BBC Countryfile's Matt Baker announces career move amid recent health setback

A popular Ayr bakery will open to their newly refurbished shop in Prestwick this Saturday, April 13.

Administrators have announced that Ted Baker will close down 15 stores across the UK.

Matt Baker has revealed that he has been getting injections to help with the pain from a secret health issue following an on-stage accident.The Countryfile and former Blue Peter star was a competitive gymnast before rising to fame, and would even compete during his school years. However, he has now suffered a painful back injury, leading to injections which help with the pain. Appearing on Gabby Logan's podcast Mid Point, Matt was asked if he could still do backflips because of his gymnast past, to which he shared his upset at not being able to.

He may be following in his dad's footsteps as a footballer, but Romeo Beckham teased a potential future in darts this week as he brushed up on his aim. The son of Victoria and David took to Instagram to share a snap of him playing darts, and even challenged professional player Luke Littler, who is the current PDC World Youth Champion, Bahrain Masters Champion, and the Belgian Darts Open champion, to a game.

BBC Countryfile has responded to viewer complaints about a recent episode after it decided to shine a light on a health issue faced by rural communities.The show, which aired on 17 March, featured Charlotte Smith and Sean Fletcher exploring the beautiful Marlborough Downs in North Wessex, known for its chalk grasslands, ancient woods, and unique streams. However, during the same episode, Datshiane Navanayagam also visited Devon and Cornwall to highlight the difficulties rural residents face when trying to access NHS dentists.

BBC Countryfile presenter Sean Fletcher has opened up about his marriage, admitting that it can be "messy" at times. He and his wife, Luned Tonderai, a Welsh TV producer and director, recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.

Countryfile fans were worried about host Adam Henson after spotting a mystery mark on his face during the show on Easter Sunday. After viewers were left concerned about his appearance, they rushed online to express their worries. Although the presenter visited Trent Valley during the episode, it seemed people were more interested in a large scratch that spanned across his entire cheek.

Gillian Anderson is voicing her opinion on if The Crown should make another season detailing the royal family‘s recent health struggles.

Former Blue Peter and Countryfile presenter Matt Baker has opened up about a health issue that's been troubling him. The 46 year old admitted on the Mid Point podcast with Gabby Logan that he can no longer "able to bend forward" due to a back injury. During the chat, Matt revealed to Gabby, who he occasionally worked with on The One Show, that he "slipped a disc" in his back while rehearsing for a pantomime.

Radio 2 listeners were in for a shock on Thursday morning when usual host Zoe Ball was replaced by Radio royalty Tony Blackburn. Earlier in the week Tony had emotionally signed off on his last show for BBC Berkshire, Oxford and Solent.

Ralf Little has said goodbye to his role as DI Neville Parker in BBC's Death In Paradise after the series 13 finale, bringing to an end his four year stint on the popular Caribbean detective series. Following the episode's jaw-dropping conclusion, Ralf shared his feelings about leaving on social media, as he said: "So, there you have it! The secret's out! My time on Saint Marie has come to an end. But, what an end! ".

Courtney Love’s Women.The series will see the music legend share her “ultimate soundtrack to her life” as she reflects on the women in music who have “shaped her journey, her sound and her next chapter”.Across eight episodes that will air from April 8 to April 15, the Hole founder and singer will journey through the eras of her life and the music that made her alongside her friend and music podcaster and writer, Rob Harvilla.Love will recall the musical moments from throughout her formative years as part of the series, including when she discovered disco through the record collection at a childhood care home and recited Sylvia Plath poetry for a Mickey Mouse Club audition.She will also detail her love of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone and recall her time at an all-girl boarding school in New Zealand and in juvenile detention, before she reflects on couch-surfing across America and struggles with drug abuse.Other topics covered in the series will include her acting career, her attempts to creatively matchmake Stevie Nicks and Billy Corgan, hanging out with Debbie Harry at a Limp Bizkit album launch at the Playboy Mansion, Gwen Stefani – after years of public feuding between the pair – her relationship with Nirvana‘s Kurt Cobain, taking pandemic guitar lessons with The Big Moon’s Juliet Jackson and more.Samantha Moy, Head of BBC Radio 6 Music, said in a press statement: “Courtney Love is an icon and a trailblazer – her influence on music and culture over the decades is undeniable.

Bobby Brazier was already a rising star when he bagged the role of Freddy on EastEnders in September 2022. But after his dazzling stint on Strictly Come Dancing last year, the son of Jeff Brazier and the late Jade Goody could be destined for something completely different.

Scripted formats were placed front and center of BBC Studios’ panel at Series Mania, as the Doctor Who seller confirmed it is making up to three more versions of Ghosts and has bought Spain’s Brutal Media.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly getting a UK PR professional onboard to repair their image back home. Rumour has it they're on the lookout for ways to polish up their tarnished image amidst an ongoing fallout with the Royal Family.

Sara Cox, the presenter of BBC Radio 2, has had quite a journey from being shockingly stalked by a paedophile to securing herself an impressive net worth.The 49 year old, who hails from Bolton, is now taking on her next venture as she joins this series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer.The radio star will tackle technicals and showstoppers as she masters baking in the iconic GBBO tent alongside the likes of Danny Dyer, Paloma Faith, Oti Mabuse and Spencer Matthews.The 2024 celebrity series will kick off from 7.40pm on Sunday, 17 March on Channel 4 with Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith returning as judges and Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond as hosts. As we watch Sara mix her way to become Star Baker, we've taken a look at her life away from the spotlight.

Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews was quick to clear up some false information flying around about her co-star Colson Smith while he's in the Celebrity Big Brother house. The actress has been keenly supporting her fellow soap star during his time in the ITV reality show.

Strictly Come Dancing's Layton Williams has shared with his fans that he has a secret health problem and has to work really hard when he is dancing because of it. Layton, who is 29 years old and was in the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2023 with Nikita Kuzmin, said that he almost fainted while on stage. He even had an accident and fell down on Wednesday.

EXCLUSIVE: The race to replace Ralph Lee at the helm of BBC Studios Productions is underway, with the studio signaling its ambition by approaching some of the UK’s top unscripted executives.

Celebrity Big Brother viewers are calling for Louis Walsh to be 'removed' from the house. It follows his controversial statements towards his housemates sparking online backlash.