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Cliff Parisi reveals he ticked off huge career first in BBC Call the Midwife festive special: ‘Never before!’`; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } `; return trendingDiv; }

Bobby RaoBobby Rao is Hindu but is happy to go to midnight Mass with his wife Josephine Former international cricketer Bobby Rao has a very important job on 25 December – he’s on turkey duty.Born in Hyderabad, Bobby played test cricket for India in the 1970s but has lived in Strabane, County Tyrone, since 1980.As a Hindu, 25 December does not hold any religious significance, but he and his Christian wife Josephine enjoy celebrating each other’s traditions, with midnight Mass on Christmas Eve a definite on the festive calendar.”As a Hindu, we respect all the religions, that’s how we were…

Lizzy BellaandGeorgia Levy-Collins,BBC NewsbeatGetty ImagesJeremiah Azu ran for Team GB in the men’s 100m semi-final at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025When Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi scored against Arsenal on Tuesday night, he did what he often does – point to the sky.Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber – nicknamed ‘Pastor Timber’ by fans – followed suit when he scored in the penalty shoot-out at the end of the game. Both teams have influential players who have recently been discussing the importance of their Christian beliefs.And it’s not just in football where we’ve seen contrasting headlines about professional athletes displaying their faith.Earlier this…

Vogue Williams details drastic measure she undertook in order to join BBC Gladiators Celebrity Special: ‘I had to!’`; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } `; return trendingDiv; }

Noor NanjiCulture correspondent/Guy LevyTess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will make their last-ever appearance on Strictly Come Dancing on Christmas Day, more than a decade after they began presenting the show together.The pair will oversee the Strictly Christmas Special, which airs on One at 17:30 and will see six couples battle it out under the glitterball.Daly and Winkleman shocked fans in October by announcing they would be stepping down at the end of the current series.Much attention has turned to who may replace them, with Zoe Ball, Rylan, Janette Manrara, Alan Carr and Holly Willoughby among the names being speculated upon.After…

England plucked Bashir from relative obscurity.Stokes first saw him bowl for Somerset in a clip on social media, then shared it in his WhatsApp group with ECB managing director Rob Key and head coach Brendon McCullum. Not long after, Bashir was in the England squad with just a handful of first-class appearances to his name.In 19 Test matches, Bashir has taken 68 wickets at an average of 39. He has an economy rate of 3.78 and a strike-rate of 61.7.His release point of 2.35m is third-highest recorded by a spinner, meaning he is likely to gain more of a slow…

The NHS has recorded an unprecedented surge in staff dismissals, with figures approaching 7,000 during 2024/25.The number represents a dramatic rise from approximately 4,000 just two years earlier and the highest number since records began in 2011.Capability-related terminations have been the primary driver behind this increase, accounting for more than half of all dismissals in the most recent period.Under NHS guidelines, capability dismissals occur when employees cannot meet the fundamental requirements of their position.The NHS has recorded an unprecedented surge in staff dismissals | GETTYOther grounds for termination include misconduct and redundancy.The sharp uptick reflects a broader effort to address…

Sam Thompson shares real reason for signing up for BBC Gladiators Celebrity Special despite family warnings`; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } `; return trendingDiv; }

Elizabeth KaneJojo, an autism support dog, is an invaluable companion 365 days a yearBy now, many of us are off work for Christmas Day and enjoying switching off with family and friends.Not so, for many of Northern Ireland’s dogs with jobs – the four-legged professionals who keep working just as they do at any other given time of the year.But even while working, their families are making sure they still have some festive fun and treats – as well as a lot of love. News NI meets some of the working dogs who will remain on duty over Christmas.’I love…

Semenyo’s profile is a unique one and at the reported price point, it feels like a no-brainer.Stylistically we have seen City lean into attacking in transition with more pace this season than previously under Guardiola, who has played on the strengths of Haaland, Foden, Tijjani Reijnders and Doku – attacking quickly over big distances.As a result, City have scored from more fast breaks this season than during the entire 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons combined.Bournemouth’s direct style of attack means Semenyo’s pace, good hold-up play, smart decision-making and two-footed ball-striking are more easily transferred to this City side.These are dangerous traits,…