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Countdown: Colin Murray confirmed as permanent host of show

The 45-year-old had stepped in temporarily to replace Anne Robinson who stepped down as host last year

Belfast Live

Colin Murray says it is ‘career dream’ to be made permanent host of Countdown

The news was announced on Steph’s Packed Lunch on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Countdown's new host is Colin Murray as Irish radio host takes over from Anne Robinson

Anne Robinson was previously the host of the Channel 4 gameshow but stepped down after just a year amid rumours of backstage squabbles with her co-stars

Daily Mirror

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Carol Vorderman 'dating five men' after stunning fans with 'special friends' admission

The former Countdown host has opened up again about her approach to romance

Manchester Evening News

Carol Vorderman, 62, uploads cheeky clip as she shows off ageless curves

Former Countdown star Carol Vorderman took to Twitter to promote her latest podcast, saying she was 'wiggling with joy' while shaking her behind for the camera

Daily Mirror

Amanda Holden responds after fans' comments over cheeky picture with Carol Vorderman

Former Countdown host Carol was a guest on Heart Breakfast, which Amanda hosts alongside Jamie Theakston

Manchester Evening News

Carol Vorderman blasts 'morally corrupt' Tories and speaks out on compulsory maths policy

The former Countdown star has some strong thoughts on Rishi Sunak's plan to tackle innumeracy in England after years spent promoting maths at all levels

Daily Mirror

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The Healthcare Sector Needs to Lead the way on Decarbonization

The recent Lancet Countdown report on Climate Change highlighted the impact of the healthcare sector on global emissions. The report indicates that the total emissions footprint of the global health sector is 5.2% or 2.7 GtCO2e of total global emissions, while contributing to 10% of global GDP. As per Health…

The Times of India

Carol Vorderman gives update on 'love' in her life as she battles stalker

The former Countdown presenter said there "is no stopping her" as she looked ahead to the future

Liverpool Echo

‘Dig deep and think as hard as possible’ – the secrets of success in Scrabble, Sudoku, Jenga and more

From a 9-year old Scrabble prodigy to the UK jigsaw champion, we asked master gamers and puzzlers to reveal their secrets

The Guardian - UK

Dubliner Edward Byrne loses to unbeaten rival in Countdown final - but says his time on the Channel 4 show was "unforgettable"

Edward, from Booterstown, went head to head with champ Tom Stevenson and ended the game with a score of 91 to Tom’s 106.

Irish Mirror

Dubliner Edward Byrne to go head-to-head in Countdown final

Edward, a civil servant from Booterstown, qualified for the finals of series 86 on the show as Number 2 seed

Dublin Live

Beef and lamb producers cook up dodgy data for Christmas dinner

New research finds up to one in five New Zealanders now prefers a plant-based diet – eliciting a bloody-minded response from the meat industry. Jonathan Milne reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

Milking it: Retailers increase their margins on soaring food prices

From fertiliser to grow the grass on our dairy farms, through to supermarkets' profit margins, we investigate the different costs contributing to the $1 rise in a simple two-litre bottle of milk.

Newsroom.co.nz

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Chronicle Live

Newcastle presenter Vick Hope shares excitement at becoming Countdown star in sweet post

The BBC Radio 1 presenter who grew up in Heaton was congratulated by her former Strictly Come Dancing co-stars as she shared the news

Daily Mirror

Strictly Come Dancing's Vick Hope overjoyed as she shares major career news

Radio 1 DJ Vick Hope will be appearing on our TV screens more often, as the former Strictly Come Dancing contestant announces her latest career achievement with fans and famous friends

Newsroom.co.nz

Pharmacy ownership changes could creep into new legislation

The introduction of the long-awaited Therapeutic Products Bill has excluded changing the rules on pharmacy ownership but Andrew Little told Newsroom he’ll keep an open mind.

Bangkok Post

Climate crisis also a health threat

The latest Lancet Countdown report, which monitors the health consequences of climate change, highlights the need to prepare for future calamities. Even as Covid-19 continues to spread, a recent study suggests that the likelihood of another pandemic increases by 2% each year. In the coming decades, the interplay between the…

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Wales Online

Carol Vorderman misses This Morning appearance and shares health update

The former Countdown star apologised to ITV viewers expecting to see her on the show

Evening Standard

Anne Robinson admits regret over not waiting longer before debuting facelift on TV

The former Weakest Link host was mocked by some after she went under in the knife in 2004

The Guardian - UK

Celebrities? They’re all a bit weird … Hadley Freeman on 22 years interviewing stars

Ben Affleck was delightful, Justin Timberlake a drag and Keanu so handsome I couldn’t speak. Here’s everything you always wanted to know about A-listers (but were afraid to ask)

Bristol Post

I'm A Celebrity: Carol Vorderman claims 'very uncomfortable' shower scenes were most challenging part of show

The Countdown legend has said there was 'nowhere to hide' in the waterfall-style shower, in which she 'deliberately' wore swimming costumes rather than bikinis

The Independent UK

Carol Vorderman says I’m a Celeb shower scenes were ‘very uncomfortable’

Former ‘Countdown’ star says she deliberately didn’t wear a bikini while filming scenes

Manchester Evening News

Carol Vorderman surprises Holly Willoughby with I'm A Celeb's Chris Moyles revelation on ITV This Morning

It came as the former Countdown host appeared on the show's daily I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here segment

The Independent UK

Ruling due in libel fight between Countdown’s Rachel Riley and political blogger

The blogger had originally defended the libel claim on the grounds of truth and honest opinion as well as public interest.

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