News about Joe Wilkinson

A long-serving and colourful mayor is under fire after referring to another councillor, Joe Wilkinson (right), as a 'ranga'.

Joe Wilkinson teamed up fellow comedian Katherine Ryan for their brand new Channel 4 travel show that premiered last Thursday. Joe & Katherine's Bargain Holidays hilariously chronicles the friends, aged 48 and 40 respectively taking budget trips across the UK and Europe. It showcases the pair's different approaches to travel, with Joe wanting to return 'with cash still on the hip', while Katherine 'loves the shinier things in life'. For Katherine, a good trip involves luxury accommodation, fine dining, and perhaps a spa day. Joe, by contrast, is one of the thriftier among us. MailOnline takes a look inside Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan's sweet friendship. Pictured above are the friends on their budget retreats.

ROLAND WHITE: A few years ago, Norway popularised the fashion for so-called Slow TV where nothing much happens: dreary train journeys, interminable boat trips, and even an evening devoted to fires and firewood. Joe & Katherine's Bargain Holidays wasn't quite as slow as that, but if it were a car, it wouldn't have picked up any speeding fines in Wales. Comedians Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan went on holiday to Norfolk for four days and didn't really do very much. The idea is that Joe loves a bargain, while Katherine has to be prised from the lap of luxury with an industrial-strength crowbar. As Joe puts it: 'She loves the shinier things in life.' For Katherine, a good trip involves luxury accommodation, fine dining, and perhaps a spa day. Joe, by contrast, wants to come home 'with cash still on the hip - enough to buy a sit-on lawnmower'.

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On August 23, 2023, Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden (pictured) has been charged with murdering his 58-year-old stepfather at the family's Arundel home. After being arrested, the councillor was released on bail before being suspended from the Gold Coast City Council six months ago. However, that hasn't stopped the 32-year-old from running for re-election as an independent rather than the LNP in the council's Division 7 electorate ahead of the local government election on Saturday.

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According to Lloyds Bank, Romance scams are on the rise in the last year. According to the banking trade body UK Finance, an estimated £4.3 million has already been lost to romance fraud this year.

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After Thursday's round table, Paul Gorton was banned, viewers around the country cheering as his "reign of terror" came to an end. Paul, the 36-year-old company manager, became well-known on the show for his 'Oscar-worthy' acting abilities and being unafraid to throw his fellow contestants under the bus, with several comparing him to Big Brother legend Nasty Nick. Although he has been found out and banned a week before the final, it is undeniable that he is one of the finest Traitors ever seen on the show. Despite this, Paul has admitted that his triumph was no accident because he has spent years honing his skills, which has put him in a good spot for the series. MailOnline unpacks all the ways Paul transformed himself into the ultimate Traitor, from investigating psychopathic traits and habits to getting comfortable in front of the camera.

Paul Gorton has been dubbed the villain of this year's The Traitors, shocking viewers with his 'Oscar-worthy' acting abilities and refusing to throw his fellow contestants under the bus. He was able to defy suspicion once more during Wednesday's thrilling episode - the most viewed of the series - as he reminded the Faithfuls of his innocence by blaming Miles Asteri for Diane Carson's murder. His behaviour has divided viewers, with some desperate to see him out by the Faithfuls and banished, while others applauded him for entertainment. And although he's enjoying his nefarious side for the gameshow, Paul in real life is both a loving husband and father, and his social media pages are littered with sweet family snaps.

Paul of the Traitors' show was previously on television and it's been revealed. With his nefarious shenanigans, the business manager, 36, is appearing on the new BBC show Traitor, with supporters describing him as 'evil.' Now it's been revealed that Paul started his long media career on Quest for the Backflip on the Extreme Sports Channel way back in 2011.

Patrick Bamford of Leeds has claimed that one of his old teammates, a former Man City and Real Madrid player, 'hid in the showers' at halftime during a game and had a cigarette.' Modern professional footballers are model atheletes, carefully monitoring their diet, exercise, and diet, with clubs recruiting sports scientists to help maximise and increase the number of players who can play on the field. Bamford played for many clubs around the English football league, including Middlesbrough, Chelsea, and Burnley, and on BBC Radio 5 Live, comedian Joe Wilkinson remembered a memory of a former teammate during an away day.

As part of Channel 4's cost-cutting initiative, another much-loved reality show has been cancelled. In the aftermath of a slew of cancellations, Naked, Alone And Racing To Get Home was likely to be next in line. Two teams of strangers face off as they attempt to survive a three-day trek across British wilderness, with one team surviving for one season before being axed.

In the run-up to Christmas, Channel 4 has cut two more programs, the first in a long line of layoffs. With recent casualties, including Steph's Packed Lunch and SAS Who Dares Win, the station has introduced a series of money-saving initiatives, including Steph's Packed Lunch and SAS Who Dares Win.

LEWIS STEELE: Earlier this year, Leicester, the former champions of the FA Cup, arrived in Gillingham for a cold January lunchtime. That day, Kent's only Football League club welcomed a full house, and although the Foxes may have mistook them for VIP guests, another celebrity attraction was added. Brad Galinson, a Florida-based real estate mogul, did a lap of the stadium with his wife and sons right before the players took the field at Priestfield for the 27th years of turbulent stewardship under Paul Scally.

Many traditional dishes, such as roast chicken, lamb, pork, or beef, can be cooked in an oven for several hours. More than a third of adults (36 percent) are choosing the Sunday dinner less often than a year ago, as energy prices rise. As younger people continue to reduce their electricity bills, this rises to almost half amongst those under the age of 35. People are trying to make potato dauphinoise and making Yorkshire puddings in the microwave, according to supermarket Tesco's news that would upset food purists.

'WHAT can I tell you about Gillingham? In a brilliant sketch on BBC Live coverage from Priestfield, comedian Joe Wilkinson.' Apparently, David Frost went to school here, and there's a famous dockyard... oh, there's a cracking skating rig near where my brother lives.' There's a decent football team with a fan base, but there should be a dedicated fan base, according to Taskmaster and the 8 out of 10 Cats. Gillingham is sad to say, after a decade and more of mismanagement at the board level, the organisation is showing signs of decline. Neil Harris' team is back in League Two for the 24th season, with only seven league goals scored all season. For many years, there hasn't been much to celebrate in these regions, but yesterday provided a chance of escapism and a chance to look upwards.