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Gogglebox is looking for new Leeds people to be on the show
Showrunners are apparently looking to mix things up with some fresh faces, and have said they are specifically on the hunt for those who “don’t want to be on telly”
Do you think you’ve got what it takes to be a part of the multi BAFTA award-winning show, or know someone who does?
Showrunners are apparently looking to mix things up this season with some fresh faces, and have said they are specifically on the hunt for those who “don’t want to be on telly.”
It’s been reported in the past that cast members get free takeaways to tuck into while they watch all the different TV shows, and each household is apparently paid an estimated £1,500 a month too.
It doesn't sound too shabby a job, like.
Executive Gogglebox producer Victoria Ray spoke to The Daily Star and confirmed that new faces will be appearing during this current series.
She also outlined the kind of people she is looking for to appear in future series, and some might find the casting strategy unusual.
She told The Daily Star that the aim when casting is to find people who don’t fit the mould of a typical TV star. - which she believes is the key to Gogglebox's success
“The ideal people are ones who don’t know that they’re funny. We like people who are charismatic, engaging and don’t necessarily see themselves as TV personalities,” she said.
"We like to pick people who don’t want to be on the telly."
She added: “It’s good when they have no filter because then they don’t second-guess themselves when they’re talking.
“We basically want people that you warm to and you want to see in your living rooms.”
It's perhaps unsurprising that casting directors are on the hunt for new people to join the show, given that it's been a bit of a sad old time for Gogglebox lately with some key people passing away.
Yes, ANOTHER heatwave is set to hit the UK - the fourth in 2026 so far - and, understandably, Yorkshire residents are already preparing for the latest blast of hot weather and wondering when it arrives.
Yes, in case you missed the news, more high temperatures are set to spread across the UK and Ireland this month and heading into August.
The increase will gradually build throughout this week, with Wednesday tipped to be the hottest day according to various meteorologists.
While Yorkshire thankfully isn't quite slated to get the sweatiest, parts of the Midlands and the usual suspects down south are set to hit the highest numbers, but the thermometers are still on course to reach around the mid-20s over the coming days.
Estimates of 26°C were predicted for this coming Tuesday, with the levels floating in and around 24/25 on the following Wednesday.
The heat is then due to drop off slowly, with top scores of no higher than 21°C on the cards for Thursday and Friday. Although the weekend forecast is less certain at present, one thing that has been announced is reduced rainfall.
Aside from a few more trickles today (Mon, 27 July), the showers or lack thereof cease rather soon, with some of the driest parts of the country already having various effects; for instance, parched parts of Wales have even revealed lost archaeological sites last Friday (24/7/2026).
It would be remiss if we didn't mention the obvious moorland fires across our region, which were sadly exacerbated by hot weather earlier this month.
At least it'll be a bit cooler here than in other parts of the country. ☀️
Bus operator partners with Leeds hospitals to help mums-to-be make vital appointments
Clementine Hall
First Bus is partnering with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to support vulnerable women during pregnancy.
The bus operator is providing an incredible 1,000 day tickets to help vulnerable mums-to-be make appointments.
The free travel passes can be provided by maternity teams to women mainly from minority or disadvantaged communities, helping them to attent important check-ups and appointments.
A recent review of records estimates that 100 pregnant women every month struggle to make hospital appointments as they have no access to funding support or face other barriers to transport.
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First Bus will provide 100 day tickets per month until March 2027 for midwives to distribute to women based on travel needs following a financial assessment which is carried out during their initial appointment with the maternity team.
Nada Abdul-Majid, Specialist Midwife Health Equity at the Trust, said: “I’ve seen first-hand how women struggle to get to their hospital appointments if they don’t have enough money to use public transport.
“Our Haamla team carry out home visits to these vulnerable women however, it is important that families are able to travel to the hospital for scans, doctors’ appointments, labour and obstetric emergencies.”
Zoe Hands, Managing Director of First Bus Franchising which includes the West Yorkshire region, said: “Supporting communities in the areas we serve means, where we can, being able to assist people in all stages of life. Nothing can be more important than helping to ensure the health and welfare of mothers-to-be and the benefits this will bring to their newborn children.
“We’re pleased to be working in partnership with the Trust and seeing the positive impact our travel support can make to the lives of vulnerable women in Leeds.
“We’re really grateful to First Bus for providing these tickets for women so they can receive maternity care without worrying about the cost of travel to and from appointments,” added Nada. “This will make a real difference to mothers and babies.”
Georgina Pellant -
23rd September 2021 
