2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans cry 'should have' after couple not in the final 'won'

It was a spectacular - and emotional - end to the BBC One dance contest's 2025 series

Sport

2 h. ago Emmerdale star lost her ‘sense of identity’ after soap axe in sad scenes

Actress Roxy Shahidi's final scenes aired earlier this year with fans heartbroken at the character's exit, when she bid farewell to Leyla Harding after several years in the role

Politics

2 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham cuts final tie with parents David and Victoria as family feud worsens

Brooklyn Beckham has both unfollowed and been unfollowed by his parents David and Victoria's Instagram accounts as the Beckham family feud continues

Society

2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final in pictures as Karen Carney and Carlos Gu named winners

After three months, the dance competition came to an end

Politics

2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans issue complaint as they say 'it's disappointing'

Strictly Come Dancing fans have issued a complaint over the judges' scores in the 2025 final

Politics

2 h. ago Strictly's Tess Daly breaks silence in first message moments after hosting BBC show for last time

Tess was seen speaking out in her first message just moment after hosting Strictly Come Dancing for the final time

Politics

2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final sparks 'fix' row as viewers issue complaint

Strictly Come Dancing viewers claimed there was favouritism from the judges during the live final

Politics

2 h. ago Strictly viewers send 'robbed' complaint after 2025 final results cause 'shock'

It comes after the winners of the 2025 series were crowned during the glittering final of the BBC dance show

Events

2 h. ago Strictly’s Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman receive special message from Queen Camilla as fans ‘in tears’ over their exit

Queen Camilla dedicated message to departing hosts, calling them ‘utterly fabulous’

Politics

2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing final live: Karen Carney wins the Glitterball as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman bow out

The former England player beat Amber Davies and George Clarke in the grand final

Transport

3 h. ago Viktor Gyökores holds nerve to sink Everton and keep Arsenal top of pile

Mikel Arteta can toast his sixth anniversary as Arsenal manager from the Premier League summit after his team responded to Manchester City’s challenge with a slender yet merited win at Everton. The Christmas No 1 spot is secure, though Arteta will know more convincing performances are required to hold on until the final reckoning.Viktor Gyökeres’ emphatic first half penalty sealed a valuable away victory against an Everton team missing several important components. Arsenal’s display was more efficient than impressive, more resolute than domineering, but this was a test of character after three away games without a win in the league and having lost top spot for the first time since mid-October shortly before kick-off. Arteta’s side ensured City’s stay in first place would be brief. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Viktor Gyökeres holds nerve to sink Everton and keep Arsenal top of pile

Mikel Arteta can toast his sixth anniversary as Arsenal manager from the Premier League summit and with the Christmas No 1 spot secured once again. Behind the headline positivity, however, must be a realisation that more convincing performances are required to hold on until the final reckoning.Viktor Gyökeres’ emphatic first-half penalty sealed a slender yet merited win over an Everton team missing several important components. Arsenal were more efficient than impressive and rarely troubled throughout a scrappy contest. But this was a test of title-winning character as much as quality after three away games without a win in the league and having lost top spot for the first time since mid-October before kick-off. In that respect Arteta can be encouraged by a reaction that ensured Manchester City’s stay in first place would be brief and Arsenal would be top at Christmas for the third time in four years. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Karen Carney and Carlos Gu win Strictly Come Dancing in emotional final

The evening also marked the final time presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman co-hosted the live weekend show together.

Politics

3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Karen Carney and Carlos Gu break silence after 2025 series win

The pair emerged victorious following the final of the BBC dance show on Saturday night (December 20)

Culture

3 h. ago Scale of Neath Port Talbot flooding confirms 'urgent' need for support to people and businesses

Some were forced to leave their homes just days before Christmas after torrential rain flooded streets

Events

3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Karen Carney and Carlos Gu's first words after win as fans claim 'knew it'

Former Lioness Karen lifted the Glitterball trophy at the climax of an emotional final show

Politics

3 h. ago Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman in tears as they close Strictly final

Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have hosted their final live show together before the pre-recorded Christmas Day episode

Politics

3 h. ago Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman end final Strictly with tearful statement

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman were in tears as they ended their final Strictly Come Dancing show.

Politics

3 h. ago Strictly's Carlos makes 'self centred' admission as he breaks down live on air

Professional dancer Carlos Gu made an emotional confession during the Strictly Come Dancing final as he broke down in tears

Society

3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing interrupted for bombshell royal announcement in series final

Queen Camilla sent a heartfelt letter to Strictly hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman during the 2025 final, their last time presenting the BBC show

Events