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Channel 4’s The Dog House is looking for people who want to adopt dogs in Manchester

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 15th December 2025

If you’ve always wanted to rescue a dog and provide a forever home to an animal in need, this might be your sign – Channel 4 is looking for Mancs to take part in the next series of The Dog House.

The programme is looking for local applicants who may be thinking of adopting a rescue dog, with rescue centres around Greater Manchester feeling the strain.

Rehoming charities have said they’re facing an unprecedented surge in demand.

So now the BAFTA-nominated show The Dog House is keen to hear from people in Manchester who are interested in rehoming a dog, particularly individuals and families with touching, heartfelt reasons for wanting to rehome.

Whether you’re a first-time dog owner, a family looking for a new companion, or looking for a new furry friend for your existing pets, The Dog House and its chosen rescue shelter can help.

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The show launched in 2019 and is filmed at Woodgreen Pets Charity, shining a light and raising awareness for the joys and realities of rescuing dogs.

Channel 4's The Dog House is looking for people to adopt dogs in Manchester
Channel 4’s The Dog House is looking for people to adopt dogs in Manchester

Around 90% of dog owners say their pet improves their life, 86% report being physically healthier, and 88% say it benefits their mental wellbeing, according to data shared by Channel 4.

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Channel 4 has said that more than 47,000 people contacted Dogs Trust about giving up their dogs last year alone, with the RSPCA reporting that the number of dogs in their care has doubled since 2020.

The Dog House team is now seeking people in Manchester who may be thinking about adopting a rescue dog – whether for companionship, support, wellbeing, or simply the joy of bringing a four-legged friend into their life.

If you or someone you know is considering adopting a dog, you can apply HERE or email [email protected].

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The full lineup for the Strictly Live tour has been revealed

Danny Jones Danny Jones Strictly Come Dancing live tour lineup 2026

Yes, ballroom lovers, it’s here: the full lineup of dancers for the ‘Strictly Come Dancing Live’ tour has finally and officially been revealed.

It feels like fans have been waiting ages to find out the entire roster for the Strictly Live tour next year, with only limited waves having been released thus far.

However, the patience has paid off, and we now know who’ll be starring both on the stage and on down on the floors of some of Britain’s most beloved venues, including our very own AO Arena.

You can see the latest raft of additions down below.

As you can see, the final four couples who complete the next Strictly Live tour lineup for 2026 are social media personality George Clarke, Emmerdale face Lewis Cope, former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, and another actor in Layton Williams.

This quality quartet will be paired up with Alexis Warr, Katya Jones, Lauren Oakley and Nikita Kuzmin, respectively; it has already been confirmed that much-loved trio Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood will be returning as judges, with Janette Manrara remaining as host.

Strictly‘s still ongoing season – the 23rd in the show’s history – is due to conclude this weekend, following the final on Saturday night (20 December), and it remains to be seen which of the current cast will be crowned champion, with several of those above and below now signed up for the live tour.

The rest of the Strictly Live dancers for 2026 here:

  • Harry Aikines-Aryeetey aka ‘Nitro’
  • Alex Kingston
  • Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
  • Balvinder Sopal
  • George Clarke
  • La Voix
  • Chris Robshaw
  • Ellie Goldstein
  • Thomas Skinner
  • Vicky Pattison
  • Stefan Dennis
  • Ross King
  • Karen Carney
  • Lewis Cope
  • Amber Davies

It isn’t guaranteed that each of these contestants will be taking part in EVERY single one of the tour dates, but either way, you’ve still got ‘The Professionals’ to come next spring, too.

The annual Strictly Come Dancing UK tour has become a firm fan favourite, not only among die-hard viewers of the BBC show but lovers of live entertainment in general.

Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and others confirmed the dates for their live shows earlier this year, with the AO set to host the two days’ worth of moves across Saturday, 31 January and Sunday, 1 February.

Hosting both normal evening shows as well as matinee slots, it’s simply up to you at what time of day you fancy panto-booing Craig…

If you’re interested in securing tickets for the typically fabulous festivals, you can grab yours HERE.

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Beloved local comedian Justin Moorhouse pays touching tribute to son Barney

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Beloved comedian Justin Moorhouse pays tribute to son Barney

Justin Moorhouse has shared a touching tribute to his son, after announcing over the weekend that Barney had passed away.

The much-loved Tameside comedian wrote that the family are ‘besides themselves with grief’, before later sharing some of his favourite memories of his son, who was in his 20s.

Justin Moorhouse, who starred in Phoenix Nights and just recently performed at the Manchester Opera House on his ‘The Greatest Performance of My Life’ tour, described his son as ‘the sweetest, kindest soul’.

He wrote that Barney ‘just went to sleep and didn’t wake up’.

Following the heartbreaking news, Justin shared three of his fondest memories with his son, including a Flaming Lips gig in Leeds, Bleachers at the O2 Ritz in Manchester, and a trip to the US.

He wrote: “Some of my favourite memories of Barney are music gigs. I am so lucky to have enjoyed loads of stuff he did and obviously hates loads too!

“Luckily, he didn’t think I was too awkward to hang out with at gigs… How lucky I’ve been to have him.”

On Saturday, Justin Moorhouse shared: “It is with the heaviest of hearts I have to tell you our beautiful boy Barney has passed away. Me, his mum and step mum, his sister, cousins, aunts and uncles, grandparents and his gorgeous friends are besides ourselves with grief.

“I am consoling myself as much as I can knowing that he loved us all and knew we loved him.

“He was so happy, content and excited about the future. The sweetest, kindest soul.

“He just went to sleep and didn’t wake up.

“I can’t imagine how the next days and weeks will unfold but I know we are able to cope – love always helps.

“I am him and he is me. Sleep tight Barney. Dad x

“Appreciate your kindness and sensitivity towards the family at this time.”

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