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2 popular channels axed from Freeview after 23 years on the air

2 popular channels axed from Freeview after 23 years on the air

Two once-popular children's channels have been axed from Freeview this week. Free-to-air channels POP and Tiny POP have been pulled from Freeview...

12.12.2025 3

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

Sky axes major TV service and begins issuing huge refunds of up to £290

Sky axes major TV service and begins issuing huge refunds of up to £290

A major Sky TV feature that launched 2 years ago has now been axed. Sky Live, a high-tech attachment for Sky Glass, was launched in 2023 and...

06.12.2025 6

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Andrew Smart

Does Alex Kingston have an injury? Strictly star 'limping' has concerned fans

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left concerned about Alex Kingston and “feel sorry for her” after she appeared to be limping on the...

01.12.2025 20

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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 week 10 exit leaked and fans are 'so upset' with result

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said although they were “so upset” with the outcome of Saturday’s show (November 29) it was “absolutely the...

01.12.2025 200

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Coronation Street actress Lynne Verrall dies aged 76 after long illness

Coronation Street actress Lynne Verrall has died at the age of 76 after battling a long-term illness. The star, who is best known for playing the...

28.11.2025 40

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Emmerdale star breaks silence about the most 'utterly excruciating' scene he filmed

An Emmerdale star has broken his silence with fans about the "most utterly excruciating" four minutes of his time on the show. Chris Coghill, who...

21.11.2025 5

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Andrew Smart

Car insurance expert shares £2 hack and 6 tips to avoid spending hundreds this winter

With freezing temperatures across the country this week, drivers have been urged to try this "savvy" £2 tip if their window wipers stop working...

20.11.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

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The 3 surprising items contestants are allowed in the I'm A Celebrity jungle

I'm A Celebrity is back on our screens for another season, and it's now bigger and better than ever. The jungle is a huge challenge for the...

20.11.2025 5

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I'm a Celebrity 2025 late arrivals 'confirmed' ahead of launch show this weekend

The late arrivals taking part in the 2025 series of I'm a Celebrity have been revealed, according to reports. All sorts of famous faces have started...

14.11.2025 20

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The former I'm A Celebrity star making a return to the show with a huge catch

A controversial I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here star is returning to the popular ITV programme, but in a totally different role. English...

12.11.2025 7

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Ant and Dec call for these people to be banned from I'm A Celebrity

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here hosts Ant and Dec have called on a particular group of people to be banned from taking part in the programme. ...

11.11.2025 4

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EastEnders star Patsy Palmer slams 'rude' agent who ruined Hollywood career

EastEnders legend Patsy Palmer has slammed a "rude" agent who allegedly ruined her chances of a Hollywood career. Known for playing the role of...

10.11.2025 5

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

'Frightening' Stephen Graham drama that's a 'must-watch' leaving Netflix soon

British Netflix viewers have just weeks to tune into a "frightening" Stephan Graham drama, which has been dubbed a "must-watch". Released before the...

10.11.2025 10

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Horrible Emmerdale villain 'returns from the dead' after being murdered

A horrid Emmerdale villain has 'returned from the dead' after being dramatically murdered. This development could spell bad news for April Windsor,...

08.11.2025 6

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

Winner of Celebrity Traitors leaked to fans after massive streaming blunder

The Celebrity Traitors finale has reportedly been leaked just hours before the BBC broadcast tonight (November 6), with thousands of fans now knowing...

07.11.2025 5

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

Fan-favourite Emmerdale star 'killed off' but there is a huge twist

A beloved Emmerdale star has seemingly been killed off, but there is a huge twist. This recent death involved father and daughter, Marlon Dingle and...

06.11.2025 20

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

Stacey Dooley starring in 'incredibly exciting' drama with EastEnders legend

Stacey Dooley has left crew and cast impressed after making her acting debut in a new coming-of-age drama alongside EastEnders legend Kara Tointon. ...

05.11.2025 6

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EastEnders star axed from BBC show and he has already filmed his final scenes

An EastEnders star has been axed from the show and his final scenes have already been filmed. Arriving at Albert Square as Junior Knight, the...

31.10.2025 3

South Wales Argus

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Fears that EastEnders favourite has 'secretly' quit the show after vanishing act

An EastEnders fan favourite is feared to have quit the BBC show after mysteriously vanishing from the programme. Nicola Mitchell, played by Laura...

30.10.2025 3

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

Hollyoaks legend Gemma Merna has a very different career after brutal axing

Hollyoaks legend Gemma Merna, who played the beloved role of Carmel McQueen on the Channel 4 soap opera, has opened up about her career after the...

23.10.2025 3

South Wales Argus

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Jonathan Ross responds to backlash and slams The Traitors claims as 'misleading'

Broadcaster Jonathan Ross has hit back at the "misleading" claims that he hated his time on The Traitors and was discouraging his famous friends from...

16.10.2025 10

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Andrew Smart

Coronation Street legend hints at show return 6 years after secret exit

A legendary Coronation Street star is making a huge comeback six years after she was last seen on our screens. Bury-born actress Brooke Vincent, who...

14.10.2025 6

South Wales Argus

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Emmerdale fans denounce ITV character as the 'most boring of all time'

Emmerdale fans have clashed on whether an important character on the ITV soap opera is the "greatest" or "most boring" of all time. Asking fans...

08.10.2025 4

South Wales Argus

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Here is the full line-up with pictures for Celebrity Traitors 2025

With yet another series of The Traitors coming to the BBC this week, fans will be eager to learn more about the celebrity contestants taking part. ...

08.10.2025 6

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Andrew Smart

Judge Rinder reveals the stupidest case he has ever heard on his show

Barrister and television personality Robert Rinder has revealed the stupidest case he has ever heard on Judge Rinder. The ITV programme saw Robert...

07.10.2025 9

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Andrew Smart

Coronation Street's Luca Toolan stars in film just months after exiting the soap

Coronation Street's Luca Toolan has revealed he is starring in a new film just months after exiting the ITV soap opera. Luca, who played the role of...

07.10.2025 9

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

Strictly's Amber Davies overwhelmed as Nikita Kuzmin brings her birthday gifts

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left gushing after professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin showered Amber Davies with birthday gifts ahead of tonight's live...

06.10.2025 7

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

Big Brother fans call for major show change after 'wrong person' evicted

Big Brother fans have demanded a major overhaul of the popular ITV reality programme after Gani became the second person to be evicted from the show. ...

06.10.2025 10

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Iconic Benidorm star shares how much he makes from just minutes of screen time

An iconic star from the beloved ITV sitcom Benidorm has shared how much they make in royalties from just two minutes of screen time. While the...

06.10.2025 7

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Andrew Smart

Gogglebox fans slam 'ridiculous' and 'weird' addition to the show last night

Gogglebox fans have hit out at a "ridiculous" and "weird" addition to the Channel 4 programme after it made its debut last night (Friday, October 3). ...

06.10.2025 8

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Andrew Smart

Strictly's Amber Davies overwhelmed as Nikita Kuzmin brings her birthday gifts

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left gushing after professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin showered Amber Davies with birthday gifts ahead of tonight's live...

05.10.2025 4

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

Why is Big Brother not on ITV tonight? All to know about scheduling

After the nail-biting eviction of Gani Khan from the Big Brother house last night, fans of the popular reality show will be looking to watch even more...

05.10.2025 5

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

Coronation Street star spotted on set 2 years after vanishing from the ITV soap

A Coronation Street star has been spotted on set two years after vanishing from the programme. Jag Sanghera, who has played the role of PC Rawani...

02.10.2025 7

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

Jamie Oliver, Alex Jones among 'very special' TV show cast for national treasure

A series celebrating Dame Mary Berry’s 60-year career in cooking and broadcasting is coming to BBC Two. Mary At 90: A Lifetime Of Cooking will see...

01.10.2025 9

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

'Disappointing' and 'unbearable' reality show axed ahead of production

The UK version of an American reality show, described as both "disappointing" and "unbearable", has been axed before even entering the production...

24.09.2025 8

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

How to get free tickets for the The Masked Singer as hit guessing game returns

With the new series of The Masked Singer returning to ITV very soon, you may be looking to get yourself into the live audience. The popular guessing...

23.09.2025 10

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

Strictly Come Dancing star says launch show was 'worst experience of my life'

A Strictly Come Dancing contestant has claimed that her time on the launch show was the "worst experience of my life." Geordie Shore star Vicky...

23.09.2025 10

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

ITV launches two brand new channels but you won't find them on the TV guide

ITV has launched two brand new channels showing classic British programming and Christmas movies all day long, but you will not be able to find them...

18.09.2025 7

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

Coronation Street star speaks out after being axed from the ITV show

A popular Coronation Street star has broken her silence after being axed from the ITV show. Paula Lane, who played the role of Kylie Platt, said...

09.09.2025 9

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

Beloved Emmerdale star joins rival BBC programme ahead of new series

A beloved Emmerdale star is joining a rival BBC show ahead of its new series. Soap opera star Karl Davies, who is best known for playing Robert...

09.09.2025 60

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EastEnders star sensationally axed from the BBC soap after 20 years

An iconic EastEnders star has been sensationally axed from the popular BBC soap opera. Jamie Borthwick, who has played the role of Jay Brown...

09.09.2025 6

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

Emmerdale icon breaks silence on 'leaving the show' after landing huge film role

An Emmerdale icon has broken her silence over fears that she is leaving the ITV soap opera after landing a major film role. Michelle Hardwick, who...

06.09.2025 80

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EastEnders star Bobby Brazier ‘quits showbiz to pursue religion in India’

EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier has reportedly quit showbiz to "immerse himself" in the Hare Krishna religion. Sources have...

27.08.2025 10

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

Over 200 Ofcom complaints lodged against Emmerdale over 'uncomfortable' scenes

More than 200 Ofcom complaints have been lodged against the hit ITV soap opera Emmerdale because of  "uncomfortable" scenes aired before the...

23.08.2025 40

South Wales Argus

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Major Emmerdale star leaving the ITV show in explosive final scenes very soon

An Emmerdale star, who has played a key role in one of the show's biggest storylines ever, is leaving after only a year. Oliver Farnworth,...

14.08.2025 50

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Former RAF corporal becomes oldest-ever contestant on Countdown

A former RAF corporal who left school at the age of 14 has become the oldest-ever contestant to appear on Countdown. After being a viewer of the...

13.08.2025 8

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

'I will miss it': Emmerdale star confirms exit from show after 19 years

An Emmerdale star, who has been on the ITV show for almost two decades, has announced that she will be taking a break to focus on a new chapter in...

13.08.2025 9

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

Emmerdale legend shares major career update with fans after 30 years on the show

An Emmerdale legend has shared a major career update with fans after spending more than 30 years on the ITV soap opera. Lisa Riley, who plays the...

26.07.2025 7

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

Beloved BBC show hosted by Helen Skelton pulled from telly with immediate effect

Morning Live, which is hosted by Michelle Ackerley, Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton, has been pulled from the air by the BBC for six weeks. The...

16.07.2025 8

South Wales Argus

Andrew Smart

I tried this free hack for cooling down cars during heatwave

While warmer weather and the occasional heatwave are a welcome sight in a country so often defined by its cold and damp conditions, sometimes this can...

12.07.2025 9

Swindon Advertiser

Andrew Smart