Nick Knowles: How the DIY SOS presenter survived Strictly, singing, and Shreddies scandals

The Independent - Oct 18, 2026

As ‘DIY SOS’ is rested by the BBC after 27 years, Adam White takes a look at the earnest and emotional man who has always hosted it – and why it might be time to give him the appreciation that’s always eluded him

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Canada fire: Four service members confirmed dead in what Canadian PM calls ‘one of the worst tragedies’

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Kevin Bacon calls out FedEx for misplacing his beloved vintage clothes

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Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli election

Oct 18, 2026

Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli election

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Trump says 'France is burning', country 'shattered' by immigration

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Trump says 'France is burning', country 'shattered' by immigration

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Sonay Kartal’s dream run to Wuhan Open final ends in defeat to Maja Chwalinska

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Sonay Kartal’s dream run to Wuhan Open final ends in defeat to Maja Chwalinska

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Jaguars stunned by Texans in Wembley thriller – but are they still London’s NFL team?

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Jaguars stunned by Texans in Wembley thriller – but are they still London’s NFL team?

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Hurricane Trudy lashes Mexico's Pacific coast, but is set to weaken

Oct 18, 2026

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