65 minutes ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star holds back tears live on show over mum's health battle

Strictly Come Dancing star Shayne Ward was emotional as he discussed his mum's health following his American Smooth to Get Here by Sam Smith this evening with partner Nancy Xu

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65 minutes ago Solange Knowles reveals she’s been suffering from multiple chronic health conditions

The singer said she’d been diagnosed in 2018

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77 minutes ago BBC Strictly's Sam Quek tearful as she tells dance partner 'I let the side down'

Strictly Come Dancing star Sam Quek was left in tears during Saturday night's show as she admitted to pro partner Nikita Kuzmin she felt like she 'let the side down'

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2 hours ago Strictly's Sarah Hadland had a surprising opinion about Miranda before they became best pals

Sarah Hadland is currently wowing fans on Strictly Come Dancing, but the actress admitted she had doubts about her co-star Miranda Hart before they met in person

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2 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing week 5 leaderboard as celebs battle to avoid dance off

Strictly Come Dancing has reached week five with the remaining 12 celebrities taking on new routines in a bid to impress both judges and viewers.

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2 hours ago 'I changed my life once and for all after guilt over a birthday present from my son'

Christine Connor spent years juggling the demands of parenting and work. Her appearance changed and she went on a weight loss journey - but it was guilt over a present that led to lasting change

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2 hours ago Protecting the Green Triangle: experts warn of ‘irreversible’ groundwater decline

The groundwater system in western Victoria and south-east South Australia has begun to show signs of collapse, threatening the water security of SA’s second biggest citySign up for the Rural Network email newsletterSome of the best-quality groundwater in Australia underlies the upper and lower south-east of South Australia and parts of south-western Victoria.But almost 200 years of draw down for agriculture, farming and domestic use has changed the surface drainage. Underground water in some areas has collapsed and water quality is deteriorating, putting at risk not only a fragile natural ecosystem but a $5bn regional economy.Sign up to receive Guardian Australia’s fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Erik ten Hag admits 'anger' fuelled Man Utd comeback after Matthijs de Ligt controversy

Manchester United produced a fightback to beat Brentford 2-1 thanks to second-half goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund in a major boost for under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag

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2 hours ago Neil Critchley admits Hearts debut was 'almost too good to be true' as he ends slump with St Mirren demolition

The Blackpool boss has made a winning start in the capital after taking up the reins in midweek

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