Channel Seven confirmed their acquisition of The Voice Australia from rival network Nine would see the show become a ‘more efficient and cost-effective production’. And now it’s believed Seven’s budget cuts have resulted in the axing of its international stars in favour of local musicians. ‘Seven are going for local coaches only, which means no more … Read more
Architects on a government shortlist to design England’s next generation of affordable housing have drawn-up plans favouring community gardens and shared spaces in favour of the traditional back garden. A number of winning designs for the Home of 2030 contest feature common areas that run from the front doors of residents’ homes to shared vegetable … Read more
BBC Television could be scrapped in favour of BBC Screen in ‘bizarre and ludicrous’ £1m rebranding exercise to appeal to a younger audience, insider says BBC Television could rebrand as BBC Screen to appeal to younger audiences Bosses are reportedly relaunching in a bid to appeal to the 18-34 age group Insider sources say the … Read more
Bad news for Scooby Doo. British pet-owners are falling out of love with the Great Dane that the famous mystery hunting canine is based on, the Kennel Club found. In fact, British people are more likely to take in a smaller dog than a larger breed, with the the popularity of Great Danes dropping to … Read more
Majority of Scots now in favour of independence as new poll backs splitting from the UK by 54 per cent to 46 per cent Latest poll gives support for independence an eight point lead over status quo Support for split from UK has been ahead of staying for more than six months Polling expert John … Read more
‘Odds in favour’ of finding other young Earth-like planets after scientists find more Sun-like stars in young stellar groups than expected Researchers studied groups of young stars known as ‘young moving groups’ It had previously been difficult to study these as the blend into the Milky Way As a result the team found that they contain … Read more
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Kevin Clifton, 37, has revealed he pulled some strings to get partnered up with Stacey Dooley, 33, on the BBC series. The ballroom and Latin dancer made the admission in the latest episode of his podcast, The Kevin Clifton Show, which he hosted alongside his now-girlfriend. Kevin explained he called … Read more
Why DOES University Challenge favour Oxbridge? Calls for an end to anomaly allowing both institutions’ colleges to compete individually – ‘excluding people who are less white, less male, less upper middle-class’ By Tv And Radio Reporter For The Daily Mail Published: 00:54 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 09:07 BST, 18 April 2020 University Challenge … Read more
Cabinet splits over coronavirus lockdown: Chancellor Rishi Sunak warns Britain faces irreparable damage if restrictions aren’t lifted soon – while Health Secretary Matt Hancock favours extending the measures to protect NHS workers Cabinet is split between hawks who want to lift lockdown in a few weeks and doves who want to delay until late May … Read more
Planned £4bn renovation of Parliament could be postponed in favour of a smaller project lasting just a year The Palace of Westminster was due to undergo a multi-billion-pound face-lift £4 billion restoration would have seen MPs and lords move to temporary home But that project could be reduced to less than a £200 million budget … Read more