Celebrity Hunted aired a dramatic finale as four ‘fugitives’ successfully managed to outrun the hunters
The celebrity hunters were left feeling defeated as four fugitives managed to escape (Image: Channel 4)
The winners of Celebrity Hunted have been confirmed in a dramatic end to the series, while one fugitive was sent home.
On Tuesday evening (August 25), the grand finale of the Channel 4 show kicked off with five celebrities still on the run from the Hunters. Former EastEnders star Brian Conley and his daughter Lucy were still a team, remaining undetected, along with Strictly Come Dancing pros Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu. It comes as disability advocates JJ Chalmers and Sophie Morgan were caught on Monday’s episode.
And on Tuesday’s episode, television presenter Scarlette Douglas was on her own after her brother Stuart was caught in a previous episode, yet the end was in sight, and she made a bid for the extraction point. As she headed to the motorway in a car being driven by her friend, the Hunters were hot on Scarlette’s heels, and after she tried to run away on foot, she was captured moments later.
“I’m gutted that I didn’t get all the way to the end. But I managed to do three days without my brother, and that has made me super proud”, Scarlette said as she was eliminated from the series.
Across the country, the two remaining teams headed to Birmingham train station to retrieve details of the extraction point from a left luggage facility, and the Hunters wasted no time in following them.
Carlos and Amy tried to dress up in hopes of not being caught on CCTV, while Brian waited in a pub as his trusty daughter headed over to retrieve the information, but they were all captured on camera, and the Hunters closed in.
With details of the extraction point stored on a burner phone, the teams headed to Black Rock Sands beach in North Wales, where they stayed overnight in local B&Bs before heading for the checkpoint.
Amy, Carlos, Brian and Lucy concealed themselves in the sand dunes while they waited for extraction, which came in the form of a small aeroplane that could land directly on the beach.
The teams sprinted to the aircraft as the Hunters raced across the beach on foot and by car, with help from a helicopter.
Amy and Carlos jumped through the doors of the plane, followed by Lucy, but Brian struggled to run across the sand and was seen holding his lower back.
Thankfully, the 65-year-old made it into the aircraft, which began moving down the sand, ready to take off and complete the extraction.
The Hunters made one final push to cut them off, racing alongside the plane in their car, but they failed as the plane took off, leaving Brian, Lucy, Amy, and Carlos as the show’s winners and the Hunters at HQ annoyed.
Celebrity Hunted is available to stream on Channel 4
A UK attraction that has been open since 1972 and draws in around 300,000 visitors every year, will be closing its doors following a major update, but it’s not all bad news
A major UK tourist attraction will leave Beaulieu after 60 years (Image: Geoffrey Swaine/Shutterstock)
A popular tourist attraction will be closing its doors after six decades.
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu opened in 1972 in the New Forest, and today, it attracts more than 300,000 visitors annually, thanks to its impressive collection of 280 vintage vehicles. They range from cars used in TV and film productions to ancient motorised carriages, motorbikes, F1 racers, record-breaking speed machines and even a 1950s red bus, each with its own story.
The New Forest attraction is considered one of the best motor museums in the UK, and was named one of the ‘South’s top visitor attractions’ in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice 2026. However, after 60 years, the National Motor Museum will close its doors as its lease ends.
Earlier this month, the museum confirmed it was in the “process of identifying a transformational new home for the National Motor Museum as its current lease at Beaulieu approaches the end of its 60-year term.” The lease expires in 2032, but it’s reported that the attraction will move out of its current purpose-built building at the estate in the New Forest in 2030.
In a further statement from Beaulieu, they said that the “day-to-day operation of the museum will not change from a visitor experience perspective, and Beaulieu intends to continue to operate a motor museum in the future, as it has for over 70 years. A significant number of vehicles in the museum are either on loan or owned by the Montagu family and will continue to stay here.”
They added that “Beaulieu will continue to be a leading visitor attraction on the south coast and welcome thousands of visitors each year for generations of families to enjoy memorable days out.”
Since it was opened by Edward, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, in 1972, the attraction has been adored by visitors for decades. One traveller shared on TripAdvisor: “I came when I was 9, and after 37 years I returned to show the place to my Husband, we had a fantastic day, he thoroughly enjoyed himself.
“The car exhibition was obviously his favourite, but he also loved seeing the falconry, and we love what the family have done with the rooms in the house, such an extravagant revamp of the rooms, but it fits well as it’s such an extraordinary place with a fascinating history of each family member that has been lord of the estate.”
Those visiting the National Motor Museum can explore the collection of vehicles, various exhibitions, and climb on board the replica 1912 open-top London red bus. On the nearby grounds, there’s also England’s oldest monorail available for a ride, the remains of Beaulieu Abbey to explore, the play area at Little Beaulieu, and the Palace House & Gardens, home of the Montagu family since 1538, with one inclusive ticket providing access to all attractions, including the monorail.
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Jay-Z and Beyonce are back in the Cotswolds ahead of the rapper’s two huge concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next weekCredit: GettyThe site where permission had been granted for a spectacular seven-bed property before the move was called offCredit: SWNS
And while they will be staying in the Cotswolds during their short stay in the UK, my music insiders have told me Jay-Z has locked down a huge music space in East London for his rehearsals.
No expense is being spared, with Jay chartering a helicopter to fly him to and fro every day.
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A source said: “It’s like the circus has come to town now Jay-Z and Beyonce have arrived.
“They’re staying on an estate in the Cotswolds but Jay is rehearsing in London.
“They’ve taken over a whole unit and have blocked off a car park so Jay’s helicopter can land on the site.
“Yesterday morning there were almost 30 box vans with his crew and dancers arriving on the site.
“Loads of precautions have been put in place to make sure he has total privacy.
“The walk from the helicopter landing site to the entrance Jay is using is only about 30 yards, but there is a van on standby to drive him.
“He likes to have his sets totally locked down and this one is no exception.
“The shows at Tottenham are going to be a real spectacle and Jay will be in rehearsals with his team for the next ten days to make sure everything is perfect.”
Jay-Z will take to the stage on September 4 and 5, his only dates in the UK this year.
He is celebrating two major milestones with the performances — the 30th anniversary of his debut album Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of his critically acclaimed sixth record, The Blueprint.
Beyonce will be marking her birthday at the first show next Friday, along with the 20th anniversary of her album B’Day.
So I won’t be surprised if she pops up on stage too.
Adela’s Sombr moment
Sombr and Adela pose for a snap before making their way to the main stage at Belgium’s Pukkelpop FestivalCredit: supplied
Sombr was joined by special guest Adela to make his grand entrance at Belgium’s Pukkelpop Festival.
They posed for this snap before cameras captured them driving backstage and then making their way to the main stage.
It has become a staple of the American singer’s festival shows to be joined by a “walk-up girl”, with Zara Larsson accompanying him earlier this month.
They are both having huge years, with Sombr still riding high on the success of his hits including Homewrecker, 12 To 12 and Back To Friends.
Meanwhile, pink-haired Adela has just scored a Top 40 hit with Ain’t In LA and will release her debut album Prima on September 4.
Kooks warm up Cruz
Cruz Beckham joined The Kooks on stage at Rock N Roll Circus Norwich ahead of his debut at Reading and Leeds with The BreakersCredit: SuppliedCruz surprised fans by joining The Kooks on stage for a rendition of Jackie Big T*tsCredit: Supplied
Cruz Beckham slotted in a cheeky warm-up ahead of his debut at Reading and Leeds, where he will perform with band The Breakers this weekend.
He joined The Kooks at Rock N Roll Circus Norwich on Saturday as the group marked the 20th anniversary of their killer debut album, Inside In/Inside Out.
Cruz, whose new EP Wear & Tear came out on Friday, surprised fans by coming on stage for a rendition of one of my favourite Kooks tracks, Jackie Big T*ts.
Pussyhat Doll
Nicole Scherzinger relaxes in Hawaii ahead of a 16-hour flight to the UK for Pussycat Dolls rehearsalsCredit: instagram/nicolescherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger enjoyed her last days of peace by taking it easy in Hawaii.
She chilled out ahead of a 16-hour flight to the UK this week, where she will get cracking on Pussycat Dolls rehearsals.
Nicole posed in a lei po’o – the traditional term for a flower crown – as she relaxed at a hotel on the island.
She’s about to do a hell of a lot of dancing when the group’s European tour kicks off in Copenhagen in a fortnight.
Confirming preparations, Ashley Roberts, who is in the current line-up with Nicole and Kimberly Wyatt, wrote on Instagram: “Back to rehearsals with my dolls this week.”
Louis a soprano wise guy
Louis Walsh has turned his attention to opera after managing some of the world’s biggest pop actsCredit: Louis Wood
Louis Walsh steered some of the world’s biggest pop acts – but now has his sights set on opera.
The former Boyzone and Westlife manager has jumped on board to guide the career of vocal powerhouse Claudia Boyle.
The Irish soprano was shocked that the one-time X Factor judge came knocking and she said: “I never really watched The X Factor, but of course I knew who Louis was. Who doesn’t? This is a new thing for me.”
With Louis’ showbiz connections, I am sure Claudia will break into the mainstream in no time.
Jordan help for Jade split
Jordan Stephens says he attended a £175 workshop on ‘healing through relationships’ following his split from Jade ThirlwallCredit: Getty
Jordan Stephens is getting a helping hand after splitting from Jade Thirlwall – by doing a one-day workshop on “healing through relationships”.
The Rizzle Kicks singer revealed he went on a £175 course with therapist Donna Lancaster, which is aimed at stopping people “repeating the same old negative cycles”.
A blurb on the website says it helps people “understand why you might struggle with certain relationships and offer resources as to how to heal and connect in new healthier ways”.
And it sounds like it’s done wonders.
In a testimonial on the website, Jordan, who has split with the former Little Mix singer after six years, said: “Within 20 minutes of Donna’s relationship workshop, I was spun into awareness seemingly without a choice.
“I left with a sense of understanding and promise.
“I would recommend it to literally everyone.”
Good for him.
Ozzy gig film for Crimbo
A documentary about Ozzy Osbourne’s final live performance at Villa Park will finally be released in DecemberCredit: Getty
The project centred around the Back To The Beginning show at Villa Park in Birmingham had been slated for release at the beginning of this year.
But the late rocker’s wife Sharon pushed it back as she was finding the editing process difficult.
I am now told the documentary is finished and will be on screens by Christmas.
“It’s going to be a great Christmas gift for fans of Ozzy and Black Sabbath,” my mole explained.
“The film is looking really good and features so many moving moments of Ozzy interacting with his friends and performers.
“It moves around from footage of the gig to artists backstage. It is very powerful because it captures Ozzy’s final moments in the limelight.”
Following the release of the film, Sharon will be looking ahead to Ozzfest next summer.
The rock festival, started by Sharon and Ozzy in 1996, will return to Villa Park.
Charli lake break
Charli XCX gets ready to soak up the sunshine in Lake Como, Italy, during her first holiday in yearsCredit: instagram.com/charli_xcxShe shared pics of the group on a speedboat, with the caption: ‘A girl on a lake with her friends and her husbands!’Credit: instagram.com/charli_xcx
Charli XCX looks ready to soak up the sunshine in this bikini during her first holiday for years.
She’s jetted off to Lake Como in Italy with husband George Daniel, drummer with The 1975.
Also there are pals including filmmaker Aidan Zamiri, who she has jokingly referred to as her second husband after they bonded while making mockumentary film The Moment. Charli said on X: “I feel like I haven’t stopped for three years.”
She shared pics of the group on a speedboat, with the caption: “A girl on a lake with her friends and her husbands!”
Charli is back on stage this weekend at Reading and Leeds festivals, and is then set to announce the UK leg of her Music, Fashion, Film tour.
Gotta get a move Ron
Ronnie Wood was forced to rush through his set after the venue threatened to pull the plug.
The Rolling Stones guitarist spent too long on stage at North London’s Kentish Town Forum on Friday, so organisers warned they’d shut him down if he didn’t hurry up.
Ronnie, who was performing songs from throughout his career with the help of Irish singer Imelda May, moaned: “We’ve got to move on or they’re gonna cut the power.”
He then steamed through a series of tracks, including Faces hit Stay With Me and Stones rarity Country Honk, so he could finish the set in time.
Despite the faff, Ronnie was beaming as he headed off stage. He got a hug from his wife Sally, who was watching from the side of the stage with their ten-year-old twins Gracie and Alice.
Dani ads to workload
Dani Dyer has been filming a new festive campaign after renewing her deal with high street clothing chain PeacocksCredit: GettyShe’s filmed a telly ad alongside former England footballer Michael Owen, above, and singer Louise RedknappCredit: Getty
Dani Dyer is one of the first out of the blocks to film a new festive campaign.
I’m told the Strictly Come Dancing contestant and ex-Love Islander has landed a bumper pay-day for renewing her deal with high street clothing chain Peacocks.
A source said: “The Christmas ads are all being filmed now and Dani’s one for Peacocks is already in the can.
“Louise and Michael are seen getting a bit flirty in a lift, while Dani stays true to form and just snaps loads of selfies.
“It’s the easiest money she’s ever earned.”
I’d say. Peacocks is preparing to roll out the campaign just in time for Strictly, meaning Dani is going to be on the box non-stop this year.
I revealed earlier this year she re-signed for the BBC dancing show after being forced to pull out of last year’s series.
She had been paired with pro dancer Nikita Kuzmin but fractured her ankle during rehearsals, meaning she never got a chance to have a whirl on the dancefloor.
But this time around, I’m told Dani is absolutely nailing her training and is pushing herself to try to lift the Glitterball trophy.
THE world’s best airlines have been revealed and one in the UK has been named No1 in Europe.
The 2026 Flyer’s Choice Awards, conducted by AirlineRatings.com, is voted on by travellers for airlines that deliver the best experience.
British Airways has been named the best airline in UK/EuropeCredit: Alamy
But when it came to the UK/Europe category, a major UK airline came out on top – British Airways.
It is the second year the airline has won the award.
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The awards stated: “That’s particularly impressive in a region with such a diverse mix of airlines, from traditional flag carriers to the low-cost giants that carry millions of passengers every year.”
Lufthansa followed behind in second and KLM came third.
Singapore Airlines was the biggest winner when it came to awards, winning a total of four titles.
The airline won the award for Preferred Economy Airline, Best Cabin Crew Service, best airline in Central and South East Asia and the Airline That Gave the Greatest Peace of Mind.
Delta Air Lines then led the way in the USA/Canada category, Emirates won in Africa and the Middle East, Qantas won in Australia and Pacific, Cathay Pacific won in North East Asia and LATAM won in South and Central America.
Other categories included Favourite Low-Cost Carrier, which was won by Vietjet Air, followed by AirAsia and then Jetstar and easyJet in third place.
It is the second year in a row that the airline has won the awardCredit: Alamy
Qatar Airways gained the title for the Preferred Business Class, while Emirates was voted to have the Preferred Premium Economy.
AirlineRatings.com CEO Sharon Petersen said: “We are incredibly fortunate to live in a world where travellers have so many airlines delivering safe, reliable and reassuring experiences.
“The continued strength of brands like Singapore Airlines and Qantas in the Peace of Mind category is a real credit to the trust they have built with passengers over many years.
“Confidence in an airline is earned over time, and these results demonstrate the value of that consistency.”
Sylvia Jefferies (L) posted a moving tribute to her Nashville daughter Hayden Panettiere’s (R) here on set with Paul McCraneCredit: @fouroscars/InstagramSylvia posted a series of messages from Hayden alongside the tributeCredit: @fouroscars/Instagram
Sylvia Jefferies, 57, who featured as Jolene Barnes, the mum of Hayden’s character Juliette, said her heart was “shattered” by the news.
In a post shared on social media she wrote: “I’ve had to take the day to let the idea that Hayden is not with us, wash over me.
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Tributes have been paid by Hollywood celebrities including Cruel Intentions actress Selma Blair and Sister Sister star Tia Mowry
In a heartbreaking final interview Hayden opened up about her struggles but declared: ‘I have a lot more life left to live’
Hayden’s tragic final post shows the actress smiling with close pal as she hailed ‘good times and good friends’
The star told fans to ‘be brave’in her last public appearance while promoting her new memoir
“At times, Hayden was not easy to be around. I remember calling her a downright tornado. But she was our tornado.
“The sun that appears, the light mist that begins, the rain that gets heavier, the swirling of everything around her, and then the gentle tapering rain returns, along with the calm and sun and light in her eyes, and the giggle in her voice.
“She had an incredibly bright future ahead of her, although her inner demons were at times too much to bear.”
Hayden was found unresponsive at a luxury Airbnb in South CarolinaCredit: GettySylvia featured as Jolene Barnes, the mum of Hayden’s character Juliette in NashvilleCredit: Refer to source
Narcan, a nasal spray used to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses, was found on the mattress of the apartment where she was staying, TMZ reported.
Authorities have not determined that an overdose caused Hayden’s death, and the coroner’s findings remain pending.
Sylvia’s moving tribute was posted alongside pictures of the pair on set as well as messages from Hayden that addressed her as “mama”.
She said the pair reconnected after she read Panettiere’s memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning and had “plans to see each other”.
“I was so proud of her for sharing the real Hayden, something that had to be excruciatingly painful for such a gentle soul”, Sylvia added.
The book, released in May 2026, chronicled her battles with addiction and mental health, as well as abuse, family loss and her long road to recovery.
“You are engaged in a cycle of growth until the moment you take your last breath”, she wrote, in a passage that has a haunting new meaning after her death.
Hayden was travelling with on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson over the weekend, US media has been reporting.
Hayden and Brian Hickerson had a tumultuous relationship between 2018 and 2020Credit: GettyThe star was seen limping through the airport with ex Brian Hickerson in MarchCredit: BackGrid
The pair had been spotted flying out of Los Angeles on Saturday.
They had a tumultuous relationship from 2018 to 2020 before Hickerson was arrested, convicted and jailed for domestic abuse against the actress.
Hayden reportedly kept some of her friends “in the dark” about reconnecting with Hickerson before her sudden death.
“If Brian was back in her life, then it was something she was hiding because she wasn’t speaking about it with many of her friends,” a source told Page Six.
“If you’ve gone through some dark times with people, and spoken about it, then there can be shame if you get back together with that same person,” the insider said.
The star’s heartbroken dad Skip Panettiere was the first to confirm the heartbreaking news.
He said: “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden.
“She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her – and to the millions who watched her on screen.”
Hayden’s devastating death means Skip’s two children have both died within three years of each other, after Hayden’s brother Jansen died at the age of 28 from “an enlarged heart” in 2023.
AFTER months of speculation, Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks finally hard-launched their relationship last week.
But while from the outside it looks like the 35-year-old is happier than ever following the collapse of her marriage to Bradley Dack earlier this year, we can reveal the niggling issue that has been holding her back.
Olivia Attwood has made the final move to crack on with her lifeCredit: GettyThe star has decided to cut ties with Bradley’s mum and sisterCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Insiders tell us that the Love Island alumni finally feels ready to move on after taking a huge step and getting rid of ex Bradley from her life once and for all.
Our insider explained: “Olivia finally decided to unfollow Brad’s mum.
“The unfollow feels like Olivia’s final act of cutting herself off from Bradley’s world completely.
“She’d already started emotionally detaching, but removing his mum feels far more symbolic because that was a relationship she genuinely valued in its own right.
“For Olivia, it’s less about being petty and more about drawing a line under that entire chapter. She knows keeping those connections alive would make it harder to properly move on.
“There’s a real sense of finality to it — almost like she’s accepted she can’t keep one foot in the family while trying to build a life away from Bradley. Olivia feels like she can finally breathe.”
Over the years, Olivia had grown very close to Brad’s family, particularly his mum and sister.
She first started dating the footballer in 2015, when Olivia was 24 and he was just 21.
While it was an on and off relationship – thanks to Olivia taking part in Love Island – they ended up marrying.
His mum and sister even appeared in Olivia Meets Her Match and fans saw an unusually emotional side to Olivia as she thanked Brad’s mum for accepting her.
In moving scenes she told her: “It means a lot to me to be welcomed into your family.
“I’m being serious, it does. Throughout loads of periods of my life people haven’t got who I am. I can be misunderstood. It’s a lot. A lot of hair, a lot of boobs and I just love your son a lot.”
But when the marriage came crashing down, Olivia’s relationship with his family was put to the test and we’re told that for some time, the star still felt very tied to them all.
Bradley has since been pictured with ex Emily Rose Moloney and she has started afresh with Pete, but being estranged from her in-laws has hit her hard.
Our insider continued: “It hurts because she didn’t just lose a husband, she lost a whole extended family dynamic she’d become attached to.
“But after seeing Bradley pictured with another woman and Olivia already exploring her new relationships, Olivia seems to have decided she needs a clean break, even if that means cutting ties with people she still cares about like his mum.”
Olivia had grown very close to Bradley’s mum over the yearsCredit: ITVThe couple’s marriage came crashing down at the start of this yearCredit: Instagram
She’s taken a series of savage swipes at her former man after claiming he cheated on her multiple times over the course of their 10-year relationship.
The TV star told fans she “stood by him” through the “lies” and “cheating” and hasn’t held back since.
Just this week, she shared a post which many assumed was directed at Brad.
Olivia is now dating Pete Wicks – after years of friendshipCredit: GettyPete has been keen to show off his relationship with OliviaCredit: Instagram
It read: “Stop being so f**king forgiving, people know exactly what the f**k they’re doing.”
And when Brad reunited with his former flame Emily Rose Maloney, Olivia’s outrage was almost palpable.
She couldn’t resist taking a swipe and remarked: “I have definitely beat up myself over my poor judgement over the past decade.
“But I guess I could have spent 10 years as the bit on the side / professional bench warmer… so silver linings I guess.”
Olivia has been busier than ever after the splitCredit: GettyOlivia showed her more sensitive side when she appeared with Brad’s mum on Olivia Meets Her MatchCredit: ITV
The star has found happiness of her own though; her eight-year-long friendship with Pete recently developed into a romantic relationship.
Only weeks after splitting from Brad she was spotted snogging Pete on a night out – and they have been joined at the hip since.
Insiders suggested that Olivia would be keen to keep this relationship more under wraps, but both her and Pete haven’t been able to resist sharing snippets of their romance.
She gushed: “We tick a lot of the boxes that are really important.
“Our friendship group is nauseated by us – we’re one PDA away from being exiled. I’m like, ‘who are we?’ We’re bringing out a [new] side of each other.”
Up until now, Brad has clearly still been a thorn in her side, but could she be rid of it at last?
Our source added: “Those around her feel this was the last emotional cord she needed to cut before she could genuinely start looking forward rather than backwards. She can finally move on properly now.”
Despite signing a contract extension in November 2024, the series reveals how close Guardiola came to not renewing his deal.
In one scene, the manager reveals to director Kevin Macdonald that, after losing four games in a row in 2024, he told the club: “Maybe it’s over.”
In a separate scene, City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says that he was not sure he was going to be able to convince the legendary manager to stay at the club.
“You know the boy that cried wolf? He is the boy that cried wolf,” the Emirati said.
“I always convince him, but last year, I knew, this time he actually saw the wolf.”
Amid that, Guardiola’s personal life was in turmoil as he went through a divorce and there was media speculation about his mental state when the 55-year-old appeared with multiple scratches on his head and nose following a disappointing 3-3 Champions League draw with Feyenoord in November 2024.
While the coach does not admit to the idea that his personal struggles affected his ability to do his job, Manel Estiarte, a long-time member of Guardiola’s technical staff, speaks about how he had to address players who were worried by their manager’s behaviour.
“They were worried because Pep was anxious,” he says.
“He was sad. He was different. And only I knew the reason.
“And I said to the team, ‘please, you have to understand, you’re not playing with a coach who can be a bit impulsive, who can be a bit intense, who can be sometimes up and down. You’re seeing a human being. He’s getting a divorce’.”
Alongside scenes where Guardiola obsesses over tactics, there are many where he gives candid speeches and berates his team.
Following a defeat by Bayer Leverkusen in November 2025, he tells his squad: “I work for you and I leave my life, my divorce and my family is away and everything for all of you. And what do you give back?
“The performance you have done, all of you. It’s a disgrace guys.
“When I see that, I am exhausted, I’m drained, I want to quit. When you play like this, I feel alone.”
In some scenes, the Spaniard warns his team that they will “get a new manager” if performances do not improve.
In others, he speaks about using a knife to get into their hearts and insists on his squad hugging one another and himself before matches, even blaming poor performances on lukewarm goal celebrations.
Guardiola stepped down as City manager at the end of the 25-26 campaign after 10 years at the Etihad, during which time he won 20 trophies, including both the FA Cup and League Cup in his final season.
Speaking about his next steps, he says: “I don’t know even myself what I am going to do,” adding: “It will be difficult to come back. That’s my feeling today. I need to refresh many things that happened in my personal life.”
The week prior, he had resigned from his position at the university following allegations of plagiarism, which he denied. On Monday (August 17) morning, Jason’s friend and professor Kehinde Andrews spoke to Good Morning Britain’s Richard Madeley and Ranvir Singh about Jason’s death and their devastating final exchange.
Richard informed ITV viewers that in the wake of his death, there have been calls for a public enquiry into the press, which has been signed by many figures, including Professor Kehinde Andrews.
Speaking to Richard and Ranvir, he explained that the last time he had seen Jason was on the previous Monday, highlighting that when he had seen him, he’d lost weight.
He added: “He was just completely overwhelmed, I think. One of the last texts he said to me was that he just couldn’t see a way out; he couldn’t see a way forward.”
While an official cause of death is yet to be announced, the ITV star noted that people are already making assumptions about how he died.
The guest then reflected on how media and social media coverage had put “so much pressure” on the academic, adding: “Losing his job at Cambridge, having to resign, putting financial pressure on his family. This is somebody who has two children, with one child going into university.
“Imagine all that pressure on you, and you feel stuck and can’t go ahead.”
In a statement issued by his publisher, Simon & Schuster UK, Jason’s family said they are “in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son”.
The statement said: “Jason was subjected to a campaign of sustained abuse for more than three years since he accepted the role of professor at Cambridge University by those who would leave no stone unturned in their quest to undermine him.
“The campaign of misinformation was too much for Jason, who was a gentle man and who always wanted to see the best in everyone. We are in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son.”
Good Morning Britain is available to watch weekdays on ITV from 6am
Coronation Street’s Sarah Platt needs to watch out, as new prison pal Kacey has a secret agenda behind her protecting her – with spoilers giving away her real plan
Coronation Street Kacey’s real plan for Sarah exposed
Coronation Street‘s Kacey is not to be trusted, as she’s about to target Sarah Platt.
On Friday she was being all nice to a terrified Sarah, who is in prison for murdering Theo Silverton. Kacey took Sarah under her wing, vowing to protect her after an attack.
When Bethany Platt went to visit her mum, Sarah sang Kacey’s praises. It was clear Bethany wasn’t sold, but Sarah claimed Kacey had saved her, and was looking out for her.
But fans didn’t buy it, just like Bethany. They were quick to suggest the prisoner could not be trusted and it turns out they are correct.
According to spoilers for next week’s episodes, Kacey’s real intentions come to light. Sarah will be left terrified when the threats start, and there’s violence too.
Kacey enters Sarah’s cell in tears and informs her that her son has been arrested for armed robbery. Kacey begs Sarah to speak to her ex Kit Green, who is a detective.
Having just dumped Kit, she refuses. Kacey shares her hopes that Kit can help her son, but Sarah says she cannot get involved and won’t be speaking to Kit.
But things take a turn when a furious Kacey threatens her. Sarah still refuses to speak to Kit, even after her pal Todd Grimshaw finds out about the threat and tells her to do what Kacey says.
Kit is soon contacted, but he tells a desperate Sarah that if he were to help Kacey, he could lose his job. Kit also reminds her that she dumped him to stop him from ruining said career.
With Kit avoiding the plea, Kacey later turns violent with Sarah. She also warns Sarah that if anything happens to her son, it’ll be on her.
Fans had called it with Kacey from the moment they met her, with one writing on social media: “I want to trust that Kacey, but I don’t.” Another sad: “Bethany seems worried as well about Kacey helping her mum out.
“It’s definitely giving Kacey thinks she possibly can get Sarah as her property.” A third said: “Kacey already knowing that Kit is a cop, and wanting to help Sarah out if she has any trouble from that. That is a tad suspicious in my opinion.”
It comes as Corrie fans were left convinced one cast member had leaked a massive spoiler on social media this week. Not only that, but some were convinced it gave away the ending of a major storyline currently airing on the show.
Lucy Fallon, who plays Bethany on the soap, posted a snap of her and her co-star Tina O’Brien, who plays her onscreen mother, on Instagram.
Some fans decided it had to mean Sarah was out of prison in a matter of weeks. But this photo is not likely to be a spoiler, and it doesn’t actually mean Sarah’s fate is revealed at all.
Some viewers pointed out that the prison set is close to where they were, so there’s every chance Sarah is in prison. Then there’s the fact that some of the cast and crew were on set on Wednesday, when the selfie was posted online, enjoying the solar eclipse together. So it doesn’t even mean the pair were filming, they could have just been hanging out.
Strictly Come Dancing have announced Gavin and Stacey star Melanie Walters as the fifteenth star for this year’s series, completing the line-up
10:14, 12 Aug 2026Updated 10:14, 12 Aug 2026
Strictly Come Dancing have announced a Gavin and Stacey star for the series(Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron)
Strictly Come Dancing have announced Gavin and Stacey star Melanie Walters as the final celebrity for this year’s series.
The BBC show is back this September with 15 more celebrities taking to the dancefloor. Gavin and Stacey actress Melanie is the fifteenth and final name to be confirmed for the Latin and ballroom competition.
Speaking about joining the show, she said: “Performing in Pantomime for the last 15 years, my Strictly ‘fix’ has always been watching in a dressing room rather than my front room.
“This year I am completely thrilled and happy to swap my fairy wand for sequinned dance shoes. I just hope I don’t follow Cinderella and leave one on the Ballroom stairs. I cannot wait to take part in this absolutely iconic show, it’s so exciting. See you in September!”
Melanie completes this year’s celebrity lineup alongside Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best, Dame Sarah Storey, Jaime Winstone, Bethany Antonia, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Graeme Hall, Lawrence Robb, Tabby Stoecker, and John Nellis in the 2026 Strictly Come Dancing line-up.
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UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks told BBC Radio Scotland Breakfast the UK’s power infrastructure had undergone decades of “woeful underinvestment”.
He said he understood the objections of those living nearby, but added the pylons were “crucial” to ensure the National Grid maintained future resilience.
“I totally accept that people might not like that, but it is critical national infrastructure and it has to be built somewhere,” he said.
“Building any kind of infrastructure in these communities does cause disruption. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t build any kind of infrastructure and I’m afraid in this country, for too long, we have taken that view, and the result is that we have been held back by not having the infrastructure the country needs.”
Shanks added: “Either we go through decades of not upgrading the grid and take the risk that the grid will actually fail, but we also lose the opportunity of cheaper bills, homegrown power connecting.
“We’re not prepared to take that risk.”
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says Britain’s electricity grid was largely designed for an era when power came from coal and gas-fired power stations, and now needs major upgrades to cope with growing amounts of renewable energy.
Ministers say the lack of capacity means some wind farms are sometimes paid to switch off because there is not enough network infrastructure available to carry the electricity to homes and businesses that need it.
Greg Jackson, chief executive of the UK’s biggest domestic energy supplier, Octopus Energy, said the electricity system is inefficient, brittle and expensive.
He told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme the discount scheme was a “positive first step”, adding that last year the UK spent more than £1bn paying wind farms to turn off on windy days.
“We should just be giving that electricity more cheaply to the people and businesses who live in the areas where we’re generating it,” he said.
“By doing that, you’d be able to stop wasting that money and instead put the electricity to use cutting bills for those people. But crucially cutting bills for everybody else as well because it’s less wasteful.”
The upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing, set to air starting from September, will feature three new hosts and a range of celebrities from actors to sports stars
21:03, 08 Aug 2026Updated 21:04, 08 Aug 2026
Strictly Come Dancing will begin in September
Strictly Come Dancing is just weeks away, and fans are already excited to see a new set of celebrity contestants take part in the popular show.
After Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped down from their presenting roles, a new trio of hosts – presenter Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe, and comedian Josh Widdicombe – was announced. Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Head Judge Shirley Ballas will return for one more series.
So far, the BBC has confirmed 12 names for the class of Strictly 2026 – actress Lacey Turner, TV personality Dani Dyer, singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, hair stylist Chris Appleton, social media star Cach Mercer, TV and radio host Will Best, paralympian Dame Sarah Storey, actress Jaime Winstone, actress Bethany Antonia, pundit and broadcaster Shaun Wright-Phillips, dog trainer Graeme Hall and actor Lawrence Robb. However, three more names have now been revealed, despite there being no official confirmation from the BBC.
According to The Sun, Gavin and Stacey star Melanie Walters will also be dancing in this year’s competition. The publication reported that BBC bosses are excited to have the actress, known for playing Gwen West in the hit series, on the show, given her popularity. Melanie, 64, also teaches pilates and is a personal trainer.
While the BBC hasn’t confirmed the speculation, it has also been claimed that YouTuber John Nellis, 33, is among the stars who will be taking to the dancefloor on the show. A source told The Sun that the content creator, whose passion for football has allowed him to meet some huge stars, including Erling Harland and Kylian Mbappeé, is set to bring a new audience to Strictly.
“John has a huge following online, which will boost Strictly’s presence on social media,” the insider said. “He has become loved among all the big names in football and is bound to be a hit with viewers. Bosses realise that YouTube stars can bring in a whole new audience and John will do just that.”
One more star rumoured to be joining the show is Olympic gold medallist Tabby Stoecker, who has also recently made her Gladiators debut. A source said of the Team GB star: “Signing with two of telly’s biggest shows is hugely prestigious. It is virtually unprecedented.
“It also means that she’ll be on our screens on a Saturday night for almost seven months in a row. Strictly runs from September to December and Gladiators airs from January and can go on until March.
“She’s likely to be invited on the Strictly tour in the new year too – so she’s going to be kept very busy and will see her profile soar.” After reports emerged that Tabby is joining Strictly, the BBC said: “We don’t comment on speculation.”
The identity of Safiyya Vorajee’s hunky new man has been revealedCredit: InstagramHe is popular Dutch influencer and fitness trainer Virgil Sint JagoCredit: Instagram / virgilsintjago
Virgil Sint Jago appears to have won the heart of Safiyya who has publicly remained single since her split from Ashley and the tragic passing of their daughter, Azaliya.
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Safiyya is understood to have met Virgil in Bali on holiday and is now in the throes of a new romance with him.
As well as being an influencer and online creator, Virgil is also a personal trainer and specialises in helping older women lose weight.
The buff fitness professional has captured the influencers heartCredit: Instagram / virgilsintjagoIt is Saifiyya’s first public romance since Ashley CainCredit: Getty
His social media is littered with plenty of shirtless pics as well as being packed full of his impressive fitness content.
Glam Safiyya first began to hint at the romance a few weeks ago before sharing a cosy selfie with Virgil earlier today.
The 38-year-old took to social media to share a sweet tribute to her new romance alongside a snap of them together.
Safiyya wrote: “Happy the universe changed my direction from Thailand to Bali.
Saifyya met the hunk during a trip to BaliCredit: instagram/miss_safiyya_She previously dated Ashley Cain and shared a daughter with himCredit: Instagram/ miss_safiyya_
“In a world that’s so big we met exactly where we were meant to feel so happy.
“God always gets the timing right. Trust in him always. The most magical connection when you feel it in your soul.”
Safiyya also opened up about her trip to Bali and told followers she’s entering a new chapter of her life.
She said: “There’s something so magical here that has healed parts of my soul I didn’t even realise were still hurting.
“I’ve grown so much. My nervous system has finally experienced what real calm feels like. I’ve let my guard down, allowed myself to be vulnerable, and in doing that, I’ve found friendships and connections that have changed me forever.”
It comes weeks after Ashley, who is also dad so sons Alyias, two, and Atlas, one, from different relationships, was dropped by the BBC over historic social media posts which allegedly showed him making degrading comments about women.
The Ex on the Beach star’s Twitter posts made in 2011 and 2013 are said to have referenced extreme sex acts and appeared to make light of consent.
He reportedly used offensive, sexualised and aggressive language about women.
James and Ola have split after 23 years of marriageCredit: Justin Goff Photos/Getty ImagesThe former Strictly Come Dancing professionals have been honest about their relationship over the yearsCredit: David Fisher/Shutterstock
Ola, 43, and James, 48, share daughter Ella, six, and previously spoke out about what it takes to make a relationship work.
Speaking to HELLO!, he said: “We’ve got a beautiful daughter and as my dad always used to say, and it’s true, ‘Marriage can be like a job sometimes, you’ve got to work at it’.
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“I feel sometimes people are quick to give up on something and think the grass is always greener on the other side.”
James also joked that “marriage and wives” are some of the most stressful things to deal with in life.
They confessed that, after putting on weight, their sex life sufferedCredit: InstagramOla and James are parents to daughter Ella, who was born in 2020Credit: Instagram
And Ola confessed that when they’re working together on dance routines they “argue the most”.
She said: “James has his idea and I’ve got another idea and we clash more than we do any other time.”
In recent years Ola and James lost a combined seven stone and admitted that when they were bigger their sex life suffered.
Speaking to The Sun in 2022 ahead of their weight loss journeys, Ola said: “The sex life is definitely different, if not worse, because we are so fat and don’t want to move after a bag of crisps and a Chinese.
“The bellies get in the way of us when it comes to sex. And I’m a bit heavy now. It’s not as exciting.”
James added: “Sex is definitely not better with the mum and dad bods. I can’t throw her about any more like I am used to doing.
“So we realise we need to switch up our eating habits to get back in shape.”
PLANS for a brand-new luxury hotel resort located in the European countryside have been unveiled.
The spot is known for its award-winning golf course and has now partnered with a renowned luxury hotel brand for the project.
Plans for a new luxury resort in the European countryside have been revealedCredit: NobuNobu Hotels are set to launch their second Portugal location in the Eastern AlgarveCredit: Nobu
Nobu Hotels has announced plans for its latest luxury destination which will welcome visitors to Portugal’s Eastern Algarve.
The site will be Portugal’s second Nobu location, with the lifestyle hotel chain previously announcing plans for an expansion in Lisbon on Avenida da Liberdade.
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Construction for the Algarve holiday spot is set to begin in 2027, with plans to accommodate guests in 2029.
The hotel will reside within more than 1,000 acres of countryside at the iconic Monte Rei site, known for its Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf course.
Plans for the new Nobu Hotel include 100 guestrooms and suites, alongside a signature Nobu restaurant and dedicated wellness and lifestyle amenities.
As part of the development, over 226,000 sq ft of land will become villas and branded residences, meaning guests and owners can enjoy Nobu services while living on the Monte Rei site.
According to Nobu Hospitality, in the past two decades, Monte Rei has garnered international reputations owing to “its award-winning golf, high standards of service, residential community and enviable location in one of Portugal’s most characterful resort regions”.
The resort hopes to combine the luxury and hospitality of Nobu with the exceptional privacy offered by the Monte Rei setting.
CEO of Nobu Hospitality, Trevor Horwell, said: “Monte Rei offers a rare combination of natural beauty, privacy and an established reputation for exceptional golf and residential living.
“Together with Norfin, we have the opportunity to create a distinctive Nobu destination that feels deeply connected to the Eastern Algarve while delivering the hospitality, dining, design and service for which the brand is known around the world.”
The project is set to bring together an international design team, including DSA Architects and the Rockwell Group, to develop the architecture and vision of the luxury resort.
CEO of Norfin, Miguel Mateus, has called the new plans an “important milestone” for Monte Rei.
“The resort has long been recognised for the quality of its golf, service and residential environment.
“We are now building on that legacy with a broader ambition for the destination – one that brings together world-class hospitality, exceptional residential living and carefully designed leisure experiences.
WITH the summer holidays in full swing, many Brits are swapping their passports for a classic road trip.
Rising travel costs and endless airport queues have seen more and more Brits opt for a staycation this year.
The classic road trip is becoming even more popular, as Brits opt for a staycation over a holiday abroadCredit: SWNS
The UK’s best road trip routes have officially been ranked, as a record number of Brits ditch trips abroad for the UK’s best scenery.
From beautiful coastlines, to tranquil national parks, these 10 scenic routes showcase the highlights of the British countryside.
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Lake District Scenic Loop, England
The Lake District’s Scenic Loop shows off the very best of the glacial lakes and landscapesCredit: Alamy
The Lake District’s Scenic Loop, catching the very best of the region’s mountaineous terrain and glacial lakes, ranks as Britain’s favourite road trip.
Driving routes such as the Keswick-Borrowdale-Buttermere loop, or the larger Ambleside-Keswick-Ullswater circuit, are road trip favourites, letting you enjoy the very best of the landscape.
The North Coast 500 boasts historic castles, stunning beaches, and beautiful sceneryCredit: PA
Scotland’s famous 516-mile-long North Coast 500 ranks second, praised for its dramatic scenery.
Boasting historic castles and stunning beaches, this sprawling route offers a phenomenal snapshot of the Northern Highlands.
Atlantic Highway, South West England
Stretching 70 miles from Devon to Cornwall, the Atlantic Highway is the third most popular routeCredit: Getty
The Atlantic Highway, the scenic 70-mile stretch from Barnstaple in North Devon, to Newquay in Cornwall, takes third place.
Travellers taking this coastal route can take in the beautiful beaches, spectacular cliffs, and enjoy delicious seafood on the way.
Snowdonia’s Coast Way, Wales
Drivers along Snowdonia’s Coast Way see regular sightings of dolphins, porpoises and sealsCredit: Alamy
Spanning roughly 49 to 80 miles along the region’s western coastal mountains, Snowdonia’s Coast Way boasts views of sandy beaches and historic mountains.
With frequent sightings of dolphins, porpoises and seals, along with seaside towns to enjoy, this scenic route places fourth.
Yorkshire Dales Scenic Drive, England
Visitors of the Yorkshire Dales can enjoy the valleys of Wensleydale, Swaledale, and Wharfedale on their journeyCredit: Alamy
A drive through the Yorkshire Dales takes you through an area renowned for its pretty villages and windswept moors.
Placing fifth, the route’s combination of greenery and the inviting valleys of Wensleydale, Swaledale, and Wharfedale, keep Brits coming back year after year.
Jurassic Coast Trip, South Coast of England
Devon’s Jurassic Coast is England’s first natural UNESCO World Heritage SiteCredit: Alamy
Achieving sixth place, the 95-mile-long Jurassic Coast route takes holidaymakers straight through England’s first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This road trip shows off England’s best geological features, stretching between Old Harry Rocks in Dorset and Exmouth in East Devon.
Causeway Coastal Route, Northern Ireland
The Causeway Coastal Route shows off almost all of Northern Ireland’s coastlineCredit: Getty
The Causeway Coastal Route shows off Northern Ireland’s rocky terrain between the cities of Belfast and Derry.
Considered one of the most scenic drives in the world, and full of opportunities to explore castles, beaches and historic towns, Ireland’s coastal journey ranks seventh.
Dartmoor Explorer Route, Devon
The ancient woodlands of Dartmoor National Park is a great place to explore on a road tripCredit: Getty
The open moorland and historic villages of Devon’s Dartmoor National Park is a great way to enjoy the south of England’s gorgeous scenery.
Placed at eighth, a drive through the ancient woodlands takes you to the heart of Devon.
Pembrokeshire Coastal Drive, Wales
West Wales’s best scenery can be seen through the rugged cliffs of the Pembrokeshire CoastCredit: Getty
Spanning as far as 180 miles, a road trip through Pembrokeshire Coast National Park places ninth.
This route guides you through the best west Wales scenery from rugged sea cliffs, medieval castles, and harbour towns.
Hadrian’s Wall Route, Northumberland
Hadrian’s Wall is one of the best kept Roman structures in the countryCredit: Getty
The 73 mile coast-to-coast route, stretching from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to Cumbria, is a beautiful way to enjoy this artefact of the Roman Empire.
Ranking tenth on the list, this road trip offers stunning viewpoint hikes and historic market towns.
Freddy Brazier’s dog won’t be put down after attacking him, it has been revealedCredit: CLICK NEWS – SPLASHThe model was left wounded after Pablo made a 3cm hole in his right armCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
The Sun understands 18-month-old Pablo had a urine infection at the time of the three attacks earlier this month, which vets believe may have affected his behaviour.
Freddy was left with a 3cm hole in his right arm after Pablo attacked him, just hours after the dog wounded Jackiey, 68, for the second time last Wednesday.
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Just days prior, on July 16, neighbours had raised the alarm after hearing Jackiey’s screams after she was attacked by the crossbreed.
A friend said: “Freddy had seven days to make a case to save Pablo from death and find him somewhere to stay.
“He has done that and he has now been assured that the dog won’t be destroyed.
“What happened was shocking and very sad, but Freddy knows Pablo isn’t a bad dog.
“He was told a urine infection could have altered his behaviour, and he has not been violent before.
“For now, Freddy has arranged to have Pablo taken by a specialist trainer who will care for him and get him back to his best before they work out what to do next.
The incident happened last week, with Freddy leaving his dad Jeff’s home in Essex to get to Bermondsey to support Jackiey, who had dialled 999 saying Pablo had attacked her.
Freddy went to take the dog away from Jackiey’s but it then turned on him in the street.
Freddy said of the incident: “I’ve taken him out of the house. I’ve calmed him down. I’m going: ‘Sorry boy I know it’s been so long. I love you. I’ve missed you.’
“I’m scratching his back, but then he hooked on to my arm. The dog was hanging off me.
“I couldn’t feel anything in my right arm. But then I saw blood coming out of my tracksuit.”
He went on to receive treatment at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel.
Freddy said: “I have never seen him as my dog — he’s like my son.”
THE most beautiful buildings in the entire world have been named and one surprising estate from the UK has made the list.
However, if you want to visit the pretty British attraction book to go as soon as possible is set to close for a multi-million pound revamp.
The most beautiful buildings in the world have been revealed with the Taj Mahal at the topCredit: AlamyComing in second place was The Barbican in LondonCredit: Alamy
The Barbican in London has taken second place to India‘s grand Taj Mahal as Time Out’s 26 ‘most beautiful buildings’ to see in 2026.
The free-to-visit landmark attracts over a million visitors each year and is set to undergo a huge upgrade to save it falling into disrepair.
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At the estimated cost of £231million, The Barbican will upgrade its indoor rainforest in its Conservatory which is home to 1,500 species of plant.
Also included in the plans is to protect Barbican’s brutalist foyers and lakeside terrace.
Outside in the courtyard, the pond will be revamped to stop water leaking onto the Metropolitan Line below – there will be new fountains and seating outside too.
The visitor destination is already free to visit, and this will continue once the revamp is complete.
The refurbishment project is set to start in 2028 when it will close until 2029.
The Barbican was pipped to the post by the Taj Mahal, a picture-perfect landmark in India built in the 1600s – it’s not hard to see why it got top spot.
Coming in third place was the Hallgrímskirkja in Iceland which is a church standing at 244 feet.
Not only is it a place of worship, but it has an observation tower where visitors can get incredible city views.
The Maggie’s Centre at St James’s Hospital in London also made the listCredit: Hufton and Crow
In Europe, other honourable mentions go to the Sagrada Familia in Spain which is very near completion after 140 years.
The outside of Gaudi’s basilica was completed in February, but there is some work still to do before it’s officially finished.
The Twist in Norway came in twelfth position and is a spectacular art gallery that is also used as a bridge.
It’s part of the Kistefos Sculpture Park and sits across the Ranselva River.
Another UK building did make the list coming in at number 21 – and it’s the Maggie’s Centre at St James’s Hospital in London.
The publication described it as having “mushroom-shaped forms grow from the floors to form the tiered roofs, and the stems are deep enough to contain loos and lifts.
The Hallgrímskirkja is a 244 foot church in IcelandCredit: AlamySantuario de Las Lajas in Colombia came in at number 19Credit: Alamy
“The space is decorated with mostly natural materials – think cork-topped tables, resin floors and cascading potted plants.”
Some more classic monuments and structures on the list include The Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, the Pantheon in Italy and Ad-Dayr in Petra, Jordan.
Colombia‘s impressive Santuario de Las Lajas comes in at number 19.
The enormous basilica sits on a bridge over the Guáitara River – it has been a pilgrimage destination since the eighteenth century and now gets up to 900,000 visitors each year.
Here’s the full list of Time Out’s ‘world’s 26 most beautiful buildings to see in 2026’…
Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy.
When BAE Systems unveiled the first rendering of the United Kingdom’s Combat Air Flying Demonstrator last year, it finally gave us a look at the test aircraft that will spearhead development of the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), at the center of which is the stealthy Tempest fighter. Now, new images, as well as a scale model, provide more details and a better idea of its scale.
The company has released its clearest official photograph yet of the demonstrator under construction. Seen at the top of this story, it shows the fuselage of the jet being built at the BAE Systems facility in Samlesbury. Meanwhile, the wings and fins are being built at Warton, from where the aircraft is due to fly before the end of 2027.
A company rendering of the Combat Air Flying Demonstrator. BAE Systems
In aerospace, a demonstrator (or technology demonstrator) is an aircraft built primarily to prove technologies, manufacturing methods, aerodynamic concepts, and systems integration, rather than to become an operational weapon system. As a precursor to a prototype that would more closely represent a final configuration, they are nearly always smaller, simpler designs that leverage off-the-shelf components wherever possible to get them into the air faster and to prove core concepts and/or a package of concepts. The last such known fighter demonstrator in this class built in the United Kingdom was the British Aerospace EAP that first flew in 1986 and proved the concept for the Typhoon that followed it.
The Combat Air Flying Demonstrator will inform the sixth-generation Tempest fighter, which is being developed for the air forces of the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan, for service in the 2040s and beyond. Canada also recently joined the program as an observer, and there are reports that Germany might also be considering coming on board.
We are delighted to welcome Canada as our first #GCAP Observer!
Read the quadrilateral joint statement to find out why this is an important moment for our programme and how Canada will benefit from being a GCAP Observer:https://t.co/iLwh3YehQY
A model of the Combat Air Flying Demonstrator presented at the Farnborough International Airshow in England earlier this week:
The new scale model confirms that the twin-engine aircraft has outward-canted twin fins and no horizontal tails. Another major difference that we know about relates to the powerplant. The Combat Air Flying Demonstrator will use the same EJ200 turbofans as the Typhoon. The production Tempest will feature an all-new powerplant that is now under development. Nevertheless, officials have said that the demonstrator will have fighter-style handling, despite its size and lack of thrust compared to the Tempest.
Overall, the demonstrator aircraft has some similarities to the F-35 (except the horizontal tails), including forward-swept intakes that are a DSI design and a prominent ‘chine’ on the forward fuselage. The center fuselage section is notably long and broad, something carried over, but to a lesser degree, from Tempest renderings and models.
The very first official rendering of the Combat Air Flying Demonstrator. BAE Systems
The inboard leading edge of the wing is slightly cranked, there is some forward sweep on the trailing edge, and the wingtips are severely cropped. The result is something of a modified cropped-delta wing, very different to the lambda wing that appeared on the very first Tempest concept and closer to the large-area delta that appears on later Tempest concepts. As for the demo jet’s tailfins, these are simpler than those on the latest Tempest mockup, being trapezoidal rather than having five ‘sides’.
The canopy also appears to offer limited rearward visibility. The underside of the fuselage almost has area-ruled, hour-glass-like contours.
The factory-floor photograph includes technicians, assembly tooling, work platforms, and production fixtures that immediately provide useful reference points. Even allowing for perspective effects, the demonstrator’s center fuselage appears broad and deep.
Looking down the spine of the aircraft, the width of the centerbody is especially striking. The absence of skin panels exposes a substantial internal space, which accommodates low-observable serpentine intakes, while the distance between the outer mold line on each side further hints at the generous internal volume available inside the aircraft.
A view of the ducting inside the center fuselage section. BAE Systems
Of course, perspective can exaggerate proportions, and this remains a technology demonstrator rather than the final operational GCAP fighter, let alone a Tempest prototype. The aircraft that eventually enters service in the mid-2030s will undoubtedly differ in various respects.
An earlier view of the Combat Air Flying Demonstrator taking shape on the production line. Team Tempest
Air Commodore Martin Lowe, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program director at the U.K. Ministry of Defense, has stressed this exact reality. He highlights that the Combat Air Flying Demonstrator is not a Tempest prototype, particularly not “in terms of shape or size.” The final configuration of the Tempest has yet to be settled, but it will surely be bigger and more complex than the demonstrator. A new, full-size mockup of the Tempest was also presented at the Farnborough International Airshow in England this week.
The latest full-size mockup of the Tempest. GCAP
While the Combat Air Flying Demonstrator has a definite F-35 ‘look,’ the latest Tempest mockup owes more to the F-22 Raptor. In fact, in at least one recent render, seen below, it appears like a wider, squatter F-22, suggesting an even more generous internal capacity.
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As TWZpreviously reported, the future combat aircraft is being designed around “really extreme range” and a payload approximately double that of the F-35A. Just in terms of internal and external ordnance, for the F-35A, this equates to more than 18,000 pounds, according to the manufacturer. This would suggest the Tempest’s internal payload will be around 10,000 pounds compared to the F-35A’s 5,000 pounds.
A 2024 mockup of the Tempest combat jet. Leonardo
Those requirements point toward a substantially larger aircraft with dramatically greater internal volume than today’s fighters. They also reflect similar concerns that have driven the development of the U.S. Air Force’s Boeing F-47 under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) initiative.
Range is heavily dictated by fuel load, which the Tempest will carry internally to preserve its stealth qualities. At the same time, carrying significantly more — and larger — internal weapons than current fighters demands larger weapons bays. Sixth-generation aircraft are also expected to require unprecedented electrical power generation and cooling capacity to support advanced sensors, electronic warfare suites, communications systems, onboard computing, and potentially future capabilities such as directed-energy weapons.
A rendering of a pair of Tempests overflying the U.K. coastline. BAE Systems
Previous renderings gave us an idea of the shape of Britain’s future stealth fighter demonstrator. However, the new model and photos from the production line provide useful new detail of the Combat Air Flying Demonstrator, including a better appreciation of its scale. Ultimately, once the Tempest appears, it will likely be an even bigger and more impressive aircraft.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the prominent Republican from South Carolina who served in the Senate for more than two decades, died after suffering an aortic dissection, his office said Sunday.
Graham died unexpectedly Saturday night, his office announced, shortly after he had returned to Washington after a trip to Ukraine.
In a statement, his spokesperson said a preliminary report from the medical examiner for the District of Columbia found that the 71-year-old senator died of aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. With aortic dissection, a tear occurs in the wall of the aorta.
According to the Mayo Clinic, aortic dissection is not very common, and its symptoms may be mistakenly attributed to other health conditions. It usually affects men in their 60s and 70s. If the blood from the dissection travels outside the artery, the condition is often fatal.
A former military lawyer who reached the rank of colonel in the Air Force, Graham ran for the Republican nomination for president in 2016. Initially a cutting, vocal critic of then-candidate Donald Trump during the election, Graham became one of the president’s staunchest allies after Trump’s election.
“Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead!” Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth, on Sunday. “He was always working, and was a true American Patriot.”
Graham was known as a C student in high school, and was the first member of his family to attend college. His mother died while he attended the University of South Carolina, and his father died of a heart attack during Graham’s first semester of law school.
He served as a judge advocate in the Air Force, eventually becoming the chief prosecutor for the Air Force in Europe.
He was first elected to serve as senator for South Carolina in November 2002.
In a social media post on X, Vice President JD Vance described Graham as one of the most powerful lawmakers, and recalled an incident where he and Graham got into a shouting match over a funding bill for the war in Ukraine.
Later the same day, he wrote in the post, Graham was advocating for rail legislation that Vance supported.
“That was Lindsey Graham,” he wrote. “He fought like hell for the things he believed in, and he was just as willing to go to bat for you when it counted.”
Graham had been scheduled to appear on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday to discuss his trip to Ukraine. Instead, President Trump appeared in his stead, where he said the senator had been “like a member of the family.”
Trump called into several Sunday news programs to discuss Graham’s death, and said he had spoken to Graham on Saturday evening.
Trump told CNN’s Jake Tapper that the South Carolina senator had said he was “tired.”
Ricky Gervais made a whopping £16.2million from his Mortality tourCredit: Getty Images – GettyBrit comedy star Gervais earned £311,500 a week for the sell-out tourCredit: Netflix
It meant the 2025-26 financial year was his best earner to date.
His firm, Red Lion 99, has £17.9million in assets and he has another £33.9million in his TV and film firms listed on Companies House.
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Gervais will earn even more from a new nationwide tour, Legend, which starts this autumn.
Coronation Street’s Ross Wilkes showed his true colours with Cassie Plummer on Friday ahead of her exit from the ITV soap, which is linked to Tyrone’s dad’s arrival
Ross in Coronation Street made his true feelings known on Friday as he blackmailed Cassie Plummer(Image: ITV)
Ross in Coronation Street made his true feelings known on Friday as he blackmailed Cassie Plummer.
The new character, played by actor Ian Burfield, debuted on the ITV soap this week. He’s the long-lost father of Tyrone Dobbs, Cassie’s son.
Cassie failed to recognise Ross when she met him in the hotel bar, and drunkenly began flirting with him. It was Friday’s episode, after Cassie had recognised Ross’ name on his bar receipt, that we saw them come face-to-face again.
This time, it was the moment Ross met Tyrone, and Tyrone realised the newcomer was his father. Later in the episode, Tyrone had told Ross where to go as he did not need a father after 40 plus years without one.
Ross was gutted about this, but instead of trying harder, he turned nasty with Cassie. Bumping into her in the shop, Ross blackmailed her over their moment in the bar.
Threatening to tell Cassie’s partner Steve McDonald and Tyrone about Cassie making a pass at him, Ross told Cassie she needed to help him. He wanted Cassie to basically change Tyrone’s mind about not seeing him.
Obviously wanting a relationship with his son, instead of trying to get Tyrone onside he decided to force Cassie to convince Tyrone instead. Cassie was alarmed, and there’s possibly some stuff about Cassie and Ross’ past that we don’t know.
So with Cassie set to leave the soap this year, and it revealed Ross is linked to the exit, could be turn Tyrone against her? That’s not clear just yet, but what is clear is that Cassie is right to worry about Ross.
She was so rattled by him that she left the room when she and Tyrone were left alone with him. She couldn’t face it, and now on top of that she’s fearful Ross is going to expose her to Steve over the bar incident.
The way that Ross turned on her in the shop, threatening her, proves he’s not to be messed with. Spoilers for next week reveal that Cassie tries to warn people about Ross, saying he isn’t what he seems.
When Ross gets told about this, he takes action. Once again threatening her, it’s not long before Cassie has a decision to make as the blackmailing continues. So will Cassie confess to Steve, and will she be rejected by Tyrone if Ross continues to play games?
