Great British Bake Off estate invaded by slugs

Great British Menu star and TV presenter Andi Oliver admitted she "wanted to die" following the tragic death of her brother. Her brother, Sean, died in 1990 at the age of just 27 of sickle cell anaemia.The chef – whose daughter is fellow TV presenter Miquita Oliver – has been open about a "nervous breakdown" she had following the loss of her sibling, after battling an eating disorder. Speaking to Saga magazine about the period of time in 2023, Andi said: "I was dangerously ill, sitting in the dark, crying, wanting to die, not being able to stop myself eating.

Former Great British Bake Off presenter Mel Giedroyc has suffered a devastating loss following the death of her beloved mum, Rosemary Giedroyc who was 86.This sad news comes six years after the passing of her dad, Michal Giedroyc. Mel is said to be "devastated" by her mum's death and has yet to comment about the sad news publicly. She grew up in Leatherhead, Surrey, with her three siblings.

Countryfile star Matt Baker has announced some big career news, revealing that he's heading to Channel 4 with a brand new series.The TV presenter, who previously hosted The One Show, is fronting Baker's Britain - a travel show that celebrates the extraordinary people in the UK.The show will take viewers around England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland as Matt, 46, meets lots of interesting people who love what they do and help make Britain special. Matt Baker said in a statement: "This new series encompasses everything we love as a production company celebrating the people who make Britain great.

Jane Tranter, the co-founder of Doctor Who and His Dark Materials producer Bad Wolf, has called on the UK government to update British television tax credits to promote domestic investment.

James Bond has reportedly been offered to a well-known British actor.Following years of speculation surrounding who would portray the iconic secret agent, after Daniel Craig’s exit from the franchise in 2021, it has now been confirmed that the role has been offered.Kick Ass and Tenet star Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been officially selected to play the next Bond, with EON Productions having reportedly offered him the job.According to The Sun, a source has said: “Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it. The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back.”The source continued: “As far as EON is concerned, Aaron is going to sign his contract in the coming days and they can start preparing for the big announcement.”Taylor-Johnson was just one of the actors being rumoured as possible 007s, with many hoping for Idris Elba to take the role, and Henry Cavill being a strong contender.Back in August, the Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging star spoke with Esquire about the possibility of the role, but his response remained vague: “I just focus on the things I can have in my hands right now.

A British actor has reportedly been offered the role to be the next James Bond and will be signing a contract in the coming days.

Actor Joe Locke is one of the 20 celebrities swapping showbiz for the kitchen to compete in this year's Great Celebrity Bake Off in support of a charity for cancer.The seventh series is set to kick off on Sunday 17 March on Channel 4 at 7.40pm, where the 20 year old will be joined by some other big names, including Paloma Faith, Mel B, Danny Dyer, Greg James, Dermot O'Leary and Oti Mabuse. While fans will be watching Joe flex his baking skills, they're used to him starring as Charlie Spring in the hit Netflix series Heartstopper.The show burst onto our screens in 2022 and follows Joe's character Charlie and Kit Connor as Nick Nelson, two British teenage schoolboys, who meet and fall in love at the fictional Truham Grammar School.

Two towns in Greater Manchester have been named amongst the 'best areas to live' in the UK in 2024. The Sunday Times has once again released its annual guide of the Best Places to Live, now in its 12th year running, with each location carefully chosen by their expert panel.

is also kind of scandal-plagued. In terms of royal scandals, managed to keep her reputation pretty stainless, but her family failed to follow suit, and have ended up tabloid fodder far more often than they'd care to admit.Here are the latest (well, relatively) controversies faced by the British royals, starting with the Missing Middleton Mess and going all the way back to Wallis Simpson, who kicked off a century of scandal.In early 2024, the Palace announced that the would be undergoing abdominal surgery and would be until at least the end of March. In the meantime, the public about her condition and whereabouts.

Prue Leith has addressed speculation she's quit the Great British Bake Off.The cooking expert appeared on This Morning on Thursday, 14 March to promote her new cookery series. Prue, 84, sat down to chat to Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley on This Morning, with the pair quizzing her about the 10-part TV series - titled Prue Leith’s Cotswold Kitchen - which she stars in with her husband John Playfair. Unsurprisingly, talk soon turned to The Great British Bake Off.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has picked up UK rights to Kaur, a short film that debuted last year on British streamers ITVX and BritBox.

She's been a judge on The Great British Bake Off for seven years, but Prue Leith is now reportedly taking a break from the hit Channel 4 show.The 84 year old won't be appearing on the celebrity edition of GBBO this summer, according to reports. The star - who is a judge on the baking show alongside Paul Hollywood - has already filmed the civilian series of Bake Off, which will air later this year.

Chef, writer, restaurateur and TV judge Andi Oliver is now a familiar face to millions of viewers as presenter of BBC show Great British Menu.

My Dad Wrote a Porno host Alice Levine and The News Agents producer Dino Sofos are launching a British podcast festival.

Kneecap, Lauren Mayberry, Wunderhorse, Lambrini Girls and more have been announced as performers for The Great Escape 2024.The annual Brighton festival featuring up-and-coming artists from across the world – taking place from May 15-18 this year – has added 150 new names to their line-up spanning pop, electronic, punk, rap and more.The latest additions include Soft Play (formerly known as Slaves), Bradley Simpson (frontman of The Vamps), Been Stellar, Fred Roberts, Love Fame Tragedy, Milk. and more.The festival has also released individual single-day and two-day tickets for fans who are unable to attend the entire weekend.

Pro-Trump Republican representative Marjorie Taylor Greene had some choice words for British journalist Emily Maitlis yesterday when questioned over her support for certain fringe conspiracy theories.

Paddy McGuinness has revealed he’s not spoken to his former Top Gear co-host Freddie Flintoff in months following his horror crash.The 46-year-old cricket star had a brush with death after crashing in an open-topped Morgan Super 3 car, which had no airbags.The smash took place in December 2022 while Freddie was filming a segment for the BBC motoring show. Freddie’s vehicle spun out of control while going at 130mph, leaving him with severe facial injuries and several broken ribs.Top Gear was taken off air following the near-fatal incident, with Paddy confessing that he’s struggled to get in touch with Freddie following the accident.

Jim Reeve, the British film and TV financier, has died aged 64.

Brits are hoping to make their money travel as far as possible at the moment, especially while heading off on holiday. Airplane food can be rather expensive, while airports themselves offer seemingly endless options of food to try.

The BBC has greenlit a reality series following a fledgling British boy band as it departs for Korea to attend the ultimate K-Pop boot camp.