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Hundreds of people took part in the Cross Cooley Challenge as it celebrated its tenth anniversary. More than 330 walkers gathered on Saturday, October 1st to trek across the 15 kilometre route to raise money for two local charities; the Maria ...

09 Oct 2022 at 12:33

Artist used eyelash to paint puppy sculpture in the eye of a needle

A renowned sculptor used an eyelash as a paintbrush when creating a miniature puppy figure in the eye of a needle, to raise money for Guide Dogs. Willard Wigan MBE, who is one of the judges on Channel 4’s The Great Big Tiny Design Challenge, ...

03 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Jeremy Paxman’s doctor noticed presenter’s Parkinson’s on University Challenge

Jeremy Paxman’s doctor diagnosed him with Parkinson’s disease after noticing that he was less “exuberant” on University Challenge, the veteran broadcaster has revealed. The former Newsnight presenter said the diagnosis came when he was in ...

04 Oct 2022 at 01:01

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Rathmullan gearing up for Saturday's Inch Mile Swim Challenge

Over 100 swimmers are set to take part in the Inch Mile Swim Challenge at Rathmullan on Saturday. And while entries are closed for the main event, there is still a limited number of places available in the Kinnegar 500-metre swim aimed ...

17 Aug 2022 at 13:33

From editor to quizmaster: Who is new University Challenge host Amol Rajan?

Amol Rajan became the youngest editor of a broadsheet newspaper in Britain when he took the helm of The Independent in 2013, but now the BBC’s media editor faces an entirely new challenge as he gears up to quiz some of the smartest ...

18 Aug 2022 at 12:53

University Challenge: Seven memorable moments from over the years

University Challenge host Jeremy Paxman is leaving the UK’s longest running TV quiz show after 28 years. Leeds-born Paxman, 72, was the second presenter after Bamber Gascoigne, who first hosted the programme in 1962. The show was ...

16 Aug 2022 at 17:00

Who’s in the running to replace Jeremy Paxman as host of University Challenge?

Jeremy Paxman has announced he is stepping down as host of University Challenge after 28 years. The BBC said the new presenter of the programme, which pits students in teams of four against rival universities and colleges, will ...

16 Aug 2022 at 16:08

Jeremy Paxman stepping down as University Challenge host after 28 years

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Jeremy Paxman stepping down as University Challenge host after nearly three decades

Jeremy Paxman is stepping down as the host of University Challenge after 28 years, ending his reign as the longest-serving current quizmaster on UK TV. The 72-year-old, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease last year, has ...

16 Aug 2022 at 15:14

Broadcaster Amol Rajan appointed new host of University Challenge

Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan will take over from Jeremy Paxman as host of University Challenge from autumn 2023, the BBC has said. Paxman is ending his reign as the longest-serving current quizmaster on UK TV after ...

18 Aug 2022 at 13:15

Motoring News

Mazda vehicles set new Guinness World Record in Italy

A new world record for the largest parade of Mazda vehicles has been set at Modena Circuit in Italy. A total of 707 Mazda MX-5s came together to beat the previous record set in the Netherlands in 2013, which saw 683 ...

23 Sept 2022 at 11:45

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New initiative aims to encourage universities to work together on key issues

Scottish universities are to benefit from funding support to address societal challenges while boosting the country’s research competitiveness, it has been revealed. The Alliance for Research Challenges (ARCs) ...

03 Aug 2022 at 15:09

Braverman tells lawyers to give ‘solutions’ when assessing legal risk of policy

The Attorney General will order Government lawyers to give “solutions-based advice” when challenging the legality of ministers’ policies. Updated guidance to be published shortly will state that when “a ...

30 Jul 2022 at 12:56

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