Scarlette Douglas said the former Health Secretary and current Tory MP may be 'too busy' following his controversial stint in the jungle

Strictly Come Dancing fans had their eyes on Twitter for the spoiler after the live Musicals Week quarter final on Friday night

Network Rail say 80 metres of damage track was replaced with trains unable to operate on the line while the essential work was carried out

Beaumont Park Medical Centre had to close its patient list after the council refused to sell land for a new building - but the practice now has an opportunity to restate its case

Bradley Harris-Graham was found to be in an 'agitated' state, with bloodshot eyes and smelling of alcohol and 'cannabis' when police pulled him over

Hopside Farm & The Cowshed in Horsley dates back to 1842 with four bedrooms - and is just a 30-minute drive from Newcastle

And there's a question on Peter Beardsley that stumps everyone... even Geordies

Michael Bennett says his clothes and bedding were covered in black mould, leading to fears for his mental and physical health

These criminals have faced justice for their appalling crimes, but not all of them will serve time behind bars

It might have been drizzling as I walked around the historic market town, but people were in high spirits

This Day of International Persons with Disabilities, the Chronicle Sunshine Fund has spoken of the joy of seeing families in person again, but warned of a difficult year ahead

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This weekend's Strictly Come Dancing results show won't be on the BBC on Sunday, with it moving for the World Cup

Helen Skelton and Strictly Come Dancing pro partner Gorka finished joint top of the leaderboard with their Couple's Choice

Fleur East made an admission on her Strictly Come Dancing journey so far during Friday's quarter final

Helen Skelton spoke out on her reason for signing up to Strictly Come Dancing during Friday's quarter final

The former Health Secretary said that minsters 'didn't really believe' the stark warning issued by Sir Chris Whitty in January 2020

Strictly Come Dancing professional Johannes Radebe commanded attention as he appeared at the start of Friday's quarter final

There'll be very little sun this weekend, and temperatures are unlikely to rise above 6°C

Instances of drink and drug driving have typically increased during major sporting tournaments and in the lead-up to Christmas

Richard Prytherch, 55, said the way Tyne Tunnel bosses have handled the situation has been 'disgraceful'

Former Strictly Come Dancing champion Oti Mabuse has made a return to the show for its Musicals Week themed quarter final

Strictly Come Dancing viewers aren't happy about the BBC for moving the show from Saturday to Friday for the World Cup

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove is understood to be keen on having County Durham join six of its northern neighbours in a deal to reshape the region's political landscape

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