Mark Mardell warns BBC diversity drive will ‘annoy and dismay’ its audience as he leaves broadcaster

Mark Mardell has warned the BBC’s diversity drive will ‘annoy and dismay’ its audience in a parting shot as he left the corporation after a 30-year career. The veteran broadcaster, 63, announced on Twitter last month that he would be presenting his last World At One show after taking redundancy. Yesterday he expressed his frustrations … Read more

Alexandra Mardell showcases her VERY bold new do’ as she dyes her locks purple

She is best known for playing Emma Brooker on Coronation Street. But Alexandra Mardell was almost unrecognisable in a snap shared on Saturday after the actress dyed her hair purple in lockdown. Sharing a stunning selfie to her Instagram, Alexandra, 26, penned: ‘Quarantine made me do it’ Beauty: Alexandra Mardell was almost unrecognisable in a snap … Read more