2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Kai Widdrington declares love after marking sweet personal milestone 'where it began'

The professional dancer has been seen declaring love for two of his Strictly pals, after marking his own romantic milestone

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3 h. ago Trump rules out sending US ground troops to Ukraine and warns Putin of ‘rough situation’ if he does not move towards peace – live

US president says it’s possible Russian leader does not want to make dealVolodymyr Zelenskyy navigated Monday’s meeting more successfully than his Oval Office encounter in February, which ended abruptly when Donald Trump and JD Vance publicly upbraided him for not being grateful enough.In his opening remarks to the media on Monday, the Ukrainian president repeated his thanks at least eight times, the Associated Press reports.A meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin ... could it finally happen?The need for security guarantees agreed – but details unclearTrump believes he is very good at solving conflictsA potential boost for the US arms industry Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden says 'I can't believe it' as she celebrates major career news

Welsh Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden is celebrating success away from the BBC One show

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3 h. ago Strictly stars celebrate engagement three years after competing on BBC series

The couple started a relationship after appearing on dancing competition in 2022

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4 h. ago White House says more than 450 people arrested since start of federal crackdown on crime in DC – US politics live

Official says 52 people arrested on Monday alone; 68 firearms have been seized and three known gang members arrested since 7 AugustThe Republican governors of Louisiana and Tennessee will send hundreds of their national guard troops to assist federal law enforcement in DC – to help assist the president’s “crime crackdown”.They join Mississippi, Ohio, West Virginia and South Carolina – who have all sent national guard troops to DC. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago How you can be in the audience for BBC's Strictly Come Dancing live shows 2025

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been given a huge update on how they can be in the audience for the live shows, with the series set to return in a matter of weeks

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4 h. ago US Open mixed doubles: Draper/Pegula v Alcaraz/Raducanu and more – live

Updates from the opening day action at Flushing MeadowsGet in touch! You can mail Daniel hereWe’re all friends here so we can be honest with each other: I’m not exactly at one with what we’re about to enjoy.Why? Because doubles tennis is a specific skill, nurtured and developed by players relying on it – and a system that’s operated for decades – to make a living. So confiscating a huge competition from them, to hand money to suits and superstars – who do not need it and are, individually and as pairs, less good at the actual sport – doesn’t sit right with me. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell 'absolutely fuming' after forgetful mistake costs her

The professional dancer has recently been busy preparing for her return to the Strictly ballroom

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5 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing 2025 cast: the rumoured stars who didn’t make line

Strictly Come Dancing had plenty of rumours - but who actually ended up on the line-up? 📺💃🕺

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5 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing cocaine scandal 'risks leaving show with big questions'

Strictly Come Dancing is being rocked by a cocaine scandal with two stars accused of drug use, but what damage could this cause in the lead up to the new series?

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5 h. ago Gemma Atkinson reveals 'pact' with Gorka Marquez eights years after meeting on Strictly Come Dancing

The Hits Radio also made a cheeky comment about the professional dancer after they were branded a 'hot' couple

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5 h. ago EastEnders star Molly Rainford’s castmates 'can't cope' following engagement to Strictly Come Dancing's Tyler West

The pair met back on the 2022 season of the BBC dancing competition

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6 h. ago Rugby legend Chris Robshaw considers quitting Strictly Come Dancing amid stalker threats

Strictly Come Dancing star Chris Robshaw has told pals he would quit the show "without hesitation" if his stalking hell got worse and put wife Camilla and their kids at risk

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6 h. ago Pete Wicks gives Strictly Come Dancing pal Vicky Pattison one piece of advice in Jowita Przystal admission

The 36-year-old reality star surprised himself when he reached the semi-finals of the hit BBC One dance show last year

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6 h. ago Janette Manrara leaves Strictly Come Dancing star 'obsessed' amid 'first ever'

The dancer and presetner shared an update from her 'first ever' move into another career before her Strictly return

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7 h. ago Vicky Pattison opens up on 'Strictly curse' fears as she names perfect partner

Vicky Pattison has been announced as one of the 15 celebrities taking part in the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing, and she's already got her eye on a potential partner

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7 h. ago Department of Justice to begin handing over Epstein files to Capitol Hill – US politics live

DoJ agrees to provide Congress documents from the Epstein sex trafficking investigation, says House lawmaker on MondaySoftBank has agreed to invest $2bn (£1.5bn) in Intel, amid reports that Donald Trump’s administration is also considering a stake in the struggling US chip maker.The Japanese technology investor announced the multibillion-dollar deal on Tuesday, in a move expected to give it a 2% stake in the business. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Ukraine live updates: ‘Dynamics have accelerated,’ says Polish PM as coalition of the willing debrief takes place after White House meeting

European leaders meet virtually after talks at the White House where Trump said arrangements being made for meeting between Putin and ZelenskyyFull report: Trump arranging Zelenskyy-Putin meeting as European leaders push for US security guaranteesSketch: All smoke and no fire as Zelenskky emerges unbruised after Trump meetVolodymyr Zelenskyy navigated Monday’s meeting more successfully than his Oval Office encounter in February, which ended abruptly when Donald Trump and JD Vance publicly upbraided him for not being grateful enough.In his opening remarks to the media on Monday, the Ukrainian president repeated his thanks at least eight times, the Associated Press reports.A meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin ... could it finally happen?The need for security guarantees agreed – but details unclearTrump believes he is very good at solving conflictsA potential boost for the US arms industry Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Texas Democrats shadowed by law enforcement officers to stop them repeating protest over redrawing congressional districts – US politics live

Democratic representative Nicole Collier of Fort Worth remained on House floor on Monday after refusing to sign ‘permission slip’ agreeing to round-the-clock surveillanceHurricane Erin is forcing evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks as it threatens to whip up wild waves and tropical force winds. Forecasters say the monster storm will turn away from the eastern U.S. and won’t make landfall, but they predict it will churn up dangerous rip currents along North Carolina’s barrier islands and could swamp roads with waves of up to 15 feet.Coastal flooding is expected to begin today and continue through Thursday on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Erin was a Category 3 hurricane with 115 mph winds early Tuesday.Donald Trump has ruled out a ceasefire in Ukraine as Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his European allies visited the White House to push for US-backed security guarantees as part of any long-term peace deal. The US president, who only last week warned Russia of “very severe consequences...

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8 h. ago AD FEATURE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's huge update on applying for tickets to live shows with strict rules

The hit BBC One dance show returns in just a matter of weeks

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