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Strictly judge Shirley Ballas taken to hospital after falling on glass table

Ballas is due to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing live tour from next week.

Showbiz|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Strictly judge Shirley Ballas taken to hospital after falling on glass table
Supporting image for story: 'I booked wheelchair accessible tickets to see Florence and The Machine at BP Pulse Arena, Birmingham - but was assigned seats up flights of stairs'
'I booked wheelchair accessible tickets to see Florence and The Machine at BP Pulse Arena, Birmingham - but was assigned seats up flights of stairs'
Birmingham|Jan 16
Supporting image for story: Comedian Frank Skinner's meteoric rise from Tipton Pie Factory - from £20 a night to a £20 million chat show
Comedian Frank Skinner's meteoric rise from Tipton Pie Factory - from £20 a night to a £20 million chat show
Showbiz|Jan 3
Supporting image for story: Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? quiz contestant to pay back £4m after being jailed for financial crimes
Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? quiz contestant to pay back £4m after being jailed for financial crimes
Showbiz|Dec 30, 2025
Supporting image for story: Rare 1970 dolls of The Monkees kept in a Willenhall loft and bought for pennies now worth hundreds of pounds
Rare 1970 dolls of The Monkees kept in a Willenhall loft and bought for pennies now worth hundreds of pounds
Showbiz|Dec 30, 2025
Supporting image for story: ‘I wanted to detonate a bit of an explosion’: Creator Steven Knight on season two of Disney+’s A Thousand Blows
‘I wanted to detonate a bit of an explosion’: Creator Steven Knight on season two of Disney+’s A Thousand Blows
Showbiz|Dec 30, 2025
Supporting image for story: New Year Honours List 2026: 30 incredible West Midlands people honoured by the King, including Meera Syal
New Year Honours List 2026: 30 incredible West Midlands people honoured by the King, including Meera Syal
Showbiz|Dec 29, 2025

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Supporting image for story: New Year Honours 2026: Singer Ellie Goulding made MBE for services to biodiversity and the climate
New Year Honours 2026: Singer Ellie Goulding made MBE for services to biodiversity and the climate
Showbiz|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?
Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?
Showbiz|Dec 24, 2025
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne's grandson steals show as mascot for Aston Villa - as mum Kelly reunites with her rarely-seen brother Louis
Ozzy Osbourne's grandson steals show as mascot for Aston Villa - as mum Kelly reunites with her rarely-seen brother Louis
Entertainment|Dec 22, 2025
Supporting image for story: Brian May to broadcast unreleased Queen track that ‘no one has ever heard’
Brian May to broadcast unreleased Queen track that ‘no one has ever heard’
News|Dec 22, 2025
Supporting image for story: Face of Staffordshire woman convicted of fraudulently selling Oasis tickets
Face of Staffordshire woman convicted of fraudulently selling Oasis tickets
Crime|Dec 18, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'Tickets will sell fast' - Dudley funny man Lenny Henry set for triumphant return to his hometown
'Tickets will sell fast' - Dudley funny man Lenny Henry set for triumphant return to his hometown
Dudley entertainment|Dec 17, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'It's got to be done' - British singer Yungblud backs campaign for Birmingham Airport to be renamed after his 'hero' Ozzy Osbourne
'It's got to be done' - British singer Yungblud backs campaign for Birmingham Airport to be renamed after his 'hero' Ozzy Osbourne
Entertainment|Dec 17, 2025
Supporting image for story: David Jason to reunite with cast of Only Fools And Horses for documentary series
David Jason to reunite with cast of Only Fools And Horses for documentary series
News|Dec 16, 2025
Supporting image for story: Watch Chris Martin’s fantastic surprise performance at Staffordshire couple’s wedding
Watch Chris Martin’s fantastic surprise performance at Staffordshire couple’s wedding
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Spy opt-out in Hillsborough Law amendment ‘too broad’, northern mayors warn
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Four police hurt and 14 arrests made during Iranian embassy protest
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Tony Blair ‘honoured’ to be part of Donald Trump’s efforts to rebuild Gaza
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Chance of snow forecast with temperatures expected to plummet again
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Mother suing TikTok over death of son says hearing was ‘deeply painful’
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Supporting image for story: Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Viral news|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|Jan 2
Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025

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US delegation seeks to reassure Denmark and Greenland after Trump’s threats
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More than 100 dead in torrential rain and floods across southern Africa
World News|Jan 16
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