60 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing star Lewis Cope makes series history as he secures huge score

Emmerdale star Lewis Cope has scored the first 40 of this year's Strictly Come Dancing after impressing all four judges with his Couple's choice set to a Radiohead classic

Culture

63 m. ago Jockey Tommie Jakes 'in bad place' and 'struggled' before his tragic death at 19

One of Tommie Jakes' weighing room colleagues has paid tribute to the jockey who was found dead at his home near Newmarket on Thursday at the age of 19, just hours after his final ride at Nottingham Racecourse

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1 hour ago Revealed: New list of number plates that have been banned by the DVLA for being too offensive

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency ( DVLA ) has set out a number of different license plates which will never see the light of day as they are considered offensive or inappropriate.

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1 hour ago Speeding car ploughs into parked cars outside Scots homes before driver flees scene

Police are investigating the incident on Upper Mastrick Way in Aberdeen.

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2 h. ago Toxic Tottenham fan reaction speaks volumes as Thomas Frank faces crisis after Chelsea shambles

TOTTENHAM 0-1 CHELSEA: Joao Pedro struck the winner for the away side as wretched Spurs recorded their lowest xG (0.05) in the Premier League since the 2012-13 season

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2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans make bold prediction La Voix will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

Strictly fans have a bold prediction about the host for 2026 👀🕺💃

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2 h. ago Jockey Tommie Jakes ‘obviously in a bad place' before tragic death aged 19

Senior jockey Hector Crouch said the tragic news of 19-year-old apprentice jockey Tommie Jakes' sudden death on Thursday was being keenly felt within the weighing room

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2 h. ago LIVE: Section of major road shut after car crashes off carriageway

Emergency services are on the scene on the A627

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2 h. ago Section of major road shut after car crashes off carriageway

Emergency services are on the scene on the A627

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2 h. ago Britain's cruellest teacher... she was struck off after she faked terminal cancer, a wedding and her own death

A teacher has been struck off after falsely claiming to have cancer as part of an extraordinary web of lies that ended with her faking her own death.

Society

2 h. ago Stop rats and mice entering your home and garage with 1 common kitchen item

Discovering a pest infestation in your home or garage can be stressful, especially if they're rats and mice. Thankfully, there are ways to deter them from your personal space.

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3 h. ago Viral Man United fan who won't cut his hair until Red Devils win FIVE Premier League matches in a row shares heartbreak after Ruben Amorim's side fall short just two games from his target

Ilett began the challenge last October as a way to 'spread some humour' amid a difficult period for the club. His journey has seen him gain fame, with Ilett now boasting 595,000 followers on Instagram.

Sport

3 h. ago Morrissey forced to cancel two concerts following death threat and 'extreme exhaustion'

Music icon Morrissey has been forced to cancel two concerts in Mexico due to 'extreme exhaustion' just weeks after a man was charged with making threats against him

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3 h. ago Iga Swiatek serves warning to rivals by crushing Madison Keys at WTA Finals

Pole eases to 6-1, 6-2 opening victory in Saudi ArabiaKeys commits 38 unforced errors on return from injuryThe second edition of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia began with the familiar sight of Iga Swiatek brutally laying waste another of the best players in the world. The six-time grand slam champion demolished Madison Keys 6-1, 6-2 in their first match of the group stage.Swiatek had been struggling in recent tournaments, fatigue seemingly setting in at the end of a draining 10-month season. However, the Pole had three weeks to regroup after her 6-1, 6-2 loss to Jasmine Paolini in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open. She looked fresh and locked in from the beginning, affirming her status as one of the favourites alongside Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1, by serving extremely well and putting Keys under relentless pressure off both wings with her weight of shot and defence while offering few mistakes. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Morrissey cancels more concerts just weeks after shock death threat

Music legend Morrissey has had to cancel two concert performances after suffering from 'extreme exhaustion' just weeks after The Smiths' frontman was faced with a death threat

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3 h. ago Amanda Owen left devastated as she announces heartbreaking family loss at Ravenseat Farm

The TV farmer, 51, took to social media to share the heartbreaking update with her loyal fan base this week.

Politics

4 h. ago Tonight's rugby news as Saracens move for third Wales star and England crush Australia

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

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4 h. ago Liam Gallagher sends furious message to fan after ‘disrespectful’ act during Oasis show

Oasis played the first of three gigs in Melbourne, Australia, last night, but Liam Gallagher was left fuming after the show, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to share his anger

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4 h. ago Kate Garraway says Celebrity Traitors felt ‘transforming’ after husband’s death

The TV presenter said it has been ‘lovely to meet people from different worlds’.

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4 h. ago Airman was killed on nuclear weapons base in Wyoming by comrade who had pointed gun at him ‘jokingly’

Two other airmen admitted to making false statements about the circumstances of Brayden Lovan’s death

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