18 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones told 'gets better and better' in show of support by co

She's set to return to the famous ballroom this year, after the BBC confirmed its pro line-up for the 2025 series earlier this year

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25 h. ago Susanna Reid stuns ITV fans with striking new look as she returns to Good Morning Britain after summer break

The presenter, 54, was all smiles in a selfie with her co-host Ed Balls, 58, as she announced her return to ITV.

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3 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: US says strikes ‘cast doubt’ on Russia’s ‘desire for peace’ as Dnipropetrovsk attacked

US diplomat John Kelley tells UN security council Washington could impose sanctions on Moscow if war continues. What we know on day 1,283Ukraine’s central Dnipropetrovsk region came under a “massive attack” early on Saturday, the region’s governor said, reporting strikes in Dnipro and Pavlograd. “The region is under a massive attack. Explosions are being heard,” Sergiy Lysak wrote on Telegram, warning residents to take cover. He said overnight Russian strikes killed two people in Dnipropetrovsk, which had been largely spared from intense fighting since Russia’s 2022 invasion. Kyiv acknowledged on Tuesday that Russian troops had entered the region.The United States has warned Russia to move toward peace and meet with Ukraine or face possible sanctions at an emergency meeting of the UN security council called on Friday after missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least 23 people overnight on Thursday. US diplomat John Kelley told the meeting the strikes “cast doubt on the seriousness of Ru...

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3 d. ago Glasgow fire: Residents warned about smoke as huge blaze breaks out at building

Residents, including students, on Benview Street in Glasgow's Ruchill area have been warned about smoke following a blaze at a building, tackled by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

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3 d. ago Fourth day without water for Scots homes and businesses hit by pipe fault

Residents were warned not to drink tap water after a pipe fault at Rawburn treatment works, with bottled water hubs set up across the region.

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4 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans 'work out' Kai Widdrington's celebrity partner and say it's 'meant to be'

The professional dancer, who is currently preparing for his return to the ballroom, missed out on a celeb partner last year

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5 d. ago Wartime bombs explode as fire rips across Yorkshire moorland

Residents warned to prepare to flee homes as smoke fills air and emergency crews call in back-ups from other areas

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5 d. ago Rogue trader warning issued as scam callers target Stirling residents on their doorsteps

Stirling Council has received reports of rogue traders cold calling at several households across the area, claiming to have connections to the council and offering exterior works at a reduced rate.

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing's Jowita Przystal makes 'favourite' Pete Wicks admission year after big moment

The professional dancer is currently preparing to return to the ballroom, but was sent a gushing tribute by her former celeb partner

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1 week ago Wildfire explodes in California wine country as heatwave scorches US west

Multiple fires have ignited this week with searing heat expected to last days and extend to Pacific north-westMultiple wildfires have ignited across California as the state continues to scorch in a multi-day heatwave that is expected to last through the weekend.The largest this week, named the Pickett fire, exploded in size on Thursday as it burned in a remote area of Napa county, and covered more than 2,100 acres (850 hectares) by Friday morning. Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued Thursday for hundreds of residents around Calistoga, a small city in the region known for its wine, as firefighters faced challenging conditions, working through dangerously high temperatures and rugged terrain. The fire’s perimeter is 0% contained. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 'Very high' wildfire warning issued for Scotland as residents to 'exercise extreme caution'

Fire chiefs have considered the risk for wildfires across the whole country as "very high".

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1 week ago Jowita Przystal backs Strictly Come Dancing contestant weeks before 2025 series launch

The professional dancer is preparing to return to the ballroom this year having been confirmed in the hit dance show's pro line-up

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing duo share 'excited' joint announcement weeks before ballroom return

Amy Dowden and Carlo Gu made a joint announcement ahead of their upcoming return to the ballroom

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1 week ago Mystery ‘debris balls’ return to NSW beaches as residents warned to steer clear

Central Coast Council says residents should not touch the balls and avoid beaches where they wash ashoreFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDebris balls have again washed up along the New South Wales coast as officials warn residents not to touch the mysterious spherical globules and to avoid beaches where they appear.Central Coast Council said on Thursday the debris balls – which are grey-coloured and about 10mm to 40mm in size – had been found on beaches including at The Entrance, the Grant McBride baths, Blue Bay, Toowoon Bay, North Shelly, Shelly and Blue Lagoon. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke says 'you miss it all' as he makes difficult career decision

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke is set to return to the ballroom this September, and he has spoken about one decision he has made for his family

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1 week ago Hurricane Erin pounds US east coast as residents brace for ‘life

North Carolina anticipates the most brutal surf conditions after storm reportedly rebuilds inner eye wallHurricane Erin’s arrival is being felt all along the east coast, where higher tides and powerful surf have triggered expanded warnings for flooding and tropical storm conditions.Coastal residents are bracing for the possibility of a dangerous storm surge reaching up to 4ft (1.2 metres), along with severe beach erosion. The hurricane is expected to generate “life-threatening” waves ranging from 15-20ft, with North Carolina beaches anticipating the most brutal waves. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing judge says 'the best time' as they make announcement weeks before show return

Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas will return to the show on BBC One next month

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1 week ago BBC Strictly's Amy Dowden shares unexpected news 'I can't believe this'

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared some big news with her fans ahead of her return to the iconic BBC ballroom.

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1 week ago Experts alarmed as dead turtles with bleeding eyes wash up on Australia’s beaches: ‘It’s very, very worrying’

Conservationists from multiple agencies are scrambling to work out the cause of the deaths

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1 week ago Residents warned to close doors and windows after fire at Grade I listed Liverpool building

Residents have been warned to keep doors and windows closed

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