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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

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

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‘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.

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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

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

Chronicle Live

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

Daily Mirror

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.

Newsroom.co.nz

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…

Bangkok Post

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

Wales Online

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

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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

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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.

Daily Mirror

Carol Vorderman jokes about correct pronunciation of 'Hancock' as MP joins I'm A Celeb

The former Countdown star poked fun at the politician as he prepared to join up with campmates alongside comedian and fellow newcomer Seann Walsh

Newsroom.co.nz

Behind the 12% pay rise for Countdown staff

Spurred by the soaring cost of living and confidence that the public had their backs, supermarket workers have won a major pay rise after six months of bargaining.

Bristol Post

Carol Vorderman celebrates 40 years on TV after making Channel 4 Countdown debut in 1982

The Clifton resident wished herself and Channel 4 a happy birthday on social media

Daily Record

Carol Vorderman celebrates 40 years on TV as she shares incredible Countdown throwback

Carol, 61, said she felt extremely lucky and grateful for all the opportunities she's had over the years.

Wales Online

Carol Vorderman fans react as she shares brilliant throwback video reel exactly 40 years since her TV debut

Channel 4 is also celebrating its 40th year

Wales Online

Sir Trevor McDonald to host Countdown in 40th anniversary celebration

The quiz show was the first programme aired on Channel 4 when the broadcaster launched in November 1982

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