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Beef and lamb producers cook up dodgy data for Christmas dinner

New research finds up to one in five New Zealanders now prefers a plant-based diet – eliciting a bloody-minded response from the meat industry. Jonathan Milne reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

Milking it: Retailers increase their margins on soaring food prices

From fertiliser to grow the grass on our dairy farms, through to supermarkets' profit margins, we investigate the different costs contributing to the $1 rise in a simple two-litre bottle of milk.

Newsroom.co.nz

Newcastle presenter Vick Hope shares excitement at becoming Countdown star in sweet post

The BBC Radio 1 presenter who grew up in Heaton was congratulated by her former Strictly Come Dancing co-stars as she shared the news

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Strictly Come Dancing's Vick Hope overjoyed as she shares major career news

Radio 1 DJ Vick Hope will be appearing on our TV screens more often, as the former Strictly Come Dancing contestant announces her latest career achievement with fans and famous friends

Daily Mirror

Pharmacy ownership changes could creep into new legislation

The introduction of the long-awaited Therapeutic Products Bill has excluded changing the rules on pharmacy ownership but Andrew Little told Newsroom he’ll keep an open mind.

Newsroom.co.nz

Climate crisis also a health threat

The latest Lancet Countdown report, which monitors the health consequences of climate change, highlights the need to prepare for future calamities. Even as Covid-19 continues to spread, a recent study suggests that the likelihood of another pandemic increases by 2% each year. In the coming decades, the interplay between the…

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Carol Vorderman misses This Morning appearance and shares health update

The former Countdown star apologised to ITV viewers expecting to see her on the show

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Anne Robinson admits regret over not waiting longer before debuting facelift on TV

The former Weakest Link host was mocked by some after she went under in the knife in 2004

Evening Standard

Celebrities? They’re all a bit weird … Hadley Freeman on 22 years interviewing stars

Ben Affleck was delightful, Justin Timberlake a drag and Keanu so handsome I couldn’t speak. Here’s everything you always wanted to know about A-listers (but were afraid to ask)

The Guardian - UK

I'm A Celebrity: Carol Vorderman claims 'very uncomfortable' shower scenes were most challenging part of show

The Countdown legend has said there was 'nowhere to hide' in the waterfall-style shower, in which she 'deliberately' wore swimming costumes rather than bikinis

Bristol Post

Carol Vorderman says I’m a Celeb shower scenes were ‘very uncomfortable’

Former ‘Countdown’ star says she deliberately didn’t wear a bikini while filming scenes

The Independent UK

Carol Vorderman surprises Holly Willoughby with I'm A Celeb's Chris Moyles revelation on ITV This Morning

It came as the former Countdown host appeared on the show's daily I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here segment

Manchester Evening News

Ruling due in libel fight between Countdown’s Rachel Riley and political blogger

The blogger had originally defended the libel claim on the grounds of truth and honest opinion as well as public interest.

The Independent UK

Carol Vorderman jokes about correct pronunciation of 'Hancock' as MP joins I'm A Celeb

The former Countdown star poked fun at the politician as he prepared to join up with campmates alongside comedian and fellow newcomer Seann Walsh

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Behind the 12% pay rise for Countdown staff

Spurred by the soaring cost of living and confidence that the public had their backs, supermarket workers have won a major pay rise after six months of bargaining.

Bristol Post

Carol Vorderman celebrates 40 years on TV after making Channel 4 Countdown debut in 1982

The Clifton resident wished herself and Channel 4 a happy birthday on social media

Daily Record

Carol Vorderman celebrates 40 years on TV as she shares incredible Countdown throwback

Carol, 61, said she felt extremely lucky and grateful for all the opportunities she's had over the years.

Wales Online

Carol Vorderman fans react as she shares brilliant throwback video reel exactly 40 years since her TV debut

Channel 4 is also celebrating its 40th year

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Sir Trevor McDonald to host Countdown in 40th anniversary celebration

The quiz show was the first programme aired on Channel 4 when the broadcaster launched in November 1982

The Independent UK

Sir Trevor McDonald among stars to host Countdown for show’s 40th anniversary

The quiz show was the first programme aired on Channel 4 when the broadcaster launched in November 1982.

ABC News

Australia is unprepared for the health consequences of climate change: report

Australia's lack of a national climate change and health adaptation plan is putting lives at risk and our transition to renewables is "unacceptably slow", according to a report.

Manchester Evening News

Carol Vorderman apologises as she's left in tears over live ITV This Morning surprise

The former Countdown host became emotional as the ITV show launched a surprise on two police officers

Daily Record

Carol Vorderman looks incredible as she wows fans in thigh high boots

The former Countdown star took to social media to show off her new footwear in a video and fans were loving it.

The Independent UK

Susie Dent on being put in a box – and owning it

TV’s favourite wordsmith talks to Lauren Taylor about being her authentic self on screen, and the power of solitude.

Daily Record

Carol Vorderman wows on Instagram as she waves goodbye to summer

The former Countdown star has regularly stunned her fans over the last few months in a series of snaps that have shown off her famous cleavage and curves

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