45 m. ago Strictly expert predicts dreaded 'curse' will strike one particular couple in new series

The so-called 'Strictly curse' has been a hot topic ever since the show first hit our screens, with a number of celebs embarking on relationships with their professional partners

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59 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Tess Daly says 'we do not take it lightly' ahead of launch

Tess Daly says "it is a privilege" to be part of the Strictly Come Dancing team as the BBC competition returns for its 21st year with a brand new star-studded line-up

Politics

2 h. ago Outrage as Google goes down kicking users out of accounts across America

Google and its various services have been affected by a widespread outage throughout the US Thursday morning.

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2 h. ago Monaco squad forced to strip down to underwear on plane ahead of Champions League clash

The air conditioning on the plane malfunctioned and led to excessively hot conditions

Sport

2 h. ago Man City's 'Mancunian' son of Premier League star lights up Youth League win

Manchester City Under-19s got their UEFA Youth League campaign off to a winning start as they beat Napoli 2-0 at the Joie Stadium.

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2 h. ago Dying Light: The Beast review – Kyle Crane goes beast mode in the true sequel to Techland’s original

Tearing through hordes of flesh-eaters and other nightmare creatures is made all the more eventful thanks to a variety-filled setting and the franchise's most refined con bat system yet.

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3 h. ago The internet goes down as Google shows widespread outage across the US

Google and its various services have been affected by a widespread outage throughout the US Thursday morning.

Technology

3 h. ago Russian internet girlfriend 'ABDUCTS child she had with man she met on Cupid.com and flees to Moscow'

Russian national Tegmina Agadzhanyan, 41, has been accused of 'kidnapping' the child she shares with a man she met on Cupid.com, allegedly fleeing to Moscow under the guise of a 'family visit.'

Politics

3 h. ago Is Lakeland’s Dry:Soon heated clothes airer a laundry hero or a load of hot air?

The tent-like capsule is the ideal option for the clothes you can’t tumble dry

Society

3 h. ago Discovery of insects trapped in amber sheds light on ancient Amazon rainforest

Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber in South America for the first time

Politics

4 h. ago Historic estate famed for magical Christmas events announces 'enchanted garden' and markets

It will feature light trails, enchanted fairies and woodland creatures, as well as the return of the popular Christmas Market

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4 h. ago Men fined and banned from owning dogs after being caught running an animal fertility clinic from a shed

Alexander Myers ran a dog breeding and fertility operation from Paul Robertson's home in Gorebridge, near Edinburgh, despite not holding a breeder's or veterinary licence.

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4 h. ago Five of the laziest dog breeds for owners looking for a pet pup to lounge with

These low-energy dugs make for perfect cuddle buddies for cosy nights in.

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4 h. ago Perfect scrambled eggs are 'lighter and fluffy' thanks to 1 famous chef's key tip

Chef Ina Garten shared her brilliant trick for creating extra fluffy eggs – perfect for a breakfast dish.

Politics

4 h. ago Melania Trump and Queen Camilla were left in stitches after mishap

In her memoir, the First Lady, who is currently in the UK with her husband, US President Donald Trump, opened up about a "lighthearted" mishap she experienced alongside the Royal Family

Politics

4 h. ago 'Avoid' one 'stressful' behaviour if you want to show your pet you love them

Dogs offer unconditional love, which is why they are typically considered man's best friend. But how do you show your dog that you love them in return?

Politics

4 h. ago World Athletics Championships live: Hodgkinson cruises into 800m semis, McLaughlin

The reigning 800m champion barely broke a sweat as she progressed to the semis, while American legend McLaughlin-Levrone set a championship record in a lightning-quick 400m final

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4 h. ago Southampton University student accused of laundering huge amounts of crime gang cash raked in from internet paedophiles

Huanyu Zhou, 27, was arrested in her halls of residence at Southampton University following a major Interpol probe into criminals behind a sickening global network.

Events

5 h. ago Sadistic brute jailed for training dogs to rip apart badgers and cats

John Dysart filmed his lurcher dog tearing cats and badgers to pieces. He was collared after the footage appalled fellow "urban hunters".

Events

5 h. ago Blind dog known as the ‘hot mess express’ lights up the internet after being put up for adoption

Sailor, an eyeless 7-year-old terrier at Medina County SPCA in Ohio, is up for adoption and ready for his furever home

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