NEWS - w/e 08/11/26
BBC should be disgusted with itself again after Russell Brand said this about its bosses
BBC Apology: After Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault, the BBC issued a public apology, acknowledging failings in handling complaints and emphasizing the need for victims to be heard.
Inappropriate Behaviour: Brand admitted in his memoir that Lesley Douglas tolerated his misconduct, including sexually explicit actions toward female colleagues and competition winners.
Public Outrage: Critics argue the BBC's repeated institutional cover-ups make apologies seem hollow, highlighting ongoing concerns about accountability and workplace culture.
The BBC claimed not to know about Jimmy Saville when they knew all about him for years - decades , they just chose to do nothing about it. The BBC has always hidden the bad behaviour of its stars and claimed innocence but are as guilty of aiding and abetting by saying and doing nothing for decades.
Tom Jones says 'my wonderful life's over now' in heartbreaking death admission
Health Crisis: The 86-year-old singer was rushed to UCLA Medical Center after a severe case of flu, fearing for his life.
Return to Stage: Despite the scare, he resumed his Come Gather Round Tour, emphasizing that performing is where he truly belongs.
Legendary Career: Over seven decades, Tom Jones has earned 3 UK number one singles, 4 chart-topping albums, a Grammy, 2 Brits, and a knighthood for his contributions to music.
Neighbours of "mega mansion" built without permission furious at council approval
Unauthorized Build: Developer Thomas Worrall constructed a seven-bedroom mansion with a gym and cinema, exceeding the original five-bedroom plan, larger footprint, and taller than approved. Planning Dispute: Locals claim a “two-tier” system, arguing the council favors wealthy developers who bypass rules, while ordinary residents face strict enforcement. Impact on Neighbors: The mansion dwarfs nearby homes, sparking frustration over enforcement delays and perceived unfairness in planning regulations.
Man who claimed £7m for injury from Home Office exposed by go-karting
Surveillance Evidence: Mr Gopalakrishnan was filmed driving, working out, and go-karting, contradicting his claims of needing constant care due to severe psychiatric injury. Court Ruling: High Court judge declared the claims fabricated, noting he and Ms Mathew collaborated to pursue over £7 million in damages. Consequences: The judge ordered Mr Gopalakrishnan to pay all Home Office legal costs, describing the 12-year legal saga as “scandalous”
Why so many British pubs are closing down
British pubs are disappearing at an alarming rate. Last year around eight closed down every week. And it’s not simply because people are drinking less. The crisis has been caused by the economics of running a pub.
Our latest research suggests that Britain’s pubs are suffering from rising costs, large debts and the changing priorities of large pub-owning companies. Of course, the market changes. Younger people are drinking less, online socialising has expanded and supermarkets can sell alcohol at prices that pubs cannot hope to match.
Donald Trump casually floats agreement with Putin which will affect all of Europe
Oval Office Monument: Trump signed an executive order making the Oval Office a national monument, meaning any future changes require congressional approval. He has extensively redecorated it with gold medallions, mirrors, and a Presidential Walk of Fame.
Russia-Ukraine Agreement: Trump hinted at a "big beautiful agreement" with Russia, potentially affecting all of Europe, after meeting a Russian envoy. He did not meet with Ukraine's representative.
Political Context: Following the Republican midterm losses, Trump emphasized control over decisions and hinted at potential further actions, while Democrats now control both houses of Congress.
Married couple in their 70s who grew £46,000 of cannabis sentenced
A married couple in their 70s have been sentenced for growing 25 cannabis plants in their Norfolk home, police have said.
Mark and Marion Ayres, aged 71 and 70 respectively, had a further 5.7kg of dry cannabis at the property in the market town of Attleborough.The haul carried a street value of more than £46,000 and Norfolk Constabulary discovered it as part of a probe into cannabis supply in the area.
Fortune teller sues Vue cinema chain for £12.7m after being catapulted from defective seat
A professional tarot card reader is suing Vue cinemas for £12.7million claiming he was left in chronic pain after he was 'catapulted' from a 'defective' seat.
Fortune teller and actor Marcus Hunefalk-Franzen said the freak accident at the cinema in Islington, north London, left him with chronic neck and back pain and even dulled his senses.
The 60-year-old also claimed his earnings as a tarot reader have tanked and he has lost several acting gigs since he was launched from the seat in September 2015.
WHAT A LOAD OF BOLLOCKS.
'Pack your bags': Nicki Minaj deportation petition has reached 100K signatures after midterm elections
Deportation Petition: A Change.org petition calling for Minaj's deportation to Trinidad and Tobago has surpassed 100,000 signatures, fueled by her support for Donald Trump and defense of her husband, Kenneth Petty. Legal Dispute: Minaj faces a $295K lawsuit from former lawyers over unpaid legal fees related to a copyright infringement case involving her song "I Lied". Chucky Controversy: Don Mancini, creator of Child's Play, criticized Minaj for using Chucky politically, highlighting the character’s values contrary to her posts.
Ivanka Trump Billed Taxpayers Almost $100,000 for Her Birthday Party
Our last story tonight is about Donald Trump’s eldest daughter Ivanka, and the luxurious birthday getaway that was partially funded by American taxpayers.
According to a report in the Daily Mail, Ivanka was seen in Marrakesh, Morocco, on October 29, the day before she turned 45. Federal records obtained by the paper show there were two Secret Service contracts for roughly $93,000 for agents to both secure and stay at a two five-star hotels ahead of the first daughter’s arrival.
That includes $59,543 for rooms at the Sofitel Marrakech and $33,457 for a Secret Service team to be stationed at La Mamounia, which has hosted well-known guests like Winston Churchill and the Kardashian family. Those figures don’t even account for Secret Service agents’ flights to and from each destination, meals, transportation or salaries.
Even though Ivanka herself isn’t an employee of the White House, she’s still entitled to her own Secret Service detail as a member of the president’s family. Moroccan outlet Le360 reported that Ivanka walked through Marrakesh’s old neighborhoods and and enjoyed a cuisine of traditional Moroccan food. Her trip ended in time for her to make it home for the midterms.
Ivanka Trump is worth an estimated $100 million, and that figure grows exponentially when factoring in the total net worth of her husband, Jared Kushner, who is worth more than $1 billion. She could easily reimburse taxpayers for her Morocco trip, particularly when millions of Americans are struggling to afford basic needs like food and fuel thanks to her father’s policies. The one silver lining in all of this is that for once, that money wasn’t spent at one of her father’s resorts.
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