37 m. ago Strictly's Lewis Cope reduces pregnant Emmerdale star 'to tears' as he speaks out after 'perfect' performance

The former ITV soap actor delivered a treat in the show's famous ballroom as its annual Halloween special took place

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44 m. ago What channel is the Scottish Masters? Live stream, TV and all the details for legends tournament

The Stealth Competitions Scottish Masters 2025 will feature legends from holders Aberdeen, Celtic, Rangers and Dundee Utd in a six-a-side tournament in the Granite City

Society

45 m. ago The best bonus perks your entry ticket covers at 6 top US theme parks (including Disney and Universal)

Dazzling firework displays, Broadway-caliber shows and pulsating parades can all be enjoyed without paying extra

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57 m. ago Walking 3,000 or more steps a day may slow progression of Alzheimer’s, study says

Scientists find even modest amounts of exercise appear to delay brain changes and cognitive decline in patientsEven modest amounts of daily exercise may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in older people who are at risk of developing the condition, researchers have said.People are often encouraged to clock up 10,000 steps a day as part of a healthy routine, but scientists found 3,000 steps or more appeared to delay the brain changes and cognitive decline that Alzheimer’s patients experience. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Hollie Doyle taking nothing for granted as she kicks off eight

The record-breaking jockey has seven rides on the card at Happy Valley on Wednesday but knows competition for mounts will be stiff

Politics

1 hour ago Tess Daly's daughter sends public message after Strictly appearance viewers didn't see

The presenter was seen back in the ballroom over the weekend as week six of the BBC dance competition took place

Politics

1 hour ago Anthony Hopkins criticised by ADHD and autism advocates after dismissing neurodivergent labels as ‘nonsense’

The Oscar-winning actor, who believes he may be neurodivergent himself, claims society is overusing medical labels to describe normal aspects of human behaviour

Events

2 h. ago A medieval tower collapses and a satellite goes into orbit: photos of the day – Monday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Strictly's Vicky Pattison admits 'falling in love' before 'new' update with Kai Widdrington

The presenter and reality TV star is competing in the BBC One dance competition alongside the professional dancer

Politics

2 h. ago Chipotle demand is cratering as Gen Z struggle to make ends meet

Many younger customers now say they’ll only indulge if they have a coupon

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2 h. ago Asda Christmas advert 2025 review: Doesn't this betray Dr Suess' original Grinch message?

Green may be on theme but this festive budgeting musical doesn’t quite live up to the camp criminal legacy of Jim Carrey’s meanie

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3 h. ago Strictly's Ellie Goldstein says 'it was an honour' after Shirley Ballas' 'emotional' exit message

Shirley and her BBC dancing competition judges voted unanimously to save Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillion in the dance-off

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3 h. ago USL hires Premier League director of football for exec role: ‘He can have a really big impact’

Tony Scholes will move to the US after the 2025-26 seasonUSL to start new D-1 league with promotion and relegationTony Scholes is moving from the most popular top-tier league in the world to the newest one, which is still two and a half years away from kicking a ball.The USL, operators of lower-division leagues in the United States, will announce on Monday that Scholes, the Premier League’s director of football, will be named president of its upcoming first division. The USL’s planned new competition will operate in US Soccer’s first division – the same level as MLS – and is set to start play by 2028. In his role, Scholes will oversee the launch of the still-unnamed league and participate in the USL’s implementation of promotion and relegation between that league and the USL’s other men’s professional competitions – the Championship and League One. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing live: Amy Dowden to undergo second mastectomy after 2023 cancer diagnosis

All the updates from week six of the BBC competition on Saturday and Sunday

Science

3 h. ago Clever strategy 'doubles' your 2026 annual leave to 63 days off

People can be smart with a strategy to get the same holidays to feel a little bit longer

Politics

4 h. ago Amy Dowden's sad statement in full as she announces break from Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has shared a statement on Instagram, confirming her future on the BBC dance competition

Politics

4 h. ago Unemployed Ryan Giggs charging £149 for 'intimate' meet and greets at social clubs

Ryan Giggs is one of the most decorated British footballers of all time - and now he is going on tour across the UK

Society

4 h. ago Roadshow to celebrate the nation’s ‘favourite’ small businesses kicks off

The month-long ‘Tour’ will shine a light on the real people, passion, and creativity behind the UK’s 5.6 million local small firms, celebrating their critical contribution to the economy, society and communities

Culture

4 h. ago Leverkusen’s capitulation at Bayern confirms demise of an engaging rivalry | Andy Brassell

Vincent Kompany’s side continued their magnificent form to end opponents’ record-breaking away run If it was going to end, it was always likely to end here. That it was going to end exactly like this, though, was not so predictable. Bayer Leverkusen arrived at the Allianz Arena on a run of 37 Bundesliga away games unbeaten, and they never looked like extending it. You will forgive the Bundesliga neutral for mourning not the loss of an incredible record-breaking sequence which stretched back to 27 May 2023 – when Xabi Alonso’s team were heavily beaten by relegation-battling Bochum – but the demise of a competitor to Bayern Munich not seen since Jürgen Klopp’s Borussia Dortmund were in their thrilling pomp.This was less an authentic Topspiel and more a piercing afterparty hangover, a tough supermarket-bread pretzel and lukewarm coffee, a Monday morning letter from HMRC, a black and white declaration of unavoidable dues owed. All of which, of course, was great for Bayern as they limber...

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5 h. ago Explosion warning over insect device sold by Amazon, B&Q and Debenhams

The alert contains an urgent recall for a product that does not meet UK standards

Events