Strictly Come Dancing's new 7-minute spin-off announced by BBC ahead of 2026 series

Manchester Evening News - Sep 17, 2026

Fan-favourite Strictly professional dancer Dianne Buswell is involved in the new series announced by the BBC

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A family have been left devastated by the death of a much-loved mum-of-three aged just 30.

King at war with Diana's brother after astonishing response to Earl's claim that he said she would be 'forgotten' days after her death

Sep 17, 2026

King at war with Diana's brother after astonishing response to Earl's claim that he said she would be 'forgotten' days after her death

Buckingham Palace issued an extraordinary statement in response to the explosive new book by Earl Spencer about a devastating row he had with then Prince Charles in the days after Diana died.

Debenhams' 'outstanding' luxury £2,160 Stührling watch slashed by 91% to £188

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Debenhams' 'outstanding' luxury £2,160 Stührling watch slashed by 91% to £188

"Great quality watch with classic design outstanding, very pleased with the watch and service."

Rebuild the Navy or we are all sunk: UK must strengthen its war-fighting readiness or face defeat to Russia, force's First Sea Lord warns

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Rebuild the Navy or we are all sunk: UK must strengthen its war-fighting readiness or face defeat to Russia, force's First Sea Lord warns

First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, has previously cautioned that Britain is 'at risk' of losing its naval advantage to Vladimir Putin's maritime forces.

Coleen Rooney's emotional admission from Cheshire mansion in new Disney+ series

Sep 17, 2026

Coleen Rooney's emotional admission from Cheshire mansion in new Disney+ series

Coleen Rooney said 'the house is not happy' in a trailer for the Disney+ documentary series The Real Rooneys

Strictly Come Dancing's new 7-minute spin-off announced by BBC ahead of 2026 series

Sep 17, 2026

Strictly Come Dancing's new 7-minute spin-off announced by BBC ahead of 2026 series

Fan-favourite Strictly professional dancer Dianne Buswell is involved in the new series announced by the BBC

Burnham's devolution drive 'to spark boom in highly paid local officials'

Sep 17, 2026

Burnham's devolution drive 'to spark boom in highly paid local officials'

The Prime Minister has pledged to move power from Whitehall and 'carry it into every postcode in the land' in his bid to boost the role of local leaders.

ITV reveals first look at new crime thriller Two Birds starring Sheridan Smith

Sep 17, 2026

ITV reveals first look at new crime thriller Two Birds starring Sheridan Smith

A new member of the cast has also been announced

‘Don’t touch them’: Bird flu confirmed after 400 found dead at nature reserve

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‘Don’t touch them’: Bird flu confirmed after 400 found dead at nature reserve

More than 400 birds have died at a popular nature reserve where part of the site is closed and visitors have been warned not to touch them.

Toys and flower tributes to Noah Woods, 3, line the streets after search ends in tragedy

Sep 17, 2026

Toys and flower tributes to Noah Woods, 3, line the streets after search ends in tragedy

Children left treasured toys at the scene alongside dozens of flowers

Claims emerge that callous Bali murder-suicide dad told school staff his two young children were 'stupid'

Sep 17, 2026

Claims emerge that callous Bali murder-suicide dad told school staff his two young children were 'stupid'

Perth man Damien John Shaw was found dead alongside his Indonesian-born children, six-year-old Archie and four-year-old Laura, on Sunday.

Sam West offers rare look at All Creatures set as he 'wraps' for new adventure

Sep 17, 2026

Sam West offers rare look at All Creatures set as he 'wraps' for new adventure

All Creatures Great and Small star Samuel West reunites with his dear friend for a wholesome project in a sweet clip.

Welcome, Lord Payoff! Ex-Cabinet Secretary handed record £860k exit package by Starmer joins Lords… where he can claim £390 a day tax free

Sep 17, 2026

Welcome, Lord Payoff! Ex-Cabinet Secretary handed record £860k exit package by Starmer joins Lords… where he can claim £390 a day tax free

Lord Wormald of Dulwich was introduced in the Upper House, where he will sit as an independent crossbench peer.

'Cover-up' fears over review into serial rapist policeman

Sep 17, 2026

'Cover-up' fears over review into serial rapist policeman

An independent review into the case of a rapist police officer dubbed 'Scotland's Wayne Couzens ' may never be published in full, the Mail can reveal.

Accused Malibu killer Fraser Bohm dealt major blow as judge rules jury CAN hear what he told cops after 104mph crash that killed sorority sisters

Sep 17, 2026

Accused Malibu killer Fraser Bohm dealt major blow as judge rules jury CAN hear what he told cops after 104mph crash that killed sorority sisters

The former high school baseball star has pleaded not guilty to four charges of murder and four of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence in the accident that killed four sorority sisters.

Third victim named after Los Angeles NBC news helicopter crashed as officials probe live footage to find out what went wrong

Sep 17, 2026

Third victim named after Los Angeles NBC news helicopter crashed as officials probe live footage to find out what went wrong

Edy Fernando Gutiérrez Mejia, 29, better known as Pichi, was killed on the ground when News Chopper 4 went down in a parking lot in Chatsworth just before 7pm on Tuesday night.

PS5 players race to snap up limited-edition Marvel Wolverine controllers

Sep 17, 2026

PS5 players race to snap up limited-edition Marvel Wolverine controllers

Fans can mark this week's launch with a commemorative PlayStation 5 accessory

Left-wing leader of Britain's trade union movement given seat on Bank of England's board just hours after calling for new tax on banks' 'mega profits'

Sep 17, 2026

Left-wing leader of Britain's trade union movement given seat on Bank of England's board just hours after calling for new tax on banks' 'mega profits'

Paul Nowak, General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress, has been appointed a non-executive director of the Bank's Court of Directors by Chancellor John Healey.

Inside the 'scariest house on Rightmove' - as creepy home sells at auction for £200,000

Sep 17, 2026

Inside the 'scariest house on Rightmove' - as creepy home sells at auction for £200,000

The three bedroom detached station house in Bleasby, Nottingham , dates back to the 1840s and was listed at a guide price of £75,000 but sold on Monday for £200,000.

Disgust on Manchester Piccadilly train as vile man sat in wheelchair is arrested after acts caught on CCTV

Sep 17, 2026

Disgust on Manchester Piccadilly train as vile man sat in wheelchair is arrested after acts caught on CCTV

Babatunde Odutola was jailed within 72 hours of the horrific incident

Family of Greek heiress, 30, who died from 'toxic insect bite' after being discharged from London hospital condemn 'outrageous' wait for answers a year after her death

Sep 17, 2026

Family of Greek heiress, 30, who died from 'toxic insect bite' after being discharged from London hospital condemn 'outrageous' wait for answers a year after her death

Marissa Lemos, 30, was tragically discovered in bed by a housekeeper at the townhouse she lived in with her shipping tycoon father and mother in upmarket Knightsbridge.

Pictured - 6ft transgender paedophile anti-terror cop who raped girl, 15, in McDonald's toilet in Germany: Image shows her riding toy police car at community event

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Maja S., 55, confessed to the rape this morning before the Traunstein Regional Court, wearing handcuffs and leg irons amid the ongoing trial.

Baby has 'Cineworld' put on birth certificate after mother gives birth during Harry Potter screening at cinema

Sep 17, 2026

Baby has 'Cineworld' put on birth certificate after mother gives birth during Harry Potter screening at cinema

Molly Connah, 32, was overdue by a day when she went to the cinema in with her nine-year-old son Alfie and her parents to see Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

UN experts say US may have committed war crimes with air strikes in Iran that killed civilians, including 120 schoolchildren

Sep 17, 2026

UN experts say US may have committed war crimes with air strikes in Iran that killed civilians, including 120 schoolchildren

There are 'reasonable grounds' to believe the US committed war crimes against civilians in Iran, United Nations investigators said on Thursday.

Dolly Parton seen sending delighted message recorded before her death aged 80

Sep 17, 2026

Dolly Parton seen sending delighted message recorded before her death aged 80

A tribute was paid to legendary country singer Dolly Parton at the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards

TUI passengers told to avoid one thing at the airport

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TUI passengers told to avoid one thing at the airport

A TUI travel agent has warned that holidaymakers could be left out of pocket if they fail to plan an important aspect of their trip

Woman, 37, charged after jewellery and cash stolen from Kent homes

Sep 17, 2026

Woman, 37, charged after jewellery and cash stolen from Kent homes

A woman has been charged after reports of jewellery and cash being stolen from homes.

Mother, 24, arrested after body of baby found in Sydney bin

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Mother, 24, arrested after body of baby found in Sydney bin

She was taken to hospital for assessment and then arrested upon her release on Thursday evening.

Couple pulled into KFC car park and within moments they had a newborn son

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Couple pulled into KFC car park and within moments they had a newborn son

Katie Murphy, 33, was being driven to hospital by her partner Stephen Kirby, 32, when she suddenly felt the urge to push in the KFC car park

Small pizza chain in London is officially crowned world's best - becoming first British entrant to beat Italians at their own game

Sep 17, 2026

Small pizza chain in London is officially crowned world's best - becoming first British entrant to beat Italians at their own game

Napoli on the Road, which has restaurants in Chiswick, Richmond and Soho, became the first British entrant to take the top spot at the prestigious 50 Top Pizza awards.

Anthony Albanese's government announces sweeping changes to migration: Who stays and who goes

Sep 17, 2026

Anthony Albanese's government announces sweeping changes to migration: Who stays and who goes

The Albanese government is unveiling sweeping changes to Australia's migration system in a major speech by Immigration Minister Tony Burke, titled 'Who arrives, who stays, who leaves'.

Former Coronation Street star lands iconic role in Salford this Christmas

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Former Coronation Street star lands iconic role in Salford this Christmas

Salford's own, actor John Thomson, is set to swap the cobbles for a classic Christmas tale this festive season

‘This will help’: Council set to build second footpath at town centre car park

Sep 17, 2026

‘This will help’: Council set to build second footpath at town centre car park

A second pedestrian route from a town centre car park is set to be built after councillors ignored officers’ recommendation to refuse the plans.

Lovers are flogged 100 times each for adultery with girlfriend begging for mercy then collapsing in pain during brutal Sharia caning in Indonesia

Sep 17, 2026

Lovers are flogged 100 times each for adultery with girlfriend begging for mercy then collapsing in pain during brutal Sharia caning in Indonesia

A couple was flogged 100 times each for adultery under an Indonesian province's strict Sharia laws.

House prices across Kent – see how much property values have changed in your area in 12 months

Sep 17, 2026

House prices across Kent – see how much property values have changed in your area in 12 months

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‘Everyone was absolutely terrified’: Couple ‘trapped’ as wildfire engulfed Croatia resort

Sep 17, 2026

‘Everyone was absolutely terrified’: Couple ‘trapped’ as wildfire engulfed Croatia resort

A Kent couple has described their terrifying escape after a wildfire surrounded their holiday resort, forcing hundreds of guests to flee to the sea.

Public inquiry involving ‘discriminatory and bonkers’ £3m footbridge to go ahead

Sep 17, 2026

Public inquiry involving ‘discriminatory and bonkers’ £3m footbridge to go ahead

A public inquiry is to take place after a wheelchair user objected to a controversial new stepped footbridge connecting two housing developments.

Man who splurged out £1,260 for one night of luxury at Cheshire hotel is taken to court

Sep 17, 2026

Man who splurged out £1,260 for one night of luxury at Cheshire hotel is taken to court

Neil Grady also failed to pay for his £566 room at the four-star hotel after getting drunk with his girlfriend

Huge shake-up at Bluewater as popular homeware chain and world-famous pizzeria join new arrivals

Sep 17, 2026

Huge shake-up at Bluewater as popular homeware chain and world-famous pizzeria join new arrivals

The Kent shopping centre has announced a major autumn refresh with new shops, restaurants and store relocations.

Everton pay tribute to Andy Burnham's dad as a 'lifelong Blue' as grieving PM attends club's game against Wolves with Canada's Mark Carney

Sep 17, 2026

Everton pay tribute to Andy Burnham's dad as a 'lifelong Blue' as grieving PM attends club's game against Wolves with Canada's Mark Carney

Mr Burnham watched the game with Canadian PM Mark Carney - a fellow Evertonian - just days after the death of his father, Roy, who suffered with Alzheimer's.

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