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flag DIY SOS host Nick Knowles emotional as new youth centre opens in Beverley, built in one week from shipping containers to fight youth isolation and food poverty.

flag On December 30, 2025, DIY SOS host Nick Knowles was visibly emotional during a special episode as he unveiled a new youth centre in Beverley, East Yorkshire, built to replace the Cherry Tree Community Centre repurposed during the pandemic. flag The project, completed in one week using two shipping containers, created a modern space with a kitchen, stage, breakout areas, and outdoor facilities, designed to combat food poverty and support youth well-being. flag Knowles, who grew up in a similar community, said the mission was deeply personal, recalling how such a space could have helped him. flag The emotional reveal moved staff, children, and the crew, with viewers praising the heartwarming impact. flag The episode, featuring Gladiators stars, is available on BBC iPlayer.

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