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Professional dancer Johannes Radebe has denied speculation that he is leaving BBC hit programme Strictly Come Dancing. The South African star, who took to British TV screens via the Strictly stage in 2018, shared a video on Instagram to reject rumours about his exit from the show, dubbing them “lies”. “I’m not going nowhere,” he stated in the caption of his social media post. “I love @bbcstrictly and I want […]

The Government must do more to tackle cost and other barriers discouraging consumers from switching to heat pumps and electric vehicles, Which? has said. The consumer watchdog’s annual survey, now in its third year, tracks shoppers’ attitudes towards sustainability. Respondents identified a range of deterrents putting them off greener home heating and cars – such as cost, low awareness, insufficient information and concerns about availability and reliability. Which? said 71% […]

Alzarri Joseph has been handed a two-match ban for his conduct during the West Indies’ eight-wicket victory over England in the series decider in Barbados on Wednesday. Joseph was visibly frustrated with how his field was set by Windies captain Shai Hope during the fourth over of England’s innings and took out his frustrations by bouncing out number three batter Jordan Cox. The 27-year-old stormed off the field at the […]

Researchers found at least 80 minutes each week can bring benefits New mothers can reduce the risk of developing postnatal depression if they can find time to exercise for more than an hour every week, according to a new study. Exercising for at least 80 minutes each week could also help reduce symptoms among new mothers who have depression or anxiety, researchers found. But they should balance exercise with their […]

The Prince of Wales has been speaking candidly about the royal family's major health scares The Prince of Wales has described the past year which has seen his wife and father being treated for cancer as “brutal”. William spoke candidly about the royal family’s major health scares, saying 2024 has “probably been the hardest year in my life” and a “dreadful” experience. The princess has talked about her cancer journey, describing in a […]

The singer died aged 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, last month. Three people have been charged in connection with the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne. The singer died aged 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, last month. The public prosecutor’s office in the country said three […]

The King gave King Abdullah II of Jordan a special gift as he welcomed him to Windsor Castle to celebrate his silver jubilee. The Jordanian monarch, who met Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street on Wednesday, joined the King for tea at the castle on Thursday, where Charles presented him with a silver beaker. The gift, engraved with the ciphers of the King and Queen, marks 25 years […]

This year is on track to be the world’s hottest on record, with UN boss Antonio Guterres warning humanity was paying the price for “torching the planet”. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said data from six global datasets from January to September show 2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record, with the global average near surface temperature even higher than 2023’s record heat. UN secretary general […]

The Chancellor and the Transport Secretary have visited Manchester to promote investment in the region’s infrastructure after last week’s Budget confirmed plans to upgrade transport links in northern England. Rachel Reeves announced the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) between York, Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester was secured in her first Budget as Chancellor. The upgrade was previously promised by the last Conservative government, which pledged £3.9 billion to the project in December […]