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NCA officer unfairly sacked after offensive Muslim remarks (BBC News)

Vital evidence relating to the National Crime Agency officer's dismissal was lost, a tribunal finds.

Ms Brooke went on to claim the NCA had sacked her after she had raised concerns about Mr Javid. The NCA found that Ms Brooke said words to the effect: "If I was in their country I wouldn't expect an English-speaking Christian officer to be on the search. She stated the crime agency had acted reasonably in dismissing Ms Brooke in the "belief that the claimant (Ms Brooke) had made the comments alleged (or similar such comments)". NCA Regional Head Robert Burgess told the tribunal he had been advised that Mr Javid "is not, nor has ever been, a suspect within Operation Stovewood and as such, has been someone that my predecessor, and then subsequently I, have spoken to in order to ensure ongoing community engagement". Two other former NCA officers, who appeared as witnesses for Ms Brooke, said they too had raised concerns with senior management about the appointment of Mr Javid to deliver training on the basis that an associate of his had been a suspect in Operation Stovewood. The tribunal accepted that Ms Brooke's belief that Mr Javid had been a suspect was wrong.

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Dorset's Athelhampton House hosts Royal Ballet dancers (BBC News)

Fans will see soloists perform, with more than 50% of proceeds going to displaced Ukrainian dancers.

The BBC was told more than 50% of proceeds raised from this year's charity gala would go to Ukrainian dancers, the rest would go to the recovery funds of the Royal Ballet companies and other dance charities. Ms Hinkis said with so many "amazing" Ukrainian artists displaced by the ongoing conflict the gala was an opportunity to show "how ballet transcends different cultures". Stars of the Royal Ballet are to perform in a gala fundraiser for Ukrainian dancers displaced by the war in their homeland.

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Lincoln: Cost of living advice offered in council guide (BBC News)

City of Lincoln Council's guide offers tips on benefits, energy saving schemes and food help.

They said the step had been taken because the council feared many would struggle to cover the rising cost of energy. A spokesperson for the council said the guide would offer information on support on offer across the city. A guide for Lincoln residents struggling in the cost of living crisis is to be launched by the city council.

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Four-year-old's ambulance call helps save mother in Australia (BBC News)

Australian boy Monty Cocker had been taught how to call paramedics only a day before the emergency.

"I came to and it was all happening, the ambulance was there. I'm just a hero.'" waving to us," said paramedic Mark Small.

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Derby taxi driver helps prevent passenger being defrauded (BBC News)

Nayyer Iqbal Bhatti was asked by his female passenger to drive to a bank 15 miles (24km) away.

The bank has warned customers to be careful. When bank staff confirmed the woman was about to be scammed, Mr Bhatti brought her into the branch and left her in the care of the staff. She said she had been told to do so by a man who had rung her who she believed was a fraud investigation officer.

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Art prize added to Gaelic's Royal National Mòd for first time (BBC News)

The Royal National Mòd has held competitions for traditional music, song, literature, drama and Highland dancing over the last 130 years. The festival's new ...

This year's Mòd will be held in Perth from 14 to 22 October. It will be the first time the festival has been held in the city. Art is to be a feature of Scotland's largest celebration of Gaelic language and culture for the first time.

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Mayor's £2m fund aims to 'drastically reduce' exclusions (BBC News)

London's schools should "drastically reduce" the rate at which disruptive pupils are excluded, the city's violence reduction chief has said.

What about if there was another way that we could provide nurture and support and specialist people like therapists, councillors or psychologists who could do the work?' "I will always remember that moment because it really, really hurt me. "But if they are looking back at what is the basis for that poor behaviour or disruptive behaviour it is often that the child is not able to engage in the learning for some reason." This isn't saying schools aren't doing a good job. Cathy Stygal, the head at Mayesbrook Park School in Barking and Dagenham, said that the pressure on teachers to deliver good results for all their students was "incredible". Its former director of education Maureen McKenna said that "exclusions are a habit and what you need to do is to break that habit".

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Survivor returning after 20 years with exciting BBC launch (Metro)

Yes, that's right, one of the world's most successful TV formats is coming to the UK for a brand new launch in 2023. A new UK adaption of the entertainment ...

Me Out of Here!, Hell’s Kitchen and Love Island during her tenure, so we have every hope that the new Survivor adaptation will be brilliant. Natalka Znak, CEO Remarkable Entertainment adds that ‘Survivor is the greatest gameshow on Earth for a reason’: ‘It has everything – reality, adventure, drama, and the ultimate game. They will be divided into two tribes, going head-to-head in a range of physical and psychological challenges. To start, 20 people, carefully selected from across the UK will be marooned in a tropical location. Kate Phillips, Director of Unscripted at the BBC says: ‘Survivor is a global television hit and to be able to bring one of TV’s most successful formats to audiences in the UK in a uniquely BBC way is a very exciting prospect indeed.’ In 2020, a new version of the show launched in Mexico and almost 10million viewers tuned in to the US 40th season that year.

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Dorrington: Care home staff member attacked in street (BBC News)

A staff member was assaulted outside a Lincolnshire care home in what police have described as a "random" attack. The female carer was carrying out routine ...

The victim was left injured, but was expected to make a full recovery, Lincolnshire Police said. The female carer was carrying out routine checks at the home on Lincoln Road in Dorrington when she was hit in the face and pulled to the ground, according to police. A staff member was assaulted outside a Lincolnshire care home in what police have described as a "random" attack.

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Hit TV show Survivor set for reboot on BBC in 2023 (Evening Standard)

The popular reality competition last appeared on UK screens in 2001 and 2002 when it aired on ITV for two seasons.

The BBC has said 50 versions of the programme have been commissioned around the world to date and the USA adaptation will soon be airing its 43rd series. Kate Phillips, director of unscripted at the BBC, said: “Survivor is a global television hit and to be able to bring one of TV’s most successful formats to audiences in the UK in a uniquely BBC way is a very exciting prospect indeed.” A new UK adaptation will see 20 players stranded in a tropical location competing to “outwit, out play and outlast their rivals” in order to be crowned the ultimate survivor, the BBC said.

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Hit Reality Show 'Survivor' Returning to U.K. After 20 Years, Headed ... (Variety)

Hit TV series 'Survivor' is to be rebooted for the U.K. on BBC One and iPlayer.

Richard Hague developed the format for the BBC while Rachel Ashdown is the BBC’s commissioning editor. version on CBS, which is set to air its 43rd season soon, being one of the most popular. Kate Phillips, director of entertainment commissioning at the BBC, commissioned the show.

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'Survivor' U.K. Reboot Set for BBC (Hollywood Reporter)

Reality hit show 'Survivor,' "one of the world's most successful TV formats," is set for a British reboot on the BBC, the public broadcaster said.

[Ukraine](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/ukraine/) [‘ABC World News’ Anchor David Muir Returns to Ukraine, Says Volodymyr Zelensky “Determined to Use Every Tool” to Keep West Engaged](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/david-muir-returns-ukraine-interviews-zelensky-1235212504/) [Live Feed](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/e/live-feed/) [‘House of the Dragon’ Just “Fixed” George R.R. Znak, CEO of Remarkable Entertainment, added: “Survivor is ‘the greatest gameshow on earth’ for a reason — it has everything — reality, adventure, drama and the ultimate game. in a uniquely BBC way is a very exciting prospect indeed,” said Kate Phillips, director of unscripted at the BBC. Survivor, a format created by Charlie Parsons and first employed in Sweden in 1997, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. They will be divided into two tribes, going head-to-head in a range of physical and psychological challenges. Martin’s Least Favorite ‘Game of Thrones’ Scene](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/house-of-the-dragon-fixed-game-of-thrones-scene-1235205222/) [Only Murders in the Building](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/only-murders-in-the-building/) [Creative Arts Emmys: Laurie Metcalf and Nathan Lane Win for Guest Acting in a Comedy Series](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/emmys-2022-guest-acting-in-a-comedy-series-1235212193/) Following a number of eliminations that will take place at the iconic tribal council, the tribes will eventually merge before one person takes away a cash prize and proves that they have what it takes to be the Ultimate Survivor.” will be marooned in a tropical location. [CBS](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/cbs/) version of the show from the USA will soon be airing its 43rd (season),” the BBC said. [unveiled it would reboot Gladiators](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/gladiators-bbc-reboot-2023-1235205727/), the U.K version of American Gladiators and a show that became a staple of British Saturday night TV in the 1990s. [Survivor](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/survivor/), “one of the world’s most successful TV formats,” is set for a British reboot on the [BBC](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/bbc/), the public broadcaster said Monday. The 16-episode season “promises viewers a compelling test of brains, brawn and betrayal as players compete to outwit, outplay and outlast their rivals to be crowned the Ultimate Survivor,” the BBC said in summarizing the format’s tried and tested formula.

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Survivor UK return and air date announced by BBC (digitalspy.com)

The reality TV show, whose first two seasons aired in the UK on ITV between 2001 and 2002, has been commissioned for a revival on BBC One from producers at ...

"Survivor is 'the greatest gameshow on earth' for a reason – it has everything – reality, adventure, drama, and the ultimate game. [a crossover episode with ](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a41029027/the-masked-singer-im-a-celebrity-special/) [The Masked Singer](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a41029027/the-masked-singer-im-a-celebrity-special/) to air in the autumn. [its long-anticipated comeback](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a39857825/survivor-uk-second-chance/), moving to the BBC for a brand new season.

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BBC confirms Survivor comeback for 2023 - Televisual (Televisual)

The new 16 x 60' series of the physical and psychological gameshow “promises viewers a compelling test of brains, brawn and betrayal as players compete to ...

Natalka Znak, CEO Remarkable Entertainment says; “Survivor is ‘the greatest gameshow on earth’ for a reason – it has everything – reality, adventure, drama, and the ultimate game. Survivor, a Banijay format created by Charlie Parsons, is one of the most watched reality entertainment formats around the world. 20 people, selected from across the UK will be marooned in a tropical location.

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Hit BBC show Survivor given 2023 reboot after Gladiators comeback ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Gruelling reality series Survivor is set to return to our screens after more than two decades, as BBC bosses have given new episodes the greenlight ...

Survivor, which is thought to be one of the most watched reality formats in the world, will be led by producers Natalka Znak and Claire O’Donohoe. Kate Phillips, director of unscripted at the BBC, said: "Survivor is a global television hit and to be able to bring one of TV’s most successful formats to audiences in the UK in a uniquely BBC way is a very exciting prospect indeed." The BBC has said 50 versions of the programme have been commissioned around the world to date and the USA adaptation will soon be airing its 43rd series. [ITV](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/itv) for two seasons in 2001 and 2002, will be back to welcome a brand new generation of castaways who will compete to become the Ultimate Survivor. After a number of players are eliminated at the tribal council, the tribes will merge and continue to compete until one person proves they have what it takes to be the ultimate survivor and walks away with a cash prize. [the network confirmed a revival of 90s hit show Gladiators](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/gladiators-reboot-confirmed-show-heads-27829329), which will see a host of superhuman stars compete against contestants in the ultimate battle of speed and strength.

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Sue Barker declined return as host of Question of Sport after BBC ... (NationalWorld)

Get all of the latest People news from NationalWorld. Providing fresh perspective online for news across the UK.

She claims the broadcaster tried to make her lie and claim that it was her own decision. Was that because I was too old or not good enough? “I was astounded. The following day, she was again asked to say that she has decided to leave “for the good of the show.” Either way, it was insulting. [Sue Barker](https://www.nationalworld.com/news/people/was-sue-barker-sacked-what-did-a-question-of-sport-and-wimbledon-presenter-say-about-insulting-bbc-sacking-3831521) has admitted that she was left feeling “insulted” by the way the [BBC](/topic/bbc) handled her departure from quiz show Question of [Sport](/topic/sport).

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Survivor set for BBC reboot after 20 years off UK screens (Scottish Daily Record)

The game show will see 20 people from across the UK battle it out to become the Ultimate Survivor.

The show was first created by British television producer Charlie Parsons and “is one of the most watched reality entertainment formats around the world”, the BBC states. Survivor first came to the UK on ITV with two series running in 2001 and 2002. [show](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/tv/) will see 20 Britons marooned in a tropical location where they will go head-to-head to win "physical and psychological challenges". Only one contestant will be crowned the Ultimate Survivor and take home a cash prize. [BBC](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/bbc) has announced. The psychological [gameshow](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/tv/) is one of the world’s most successful [TV formats](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/tv/) with 50 versions of the show globally.

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Sue Barker's A Question of Sport 'anger' at BBC after 'way sacking ... (Gloucestershire Live)

The 66-year-old, who lives in the Cotswolds, was sacked from A Question Of Sport after 24 years in the hotseat.

I was going to decide how and when I left. After declining her old job, Sue was then requested again to say that she was leaving 'for the good of the show'. It wasn't the ending of an era that stung, but the way it was handled. Sue said that BBC bosses seemed to not appreciate the 'chemistry' between herself, Phil and Matt, or the work they'd put in over the years to ensure 'each show was as good, if not better, than the last'. "When the time came, I was going to 'own' my retirement from the BBC. She said: "Apparently the BBC wanted to refresh the show — with more diversity and more appeal to a younger audience. She said: "I was astounded. The three stars of the show under the impression that they'd be given another extension, and it was during a recording session that they were separately called in for meetings with management. Not just for how I was being treated but on behalf of the boys. Sue claims that, as the three of them had not decided to step aside at all, they refused to sign the statement. [Writing for the Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11179281/SUE-BARKER-way-BBC-handled-sacking-Question-Sport-left-wretchedly-sad.html), Sue, who was one of the world's top tennis players during the 1970s, has expressed her view that 'producers must always have the right to refresh a programme and it in a new direction'. Sue Barker has expressed her anger towards the BBC for the way the corporation sacked her from A Question Of Sport.

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Sue Barker says BBC A Question of Sport departure left her 'slightly ... (Ealing Times)

Sue Barker left A Question of Sport in 2021 after 24 years of hosting the BBC programme.

[Barker](https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/20269292.sue-barker-tearful-farewell-hosting-bbc-wimbledon-coverage-30-years/) wrote about her experiences in [The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11179281/SUE-BARKER-way-BBC-handled-sacking-Question-Sport-left-wretchedly-sad.html) and described how the BBC tried to move her on from the programme at first in 2016. [Barker](https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/20269292.sue-barker-tearful-farewell-hosting-bbc-wimbledon-coverage-30-years/) said: "We were being sacked. "The only thing we asked the BBC was to get statements from us all for when the news broke. Not just for how I was being treated but on behalf of the boys." The whole scenario was confusing and distressing. "Then two weeks before we filmed the final show, BBC management emailed just to say they were sorry not to have been in touch. [Sue Barker](https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/20269292.sue-barker-tearful-farewell-hosting-bbc-wimbledon-coverage-30-years/) has criticised the BBC's handling of her departure from [A Question of Sport](https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/19428730.paddy-mcguinness-replacing-sue-barker-question-sport/), claiming she was "sacked" and that the process had left her "slightly damaged". [Barker](https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/20269292.sue-barker-tearful-farewell-hosting-bbc-wimbledon-coverage-30-years/) to approve about how the three of them had decided to step away from the show. But we heard nothing. The boys were devastated, too. [Barker](https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/20269292.sue-barker-tearful-farewell-hosting-bbc-wimbledon-coverage-30-years/) and the two team captains on [A Question of Sport](https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/19428730.paddy-mcguinness-replacing-sue-barker-question-sport/), Phil Tufnell and Matt Dawson, followed, but by 2020 there were rumours of another attempt at a change in line-up, as the BBC had tried to change Tufnell and Dawson two years prior to that. [The presenter,](https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/20269292.sue-barker-tearful-farewell-hosting-bbc-wimbledon-coverage-30-years/) 66, left the programme in 2021 after 24 years of hosting it and said she was "gobsmacked" by how her exit went.

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BBC Confirms 'Survivor' Reboot A Week After 'Gladiators' Revival (Deadline)

The BBC has confirmed its reboot of Survivor, bringing the show back 20 years after it aired on ITV with Banjay label Remarkable Entertainment producing.

It has been a huge hit in the U.S., airing on [BBC](https://deadline.com/tag/bbc/) has confirmed its reboot of [Survivor](https://deadline.com/tag/survivor/), bringing the show back 20 years after it aired on ITV with Banjay label [Remarkable Entertainment](https://deadline.com/tag/remarkable-entertainment/) producing. [Banijay](https://deadline.com/tag/banijay/)’s [Natalka Znak](https://deadline.com/tag/natalka-znak/), who is also exec producing ITV’s Big Brother reboot, will exec alongside Claire O’Donohoe, both of whom have been signature Banijay hires in the past few months.

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