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Leader Live
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Naga Munchetty 'leaving' BBC Breakfast for rival broadcaster
It has been reported that the star is on the verge of leaving the programme and that her representatives are in talks with LBC for a future role. This comes after it was revealed that she is the fourth highest paid woman at the BBC. The corporation's annual pay disclosure report found that she earned between £355,000 and £359,000. However, it has been reported that she is considering a move away from the broadcaster after allegations of "bullying" on BBC Breakfast. Show director Richard Frediani was at the centre of this and faced scrutiny from an independent consultant over claims of a "draconian" management style and misconduct, according to The Daily Record. Discussing Naga Munchetty's potential exit, an inside source told The Sun: "The fallout of Frediani's investigation created a stark 'him or her' narrative on Breakfast with Naga flung to the front line. "The fact is she loves the BBC and her job, but there's only so much external noise anyone is prepared to take. A post shared by GabyRoslin (@gabyroslin) "LBC would suit her well as the focus remains on news-led broadcasting, they take a hard line and there's far less of the fluffy nonsense involved in working at the BBC." Following the investigation, Richard Frediani returned to his role after a prolonged absence. It is currently understood that he faced two complaints of misconduct. A BBC spokesperson told The Express: "While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously." Munchetty hosts BBC Breakfast three times a week alongside Charlie Stayt. She has hosted the show since 2014 and is now one of the most well-known presenters at the BBC. The broadcaster also has a Radio 5 show and has been heavily involved in past election coverage.
North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Naga Munchetty 'leaving' BBC Breakfast for rival broadcaster
It has been reported that the star is on the verge of leaving the programme and that her representatives are in talks with LBC for a future role. This comes after it was revealed that she is the fourth highest paid woman at the BBC. The corporation's annual pay disclosure report found that she earned between £355,000 and £359,000. However, it has been reported that she is considering a move away from the broadcaster after allegations of "bullying" on BBC Breakfast. Show director Richard Frediani was at the centre of this and faced scrutiny from an independent consultant over claims of a "draconian" management style and misconduct, according to The Daily Record. Discussing Naga Munchetty's potential exit, an inside source told The Sun: "The fallout of Frediani's investigation created a stark 'him or her' narrative on Breakfast with Naga flung to the front line. "The fact is she loves the BBC and her job, but there's only so much external noise anyone is prepared to take. A post shared by GabyRoslin (@gabyroslin) "LBC would suit her well as the focus remains on news-led broadcasting, they take a hard line and there's far less of the fluffy nonsense involved in working at the BBC." Following the investigation, Richard Frediani returned to his role after a prolonged absence. It is currently understood that he faced two complaints of misconduct. A BBC spokesperson told The Express: "While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously." Munchetty hosts BBC Breakfast three times a week alongside Charlie Stayt. She has hosted the show since 2014 and is now one of the most well-known presenters at the BBC. The broadcaster also has a Radio 5 show and has been heavily involved in past election coverage.
The National
14-07-2025
- The National
Arrest made after bomb hoax triggers lockdown at Faslane nuclear base
The suspect is being held after the incident at the base in Faslane near Glasgow, which houses the UK's nuclear deterrent vessels, A source told The Daily Record said he had 'allegedly called up front to the main control room (of HMS Vanguard) and claimed there was a bomb on board'. READ MORE: Scottish Tories splash £150k of taxpayer cash on MSP 'media training' They added: 'It's not clear if he lost the plot or if it was a stupid prank that went horribly wrong. The Royal Navy, meanwhile, said in a statement: 'We can confirm that a member of the Royal Navy is under investigation by the Defence Serious Crime Command for a bomb hoax.'
Daily Record
12-07-2025
- Daily Record
Five Scottish swimming pools and lidos to head to this weekend as weather heats up
We have rounded up some of the best spots in Scotland for an outdoor swim. This weekend is set to bring sizzling temperatures across Scotland. With highs of 30 degrees Celsius predicted in parts of the country, it might be a record-breaking few days of weather. There comes a point when the heat can get too much and start to become uncomfortable. If there was ever a weekend to go for a swim, this is it. All over the country, there are indoor pools where Scots can head to cool down. There is also no shortage of picturesque beaches where you can dip your toes in the water. However, if you are after something a bit different, Scotland is also home to a number of lidos and outdoor swimming pools. These are perfect if you still want to make the most of the good weather while also taking advantage of the fun that swimming pools bring. To help keep cool, The Daily Record has rounded up five of these outdoor swimming spots around Scotland. From Fife to Wick, you won't be too far from at least one of them. Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool, Stonehaven The Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool is one of the most popular and renowned outdoor swimming pools in Scotland, and for good reason. Situated in the coastal Aberdeenshire town of Stonehaven, the attraction is the only art deco Olympic-sized seawater lido in the UK. The pool, which will remain open for the summer until early September, is heated and offers everything from fun sessions with inflatables for families to quiet swims. It even hosts special midnight sessions for those wanting a dip in the water under the stars. More information can be found on the Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool website. The Trinkie, Wick The Trinkie is a natural sea water pool located in Wick that is especially popular amongst swimmers and picnickers when the mercury rises. Its name comes from the Scots word for 'trench', with the pool being created from part of a quarry. Nested along Scotland's jaw-dropping northern coastline, the waters of The Trinkie are filled from the North Sea. If you are after a more rugged swim that brings you closer to nature, this might be the spot for you. Gourock Outdoor Pool, Gourock Now open for the summer season, the Gourock Outdoor Pool is a heated saltwater pool situated in the Inverclyde town of Gourock. Part of Inverclyde Leisure, the pool offers incredible views out over the Clyde Estuary to enjoy as you swim. The pool, which has been refurbished with modern changing facilities, includes a diving board—while there is also a separate kiddies' pool. Like Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool, Gourock Outdoor Pool also offers 'Starlight Swims' where visitors can enjoy a refreshing night-time dip. More information can be found on the Inverclyde Leisure website. New Cumnock Outdoor Swimming Pool, New Cumnock New Cumnock in Ayrshire is also home to a popular outdoor swimming pool, open seven days a week through the summer season. Situated just a 10-minute walk from the New Cumnock train station, it is Scotland's only public outdoor freshwater heated swimming pool. New Cumnock Outdoor Swimming Pool offers lane swimming, fitness classes, and private exclusive-use bookings. The pool also features changing rooms and showers. More information can be found on the New Cumnock Swimming Pool Facebook page. St Monans Tidal Pool, Fife Finally, St Monans Tidal Pool is a historic outdoor pool that has been restored by the local community. The pool sits in the shadow of an old windmill that was once used to pump seawater, and is a great place to watch the sun go down. Unlike some other pools on this roundup, St Monans Tidal Pool is not maintained and so swimmers enter the water at their own risk. However, if you are looking to take a dip on the edge of the sea, it is hard to imagine a more picturesque spot than this. More information can be found on the Welcome To Fife website.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Yahoo
Scottish family's 'dream holiday' ruined after Loveholidays cancel hotel and leave them 'stranded'
A Scottish family's dream holiday to New York was ruined after Loveholidays "cancelled" their hotel and left them stranded on the city streets. Nadine Kyle, 35, forked out £3,000 for a special five-day trip to the Big Apple with her husband and their two children to celebrate their son's 16th birthday, reports The Daily Record. But when they arrived at their accommodation after their initial flight from Glasgow Airport to New York was cancelled - they were told their hotel booking had been cancelled. READ MORE: Edinburgh man 'knocked down' in crash with tour bus on packed Royal Mile READ MORE: Edinburgh man felt 'nauseous and hungover' after running bath in high-rise flat Nadine says she, her husband and their two kids were left "stranded" in the middle of New York desperately trying to look for another hotel. She continued: "We were pacing the streets at midnight with our children and all of our luggage, we were completely stranded. We were constantly trying to get in touch with Loveholidays but we got no assistance. "We basically just had to go find any hotel that had space for us." Eventually, the family managed to find another hotel but it cost them an additional £1,269.36. Nadine, from Alloa, said: "We didn't really have any other choice, everywhere was chokablocked so we had to just take whatever place could fit us in. We had to dig right into our spending money for new accommodation. "After that, I spent every day for the rest of our holiday trying to chase Loveholidays to try and get the money back. Because of the time difference, I was getting up at 4am trying to sort everything out." Loveholidays reimbursed the family £1,269.36 for the accommodation and have since offered Nadine £269 in compensation - which the mum has described as a "slap on the face". She said: "Loveholidays eventually refunded us for our new hotel, as they should. They also offered us a small compensation fee, which I consider to be an utter slap on the face considering the amount of stress we were put through. "It completely ruined what was meant to be the trip of a lifetime. The kids could pick up on our stresses. "New York was meant to be such a special holiday for us but we'll never be able to repeat it - it was a 16th birthday celebration that I'll never be able to redo." A spokesperson for Loveholidays said: 'We're sorry that Mrs Kyle's experience fell below our standards. We're investigating the booking error with the hotel provider to ensure it does not happen again, and have been in touch with Mrs Kyle to apologise and reimburse her in full for the alternative accommodation arrangements she made. "We have also offered a further £269 in recognition of the inconvenience caused.' Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
