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Daily Mail
14 hours ago
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Forgotten Good Morning Britain presenter replaces host as fans call for anchor to be a 'permanent fixture on the show'
A forgotten Good Morning Britain presenter replaced the usual host and fans called for the anchor to be a 'permanent fixture on the show'. Wednesday's instalment of the daily ITV programme saw co-hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls cover the top stories. The weather forecast is typically covered by Laura Tobin, who has presented the segment since the show launched in 2014. But Wednesday's bulletin featured a different face - Des Coleman, who usually covers ITV Central in the Midlands. The weather presenter reported that the scorching heatwave is now over and heavy showers are expected across the country. Aside from covering the forecast, Des is an actor too and has appeared in a range of shows including EastEnders and Casualty. The weather forecast is typically covered by Laura Tobin (pictured), who has presented the segment since the show launched in 2014 But Wednesday's bulletin featured a different face - Des Coleman (pictured), who usually covers ITV Central in the Midlands Good Morning Britain viewers were overjoyed at the presenter shake-up and took to social media to share their thoughts. One gushed on X: 'Lovely to see Des back on GMB ❤️.' 'It's always a good day when @DESCOLEMAN is on - even if it is raining!!' someone else added. Another chimed in: 'Yay our Des is back, missing him doing our local weather.' While someone else described Des as a 'breath of fresh air'. One watcher even called for Des to be a 'permanent fixture on the show'. However, viewers weren't happy last week when Martin Lewis replaced Richard Madeley. Typically, the ITV news programme features Susanna and Richard as presenters, but on last Wednesday's instalment, the consumer guru stepped up to host. Susanna and Martin worked their way through the day's top stories but some watchers weren't best pleased about the shake-up. Many took to social media to share their thoughts on Martin co-hosting the show and one penned on X: 'Ruins my morning having to listen to Martin - time for Eamonn I think.' 'Martin Lewis with his shouty "do this" "do that" and jumping over furniture so early in the morning may just be too much for me,' another added. Someone else said: 'I just don't have the head for Martin Lewis at this time of the morning.' Good Morning Britain is available to watch on ITV1 weekdays from 6am to 9am and to stream on ITVX.
Techday NZ
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Techday NZ
Sony brings climate change education to PlayStation 5 & VR2
Sony Interactive Entertainment has launched Climate Station, an application designed to enhance understanding of climate change, now available for free on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2. This initiative forms part of Sony Interactive Entertainment's wider commitment to the Playing for the Planet Alliance, which unites members of the gaming industry in working towards sustainability objectives, as initially presented at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2019. Climate Station invites users to delve into complex climate data through interactive and immersive technologies. The application features three primary modules: Weather Year, Observations, and Projections, as well as an Explainer Library. Application features Weather Year offers a visual journey through the meteorological events of 2019, highlighting the interconnected weather systems of Earth. Observations deliver access to 120 years of climate data, referencing temperature records from thousands of locations to illustrate long-term warming trends. Projections utilise data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)-approved models, enabling users to examine the impact of various future scenarios on the global climate up to the end of the 21st century. The Explainer Library complements these experiences with 90 minutes of multimedia content dedicated to clarifying the science underpinning climate change. This approach is designed to address the challenge of presenting scientific data in a way that is engaging for users of all ages. Data within Climate Station draws upon a range of expert sources, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Berkeley Earth, the Climate Research Unit, and the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP). Expert involvement Veteran meteorologist Laura Tobin contributed as a consultant and narrator for the project. Discussing her involvement, she said: "As a meteorologist, I report on weather and climate and over the last 20 years I've seen the increased frequency and intensity of severe weather around the world. More and more records are being broken, often in remote parts of the globe but in recent years it's hitting closer to home. I'm immensely proud of our collaboration on Climate Station. We want audiences to learn more about our amazing planet, use the latest science to see what is really happening, and finally have a greater understanding and appreciation of why change is needed." Climate Station can be used in both private homes and educational or research contexts. The interactive nature of the application aims to make complex datasets more accessible and easier to understand for a broad audience. Kieren Mayers, Vice President of Environmental, Social, and Governance at Sony Interactive Entertainment, stated that the company's work with the Playing for the Planet Alliance and ongoing environmental commitments underpin this release. SIE continues to pursue the Road to Zero plan, targeting net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, and improving the energy efficiency of its hardware and data centres. Susan Gardner, Director of the Ecosystems Division at the United Nations Environment Programme, welcomed the launch, commenting: "Bringing climate awareness into the homes of millions through gaming will help build both knowledge and action to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. The approach to adapt the science into a game format has been impressive. We look forward to seeing how players react to this new tool and also recognise the leadership of Sony Interactive Entertainment in bringing climate science to consoles across the planet." Educational focus Information from the IGEA NZ Plays (2023) report indicates a growing interest among New Zealanders in using gaming for educational purposes, a trend which SIE seeks to support through Climate Station. The company and project collaborators have expressed their aim to not only inform but also inspire players about the choices that can shape the future climate. The application aims to empower users with a sense of agency and a deeper understanding of current scientific perspectives on climate change.
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Good Morning Britain in shake-up as emotional Susanna Reid fronts show from London landmark – leaving Ed Balls in studio
GOOD Morning Britain was subject to a huge show shake-up as Susanna Reid left the studio to front the ITV series from an iconic London landmark. She was joined in the capital on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day by weather presenter Laura Tobin, 43, who was surrounded by ceramic poppies as she gave her forecast from the grounds of the Tower of London. 3 3 3 News reporter Richard Gaisford was also on the road for his segment, standing in the grounds of a Royal British Legion service and tea party set to be held at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. Meanwhile, back in the regular Good Morning Britain studio, Ed Balls, 58, and Charlotte Hawkins chatted to World War 2 veterans and former military servicemen and women, including The Traitors winner Harry Clarke. Susanna, 54, dressed in a smart black suit with ruby red neckerchief as she stood outside Westminster Abbey ahead of a VE Day service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving being held there today. As she hailed the 80th anniversary of the official end of the Second World War in Europe, on a day which will see a series of commemorative events across the nation, she chatted to a variety of war veterans and their families.
