Jones is the host of Morning Live on BBC One, along with the likes of Helen Skelton and Michelle Ackerley.

Jones has also been an ambassador for the Welsh Jewelry company Clopgau for nearly a decade.

Over the past eight months, the 48-year-old has been seen frequently wearing Clogau watches.

Gethin Jones warned for breaching BBC guidelines

The 48-year-old has now reportedly received a warning for breaking BBC guidelines, according to The Mail on Sunday.

The broadcaster’s rules state that presenters “must not appear on-air wearing clothing or using products or services which they have been contracted to promote.”

A BBC Studios spokesman, speaking to The Mail on Sunday, added: “We have clear guidelines around presenters’ commercial activities, and Gethin has been reminded of these.”

Jones has been seen wearing a £550 Clogau watch with a stainless-steel case and black bezel more than 30 times on Morning Live (most recently on June 24).

The Cardiff-born presenter has also worn several other timepieces from the Welsh company on the BBC show, The Mail on Sunday added.

Jones has been approached for comment.

He is not the first presenter to be warned by the BBC for similar breaches.

Monty Don, Shirley Ballas, and Gary Lineker have all previously received warnings from the broadcaster.

Gethin Jones’ TV career

Gethin Jones began his TV career on Welsh channel S4C, presenting children’s programmes, before, in 2005, he became a presenter on the hit BBC children’s show Blue Peter.

Since then, Jones has appeared on a variety of TV shows, including series five of Strictly Come Dancing ( in 2007), where he reached the semi-finals with professional partner Camilla Dallerup.

He went on to appear in two of the Strictly Christmas specials in 2009 and 2016.

The Welsh presenter is still part of the Strictly family, acting as a roving reporter for It Takes Two, a role he has held since 2016.

On top of all that, Jones has also made several appearances on the hit BBC sci-fi series, Doctor Who.

While Jones has been a host on Morning Live for more than five years, he has also been a guest presenter on This Morning (ITV) and The One Show (BBC).

He is also set to appear on the upcoming series of Celebrity Apprentice.

Along with his various television roles, Jones has featured on several radio shows throughout his career, including on Heart and Hits Radio.

Jones has also appeared in many theatre productions, been an Olympic Torchbearer (for the 2012 Summer Olympics), and appeared as a contestant on Celebrity MasterChef.

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John Cooney, 28, died a week after suffering a head injury in a fight at the Ulster Hall

Work is ongoing to find a hydration expert to help an inquest probe the sudden death of an Irish boxer following a fight in Belfast last year.

Former Celtic super-featherweight title holder John Cooney, 28, from Galway, died a week after suffering a head injury in a fight at the Ulster Hall in February 2025. He was treated at the Royal Victoria Hospital for an intracranial haemorrhage, also known as a bleed on the brain.

His family, represented by KRW Law, said his death raises “profound concerns about safety practices” in the sport, and want to see the probe examine safety regulations.

They have expressed hope the case would prompt Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights so the state ensures adequate laws and regulatory frameworks where life-threatening activities are permitted.

The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) and referee Darren Sarginson are set to be properly interested parties in the proceedings, as well as Mr Cooney’s family.

A preliminary hearing at Belfast Coroner’s Court on Monday morning heard about preparations for the inquest, including the search for someone qualified to assess the impact of hydration in terms of Cooney making the weight for his fight.

It also heard an update on progress around disclosure of material, including footage from the BBC and medical records.

Mr Cooney’s father Hugh watched via video link during the brief hearing on Monday morning as Coroner Anne-Louise Toal issued a formal direction to the Police Service of Northern Ireland to respond to requests in terms of disclosure, noting they had been “written to a number of times”.

Ms Toal also heard that work is under way on identifying expert witnesses to give evidence to the inquest. This includes working to find a hydration expert.

Ms Toal suggested that a neurological pathologist may be qualified in assist in this respect, but the matter is being kept under review.

Barrister Mark Bassett, acting for Mr Cooney’s family, said they are also having difficulty in assessing an expert in terms of hydration.

Ms Toal expressed hope for progress in terms of disclosure over the summer months, and set the date for the next preliminary hearing for September 25.

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A van driver was quizzed by a council worker about his prostate after being spotted relieving himself in a lay-by.

Lee East, 51, said he felt ‘ridiculed’ as he was watched by a council contractor weeing after driving from Clacton in Essex on the A12 in April.

The driver, whose bladder issues and enlarged prostrate mean he has to go to the toilet more often than usual, was handed a £200 fine, or £150 if paid within 15 days, for his discrete act on the roadside.

A clip shows Mr East being confronted by a worker for private investigator Waste Investigations Support and Enforcement, who introduced herself as Anna.

She is heard chastising him and printing out a fine, remarking about how common prostate problems are in men.

The driver is warned he faces a fine of up to £2,500 and a criminal record if he is taken to court.

‘I just can’t believe how common it is with men, probably out of 10, potentially five or six, minimum, prostate problems’, the enforcement officer adds.

Anna then proceeded to question Mr East over how often he takes medication.

Mr East explained that his condition meant he could drive past service stations feeling alright one moment but needing to go the next.

The fine was overturned through an appeal, however Colchester City Council said it wouldn’t chalk off a subsequent offence.

Mr East, who has been on the road as a professional for 30 years, has since installed a potable toilet in the back of his van out of fear of being caught again.

‘It just made me feel disgusting, very very angry’, he said.

‘It was quite embarrassing for me. I’m quite a respectful law-abiding citizen, to be caught short in that situation in the first place.’

He added that being questioned by the female council officer was ‘not pleasant at all’.

He said: ‘To feel like you’re being ridiculed, it’s absolutely disgusting.’

Colchester City Council said it took public hygiene complaints seriously but insisted it did not ‘target’ specific groups, instead focusing on ‘known hotspots’ for littering an urination such as lay-bys.

The local authority had said in a statement: ‘Lay-bys can, unfortunately, become locations where this type of behaviour occurs, and our officers carry out proportionate enforcement where necessary to maintain public health and environmental standards.

‘Public urination is an offence and can pose health risks, create unpleasant conditions for other users, and damage the local environment. Our officers act where there is clear evidence of a breach.

The council added that it recognised lorry drivers needed facilities during long journeys but that it was up to National Highways to provide them on major A-roads.

It clarified: ‘Any income from Fixed Penalty Notices is strictly regulated and is not a revenue-generating exercise. It helps cover the costs of enforcement and wider environmental services, such as street cleansing and tackling fly-tipping.

‘Council enforcement officers are salaried employees and do not receive commission or incentives for issuing fines.

‘We fully understand the challenges faced by the logistics sector, particularly around rest provision, and we support constructive discussions with partners about improved facilities at a national and regional level.

‘However, a lack of facilities does not make illegal activity acceptable.

‘Our responsibility is to balance the needs of all road users with the expectations of residents and communities, who rightly expect clean, safe and well-managed public spaces.

‘We will continue to take a fair, proportionate and evidence-led approach, issuing advice where appropriate and enforcement action where necessary.’

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Specialists have warned parents that they may be relying too much on applying sunscreen to their children just once a day.

Experts have revealed that young people can still be at risk of sun damage even if they used sun cream.

While the weather is set to be slightly cooler this week, UV levels will continue to remain high.

There are lots of precautions you can take to keep safe in the sun. (Image: PA Wire)

How can I protect my children from sun damage?

Experts have said that “once-a-day sunscreens overpromise” and often do not last as long as they claim to, according to the BBC.

They added: “And even if sunscreen is described as ‘water repellent’ or ‘water resistant’, it should still be reapplied after swimming.

“Towel drying and sweat may have rubbed it off. Look for two things when buying your sunscreen: the sun protection factor or SPF, ranging from 2 to 50+, and the star rating on the bottle.”

The experts recommend parents to apply sunscreen around 30 minutes before children go outdoors and should be reapplying it every two hours.

Areas including the tops of the feet, ears, neck, and shoulders are often missed and can burn easily.

Babies that are less than six months old should be kept out of direct sunlight completely, as it is not advised to use sun cream on their skin.

Other ways of keeping children cool in the summer

The specialists also mentioned closing curtains and using electric fans to keep children’s bedrooms cool.

They continued: “A cool bath before bedtime might bring their temperature down, and help yours too. In bed, keep layers to a minimum and leave the door and window slightly open to encourage a breeze.

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“From 12 months old, try frozen lollies made from plain water or very diluted fruit juice.

“For older kids, ramp up fruit intake – particularly juicy fruit, such as watermelon and oranges. Eating salad, ice cream, jelly and soup are all good sources of water too.”

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A recent survey, conducted by Opinium, found that 34% of travellers have noticed an increase in potential scams on social media platforms over the past year.

Head of risk at emerchantpay, George Ralchev, said: “Holidaymakers are being targeted by social media scammers looking to take advantage of the peak travel season.”

The survey also revealed that:

• 70% of people are now cautious about promotional holiday emails due to fear of fraud.
• 50% prefer using online or high street travel businesses that clearly explain their consumer protection measures.

How to spot travel scams

Travel scams can include fake accommodation, non-existent flights, or fraudulent tours sold to holidaymakers while abroad.

Scammers often use copied photos from legitimate websites and may ask victims to pay via bank transfer.

Holidaymakers may also want to check if the company involved is a member of ABTA (a trade association for UK travel agents, tour operators and the wider travel industry).

People booking package deals with a flight could also check coverage under the ATOL financial protection scheme.

Lisa Webb, consumer law expert at Which?, said: “There are ways to help you spot fake holiday listings – such as using a reverse image search to check for stolen images or checking the property’s location on an online map to see that it exists.

“Always book through official, trusted channels and avoid paying by bank transfer for anything advertised on social media.

“If you think you have lost money to a holiday booking scam, contact your bank immediately and report it to Report Fraud or Police Scotland.”

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Australian sixth seed Alex de Minaur was involved in the protests at last month’s French Open but decided he did not want to take part at Wimbledon.

“I think the sense that we had at Roland Garros was everyone was on board, even though we didn’t, as a collective, achieve the numbers that we were looking for,” he said.

“I thought that Wimbledon made a big step in the right direction, and something that should be noted. So this is for me to acknowledge their big step.”

Germany’s Alexander Zverev, who claimed his first major win in Paris earlier this month, also decided to step back.

“I still want to be part of the players’ movement, but also I realised the media can’t really do anything about it, or can’t really change it,” said Zverev, who represented the players in talks with the Grand Slams at Wimbledon last year.

“It’s not good to take it [out] on someone that doesn’t have the power of control, so I’m doing half an hour [of media]. But I still hope for some change in tennis, for sure.”

This year’s Wimbledon singles champions will each take home £3.6m, up from £3m last year, while first-round losers will earn £80,000.

The incident took place when a woman was walking her dog on Sunday (June 28) and was approached and attacked by an unaccompanied Pitbull type dog.

The woman was bitten during the ordeal – and while her injuries are not believed to be serious, her dog was seriously injured and had to undergo emergency surgery.

Cleveland Police confirmed that, due to the risk posed to members of the public, it was forced to put the attacking dog down.

The force has now confirmed that two people, a man and a woman, both in their 30s, were arrested yesterday in connection.

Assistant Chief Constable Dave Sutherland said: “Initial indications are that a member of the public was walking her dog when she was approached by an unaccompanied Pitbull type dog which then attacked her pet. 

“The lady sustained a dog bite during the incident and thankfully this is not believed to be of a serious nature, however sadly her own dog sustained very serious injuries and was taken to the vet by police officers, where it is currently receiving emergency treatment.

“Unfortunately, due to the serious nature of this incident and the potential risk to other people in the immediate area, our specially trained officers had to put the dog down near the scene. 

“We understand that anyone who witnessed the initial attack or the aftermath may have experienced shock or distress however the safety of the public is always paramount.

“Enquiries are ongoing, and we are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Cleveland Police via the 101 number or via the force website. Please quote reference 125672.” 

Scalpers are selling GTA 6 on eBay at an inflated price, despite regular pre-orders being widely available everywhere. 

GTA 6 pre-orders opened last week and despite months of concern around how expensive it would be, the sequel’s price is surprisingly reasonable. 

The standard edition costs £69.99 and the Ultimate Edition is £89.99 in the UK, which is in line with other AAA games like Call Of Duty. The most controversial element is the lack of disc in physical copies, with boxed versions coming with a download code instead. 

Despite the all-digital nature of the game’s launch, scalpers are re-selling GTA 6 pre-orders on eBay at an inflated price, even though there’s absolutely no need to do so.

At time of writing, eBay listings show GTA 6 on PlayStation 5 being sold for £83.99, while an Xbox Series X/S listing is going for £95.99. Incredibly, there’s even one listing charging £156.70.

There are several pre-order listings on the US site as well. Currently, the highest is going for $168 (£127.17). 

People are actually buying these codes too, with one being sold for $120 (£90.85) last week, which is $40 higher than the standard US price. 

To hammer the point home, there’s zero reason to buy GTA 6 at these higher prices. You can pre-order the standard or Ultimate Edition digitally through the PlayStation or Microsoft stores, and even if you want a boxed copy, Amazon, Currys, and Argos have plenty of stock. 

It all begs the question of why anyone is turning to eBay to sell or buy copies of GTA 6. The practice of re-selling games before release is commonplace, but it’s usually for special editions which are more difficult to come by. As a digital game though, there’s no fear of GTA 6 selling out. 

GTA 6 is set to launch worldwide across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19, 2026. 

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