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Carol Vorderman: a personality unleashed after quitting BBC

Decision to leave BBC Wales show completes her transformation into a vociferous political campaigner

The Guardian - UK

Why has Carol Vorderman quit the BBC and what did Carol Vorderman say?

Why has Carol Vorderman quit the BBC and what did Carol Vorderman say? The presenter said she’s not prepared to “lose the ability to express strong beliefs”

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Alan Carr leads stars supporting Carol Vorderman’s decision to exit BBC radio

Former ‘Countdown’ star said she was ‘not prepared to stop’ criticising the current UK government

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Celebrities express ‘respect’ for Carol Vorderman as she leaves BBC radio show

The former Countdown star said she had breached social media guidelines put in place by the BBC.

The Independent UK

Carol Vorderman quits BBC radio show over new social media guidelines

The former Countdown star said that she's 'sad' to leave, but 'not prepared to lose my voice'

Evening Standard

Wes Streeting is 'Wesley' to me, says Labour's Rachel Reeves

Labour MPs and a former Countdown presenter attended her book launch

Evening Standard

What you need to know about depression during menopause – as Carol Vorderman opens up

The Countdown legend has highlighted the mental health impact menopause can have. By Imy Brighty-Potts.

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The rise and 'whimper-not-a-bang' fall of Australia's trailblazing rock press

People under 30 don’t need to care about – or even understand – this. But there really was a time when exposure to culture was mediated by curators who had far too much power over what we all saw, heard or experienced.

The Conversation

Grocery reforms do nothing for cost of living, says early adopter Huckleberry

Organic grocer Huckleberry was first to sign up to a government-backed wholesale deal with the big supermarkets – but now says its expansion plans are cramped by economic and political uncertainty. Jonathan Milne reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

Susie Dent: ‘English has always evolved by mistake’

The queen of Countdown’s dictionary corner on the power of positive language and finding joy in ‘mubble fubbles’

The Guardian - UK

Carol Vorderman on political campaigning: It’s fine if I lose TV jobs

The 62-year-old former Countdown star has ben involved in several rows with high-profile Government ministers.

The Independent UK

Carol Vorderman reveals Tory MPs call her ‘Botoxed, pumped up... awful things’

The former Countdown star said she ignores the jibes as a ‘distraction’, but really she ‘should complain’

The Independent UK

Carol Vorderman recalls crying because she thought her career was ‘over’ after 1998 TV appearance

Former ‘Countdown’ co-host appeared on the ‘first ever celebrity version’ of a reality show

The Independent UK

Holly Willoughby and Ant and Dec lead celebrity joy to Lionesses success

Even King Charles and Queen Camilla hailed England’s ‘mighty’ womens football team

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Rachel Riley says Countdown is ‘fun now’ after Anne Robinson exit

The Channel 4 star also celebrated rude innuendos returning to the beloved quiz show

Newsroom.co.nz

'Ultra-convenient' groceries come at a cost

Countdown's new business Milkrun sells groceries at a considerable premium

Wales Online

Carol Vorderman says 'I must be doing something right' as she adds 'I'll let my record do the talking'

The former Countdown star is clearly proud of how far she has come

Wales Online

Carol Vorderman slammed in Parliament over attack on MP and wife

One MP said the ex-Countdown star eats “political hate for breakfast to get social media hits”

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The Independent UK

Tory MP: Vorderman tweet about minister not having degree unforgivable

Conservative MP Siobhan Baillie criticised the former Countdown star in the House of Commons

Newsroom.co.nz

Uphill battle for new Grocery Commissioner

Supermarkets form strong geographic monopolies that make competition difficult

Daily Mirror

Rachel Riley supported by husband Pasha Kovalev as she accepts the MBE from King Charles

Countdown star Rachel Riley has been given the honour for her work is raising awareness of the Holocaust, and for her tireless efforts in battling antisemitism

Wales Online

Carol Vorderman labelled as 'grim' by Government minister after cost-of-living row

The former Countdown host clashed with Johnny Mercer after a comment he made about foodbanks

Liverpool Echo

Carol Vorderman 'perfectly' happy after ditching England

The former Countdown presenter is taking some time out of her busy schedule

Evening Standard

New Zealand bans thin plastic fruit and vegetable bags in world first

The ban is expected to reduce the use of 150 million bags a year

The Independent UK

New Zealand says it's the first to ban thin plastic bags from supermarkets

New Zealand’s government says that from Saturday, it will be the first nation in the world to ban the thin plastic bags that supermarket customers use to collect their fruit and vegetables

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