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Scots wheelchair racer Abby Cook announced as new Blue Peter presenter

Taking on her first Blue Peter challenge, Abby will face her fear of heights as she abseils down Millers Dale Viaduct in the Yorkshire Dales National Park to collect her badge.

Daily Record

Scottish wheelchair racer announced as new Blue Peter presenter

SCOTTISH wheelchair racer Abby Cook has been announced as the 42nd Blue Peter presenter.

The National (Scotland)

Throwback Blue Peter footage captures last days of the old Glasgow Subway

Throwback Blue Peter episode from 1975 captures the last days of the original Glasgow Subway system which, much like today, sorely required a major upgrade to its trains and tunnels.

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Helen Skelton 'races home' as she shares message after first BBC Strictly live shows

The former Blue Peter host spent the weekend performing in front of thousands of people with a different dance partner

Manchester Evening News

Helen Skelton beams in the arms of new Strictly partner Kai Widdrington after Gorka Marquez message

The former Blue Peter presenter has re-entered the Strictly bubble as the Strictly Live tour kicked off in Birmingham

Manchester Evening News

Diversity, documentaries and driving: Ayo Akinwolere on life after Blue Peter and his new role behind the camera

With a packed schedule both on and off screen, Ayo Akinwolere is almost always on the move. Here, he talks about his journey from TV presenter to producer and diversity consultant, and what it was like to take a new CUPRA Born on an extended test drive

The Guardian - UK

BBC Strictly's Helen Skelton marks daughter's first birthday with 'chaotic' party as she pays sweet tribute after 'tough' year

The 39-year-old, who also shares two sons with ex-husband Richie Myler, threw a cute family party for little Elsie Kate

Manchester Evening News

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Jayde Adams claps back at former pro over Helen Skelton comments

Comedian Jayde appeared in the 2022 series alongside Helen and was quick to share her thoughts

Manchester Evening News

Helen Skelton declares she's 'not a victim' after tears on BBC Strictly Come Dancing

The former Blue Peter presenter has been impressing viewers who feel like they have watched her become a new woman

Manchester Evening News

Helen Skelton shares relatable photo from Christmas at home after sultry BBC Strictly performance

The former Blue Peter star amazed the judges and viewers on Friday night

Manchester Evening News

Helen Skelton says she's 'no different to any working mum' as she juggles workload

Helen Skelton talks about juggling being a mum-of-three with Strictly, hosting her Radio 5 show and starring in a energy saving campaign in an exclusive interview with The Mirror

Daily Mirror

Royals' surprising TV appearances - Charles' Corrie demand and Fergie's Friends cameo

King Charles has made an unlikely appearance on an episode of the hit BBC show The Repair Shop - and he joins a host of other royals who have made surprise cameo appearances on TV shows from Kate Middleton on This Morning to Prince Harry on Strictly Come Dancing

Daily Mirror

Joel Mawhinney: Who is the new Blue Peter presenter?

The Northern Irishman guest presented the BBC show in the summer when he taught some of his co-presenters magic tricks

Evening Standard

Joel M announced as new Blue Peter presenter

The Bangor man will become the 41st presenter of the show following in the footsteps of NI stars Adam B and Zoe Salmon

Belfast Live

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The Independent UK

Magician Joel Mawhinney joins Blue Peter presenting line-up

The Northern Ireland-born 25-year-old will make his debut in the new role in November.

Leeds Live

Strictly's Helen Skelton's Blue Peter dance leaves fans in awe after 'phenomenal' routine

Helen Skelton scored her highest score in Strictly Come Dancing for her dance to the Blue Peter theme tune

Daily Mirror

Helen Skelton speaks out on life as a single mum as ex expects baby with new girlfriend

The Strictly Come Dancing star gave fellow mums some good advice about how to juggle a work-life balance on today's Lorraine, following her split from estranged husband Richie Myler, who is expecting a baby with his new girlfriend

Daily Mirror

Blue Peter star Valerie Singleton says she almost didn't land life-changing role on BBC show

Valerie Singleton – who was a regular presenter on Blue Peter for a decade from 1962 to 1972 – has spoken about her experience fronting the show to mark the BBC turning 100 earlier this week

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The Guardian - UK

‘Death? I can’t wait for the adventure!’ Most Haunted’s Yvette Fielding on ghosts, sceptics and the afterlife

The woman who made her name screaming on a rollercoaster in Blue Peter has spent the past two decades screaming for the cameras in spooky castles. She talks about friendly phantoms, doubtful comedians and her mission to terrify the next generation

Wales Online

Richard Bacon's life and career from Blue Peter sacking to BBC Question Time panel

He joined MPs Paul Scully and Bridget Phillipson, Karan Bilimoria and journalist Anne McElvoy on Question Time in Manchester

The Guardian - UK

Big-toothed David Attenborough’s emergency debut: 100 years of the BBC, part four

The BBC overcomes its objection to Attenborough’s teeth, the flower pot men strike gibberish gold, Blue Peter sets sail, Samuel Beckett is silenced – and a ‘dee jay’ plays some pop

Daily Mirror

Helen Skelton breaks silence on Strictly debut with sweet message to partner Gorka

Strictly Come Dancing's Helen Skelton made her debut alongside professional dance partner Gorka Marquez on Saturday

Daily Mirror

Strictly fans 'already know' winner after first live show - but it's 'not Fleur East'

Strictly Come Dancing viewers are convinced they have seen their winner already, following the first performances on Saturday night

Daily Mirror

Strictly confirms two same-sex couples this year as full pairings revealed

Strictly Come Dancing's 2022 pairing list includes an all-male couple and an all-female pair for the first time in the show's history

The Independent UK

‘She found it hilarious’: Woman recalls slip-up while meeting the Queen aged six

Katie Meehan said she and the Queen went ‘the wrong way’ and ended up in an awkward shuffle when she handed the monarch flowers in 2002.

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