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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BBC Breakfast presenters Luxmy Gopal and Ben Bland are left stunned after 'impatient guest' attempts an early exit from the studio floor
BBC Breakfast viewers had something to hoot about on Sunday morning after a restless barn owl attempted to escape the studio floor. Presenters Luxmy Gopal and Ben Bland were conducting a straightforward interview with staff from the Cheshire based Vale Royal Falconry Centre when feathers were ruffled, at least in a manner of speaking, on the BBC sofa. Ending the show with a segment on bird conservation, both Gopal and Bland were taken aback when special guest Rusty the owl - brought along by staff-member Annette - opened its wings and attempted to fly out of the Salford Quays studio. Fortunately, the nocturnal bird was securely tethered, meaning escape was impossible. 'I think Rusty says it's time to finish,' joked Gopal. 'Thank you for being patient!' Away from the studio floor the editor of BBC Breakfast is taking an extended period of leave after allegations about his behaviour, according to BBC News. Richard Frediani has been in charge of the morning show since 2019 and accepted a Bafta last month when BBC Breakfast: The Post Office Special scooped the news coverage award. Media outlets reported that an internal investigation is being carried out following allegations of bullying. BBC News reported that an HR adviser from consultancy firm PwC is also supporting the corporation as it looks into the culture of the morning TV show. Meanwhile, The Sun newspaper has reported that BBC bosses have spoken to Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty about two alleged incidents, which include an allegation of bullying, in three years. A BBC spokesperson said: 'While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously.' It is understood that any complaint at the BBC is reviewed on its own merits and the appropriate action taken as a result, with a range of actions on the table. In April, BBC executives Tim Davie and Samir Shah vowed that 'today is the day we draw a line in the sand' after an independent review found some 'well-known names' are 'not being held to account for poor behaviour'. The workplace culture review, led by management consultant Grahame Russell from Change Associates, was launched in the wake of the furore over disgraced former newsreader Huw Edwards. Elsewhere, presenter host Nina Warhurst announced she would be stepping down from her role as BBC Breakfast's resident business reporter at the end of March. Nina, who joined in 2018, revealed on X (formerly Twitter): 'Hanging up the high-viz & hairnet as I join the BBC's News at One.' She added: 'Our London team built a gem of a programme & it's a privilege to be on the Salford team taking it forward.' 'The teenage me who lived half a mile from here & dreamed of journalism would NOT believe it.' Richard's tweet read: 'Delighted to welcome Nina Warhurst as a regular presenter of the News at One from April. 'Congratulations - a brilliant addition to the team in Salford.'
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Official demands McDonald's, Starbucks take accountability for worsening problem in community: 'They should be contributing'
A councilor in the Greater Manchester area in England is calling upon McDonald's and Starbucks to take responsibility for the litter problem in local waterways, reported the Manchester Evening News. Jonathan Moore called out the two food chains specifically because of rampant packaging blowing into Salford Quays from nearby locations, noting that the McDonald's location was particularly noticeable in causing the problem. "The litter problem generally increased significantly after McDonald's opened, and of course you can identify McDonald's because it's all branded," he said, per MEN. The Salford Quays councilor explained that if a company helps cause the problem, they should also help fix it. He continued: "The more broader issue of the stuff that's still on the land that anybody could pick up, absolutely, they should be contributing to that, because unless they send a team of people out every day, covering quite a large area, which clearly they are not, then somebody else has to do it." A 2017 study found that 80% of marine trash is food and beverage packaging. Even in areas not near rivers or oceans, litter can blow into storm drains and enter waterways. Plastic packaging is particularly dangerous to both land and marine life because it can be mistaken for food. If ingested, it can cause health problems or death for animals, as it doesn't break down in their stomachs. McDonald's in other countries has made environmentally savvy swaps, and recent data has reflected a growing market for recyclable alternatives to single-use plastic. However, these efforts need to be scaled meaningfully, not just swapping one single-use plastic lid for a plastic cup as McDonald's has done in recent years. Starbucks has also made forward progress with its sustainability, but the company still has plenty of room for improvement. Beyond the environmental impact, research has found a negative connection between dilapidated urban areas and mental health. In areas with excess trash, abandoned buildings, and graffiti, for example, one study noted children under 17 were found to be more prone to anxiety and depression. While studies haven't arrived at a definitive conclusion on whether clearing trash can improve community mental health, research has shown that an increase in green spaces in urban areas correlates with happier residents. Should companies be required to help recycle their own products? Definitely No way It depends on the product They should get tax breaks instead Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. The local council has a property team that cleans up trash by hand and by boat on a monthly basis, but the volume of litter requires a more hands-on approach than they can reasonably afford. McDonald's released a statement in response to the littering problem, noting that restaurant staff do daily litter cleanups in neighborhoods surrounding their restaurants. However, it conceded that working with locals could help improve the impact of these efforts. "We plan to work with the local Salford council to identify any litter hot spots surrounding the restaurant, which we will look to include in our litter patrols wherever possible," it said. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
