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Media figures among those sending support to ‘superb broadcaster’ Huw Edwards
A statement from Huw Edwards’ wife, Vicky Flind, said he is ‘suffering from serious mental health issues’ at this time.
Statement on Huw Edwards from wife Vicky Flind in full
The statement notes that Huw has been suffering from severe depression and is now receiving in-patient hospital care.
Huw Edwards’s wife confirms he is the BBC presenter accused of paying sexually explicit images
Vicky Flind said her husband was "suffering from serious mental health issues" in a statement issued on his behalf.
Wetherspoons announces further pub closures
The pub chain has already sold 28 pubs so far this year. Here's a list of sites that are at risk of going too.
Boris Johnson still hasn’t handed over his phone messages
'There's a view in Number 10 that some of these messages, seen in the cold light of day, are going to look appallingly insensitive.'
Brexit win: Brits could soon be eating previously-banned battery eggs again
Meanwhile, the EU are taking steps to end caged farming entirely. Talk about a race to the bottom!
Tory MP brands Vorderman’s tweet about minister not having degree ‘unforgivable’
Vorderman has hit back, saying their attack "won't work" and just makes her "more determined".
Broadcasters and BBC staff call for unnamed presenter to come forward
Fresh claims about the anonymous man emerged on Tuesday, following previous allegations over payments he had made for sexually explicit photos.
Watch: Nadine Dorries called out for stealing a living on LBC
Nadine Dorries hasn’t spoken in parliament for over a year yet has managed to earn over £100,000, prompting this reaction.