Balvinder Sopal sets new Strictly dance-off record
EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal makes Strictly Come Dancing history by surviving her fifth dance-off, earning the title 'Queen of the Dance-off'. Discover her witty response to the judges.
EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal makes Strictly Come Dancing history by surviving her fifth dance-off, earning the title 'Queen of the Dance-off'. Discover her witty response to the judges.
A roundup of Birmingham criminals jailed in November 2025, including a paedophile exposed after his wife's £3m lottery win, a rapper who used a flamethrower, and a driver who killed a woman and her dog.
The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 results have been leaked online, leaving fans devastated as a potential finalist is eliminated before the quarter-final. Discover the full story and fan reactions.
EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal made a hilarious dig about her four dance-off appearances on Strictly Come Dancing after facing critique from Anton du Beke. Read the full story.
Strictly's Karen Carney receives a perfect 40 and a standing ovation for her Couples Choice dance. Judges say the footballer-turned-pundit could win the Glitterball trophy.
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Rushcliffe Borough Council awards £20,700 for free inclusive dance sessions across the borough. Join joyful movement classes designed for older adults and anyone feeling isolated.
Ali Hussain transported 20 kilos of heroin from Birmingham to Leeds. Police are now hunting two more men in connection with the drug dealing operation.
CCTV captures a thief performing a bizarre dance to steal a phone in Nottingham. Police believe it was a distraction tactic and urge the public to be vigilant.
Lara Simpson, struck off for faking cancer and her own death, is reportedly still teaching children privately. Discover the shocking details of her elaborate deception.
Strictly Come Dancing announces a terrifying 'instant dance' first for the remaining six celebrities. Find out what shocking twist awaits next week.
Strictly Come Dancing faces a new injury crisis as Alex Kingston performs with a dislocated rib, following La Voix's exit. Will she continue?
Strictly Come Dancing sees La Voix quit series 23 due to a training injury, forcing major schedule changes including the scrapping of the dance-off. Discover all the latest exits.
Strictly Come Dancing's Blackpool special sees only six couples compete after La Voix's injury. Bookies tip Balvinder Sopal as the favourite to be eliminated. Read the latest odds and news.
Don't miss Strictly Come Dancing's spectacular Blackpool Week! Find out the special start time for Saturday's live show and Sunday's results. Tune in for a dazzling display.
Tony Stockdale, 54, sentenced to five years for multiple arson attacks across Staffordshire. Read the full story of the dangerous fire-setting spree that put public safety at risk.
Science teacher Richard Pugh fined after giving a pupil a Christmas card signed with a kiss and a Malibu cocktail. The 41-year-old is now jobless and subject to a restraining order.
Festim Qengaj, 20, has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison after police found cocaine and cash in his car during a stop in Milford. Read the full story.
Strictly Come Dancing star Balvinder Sopal opens up about the emotional toll of facing four dance-offs, as she prepares for her Blackpool Argentine Tango.
Former Strictly pro Ola Jordan says Vicky Pattison was 'stitched up' with a week eight jive, leading to her emotional elimination. Discover why she was the 'most improved'.
EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal faces her fourth dance-off in seven weeks on Strictly Come Dancing, as fans express concern for her wellbeing. Discover how she fought back.
Vicky Pattison becomes the seventh celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2025 after a tense dance-off against Balvinder Sopal. Get the full results.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were stunned as Vicky Pattison was eliminated in a brutal dance-off on her 38th birthday. Read the full emotional exit story.
Elliott Smith, 50, has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after sending inappropriate emails to a student at Belper School. Read the full investigation details.
Two members of a Midlands drug line have been sentenced after police seized £11,000. Joshua Johnson and Owen Hargreaves, both 22, were caught after a sock was thrown from a window. Read the full story.
Strictly Come Dancing continues with Week 8 this Saturday. Find out the special start time, results show details, and the latest on the Blackpool build-up.
Louise Greaves, 43, is indefinitely banned from teaching after pleading guilty to sexual communication with a male pupil. Discover the full details of the case and the panel's ruling.
Legendary house DJ Armand Van Helden is the latest act confirmed for Creamfields 2026. Discover the full line-up and secure your tickets with flexible payment plans today.
Saint Francis Hospice's first Strictly event dazzled 850 guests, raising over £46,000 for palliative care. Amateur dancers competed for the Glitter Ball Trophy in an unforgettable evening.
Denise Coates, founder of Bet365, leads the Midlands Rich List 2025 with a potential £9bn sale. Discover the full list of the region's wealthiest billionaires.