Strictly 2025 Live: Blackpool Tower Showdown
Join our live coverage as Strictly's couples take to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom floor. Who will deliver a towering performance? Watch live on BBC One.
Join our live coverage as Strictly's couples take to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom floor. Who will deliver a towering performance? Watch live on BBC One.
Four people were shot, three critically, at a family-friendly Christmas tree lighting in Concord, North Carolina. Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage.
Four people were shot, three critically, at a family-friendly Christmas tree lighting in Concord, North Carolina. Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage.
Jeanell Hippolyte wins Court of Appeal case after being denied UK settlement under Windrush scheme. The ruling could impact many similar immigration cases.
The family of Jason Scarfe, 56, are desperately concerned for his health as freezing temperatures hit London. Police urge anyone with information to call 101.
Police are urgently seeking a man after a Tube passenger needed eye surgery following a vicious assault sparked by a dispute over vaping on a District line train.
A train guard was injured while trying to stop a violent fight between passengers at Birmingham International station. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Three men convicted under joint enterprise laws for 2016 Moss Side murder have cases referred to Court of Appeal after CCRC finds new evidence undermines gang narrative.
Strictly Come Dancing's La Voix has been forced to pull out of the Blackpool special due to a foot injury. Get the latest update and find out when she hopes to return.
Planning permission granted for two new tower blocks with 245 homes in Spitalfields, London's most gentrified area. The development includes social rent homes amid ongoing community concerns.
The RSPCA launches an urgent winter appeal as animal abandonments skyrocket, with a seriously ill dog dumped in a sports bag. Help support their vital rescue work.
Marion Cotillard stars in Lucile Hadžihalilović's hypnotic new film The Ice Tower, a haunting tale of obsession and idolisation. Read our full review of this Berlin festival sensation.
A man in his 40s was stabbed near the Grand Union Canal in Westbourne Park. Police are investigating the attempted robbery and appeal for witnesses. Call 101 with information.
Police Scotland issue a fresh appeal for information one year after the disappearance of teenager Aleksandr Benga in Stornoway. He was last seen near Lews Castle on 18 November 2024.
One in five UK planners plan to leave by 2028, creating severe capacity shortages that jeopardise Labour's 1.5 million home target. Discover the crisis facing local authorities.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson challenges federal court finding that her tweet telling Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi to 'piss off back to Pakistan' was racially motivated.
Tragic car crash near Dundalk claims five young lives, leaving three injured. Gardaí appeal for witnesses as nation mourns devastating road traffic incident.
The fight for a spot at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom intensifies as the final eight couples perform. Follow our live coverage from 6pm on BBC One. Who will secure their sparkly seaside ticket?
Great Ormond Street Hospital's 2025 Christmas advert showcases the incredible courage of seriously ill children and their families. Discover the moving story and how you can support the GOSH Charity Christmas Appeal.
Hampshire Police are urgently searching for a man after an 18-year-old was sexually assaulted on West Street in Andover. The suspect is described as white, 6ft 2ins, and aged 30-40. Call 101 with info.
A 20-year-old man was stabbed at Belvedere railway station. Police are urging witnesses and the driver of a silver Ford Puma to come forward with information.
Strictly Come Dancing's Week 8 live show starts at 6.30pm on Saturday. Find out the schedule, results show time, and the latest on the Blackpool special.
Chao Xu, one of the UK's most prolific sex offenders, jailed for life. Police appeal for hundreds of potential victims to come forward after discovering hidden cameras and assault videos.
Communities Secretary Steve Reed meets officials overseeing Tower Hamlets council amid persistent governance worries and councillors' overseas political ambitions. Read the latest developments.
Property portal Rightmove confronts £1bn legal claim alleging unfair fees to UK estate agents. Learn how this case could reshape the property market landscape.
The Tower of London's 'The Tower Remembers' poppy display has closed. Discover why the 30,000 ceramic poppies are not for sale and their final destination. Read the full story.
British Transport Police release a CCTV image after a woman was sexually assaulted while sleeping on a train from Edinburgh to Wolverhampton. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Salman Iftikhar's 15-month sentence for threatening to gang rape a Virgin Atlantic crew member is increased to over four years after public outcry. Read the full story.
A woman was subjected to a racist assault and sprayed with an unknown substance at Bond Street Tube station. British Transport Police have launched a CCTV appeal to identify two individuals.
Exclusive legal analysis reveals the potential for fresh manslaughter charges against former pilot Greg Lynn should his conviction for murdering two campers be overturned on appeal.