1 hour ago ‘Alarming’ rise in regional internet censorship in China, study finds

Tens of millions of internet users in China’s Henan denied access to five times more websites than usualChina’s authorities appear to have implemented an enhanced version of the country’s internet censorship regime in the central province of Henan, subjecting tens of millions of residents to even stricter controls on access to information than people in the rest of the country.A research paper published this month by Great Firewall Report, an internet censorship monitoring platform, found that internet users in Henan, one of China’s most populous provinces, were, on average, denied access to five times more websites than a typical Chinese internet user between November 2023 and March 2025. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Helen Flanagan opens up on surprising reason she turned down Strictly

Helen Flanagan has revealed the surprising reason why she turned down BBC's Strictly Come Dancing during a recent podcast - but she's open to joining the dance competition now

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35 h. ago Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec supported by Strictly Come Dancing co

It was earlier this month that the couple joined forces once again on the stage with their new 19-date tour, A Night To Remember

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3 d. ago 'I'd love to do Strictly Come Dancing but there's one problem' says Helen Flanagan

EXCLUSIVE: Coronation Street legend Helen Flanagan is up for taking part in BBC reality show Strictly Come Dancing but admits she's not sure if she'd be any good

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4 d. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden supported over 'exciting' announcement linked to 'invisible illness'

The dancer has been flooded with messages of praise and support as she made an announcement linked to suffering from an 'invisible illness'

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7 d. ago Wynne Evans launches Strictly legal war after 'forced to dance on broken foot'

The Welsh opera singer was previously asked to step down from the Strictly live tour after an uncouth joke he made about a co-star was leaked to the press

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7 d. ago Wynne Evans 'suing Strictly producers after secret backstage incident left him in agony'

The Welsh opera singer, 53, was reportedly told to ‘keep smiling and carry on’ after the apparent injury

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8 d. ago Wynne Evans is 'suing producers' after he 'suffered a double fracture and two snapped ligaments' but was 'told to continue dancing' on Strictly

In January, The Mail on Sunday caught on video the BBC Radio Wales host making a vile sexual slur to his female co-star Janette Manrara on the live tour.

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8 d. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell reveals Joe Sugg's 'proud' move after kids update

The dancing star shared her boyfriend Joe Sugg's adorable move with fans following their joint appearance together

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8 d. ago Dapper Laughs is rushed to hospital and left in agony following horror golf cart accident during stag do in Portugal

Dapper Laughs has been rushed to hospital following an accident on a stag do. 

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8 d. ago Holidaymakers to Majorca face new £70 fee and strict entry rules this summer

Brits heading to Majorca this summer should be prepared for increased fees and a range of new regulations before they can fully enjoy their holiday

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9 d. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell issued demand as she 'fights tears' over update from other side of the world

The Strictly Come Dancing star is once again celebrating her joint success with celebrity dance partner Chris McCausland

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1 week ago BBC Strictly star JB Gill lands new TV role in surprising Channel 5 documentary

JLS star JB Gill has been announced as the host of a brand new Channel 5 documentary just months after he was named as the runner-up of Strictly Come Dancing

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1 week ago Mother left in agony after dentist broke her jaw during tooth extraction

Emily said the dentist abandoned the extraction and was left in a flood of tears in the waiting room

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1 week ago £250m wiped off value of UK pork producer after sickening secret recordings show helpless piglets being 'beaten to death'

More than £250million was wiped off the value of Britain's biggest pork producer yesterday after supermarkets suspended supplies following allegations of animal cruelty.

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1 week ago Strictly fans get emotional at Joe Sugg's sweet reaction to Dianne Buswell winning a BAFTA

‘I've just absolutely wailed at that shot of Joe,’ one fan said on social media

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1 week ago Strict ban across UK beaches that could land you with £1,000 fine is YOUR nearest on the list?

Dog owners heading to the coast this summer have been issued a warning as a strict ban comes into force across hundreds of UK beaches, in a bid to keep areas clean and safe during the warmer months.

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1 week ago Female rugby player left with sickening injury after horror tackle from transgender opponent asks: 'How was this allowed to happen?

A young female rugby player who was left screaming in agony after a transgender rival tore apart her knee ligaments has accused sporting chiefs of letting her down.

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1 week ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans spot Dianne Buswell's subtle tribute in winning Bafta TV Awards appearance

She picked up a special gong, months after winning Strictly Come Dancing alongside Chris McCausland in spectacular scenes

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1 week ago BBC Strictly fans emotional at Joe Sugg's reaction to Dianne winning BAFTA TV Award

Joe Sugg was bursting with pride when his partner Dianne Buswell won a BAFTA.

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