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Countryfile star Anita Rani on teaming up with farming legend for new show

Legendary Countryfile host Anita Rani was excited to share her thoughts on working with a new presenter on an "amazing" show as it makes its return very soon. Anita is back for a new season of Aldi: The Next Big Seller on Channel 4 and the seven-part series sees the broadcaster hear from emerging businesses as they pitch to win a coveted spot on Aldi’s shelves. The revived series follows Anita as she joins Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, as well as TV presenter and food expert Jimmy Doherty, across several themed episodes as they scope out emerging small food businesses. Speaking exclusively to the Daily Express, Anita shared her thoughts on working with Jimmy.

Strictly Come Dancing was just dealt brutal blow from Saturday night icon

TV legend Michael Barrymore has claimed he could "get viewers back" to Strictly Come Dancing as he slammed the show as "controlled and contrived". The 74-year-old was dubbed "Mr. Saturday Night" at the height of his career. He dominated the weekend prime-time television slots with highly successful light entertainment and game shows such as Strike It Lucky, Barrymore and Michael Barrymore’s Saturday Night Out that drew up to 20 million viewers. While Strictly may currently be the biggest show on Saturday Night TV, he said: "It’s too controlled and contrived. It’s not what people want anymore.

Met Office issues new 21-hour warning for 26 areas as Storm Austen to batter UK

The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for rain. A yellow alert has been issued for parts of Scotland from 6am on Friday until 3am on Saturday as Storm Austen brings persistent heavy rain and a risk of flooding. The Met Office warned that some homes and businesses could be flooded, with possible travel disruption and power cuts. It said: "There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings

Prince Harry given dire warning as Brits issue verdict on his future

Following Prince Harry's latest interview addressing the status of his relationship with his family, Britons have issued a damning verdict on the Duke's future. Harry spoke to GQ about how "scars stick around forever" and emphasised that "the most important thing is to reconcile" in the famous rift he has with his brother, Prince William, and his father, King Charles.

Prince Harry reveals rare insight into Lilibet and Archie’s new life in UK

Prince Harry has shared a rare insight into Lilibet and Archie’s schooling as they settle into life in the UK. The Duke, who moved back to England with his family in August, said his two children were "loving school", speaking to GQ in his first interview since the big return. The Sussexes' children had a slightly rocky introduction to British schooling. They moved schools almost immediately after their congested commute raised their parents' concerns about security, since their convoy was broken up. But it now appears the family are settling in well to life in the UK.

Serena Williams row breaks out as tennis legend snubbed from major honour

Serena Williams has not been included on this year’s International Tennis Hall of Fame ballot after making a sensational return from retirement. The 23-time Grand Slam champion “evolved away” from tennis at the 2022 US Open. But she re-entered the anti-doping pool late last year – a requirement for any retired player who wishes to make a comeback – and returned to action at London’s Queen’s Club this summer. Williams has since played several doubles matches and also lost a close three-set singles match to Maya Joint at Wimbledon. It now remains to be seen whether she continues competing into 2027.

The fitness test that predicts your risk of death

How quickly your heart rate returns to normal after exercise can reveal a surprising amount about your underlying health.

Harry and Meghan's 'catastrophic mistake' leaves Prince William with last laugh

It takes a staggering amount of gall to uproot your entire life, cross an ocean, denounce your homeland and family on global television, and then quietly slink back six years later pretending you were just out for a brief stroll. Yet, here we are. Prince Harry has finally broken his silence on his family’s return to British soil, gushing to GQ about how “nice” it is for young Archie and Lilibet to attend British schools and enjoy “endless playdates” with children of old family friends. How touching. How wholesome. And how blindingly transparent.

Prince Harry's olive branch 'comes with a thorn' as Royal Family snub plea

Prince Harry was dealt a brutal blow just hours after he opened up about his relationship with Prince William and admitted he wants to "work it out." GB News' guest Kara Kennedy reflected on the Royal Family drift and stated: "That's the pattern, I think every olive branch comes with a thorn in it from the Sussexes." In his brand-new interview with GQ Magazine, the Duke confessed that he is "grieving" their broken bond and that there is "enough drama in the world to continue with issues with family". In spite of this, the journalist suggested: "If you genuinely want to make peace with your brother, then you pick up the phone, you don't say it to GQ."

Warning to anyone buying cereal, oat milk, fruit juice and smoothies

Most of us will have noticed that the price of the weekly shop isn't as cheap as it once was. Over the past few years, factors like the pandemic, climate change and worldwide conflicts have pushed up the price of groceries - and it looks like certain things could be about to get even pricier.

Met Office issues 'danger to life' warning as 43 areas face power cuts

The Met Office has issued a rare amber warning for wind and updated a previously issued yellow alert. Storm Austen, the first named storm of the 2026/2027 autumn season, is forecast to bring damaging winds on Friday morning. The amber warning which will run from 3am to 10am on Friday is in place for Cornwall, Devon, Isles of Scilly and Plymouth. A spell of very strong northwesterly winds could see gusts hit 80mph for exposed headlands, while gales of 60-70 mph will develop more widely .

Horror as woman sexually assaulted on train

The British Transport Police have released an image of a man they are searching for in relation to a sexual assault which happened on a train. Detectives investigating the incident on board a train in the West Midlands say the female victim was travelling on a rail service between Birmingham and Derby on September 21, at just after 9am. During the journey, a man sat next to her and repeatedly commented on her appearance before sexually assaulting her. He then got off the train at Derby station.