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Jay Blades charged with rape and coercive behaviour: what we know so far
- September 13 2025
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- Liam Greenwood
Former Repair Shop host Jay Blades has been charged with two counts of rape and controlling or coercive behaviour. He pleaded not guilty via videolink at Shrewsbury Crown Court in September 2025 and remains on conditional bail. A case management hearing is due in May 2026, with a trial scheduled for September 2027. Blades has stepped down from TV roles and resigned from several posts.
Duchess of Kent dies at 92: Buckingham Palace confirms
- September 6 2025
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- Liam Greenwood
The Duchess of Kent has died aged 92 at Kensington Palace, Buckingham Palace said. Born Katharine Worsley, she married Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, in 1961 and served as a working royal for four decades. She converted to Catholicism in 1994, a landmark moment for the monarchy. Known for presenting Wimbledon trophies, she later taught music and kept a private life. Funeral details will follow.
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