Clive Myrie and Laura Kuenssberg will replace Huw Edwards to lead the BBC's election night coverage as newsreader reveals it was 'weird' reporting on his colleague's scandal - UK news - NewsLocker (2024)

Former political editor Kuenssberg, 47, and prominent news anchor Myrie, 59, jointly take over the role from Edwards, who left the BBC in April.

Prince Harry 'in tears as Diana's family support heartbroken prince amid royal feud'

Prince Harry may no longer be close to the Royal Family, but he can still find support in the late Princess Diana's siblings as they've promised to stand by the Duke of Sussex

How many teenagers could be called up in your area under Rishi Sunak's National Service plan

Under the Tory scheme, all 18-year-olds will be legally required to take up either a 12-month placement in the armed forces or give up one weekend a month to volunteer

Inside a Chinese death van - petrified detainees strapped down and body parts harvested

As new Amnesty International figures name China as the world's lead executioner, the Mirror takes a look inside terrifying Chinese death vans, which speed up state-sanctioned killings at an alarming rate

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Prince Harry's '19 minutes of pain' that saw him 'slide down royal pecking order'

Prince Harry was struck by a painful realisation when attending a major royal event following his move to the US, an expert claims, as the Sussexes recieved a frosty reception

Taxi driver, 21, says people are 'shocked' when they see her at the wheel

Abi Mar, a 21 year old taxi driver from Dublin, said people can't believe their eyes when they see her behind the wheel - with many thinking she's much younger than she actually is

Volcanic eruption sends red lava spewing into sky near Grindavik in Iceland

Spewing lava can be seen rising 50 metres high from a volcanic eruption near Grindavik in Iceland as more activity affects the area with evacuations having already taken place in the Blue Lagoon tourist area

Pilot's 'unexpected announcement' leaves family member mortified in cabin

A television presenter has shared her embarrassment on TikTok after her airline pilot cousin made an unexpected announcement about her while they were on the same flight

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Is Netflix’s most hated show really that bad? I investigated so you don’t have to

Daniel Daggers is the head honcho in Buying London (Picture: Netflix/PA Wire)Buying London had grander designs than some of the multi-million-pound properties featured on Netflix’s latest stab at turning estate agents into stars.Billed as the UK’s answer to Selling Sunset – the runaway lockdown smash hit that followed identikit Blondes flogging Beverley Hills mansions to sports stars and billionaires – the streamer was clearly hoping for an easy win.But that aspiration ca

Benedict Cumberbatch gives verdict on Sherlock return 7 years after hit show’s finale

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5videoUp NextBenedict Cumberbatch has addressed whether a return to Sherlock could ever be on the cards in the future, giving a succinct – but hopeful – response.The acclaimed actor is starring in a new series on Netflix called Eric, in which he stars as a puppeteer called Vincent in 1980s New York whose world is shattered when his nine-year-old son goes missing.The drama goes in a

'Married neighbour wants to sleep with me – my clear response hasn't stopped him'

A woman feels uncomfortable after her married neighbour expressed an interest in her – as he keeps trying to pursue her even after she 'very clearly said no' to his advances

Diddy accusers ‘set to testify before grand jury’ after sexual assault claims

Diddy’s accusers are reportedly set to appear in front of a grand jury (Picture: AP)Accusers of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs could be set to appear in front of a federal grand jury – signaling possible criminal charges, it has been claimed.Over the last few months, many have come forward with allegations against the rapper, 54, and he has been named in eight civil lawsuits – with seven of those accusing him of sexual assault.He is also facing claims of sex trafficking, abuse

Lorry driver slapped with £100 parking fine after passing out at hospital

Martin Wallbanks had put three hours on the parking meter ahead of his planned 40-minute appointment at the nearby Royal Stoke University Hospital - but then he collapsed

'I made my teen son sign contract over loan – the outcome left him and his mum raging'

A dad wanted his son to learn a valuable life lesson, so after he loaned him money for an investment that went wrong, he made him pay it back from his university fund

Man stabbed pregnant girlfriend 37 times after she discovered affair with Brit woman

Barman Alessandro Imagnetiello calmly watched a football match on his phone then went to eat lunch with his mum after he killed his girlfriend who was seven-months pregnant with his unborn child

Jeremy Clarkson delivers cutting four-word response after invitation from retirement home

Jeremy Clarkson isn’t happy about receiving an unwanted offer (Picture: Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images)Jeremy Clarkson has made it clear he has absolutely no plans to retire after being delivered an invitation for a care home.First starting his TV career as a presenter of the original format of Top Gear in 1988, Clarkson went on to host his own talk show, as well as The Grand Tour Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?.Over the past few years, he’s also been followed by cameras for the reali

A Place In The Sun star bursts into tears remembering late Jonnie Irwin almost 4 months after death

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5videoUp NextJonnie Irwin’s co-star Jasmine Harman burst into tears recalling her memories with him, four months after his death.The beloved TV star and dad-of-three died aged 50 in February, having been diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020.He had initially kept his diagnosis private butdecided to speak out about it in November 2022,explaining that he had been given ‘mont

Wizz Air cancels flight leaving couple stranded with just €4 food voucher

Michael Tall and his wife were supposed to depart Poznan Airport for London Luton on Monday at 4pm. But their Wizz Air flight was then cancelled on the runway - leaving them stranded

PG Tips fans devastated to learn tea mascot Monkey and Johnny Vegas have 'retired'

PG Tips has confirmed the retirement of the beloved 'Monkey' voiced by Ben Miller, with the brand shocking viewers who are calling for the return of the tea-drinking primate

Greedy water companies have us over a barrel and don’t they know it

Sewage continues to be pumped into British waterways (Picture: Getty)The water companies have sent in their ransom notes to Ofwat demanding the right to put up our bills.We will now have to wait until July 11 – after the election – to hear the regulator’s verdict.By then we may have a new government, a new parliament, and a new prime minister – and we simply can’t afford to have the same old broken water system.From our waters overflowing with sewage and agric

'Bridezilla scammed £20,000 in wedding gifts to buy luxury home – she didn’' need the money'

A wedding gift should be a lovely bonus and not something that is expected, but one bridesmaid has revealed how she was left fuming when her 'bridezilla' friend managed to con a small fortune out of her pals

Rishi Sunak wears £750 backpack to one of country's poorest areas

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was spotted with a luxury Tumi backpack monogrammed with his initials 'RS' as he got on the sleeper train to campaign in Penzance in Cornwall

UK weather: Met Office issues verdict on Brits getting three sweltering heatwaves in June

With summer around the corner Brits will be holding onto any sliver of reassurance that long spells of glorious sunshine lie ahead, but the Met Office has shared its verdict on claims of back-to-back heatwaves

Chilling screams of heroic dog-walker heard in new clip as attacker stabs pregnant woman

New footage shows a brave dog walker intervening in a stabbing, saving a pregnant woman's life. Daniel Popescu faces up to 17 years in jail for attempting to murder his ex-partner

'Nurse made me check baby's name three times - she thought I made spelling mistake'

A woman has been left scratching her head after being asked to check the spelling of her newborn son's name three times in the hospital to make sure she wasn't making a spelling mistake

UK music festival, founded before Glastonbury, forced to close after 60 years

Towersey Festival was founded five years before Glastonbury (Picture: Towersey Festival)The Towersey Festival is coming to an end after sixty years.Denis Manners MBE began Towersey in 1965, making it five years older than Glastonbury, and his grandchildren Mary Hodson and Joe Heap are now co-directors.The organisers have shared the sad news that this year’s offering will be their last with ‘economic challenges’ caused by the Covid-19 pandemiccited as one of the main reaso

Rishi Sunak urged to sack Liz Truss over spot on far-right Lotus Eaters platform

Britain's least successful Prime Minister ever Liz Truss is due to be interviewed today on Lotus Eaters - a platform set up by a failed Ukip candidate who joked about raping an MP

PS5 Slim price cut again as PlayStation VR2 receives huge discount

Save £40 on a PS5 Slim (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
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Sony has once again given the PS5 Slim console a temporary price cut, along with the PSVR2 and a number of games in the Days Of Play sale.As part of Sony’s Days Of Play promotion,

Earth braced for more solar storms this week as radio blackout hits

On Monday, a huge solar flare erupted from the Sun (Picture: Nasa)Get ready for another bout of epic space weather. The mega sunspot group that pummelled Earth with solar radiation earlier this month is on its way back – and could bring more aurora and radio blackouts with it.Known as AR3664 to its friends, the huddle of spots on the Sun’s surface fired powerful solar flares our way, resulting in dazzling aurora across the UK and Ireland on May 9.A week later, things got even wilder

Steven Gerrard reveals Alex Ferguson advice on management after seeking his help

Steven Gerrard turned to an old foe for advice (Picture: Getty Images)Steven Gerrard says he sought out the advice of Alex Ferguson after being fired by Aston Villa, admitting his confidence was rocked by the dismissal.The Liverpool legend is now in charge of Saudi side Al Ettifaq after leaving Villa Park in 2022.The 43-year-old had been enjoying an excellent start to his managerial career after an impressive spell at Rangers followed by an encouraging first few months in the Premier League with