14 h. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas left heartbroken following the death of her 'dearest' auntie and 'second mum' Mavis just days ahead of show's grand final

The Strictly judge, 65, took to Instagram on Wednesday with a heartfelt tribute to her 'dearest' auntie.

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15 h. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas left heartbroken following the tragic death of her 'dearest' auntie and 'second mum' Mavis just days ahead of show's grand final

The Strictly judge, 65, took to Instagram on Wednesday with a heartfelt tribute to her 'dearest' auntie.

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17 h. ago Strictly's Motsi Mabuse emotionally says 'goodbyes are never easy' after 'heavy' show admission

The show judge will be back alongside Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke as the BBC dance contest concludes

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18 h. ago Moment killer strolls back to supermarket to attack father in row over a queue jump

Demiesh Williams, 30, was today sentenced to five years and three months in prison over the death of Andrew Clark, who was described as a 'hard-working family man'.

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21 h. ago Shirley Ballas' devastating loss days before Strictly final as she confirms family death

The Strictly Come Dancing judge shared some emotional news online

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22 h. ago Shackled, alone and scared: the grim reality for women forced to give birth in prison

Across the world, incarcerated pregnant women are often held in deplorable conditions, leading some to miscarry or give birth alone inside a cell, say campaignersRead more in our Women in prison seriesDina Hernández was 35 weeks pregnant when she was arrested near her home in San Salvador in March 2024. The 28-year-old human rights activist, who was with her five-year-old son, was accused of “illicit association” with gang members and jailed without evidence.Three weeks later, her family received a call from the prison authorities to collect the body of her newborn baby. The cause of death has not been investigated and the family has no idea what happened, or whether Hernández – who is believed to remain in prison – received any postnatal care. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Craig Revel Horwood shares Strictly Come Dancing update days before 2025 final

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has been on the BBC One show since it began in 2004

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26 h. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas pays tribute after heartbreaking death

The Strictly Come Dancing judge took to social media to share news of a heartbreaking family death

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26 h. ago Rob and Michele Reiner's cause of death confirmed as family describe their 'unimaginable pain'

Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of the famous filmmaker, has appeared in court charged with two counts of first-degree murder

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26 h. ago Heartbroken Shirley Ballas confirms tragic death days before Strictly final

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has been left heartbroken after a recent family tragedy as messages of support have been flooding in online just days before the final

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26 h. ago Shirley Ballas' heartbreak days before Strictly final as she confirms tragic death

The Strictly Come Dancing cast have rallied around judge Shirley Ballas after she shared some heartbreaking news online

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36 h. ago OnlyFans star, 31, dies in tragic motorbike accident with truck

ONLYFANS star Lane Rogers has died aged 31 following a horror motorcycle crash. The online influencer, known as Blake Mitchell, died while riding a motorbike in California, according to his heartbroken family. Authorities are probing the exact circumstances of his death, but according to Ventura County Medical Examiner, the star died from blunt force trauma....

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37 h. ago Strictly's Tess Daly fights tears after message from Vernon Kay days before exit

Tess will be stepping presenting the BBC dancing competion for the final time with Claudia Winkleman at the live final

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38 h. ago Strictly's Karen Carney makes 'personal obstacles' admission days before final

Strictly Come Dancing finalist Karen Carney has opened up about how the BBC show helped her overcome personal obstacles as she prepares for the grand final with partner Carlos Gu

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38 h. ago Family of Aria Thorpe share picture of her celebrating birthday just weeks before murder

Little Aria Thorpe was described by friends as a "sassy, fun-loving girl" who loved dressing-up in tributes after her death, now her family have released a heartbreaking photo from her ninth birthday

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38 h. ago Family of Aria Thorpe share heartbreaking photo taken weeks before she was stabbed to death

Little Aria Thorpe was described by friends as a "sassy, fun-loving girl" who loved dressing-up in tributes after her death, now her family have released a heartbreaking photo from her ninth birthday

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39 h. ago Aria Thorpe's heartbroken family share new photos of girl, 9, stabbed to death

Aria Thorpe died from a single stab wound on Monday in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

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41 h. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas 'names' Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman 'replacements' ahead of exit

The pair will be leaving the BBC show - which they have co-hosted together since 2014 - at the end of the 2025 series

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42 h. ago Strictly's Carlos Gu makes 'realisation' days after final confirmation with 'legend' Karen Carney

The professional dancer has been part of the hit BBC One dance programme since 2022

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43 h. ago Nico O'Reilly and homegrown Man United star lead tributes after Macclesfield FC tragedy

Manchester City full-back Nico O'Reilly is among those sending their best wishes to Ethan McLeod's family after his tragic death last night

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