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What’s on the front page of The Independent?The Independent front page this morning – 02/12/24 reports on the latest in the Gregg Wallace scandal. BBC turmoil as Gregg Wallace remains defiant: The corporation is under increasing fire over its response to claims of inappropriate behaviour by the MasterChef star who provoked a furious backlash by calling his accusers ‘middle-class women of a certain ageAleppo attack: The forgotten war in Syria has finally grabbed the world’s attention.Analysis: Many believed Syria was lost in an unsolvable abyss – but everything has changed in a matter of days

The ‘Eagle of Ingliston’ is a carved stone featuring the Imperial eagle which was first recorded in Scotland in 1699. The stone, originally thought to be part of a Roman milestone, was mentioned by Sir Robert Sibald as one of three he had, though it was not in his possession. Instead, the relic had been re-purposed and was part of the gable wall of one of his tenant’s houses, forming part of the exterior brickwork. Lost Roman Eagle of Ingliston found after almost 50 years In 1975 it was recorded again during a survey, still part of the house and…

Monday’s front pages lead with the ongoing backlash facing MasterChef host Gregg Wallace. The fallout over allegations of misconduct has spiralled after he dismissed the accusations against him as from “middle-class women of a certain age.” 

Wallace has been accused of engaging in sexually harassing behaviour. He denies all allegations. 

Several front pages continue their coverage of the assisted dying bill that was passed on Friday. There are also reports on Labour’s NHS plans and a recent poll suggesting the British public favours a closer relationship with the EU than a free trade deal with the US. 

On the international front, many papers find space to report on the latest happenings in Syria. The country’s civil war is back in the spotlight after a new rebel coalition launched a surprise attack, sweeping into the country’s second-largest city, Aleppo. 

The back pages offer their assessments of last night’s Premier League Super Sunday – with Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Manchester City the highlight.

‘Seething’ Ulrika Jonsson responds to Gregg Wallace blaming ‘women of a certain age’ for complaints Wallace responded to the accusations on Sunday, claiming that they had come from ‘middle-class women of a certain age’.  Wallace responded to the accusations on Sunday, claiming that they had come from ‘middle-class women of a certain age’ ‘Seething’ Ulrika Jonsson responds to Gregg Wallace blaming ‘women of a certain age’ for complaints https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/gregg-wallace-ulrika-jonsson-rape-joke-middle-class-b2657108.html

Today begins Homelessness Awareness Week, an annual event which takes place in the north, and this year the urgency for action has never been greater. Every person deserves a safe, secure place to call home. Yet over 30,000 households containing more than 58,000 people have full duty status, meaning they meet the legal tests under the homelessness legislation and are waiting for social housing. That’s a rise of 135% in the last decade. Unsurprisingly the level of need for temporary accommodation has also risen sharply, doubling in the last five years to 4,784 households including over 5,100 children. Of course,…

President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Mr Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members.The Democratic president had previously said he would not pardon his son or commute his sentence after his convictions in the two cases in Delaware and California.The move comes weeks before Hunter Biden was set to receive his punishment after his trial conviction in the gun case and guilty plea on tax charges, and…

President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Mr Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members.

There are only 50 more frontline gardaí in place now compared to this time last year, despite recruitment campaigns, new figures show.The garda strength stands at 14,074, as at the end of October, including 11,178 rank and file gardaí.It marks a reduction on the previous month and continues the up-and-down trend throughout this year, with numbers struggling to push past the 14,000 mark.The latest figures, contained in the Garda Commissioner’s November report to the Policing Authority, compares to a garda strength of 13,940 in October 2023. This included 11,127 rank and file gardaí, which means there are only 51 more…

Influencers issued warning as casualty is 'walked like a dog' off Crib Goch Mountain rescuers have delivered a message to people with large social media followings https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/influencers-issued-warning-casualty-walked-30493302

Hospitals in london have been blighted by bed bugs over the last seven years (Picture: Shutterstock) Patients, including children, are potentially being exposed to bed bugs as London hospitals faced hundreds of infestations since 2018. Nineteen NHS trusts across London said they had to call in pest control over 500 times to tackle bed bugs in the last seven years, costing some hospitals hundreds of pounds. The Royal London Children’s Hospital, which is run by Barts Health NHS Trust, as well as King’s College Hospital, which sits under the King’s College Hospital NHS Trust, were among the worst affected by the pests.…

Canada’s ambassador to the United States said Sunday that prime minister Justin Trudeau was successful in getting president-elect Donald Trump and key US cabinet nominees to understand that lumping Canada in with Mexico over the flow of drugs and migrants into the US is unfair.

A key element of BusConnects Cork is “dead in the water”, it has been claimed, following confirmation that Bus Éireann, which is already struggling with a driver shortage, needs another 120 drivers to deliver the city’s proposed new bus network.But the National Transport Authority (NTA) has confirmed the need for an additional 40 to 50 drivers in Cork between February and August next year if there is any chance of delivering a reliable bus service, with a further 80 drivers required by January 2026 to deliver the first phase of the new bus network proposed under BusConnects.Sinn Féin TD for…

Gregg Wallace’s comment that accusations of inappropriate behaviour against him came from “a handful of middle-class women of a certain age” has prompted an angry backlash. The MasterChef presenter faces various allegations of making “inappropriate sexual jokes”, asking for the phone numbers of female members of production staff, and undressing in front of and standing “too close” to women working on his shows. Ulrika Jonsson, who competed on Celebrity MasterChef in 2017, said she was “seething” while Kirstie Allsopp described his response as “unacceptable”. In a post on Instagram on Sunday, 60-year-old Wallace said: “I’ve been doing MasterChef for 20…

Canada’s ambassador to the United States said Sunday that prime minister Justin Trudeau was successful in getting president-elect Donald Trump and key US cabinet nominees to understand that lumping Canada in with Mexico over the flow of drugs and migrants into the US is unfair.Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s ambassador in Washington, told The Associated Press in an interview that Trudeau’s dinner with Mr Trump on Friday was a very important step in trying to get Mr Trump to back away from threatened tariffs on all products from the major American trading partner.Ms Hillman was at Mr Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Florida…

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said a new phase for his government will begin this week, under what he calls a “plan for change” for Britain.

Gregg Wallace has hit back at allegations of historic misconduct, saying they have come from a “handful of middle-class women of a certain age”.

Russia carried out “a series of air strikes” in Syria early on Sunday as rebels advanced towards the south, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).

A widely cloudy day with scattered showers spreading slowly eastwards. Some heavy outbreaks at times, especially in the west, broken up with drier, brighter interludes as well. Breezy for all, particularly so in the north, and staying mild. Tonight: Clear spells and scattered showers this evening, then turning more widely cloudy as a band of persistent rain arrives from the west. Colder, with wintry showers in the north.

The National front page this morning – 01 December 2024 AT one point during Alex Salmond’s memorial service, I saw the organist return following one of the speeches with a cup of tea and he got ready to play again.It struck me that I, like he, was doing a job in a room full of people who were grieving. They were there to mark an occasion, as we were there to provide a service. 

The Irish News front page this morning 01 December 2024 Ex-Tyrone Gaelic footballer Peter Loughran was among two men who appeared at Derry Crown Court on a series of drug charges on Friday.Peter Loughran (49) of Tamnamore Road and Nolan James Scarlett (45) of Terrenew Road both in Dungannon faced between them a total of 35 drug and criminal property charges.

The Observer front page this morning – 01 December 2024Keir Starmer will pledge this week to undertake the most ambitious programme for government “in a generation”, as he sets out new targets to refocus his premiership amid falling approval ratings and the first resignation from his cabinet.Islamist rebels once exiled to a mountainous pocket of the Syrian countryside now roam the streets of central Aleppo, taking pictures below its ancient citadel and tearing down symbols of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule.

The Independent front page this morning – 01 December 2024Sir John Curtice says Sir Keir Starmer has shown ‘absolutely no ability’ to explain how he is going to lead the UK out of its problems after five months of government as PM prepares for major policy reset this weekRussian jets struck Aleppo in support of Bashar al-Assad after insurgents attacked for the first time since 2016Isabella Rossellini When I started out I feared being compared to my mother Ingrid Bergman

A wide variety of politics, showbiz and standalone campaigns dominate Sunday’s newspapers. There is ongoing coverage of the Gregg Wallace scandal, as the former MasterChef presenter continues to deny the allegations. 

BBC fails again – it was warned of Gregg Wallace’s alleged inappropriate behaviour as far back as 2017 The BBC was warned of Gregg Wallace allegedly making lewd comments and asking for the personal phone numbers of female production staff in 2022, it has been claimed. Director and producer Dawn Elrick said she sent a letter to the corporation with a number of anonymous accounts from people who alleged they “have experienced sexism within the TV industry”. The emergence of the letter, shared in a post on Instagram by Ms Elrick, came as a report was published by the The…

Sir Keir Starmer will set out a “plan for change” this week as part of what he is calling the next phase of government after a tumultuous start in No 10 – but Britain’s top pollster has raised serious doubts about whether he can convince the public. After five months which have seen the prime minister’s poll rating plummet, Sir Keir is planning to set numerical targets for the economy, the NHS, public safety, energy security and social mobility against which the public can judge him and his government at the next General election, expected in 2029. Keir Starmer will…

It’s hard to beat a Sunday lunch – from the beef and gravy to the Yorkshire puddings and vegetables it’s a firm family favourite up and down the country. A good roast can elevate a weekend from good to great as it provides the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy delightful food, drink and company – setting you up for the week ahead. However a decent Sunday dinner can be hard to come by, which is exactly why we’ve listed ten of the tasiest Sunday lunches to experience this winter. From high end delicacies to slightly more cheap and cheerful…

The US Navy is to transform three, white elephant, stealth destroyers by fitting them with first-of-their-kind shipborne hypersonic weapons.The USS Zumwalt is at a Mississippi shipyard where workers have installed missile tubes that replace twin turrets from a gun system that was never activated because it was too expensive.Once the system is complete, the Zumwalt will provide a platform for conducting fast, precision strikes from greater distances, adding to the usefulness of the warship.“It was a costly blunder. But the Navy could take victory from the jaws of defeat here, and get some utility out of (the ships) by making…