Saturday Night Takeaway hit by more Ofcom complaints as Ant McPartlin 'throws' dogs from sofa

Patty Hajdu says the number of COVID-19 infections in First Nations communities has begun to decline, bringing hope that the worst of the Omicron wave has passed.Hajdu says she understands why Indigenous leaders are sounding an alarm that progress could be lost in regions where provincial governments are rapidly moving to lift public health orders.“Indigenous leaders obviously are concerned,” Hajdu said during a news conference Thursday. High anxiety levels expected in Canadians wary of COVID restrictions lifting - experts Daily active case counts in Indigenous communities have declined 13.2 per cent from last week.

A study in Qatar estimates that previous COVID-19 infection imparts 56% protection against future symptomatic infection caused by the highly transmissible Omicron variant, down from about 90% for other SARS-CoV-2 strains.The study, published yesterday in the New England Journal of Medici

COVID-19 update since Sunday, the Saskatchewan government reported 5,401 provincial PCR confirmed cases and 22 new deaths between Jan. 30 and Feb.

Super Bowl this weekend. The DHS said in a bulletin sent to local and state law enforcement agencies that it has received reports that truckers are planning to "potentially block roads in major metropolitan cities" in a protest against vaccine mandates and other issues. DHS said the convoy could begin in Southern California as early as this weekend, possibly disrupting traffic around the Super Bowl, and reach Washington in March in time for the State of the Union, according to a copy of Tuesday’s bulletin obtained by The Associated Press. It said that the protest could be disruptive and tie up traffic but that there have been no calls for violence. Meanwhile, the truck blockade by Canadians protesting the country’s COVID-19 restrictions is tightening the screws on the auto industry, forcing Ford, General Motors and other car companies to shut down plants or otherwise reduce production on both sides of the U.S.

Middlesex-London Health Unit said Thursday that anyone who visits any of its vaccine clinics will be able to choose between the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.However, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is currently the only COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada for children aged five to 11 years old. COVID-19 vaccine and booster tracker: How many Canadians are vaccinated? The MLHU’s decision impacts all of the health unit’s mass vaccination clinics, as well as the pop-up vaccination clinics hosted by the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and the Community Hub COVID-19 vaccination clinics in schools.Since late December, the MLHU had been prioritizing the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people age 29 and under and providing the Moderna vaccine to clients 30 and over, citing limited supply of the Pfizer vaccine.The health unit is hoping the ability to choose will help increase vaccine availability and uptake, noting that only 51.9 per cent of eligible residents aged 18 and older had received a third dose as of Jan.

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are offering a $20,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in a homicide from January. According to police, the department is working to identify the people responsible for the death of an 18-year-old woman on Jan. 13, 2022.

CULPEPER, Va. - President Joe Biden on Thursday touted how his "Build Back Better" policies would limit the cost of prescription drugs and make life more affordable for U.S. families during an appearance in Virginia.Biden’s visit to the town of Culpeper, Virginia, came on the heels of the release of the U.S.

Boris Johnson ending Covid isolation rules is a "distraction" from the PM's lockdown party scandal, said Professor Devi Sridhar who is a member of the Scottish Government Covid-19 Advisory Group.

2022 Academy Awards are just over a month away and while the night is sure to be unforgettable with surprises and snubs, one thing will not be in the cards: covid-19 vaccinations.Hollywood’s biggest night won’t require COVID-19 vaccinations proof for anyone attending the event.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, according to The Hollywood Reporter, is only asking for attendees to show a negative PCR test or a negative rapid antigen test on the day of the ceremony. Nominees, presenters and stars will gather on March 27 at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater to celebrate the best and brightest in film.This year’s SAG Awards and Critics Choice Awards, on the other hand, will both require vaccinations.A rep for the SAG Awards (to be held on Feb.

The Queen is being monitored despite not showing any COVID-19 symptoms after her son Prince Charles contracted the virus for a second time Thursday.

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported seven deaths and 115 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, compared with three deaths and 189 cases last Thursday.The deaths involved three men and four women ranging in age from their 60s to 90s. Three were associated with long-term care.LHSC, meanwhile, is caring for 91 inpatients with COVID-19, 22 of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 91 COVID-19 inpatients, with 22 inpatients in adult critical care.

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that took place on Wednesday evening. According to police, the incident happened near Frenchtown Road in the area of Quigley Boulevard around 5:58 p.m. A 21-year-old woman, who has not yet been identified, was walking on the right shoulder of eastbound Rt. 273.

DARBY TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Briarcliffe Fire Company has been shut down for at least the next 30 days as Delaware County officials investigate the alleged use of racial slurs on a recent virtual meeting. The fire company, located in Darby Township will not be receiving fire calls during the suspension. The suspension comes after a Jan. 27 virtual meeting between township fire companies and commissioners about a potential consolidation. According to a letter from the Goodwill Fire Company obtained by FOX 29, following the end of the meeting, a group of people remained on the call. The letter says there was then a group of people that could be heard discussing the meeting using foul language, and identifies those involved in the conversation as members of the Briarcliffe Fire Company. The conversation, which lasted an hour and 45 minutes, allegedly included racial slurs when discussing members of other fire companies and township residents.One of the Briarcliffe Fire Company members was also accused of making a joke about, Fanta Bility, a young girl who was killed in a shooting in Sharon Hill last fall.Derogatory and otherwise offensive comments were also allegedly made about other township officials.Township officials say the incident is under investigation, and that a criminal referral is expected to be made to the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office. MORE HEADLINES:In their letter, the Goodwill Fire Company Board of directors expressed their concern for the fire companies and safety of the community. "This is not appropriate and does not belong in the township," the letter read. Darby Township officials are scheduled to speak on the issue at 2 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly agreed to a trade that would send Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for James Harden. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that backup center Andre Drummond will also be heading to Brooklyn as part of the deal, and the 76ers will receive Paul Millsap as part of the deal. Wojnarowski reports that the picks Philadelphia is sending to Brooklyn include an unprotected 2022 first-round pick and a protected 2027 first-round pick.Harden and Simmons have dominated trade deadline headlines in recent weeks as the disgruntled Simmons had yet to suit up for the 76ers this season. Meanwhile the Nets were caught up in the rumor mill as they faced a risk of potentially losing Harden to free agency after the season and losing him for nothing. With Thursday's trade, the Sixers pick up a former league MVP in Harden to pair with MVP candidate Joel Embiid.

Stormont's Minister for Health has said he needs to talk to other ministers before decisions can be taken about further relaxation of Northern Ireland's Covid-19 restrictions.

trucker convoy in Ottawa are spilling over onto new fronts Thursday, with police reporting “a concerted effort to flood” 911 lines, protesters mobilizing at the local airport and hackers taking aim at city council.Earlier in the day, city officials had warned of traffic disruptions at the city’s international airport as the trucker convoy encamped across the city enters its 14th day, and some members appeared to be encircling the airport.That now appears to have ended, but it remains unclear whether the group will move to a different site or return to the airport.Ottawa police had told Global News they are “aware” of the convoy’s presence at the airport and shortly after, issued a tweet warning of attempts to target emergency lines.“We are aware of a concerted effort to flood our 911 and non-emergency policing reporting line. This endangers lives and is completely unacceptable,” the police service said.“It is a crime to unnecessarily call 911 or our non-emergency number (613-236-1222).

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway came to an emotional end tonight, after a series of cancellations due to the coronavirus outbreak.

They were meant to be in Florida for the final tonight, but for a second week Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly presented Saturday Night Takeaway from their homes instead.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were left stunned this evening after Stephen Mulhern interrupted tonight's Saturday Night Takeaway final.

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway 's season finale is right around the corner, but this year it comes with a twist.

ANT McPartlin was missing from the start of a Radio 2 interview with Declan Donnelly this morning. The pair were expected to chat to Dermot O’Leary but only Dec made it online –  leading him to joke that Ant was having a lie in.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have opened up about trying to host Saturday Night Takeaway from their living rooms, revealing it hasn't been as easy as it looks.

Declan Donnelly was reportedly earning a whopping £14,000 per day during his solo presenting stint, after Ant McPartlin’s arrest for drink-driving.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly's hit ITV show Saturday Night Takeaway seems to have missed the mark with their 'infect the human scum' gag during the last episode of skit Men In Brown.

This weekend, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway was hit by complaints after a live episode carried out at the pair’s homes. It seems series 16 of Ant and Dec’s show has received more than one Ofcom complaint, with viewers making clear their distaste with racy kisses and performances by the Pussycat Dolls and singer Anne-Marie.

Saturday Night Takeaway host Ant McPartlin was not happy last night as he presented the show from his living room with Declan Donnelly, who was in his own house.

SATURDAY Night Takeaway's Ant McPartlin reunited with his labrador Hurley during the coronavirus lockdown tonight. The presenter shares custody of the pooch with ex wife Lisa Armstrong and revealed he has been taking care of him in self isolation.

Ant and Dec sparked furore after a sketch on their Saturday Night Takeaway show appeared to made light of the current coronavirus global pandemic.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly introduced two new stars of the show on tonight's Saturday Night Takeaway - their pet doggies.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have found a way that they can still present Saturday Night Takeaway tonight.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have confirmed Saturday Night Takeaway will be filmed live from their homes amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to presenter Stephen Mulhern, the ITV show will be pre-recorded, with Ant and Dec showing the "best bits" of the series the next week. The pair confirmed the big show change last night, writing on Instagram: "That’s settled then.. this week we’ll be doing @itvtakeaway on the telly... from both our houses! "(Suits for you at home are optional!) #SaturdayNightTakeaway #TogetherAtHome #StayHome." And it means viewers will be treated to shots of the pair's impressive houses.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly announced they will be hosting the upcoming Saturday Night Takeaway episode from their respective homes, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have been forced to film tonight's Saturday Night Takeaway from each of their homes due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway will air a shorter edition of the hit ITV show this weekend as coronavirus lockdown takes hold of the United Kingdom.

Declan Donnelly relaxed in the sunshine for a stroll with his wife Ali Astall and pet dog as they headed out on their daily exercise during the coronavirus lockdown.The presenter, 44, whose live show Saturday Night Takeaway with presenting partner Ant McPartlin has now been scrapped due to the UK lockdown, enjoyed some fresh air with his wife and dog Rocky.The couple, who are proud parents to baby daughter Isla, dressed down as they left their home for a dog walk, with Dec sporting a padded gilet over a grey jumper. Ali also kept it casual in a puffer coat, jeans and trainers while making their way out in the sunshine.

ITV have made the decision to postpone the Britain's Got Talent live shows, according to reports. The series is due to start next month, with it being confirmed the audition process will air as normal.The decision comes after the government has ramped up guidelines for the current coronavirus crisis — with Prime Minister Boris Johnson now telling people they must stay indoors for at least three weeks.

Saturday Night Takeaway's live show will not take place next week amid coronavirus fears.

Next week's Saturday Night Takeaway's live show has been cancelled amid coronavirus fears.

Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway has scored its highest viewer ratings, after airing without a live audience for the first time in 18 years.

Last night's Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway aired live last night with one big change - there was no studio audience.

Ant and Dec have relaunched ITV’s mental wellness campaign in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ant and Dec have been labelled heroes as they presented Saturday Night Takeaway without a studio audience for the first time ever.The comedy duo were in high spirits as they kicked off the show on Saturday 21 March and did their usual routine of energetically going down the stairs where the audience are normally sat. Declan Donnelly, 44, couldn’t help but poke fun at the odd situation as he pretended to high five the invisible studio audience members.

Saturday Night Takeaway's finale aired on ITV tonight, with a few last-minute changes.

Due to continued fears over the coronavirus outbreak in the UK tonight’s Saturday Night Takeaway was without a live studio audience for the first time.