Two police forces have said they will be taking “no further action” against Huw Edwards as reports of fresh allegations involving the BBC presenter emerge.
Huw Edwards has been named by his wife as the BBC presenter at the centre of the ongoing public scandal which has been dominating the news cycle and headlines over the past few days.
The 61-year-old Welsh newsreader’s wife, Vicky Flind, revealed in an official public statement yesterday that her husband was “suffering from serious mental health issues”, and is now receiving in-patient hospital care “where he will stay for the foreseeable future”.
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Flind has asked for privacy for her family during this time.
The statement issued by Flind comes as the BBC reported Edwards was facing “yet more allegations of inappropriate behaviour”, but this time towards his colleagues at the broadcasting corporation– with two current colleagues, and a former BBC staffer, claiming they had been the recipients of “inappropriate messages” from the presenter, according to Sky News.
One told BBC News they were contacted this year with “a flirtatious message” referencing their appearance, while another said they felt messages they received were “an abuse of power”.
But even amid the ongoing scandal and with the fresh allegations have been reported on, both the Metropolitan Police and South Wales Police have each concluded following their investigations that there is “no information to indicate that a criminal offence has been committed”.
The Met Police issued a statement reading: “There is no further police action. As such, the Met has advised the BBC it can continue with its internal investigation.
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“We are aware of media reporting of further allegations against the same individual. No specific details or information about these allegations have been passed to us and therefore there is no police action at this time.
“Should evidence of criminality or safeguarding issues be identified at any point we would expect matters to be referred to the relevant police force.”
South Wales Police also said “no criminality was identified” following its investigations.
In reference to the conclusion of the two police forces’ investigations, a BBC spokesperson said: “We have seen the statement from the police confirming they have completed their assessment and are not taking further action.
“We’re grateful to them for completing this work at speed.”
Are you a fan of travelling? Got a bit of a competitive streak in your nature? Well, this might just be your calling then.
The BBC is, once again, casting for the next series of Race Across the World.
The BAFTA-winning hit show draws in thousands of viewers each week, and now producers are on the look-out for ‘intrepid duos’ of all ages who reckon they’re ready to take a step into the unknown, and embark on an epic race across land and sea for the next seried – and that includes Yorkshire residents.
With applications for the next series of the massively-popular show now open, nomadic people from Yorkshire are being encouraged to take part.
On a limited budget and away from the luxuries of modern technology and conveniences, those lucky applicants selected to take part in the next series will get the chance to experience life in some of the world’s most beautiful and remote locations.
Adventurous Mancs are needed to take part in the next series of Race Across the World / Credit: BBC
Navigating their way across thousands of miles, they’ll travel through spectacular scenery and dynamic cities, visit ancient wonders, learn local customs, and take part in time-honoured traditions.
But, as producers are keen to point out, ‘the physical journey is only half of the story’. That’s because, as the contestants take on the challenge of travelling across the world, the greatest thing they’ll discover along the way could actually be about themselves and one another.
Putting out a UK-wide casting call on the BBC website this week, producers Studio Lambert wrote: “We are now accepting applications for the next series of Race Across the World. This experience is open to all, whether you’re a seasoned traveller or total novice.
“We want to hear what undertaking a trip like this would mean to you, and with a cash prize at stake, what lengths you would go to to win.”
Fancy it then? Applications for the next series of Race Across the World are now open for anyone over 18 years of age, with a deadline date of 29 March 2026, and you can find out more information and apply via the BBC website.
You may have heard of the funny Star Wars stripper show or even seen clips of it online, but rumour has it that nothing can quite prepare you for the cheekiness of seeing this romp in the flesh.
In case you’ve been completely immersed in the dark side until now, here’s what you can expect:
Now well over a decade into its success and more than 200 Las Vegas shows, ‘The Empire Strips Back’ made its long-awaited transatlantic debut earlier this year.
Getting away at London’s Riverside Studios from May and enjoying a run until this past August, the comedy-driven twist on the classic Star Wars stories and beloved sci-fi characters was an instant hit with us Brits.
It started in Australia way back in 2011 and has gone not only to tour across Europe, but land a coveted residency at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Nevada.
Now set to seek out new padawans and storm-strippers all over the cosmos, and by that we mean the UK, ‘The Empire Strips Back: Burlesque Parody’ is coming to Manchester.
Set to land at TESTBED in February from from Thursday 12 to Sunday 22 specifically, we cannot wait to see how this goes down with Northern crowds.
It’s also worth noting that this two-hour show, including intermission, is a strictly 18+ only event; if you’re interested, you can find out more info and grab your tickets right HERE.
Emily Sergeant -
13th July 2023 
