Craig Revel Horwood, a judge on the popular BBC One show Strictly Come Dancing, has shared details about his experience with an abusive Russian ballet trainer who used a cane on her students. Unfortunately, allegations of abusive behavior have plagued the show, with multiple celebrities speaking out about mistreatment by their dance partners during rehearsals.… Continue reading Watch: Revel Horwood reveals his trainer whacked students
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House price growth picks up in July as wages rise
Nationwide has reported that the growth rate for house prices in the UK rose to 2.1% last month, which is the fastest rate since December 2022. The mortgage lender attributed the growth to increasing wages, which have boosted the confidence of some buyers. However, high mortgage rates and affordability issues have limited the number of… Continue reading House price growth picks up in July as wages rise
Tunbridge Wells: Thousands fined for driving in bus lane
Mount Pleasant Road in Tunbridge Wells has become the site of 70,000 penalty charge notices since April 2023, according to data obtained by BBC under Freedom of Information laws. The road forbids vehicles, except buses, taxis, and bicycles, from travelling between certain hours of the day from Church Road and Monson Road junctions. Tunbridge Wells… Continue reading Tunbridge Wells: Thousands fined for driving in bus lane
Newspaper headlines: Huw Edwards' 'fall from grace' and 'riot outrage'
Former BBC news presenter, Huw Edwards, has pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children, according to multiple UK newspapers. The Mirror leads with “Huw’s child abuse pics shame” while The Sun has the word “guilty” alongside a photo of Edwards outside court. The Telegraph reports that the BBC paid £200,000 to… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Huw Edwards' 'fall from grace' and 'riot outrage'
Southport: 17-year-old charged with murder over attack
A 17-year-old individual has been accused of murdering three girls at a dance class in Southport, Merseyside. The incident, which happened in Hart Space centre, was for primary school children aged six to ten and featured a Taylor Swift theme. Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, were brought to… Continue reading Southport: 17-year-old charged with murder over attack
'Reckless slapping therapist Hongchi Xiao cut mum's life short'
The family of a woman who died after attending a slapping workshop and stopping her insulin has urged for greater regulation of alternative therapies. Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, had type 1 diabetes and died in 2016 at a retreat in Wiltshire run by Hongchi Xiao. He was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter last Friday. Carr-Gomm’s son,… Continue reading 'Reckless slapping therapist Hongchi Xiao cut mum's life short'
Southport: More than 100 people arrested in London protest
A protest in central London following the fatal stabbing of three children at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club on Monday in Southport has led to more than 100 arrests, Metropolitan Police has said. The demonstrations, which included throwing bottles and cans, as well as setting a police car on fire, resulted in several officers sustaining… Continue reading Southport: More than 100 people arrested in London protest
Two new dementia risks identified by major report
A new report from the Lancet Commission suggests that there are 14 health issues that can be reduced or eliminated to theoretically prevent nearly half of dementias in the world. Treating vision loss and high cholesterol are two ways in which people can reduce the chances of developing dementia. It is predicted that by 2050, the… Continue reading Two new dementia risks identified by major report
Thunderstorm warnings for much of England and Wales
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued across much of England and Wales amidst a heatwave that has engulfed most of the UK. Wednesday night and Thursday are forecasted for heavy showers, thunder, and lightning with possible disruption to travel and power cuts. Along with these warnings, flood alerts have also been put in place across… Continue reading Thunderstorm warnings for much of England and Wales
Leanne Lucas: Yoga teacher stabbed in Southport protecting children, cousin says
Leanne Lucas, a yoga teacher hailed as a hero, was fatally injured attempting to protect two little girls during the Southport knife attack, according to her cousin. Ms Lucas helped usher children into a storage room and shielded two girls from the attacker when she was thought to have received her injuries. She is believed… Continue reading Leanne Lucas: Yoga teacher stabbed in Southport protecting children, cousin says