59 m. ago New UK passport rules come into force this weekend for holidays in Europe

A new digital border system which alters the requirements for British citizens begins on Sunday, October 12

Politics

7 h. ago Trump completes ‘semiannual’ physical before traveling to Middle East

White House had described doctor visit as ‘routine yearly checkup’ although president had annual physical in AprilUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump – the oldest person ever to be elected US president – had what he has described as a “semiannual physical” at the Walter Reed national military medical center on Friday.The visit, which the White House announced earlier this week, comes as Trump is preparing to travel to the Middle East on the heels of a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war. The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, described it as a “routine yearly checkup”, although the president had his annual physical in April. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star says 'I'll miss you' as they share work update

Strictly Come Dancing star Fleur East took to social media this week to pay tribute to one of her colleagues.

Politics

9 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing first look at Movie Week group performance

It's everybody's favourite time of year.... Strictly's movie week

Culture

9 h. ago Stefan Dennis pulls out of this week's Strictly Come Dancing due to illness in latest show setback

The Neighbours actor and his professional dance partner Dianne Buswell will instead receive a pass to next week's show.

Culture

9 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star forced to pull out of weekend show over health fears

Strictly Come Dancing has announced that Stefan Dennis won't be competing this weekend with his professional partner Dianne Buswell

Culture

9 h. ago Strictly's Nikita Kuzmin's girlfriend asks for respect as fans bring up curse

Strictly Come Dancing will return to our screens once again this weekend where Movie Week will commence on the dance floor

Sport

14 h. ago Strictly star dealt crushing blow hours before live show as pro 'to miss out' on Halloween Week

STRICTLY Come Dancing saw its first elimination of the series last weekend

Economics

15 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing exit 'sealed' as Chris and Nadiya dealt heartbreaking blow

EXCLUSIVE: This weekend, another celebrity will be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

Economics

15 h. ago Lanarkshire’s three acute hospitals to light up in pink and blue in support of Baby Loss Awareness Week

Running until October 15, Baby Loss Awareness Week helps to unite people, to come together and speak out to increase understanding of the impact of baby loss and remember all babies.

Events

18 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing elimination: who is the favourite to leave next? Full odds

The favourite to leave Strictly Come Dancing next has been named 🕺💃📺

Politics

22 h. ago Weather maps show 'heavier than expected' snow could hit the UK in coming weeks

WXCharts' latest weather maps indicate that a 169-mile stretch of the UK could be hit by snowfall in the coming weeks, with Scotland set to bear the brunt of the wintry weather

Events

32 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Karen Carney says 'no one deserves it' in exit admission

Last weekend, BBC viewers saw Strictly Come Dancing contestant Karen Carney open up about her spinal condition ahead of her Tango routine.

Events

35 h. ago Major high street retailer to close Greater Manchester store next week

It comes after the retailer closed another Greater Manchester store last week

Politics

39 h. ago Stamp Duty explained and how it differs in Scotland as Tories pledge to scrap 'bad tax'

Stamp duty has come into focus again this week after the Tories announced they would abolish the "bad tax"

Politics

40 h. ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made major Man United error as Ruben Amorim stance confirmed

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe backed Ruben Amorim this week which was a noble stance but it could come back to bite him spectacularly moving forward

Politics

40 h. ago Strictly star Thomas Skinner's twin daughters, two, rushed to hospital in 'so scary' trip to A&E

The former Apprentice star, 33, who became the first celebrity to be voted off Strictly Come Dancing at the weekend, admitted his family were having a 's*** time.'

Politics

42 h. ago Thomas Skinner 'lined up for another huge reality show' after Strictly Come Dancing exit

Thomas Skinner was eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing last week but it seems a stint on another reality show could be around the corner

Culture

55 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star confesses he 'blacked out' while performing on live show

George Clarke has opened up about performing live on Strictly Come Dancing, ahead of his next dance during Movie Week

Culture

56 h. ago US shutdown deadlock deepens as senators reject competing bills

Proposals from both sides fail to receive enough support as no senators change their votes from recent daysUS politics live – latest updatesThe deadlock over ending the US government shutdown deepened on Wednesday, with senators once again rejecting competing bills to restart funding as Democrats and Republicans remain dug in on their demands for reopening federal agencies.The funding lapse has forced offices, national parks and other federal government operations to close or curtail operations, while employees have been furloughed. Signs of strain have mounted in recent days in the parts of the federal government that remained operational, with staffing shortages reported at airports across the US as well as air traffic control centers. Further disruptions may come next week, when US military personnel and other federal workers who remain on the job will not receive paychecks, unless the government reopens. Continue reading...

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