2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing stars ‘grateful’ they have made it to Blackpool special

Reality TV star Amber Davies and EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal both said they were ‘grateful’ to still be in the competition.

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3 h. ago Shocking claims behind Steve Coogan film The Penguin as former pupil of teacher played by star alleges he was groomed and abused at boarding school aged 12

It's the heart-warming tale of a teacher who brings a penguin back to life after he rescues it from an oil spill - a true story that is now a feelgood film starring Steve Coogan .

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3 h. ago Alex Kingston, 62, reveals Strictly has made her fearless after cancer battle

Alex Kingston has revealed that taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing has made her feel 'fearless' following her battle with uterine (womb) cancer last year. 

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3 h. ago Security deployed after more than 200 Catholic school children kidnapped in Nigeria

Three separate mass kidnappings have been highlighted in Nigeria this week, prompting President Bola Tinubu to cancel his trip to this weekend’s G20 summit in South Africa

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4 h. ago I fear for Katie Price. I overdosed twice on cocaine. Now I'm an OnlyFans millionaire, my children go to private school: KERRY KATONA tells everything in the most jaw

What with the drugs and the bankruptcies and the gruesome surgeries and the toxic relationships (not least with herself), Jenny Johnston asks: how on earth is Kerry Katona still here?

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4 h. ago Speedboat captain who killed CEO, 45, while drunk and high on cocaine off coast of Italy is jailed

A SPEEDBOAT captain that crashed and killed a mother while she was on holiday with her husband and two children has been found guilty of manslaughter. Elio Persico, 32, was sentenced to four years and nine months in jail after requesting a plea bargain on Friday. Adrienne Vaughan, a 45-year-old publishing executive, died after being...

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5 h. ago As new rape allegations rock Strictly Come Dancing, why this could be the show's last dance...

With its neon-soaked skyline, giant mirror ball and historic Tower Ballroom, Blackpool isn't just a town, it's the annual milestone for Strictly Come Dancing contestants.

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6 h. ago Man and woman caught having sex in front of children & horrified parents in churchyard arrested

A MAN and woman were caught having sex in a churchyard in front of horrified children. The shamed couple were spotted in the act at around 3.30pm on Thursday at St Peter's Church in Suffolk. Shocked children and their parents reported the incident, which unfolded on the church porch, to local police. Cops later arrested...

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6 h. ago The shocking amount of time people have to wait in A&E in Wales

Healthcare professionals say they need more support, with one doctor calling the current situation "dismaying"

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7 h. ago Model Vogue Williams complains she feels ugly to shocked I’m A Celebrity campmates

Model Vogue Williams shocked her I’m A Celebrity campmates when she admitted she felt “so ugly”.

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7 h. ago BREAKING: Luke Humphries dumped out Players Championship Finals in shock after 'throwing away darts'

The former World Champion has been beaten by Gian Van Veen

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7 h. ago Luke Humphries dumped out Players Championship Finals in shock after 'throwing away darts'

Former world champion Luke Humphries has been beaten by Gian van Veen, and it certainly serves as a blow to the world No.2 in the lead up to next month's World Championship

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8 h. ago From Call the Midwife to Strictly & Bake Off, the top TV shows you must watch this Christmas

IT’S the most wonderful time of the year – especially for telly. And this festive season boasts one of the best line-ups of comedy, drama, documentaries and movies across all the main channels as well as on the big streamers. To help viewers wade through it all, Janine Yaqoob, Felicity Cross, and Rod McPhee pick...

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8 h. ago Arsenal handed major Champions League boost after shock Bayern Munich blow

Forward will miss trip to north London as part of ban

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8 h. ago Kristen Bell and Brian Cox among actors shocked they’re attached to Fox News podcast

The 52-episode Christian podcast was announced with a number of actors involved yet many claim they had no idea about itThe Fox News announcement of a new podcast series on Jesus Christ has turned into a bizarre holiday tale in Hollywood, as several actors attached to massive, 52-episode project claim their recordings date back 15 years and are being released without their prior knowledge.The new audiobook titled The Life of Jesus Christ Podcast, announced on Wednesday as part of a splashy rollout for the network’s new Christian vertical called Fox Faith, purports to guide listeners “through the life, teachings, and miracles of Jesus Christ”, with each episode introduced by Fox & Friends co-host Ainsley Earhardt. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Scarlett Moffatt announced as Strictly Christmas special contestant

Gogglebox star and I'm A Celebrity winner Scarlett Moffatt has been announced as the first contestant in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.

Politics

8 h. ago Scots theatre staff made redundant as college takes over popular Dundee venue

Theatre-goers have been left "shocked" and "devastated" by the decision, which will see staff be made redundant next month.

Culture

8 h. ago Black disabled veteran says Buffalo Wild Wings receipt contained vile racist slur

Exclusive: Virginia resident Marc Loman says seeing the word ‘n*gs’ on his receipt reopened ‘deep emotional wounds,’ as someone who grew up in the Deep South

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8 h. ago Jack Osbourne breaks his strict I'm A Celeb rule as bosses 'closely monitor' star

Jack Osbourne has had a wild ride so far on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! But now concerns have been raised for his welfare after tears were shed and an awkward squabble unfolded

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8 h. ago Strictly legend addresses rumours of replacing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Angela Rippon has addressed rumours of her taking over presenting the show from Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.

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