82 m. ago 'Struggling' Strictly's scandals mean celebs avoid show to 'protect their image'

EXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing's 2025 lineup has been slammed as "the worst yet" by unimpressed BBC viewers online, and the show's recent scandals may have something to do with it

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87 m. ago Arthur's Seat fire: Public told to avoid popular Edinburgh beauty spot as fire crews remain on scene

The fire service were alerted to the blaze on Sunday.

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1 hour ago Prince Harry’s charity Sentebale lays off London staff amid ‘funding crisis’

Prince Harry’s charity Sentebale lays off London staff amid ‘funding crisis’  The Times

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2 h. ago I'm an etiquette expert and here are the mistakes you're making on holiday that make you look common and like a 'low class guest'

Jo Hayes, founder of EtiquetteExpert.Org, highlighted the common mistakes holiday makers make abroad that make them look 'classless' and 'common' and revealed how to avoid doing them.

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2 h. ago Shoplifting should be known as 'shop theft' to avoid trivialising the crime, ministers agree as offending soars by a fifth in one year

In a letter to ministers, peers warned the 'outdated' word was 'trivialising the severity of the offence' and called for it to be phased out in legislation and guidance.

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3 h. ago Dad purchases £6 coat from charity shop and is blown away when he checks pockets

A father-son duo have shared their delight after coming away with the bargain of a lifetime from a charity shop - and what's even better is that it had a surprise inside the pocket waiting for them

Economics

4 h. ago Iceland offering £1 reward scheme for customers who report a shoplifter

Grocery chain employees will verify the incident and the reward will be adding to the shopper’s loyalty cardThe grocery chain Iceland is offering customers who shop a thief a £1 reward on their loyalty card.The frozen food specialist said that anyone who spots a suspected shoplifter in its stores should inform the nearest Iceland employee who will verify the incident before adding the reward to the individual’s loyalty card for immediate use. Continue reading...

Economics

4 h. ago Ben Doak nears Bournemouth transfer switch as Scotland star faces up to Liverpool reality

The Cherries are set to pay the Reds £25million to land the winger just three years after his £600,000 move from Celtic

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4 h. ago Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd's clever 'disguise' as he feared getting 'mobbed' by fans

The David Platt actor revealed that he had a clever idea as a teenager when trying to avoid excited fans

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4 h. ago Refugee charity boss who accused Robert Jenrick of 'xenophobia' in BBC row says top Tory should work with him to 'de

Dr Krish Kandiah, founder of the Sanctuary Foundation, said he had offered an 'olive branch' to the shadow justice secretary following a row earlier this week.

Economics

4 h. ago Erling Haaland excites Man City fans at charity night with Pep Guardiola claim

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is more optimistic heading into the new season after seeing the mood Pep Guardiola is in

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4 h. ago Supermarket giant says it will pay customers to report shoplifters

The business revealed that they take an estimated £20 million annual hit from the cost of shoplifting

Economics

5 h. ago Edinburgh’s couple acts: the fringe duos starring together – and even getting married on stage

Love is in the air on the fringe as romantic partners put their private lives in the spotlight through daft sketches, acrobatics, folk songs – and a real weddingSome people blow their wedding budget in Las Vegas or on Venice’s Grand Canal. But the actors and writers Linus Karp and Joseph Martin will be tying the knot at the Edinburgh fringe, walking down the aisle of the Pleasance Grand on Saturday. Tickets to attend are £12 a pop – and they hope to avoid getting star ratings. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Shaun Murphy makes thoughts on Mark Williams perfectly clear – 'Whether he likes it or not'

Shaun Murphy was knocked out of the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters this week by Mark Williams, but not before highlighting his rival's incredible talent and legacy

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5 h. ago Charity rowers MP mistook for migrants complete first leg of journey

Row4MND is aiming to raise £57 million for research into motor neurone disease with a series of four epic rows over four years.

Events

5 h. ago Relief for holidaymakers as August Gatwick strike action suspended

Strikes at Gatwick Airport have been suspended as baggage screeners consider a new pay offer

Events

5 h. ago Ryan Reynolds in £25million gamble as Wrexham make biggest announcement yet

Wrexham have shown serious intent by spending a potential total of £25m this summer, with the arrival of Nathan Broadhead from Ipswich highlighting their bold ambitions

Economics

5 h. ago Couple's charity challenge takes them to Dumfries and Galloway coastline

Charlotte and Wayne Stainton are aiming to cover the entire UK coastline to support the North West Air Ambulance.

Politics

5 h. ago Protesters gather in Washington DC as federal law enforcement officers stop drivers – US politics live

At least one person reportedly arrested as protesters heckle law enforcement and warn drivers to avoid area as Trump makes false claims about crime levelsPam Bondi, the attorney general, said she has sent “sanctuary city” letters to the mayors of 32 cities and a handful of county executives, warning that she intends to prosecute political leaders who are not in her view sufficiently supportive of immigration enforcement.“You better be abiding by our federal policies and with our federal law enforcement, because if you’re not, we’re going to come after you,” she said, speaking to a Fox News reporter. “Our leaders have to support our law enforcement.” Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Man, 35, gets £3,220 hair transplant to avoid looking like one family member

Dean Simmonds, 35, from London, started to notice his hair thinning after becoming a father

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