the most of those a few weeks now because I was informed yesterday that I have gestational diabetes once more.” This delivery choice is not affected by this, please. aiming for a VBAC. With only more than 12 weeks left.

Gestational diabetes affects between 30 and 40 000 women annually during their pregnancies, with symptoms ranging from increased thirst, frequent urination, excessive tiredness, blurred vision, and genital itching or thrush. It affects around 1 in 20 women during pregnancy.

Laura is best known for her role on First Dates
Laura is best known for her role on First Dates(Image: Channel 4)

The condition poses a risk of death for both the mother and the child because it raises the mother’s risk later in life, including high birth weight, birth injuries, pre-eclampsia, premature birth, low blood sugar levels, and maternal risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

It can also occasionally cause more serious complications, such as having a caesarian delivered.

If you’ve had the condition in a previous pregnancy, like Laura did with her son Leo in 2023, gestational diabetes is also more prevalent.

While pregnant with her son Leo back in 2023, Laura also suffered with gestational diabetes
While pregnant with her son Leo back in 2023, Laura also suffered with gestational diabetes(Image: Instagram)
The condition is more likely to occur if you have suffered with it previously
The condition is more likely to occur if you have suffered with it previously(Image: Instagram)
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Penny Lancaster: ‘I’m the oldest woman Rod Stewart’s slept with – his moves turn me to jelly!’

After spending 20 years together, Penny Lancaster claims that Rod Stewart still cares about her.

Penny opened up about romance and rows with Rod in her woman&home interview(Image: Elisabeth Hoff / Woman and Home)

Penny Lancaster has lifted the lid on her relationship with husband Rod Stewart including the rows and romance of their 26 year relationship.

In the new interview Penny even says playfully: ‘I’m the oldest woman Rod’s ever slept with!”.

Recalling the very start of their relationship in 1999, she says singer Rod wooed her during a tour of Rod’s Victorian Pre-Raphaelite art collection at his home in Essex.

The rock star leant down for a lingering “upset kiss,” which she recalls in her new memoir, and Penny momentarily reclined on his four-poster bed.

She stated in a statement to Woman&amp, Home magazine, “It still functions today.” Because we’ve always done it the same way, turning around and kissing feels like it’s your first time getting a second chance.

Rod turned 80 this year, and Penny, who is now 54, is the same age he was when she began dating him at age 28, was already. After the singer’s breakup with his ex-wife Rachel Hunter, the pair first met in 1999. They later got married in June 2007.

She continued, “The thing I think of is the relationship’s longevity,” adding, “I’m the oldest woman Rod’s ever slept with, and that happened a long time ago. The oldest woman he’d ever slept with would have been 30 when I first met him. He’s now the oldest man I’ve ever slept with.

When asked if intimacy was still important, she responded, “Oh my goodness, it’s still important, just simple hugs and touches, and looking into each other’s eyes.”

Rod made allegations on social media that he and Penny were at odds with either living in the US or the UK in August of last year. He refuted the accusations and said, “Penny and I couldn’t be more in love with each other,” describing himself as a very lucky man.

Penny Lancaster in woman&Home
I’m spraying! During the magazine photo shoot, Penny larks around in the garden.

Penny acknowledges that the pair do fight like any other old married couple, and that she struggles to keep up with her rock star husband, who always seems young and energetic on and off stage.

Rod and I argue about the typical stuff, Penny said. It’s typically overparenting. You spoil them too much, he says, “Let me bring your breakfast to your bed for you.” Then I could say, “You’re spoiling them if you say, “I’ll give you £20 if you can hit the crossbar with that ball.” There have always been times when we’ve battled those kinds of conflicts, but never have we felt unable to move forward.

Penny in Woman&Home magazine
Penny interviews magazine staff for their November issues.

Rod and I may have a disagreement, but Rod will always apologize and say to our sons, “Boys, it’s so important to say “I’m sorry”

It not only soothes your souls, but it also feeds the souls of everyone. That is a significant lesson.

She continued, “I can’t keep up with my husband; it’s hard to believe Rod’s 80! ” That would be acceptable in sevent. There is a lot more to give than that. He doesn’t speak the word “retirement.”

He’s not a “put my feet up” type of person, he says. I’ve always wanted to go here or do this, Rodney says.

and I say, “We can’t do that, darling, if you’re going to keep working this fast.”

He is constantly on. I had to take some extra time this year, including a week in the Caribbean to celebrate Roddy’s 80th birthday. We want to cherish this last moment, this last stage as the children get older.

Penny is busy herself having been a regular panellist on ITV’s Loose Women and works as a special constable for the City of London Police. She has also just finished her memoir Someone Like Me which is released later this month.

* Penny’s full interview can be found in the woman&amp home on September 25th, the month’s issue.

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Vivian Campbell ‘not afraid to die’ as he opens up about life after cancer diagnosis

Vivian Campbell, the guitarist for Def Leppard, was first revealed more than ten years ago after being informed that he had been diagnosed with cancer. He recently revealed details about his life.

Vivian Campbell has spoken about his experience following his cancer diagnosis over a decade ago(Image: Getty Images)

A musician has opened up about being diagnosed with cancer, saying that he decided to “just live his life” after receiving the news over a decade ago. Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell also said that he’s “not afraid to die”.

Vivian, 63, who has been in the rock band since 1992, announced that he had been diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2013. The NHS describes it as an “uncommon” cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system.

He has since spoken for more than ten years about receiving chemotherapy. Vivian revealed earlier this year that he is now “completely in remission” following additional treatment.

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Vivian Campbell holding a guitar on stage.
Vivian Campbell has opened up about his experience after being diagnosed with cancer more than a decade ago(Image: Trae Patton/NBC via Getty Images)

Vivian reflected on his experience whilst on the Fueled with Chris Cyr podcast. After his health was brought up, he said: “It made me spend more money because, y’know, as Jerry Seinfeld said, ‘you can’t drive money.’ So as soon as I got … not as soon as, but within a year of having my cancer diagnosis … I went and bought a very expensive Porsche.”

He recalls recollecting his initial impressions as being “a lot of money,” but adding that he also “could be dead next week” at the time. He continued, “Well, actually there is a saying in Ireland that says “you’re a long time dead.” So I kind of take it seriously. That’s a little careless of me.

Vivian continued, “I have a lot of faith in the universe, y’know, that things will work out.” He said, “I thought, okay, this is the hand I’ve been dealt,” when referring to his cancer. You have two options, as I see it: to capitulate or to simply live your life. And I made the decision to proceed.

He claimed that because he was diagnosed with cancer “early,” he was claiming that stage two of his illness was at the time of his diagnosis. He added that as a result, his health has been “very closely monitored for years.”

Def Leppard stood together in a photo.
It comes after the musician, best known as the guitarist in Def Leppard, shared an update on his health earlier this year(Image: Ross Halfinn)

Before saying, “Mentally, I’m not afraid to die,” he described himself as “strong,” both physically and mentally. Because of my family and children, I don’t want to pass away. Although I have many kin in my life, I never felt afraid of it and just kept pushing and putting back. And most importantly, I simply continue to live my life, you see?

Earlier this year, whilst speaking on SiriusXM, in an interview later shared on the Eddie Trunk podcast in June, Vivian shared an update on his health. He said that he is “completely in remission” for the first time in more than ten years.

Since receiving his cancer diagnosis, Vivian has been “through the mill,” receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy. He continued, “That didn’t work,” adding that he also received stem cells from his own cells.

He continued, “The cancer kept coming back, and then it really got worse a few years ago.” I was seriously concerned about it for the first time when I had to deal with it. And y’know, the doctors actually told me that a donor transplant was the only way to find a cure, which I did exactly.

Vivian claimed that after a tour, he started receiving more chemotherapy “in preparation” for it. He added that he had “very hardcore chemo” prior to the transplant. On New Year’s Eve, he claimed, he then went to the hospital.

He continued, “I did what turned out to be a really, really successful transplant after being in for about three and a half weeks.” He continued, “Then, in the middle of April, I had a PET scan and am now completely recovered for the first time in 12 or 13 years. And I must admit that I’m thrilled. You couldn’t ask for more, y’know, than that.

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