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The pop star's 15th album starts on the dancefloor, but ends with deep personal revelations.
July 2, 2026Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant
The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004.
June 10, 2026Henry Moore works to be unveiled at botanic garden
The botanic garden says the pieces aim to encourage visitors to reflect on nature and humanity.
June 5, 2026Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs
From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.
May 8, 2026Arlo Parks: 'I got out of my head and into my body'
The singer-songwriter found herself on the dancefloor. On a new album, she asks us to join her.
April 2, 2026Dancers loved practising in this Singapore walkway. Then the complaints came
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EastEnders star Lacey Turner announced as first celebrity to join Strictly
EastEnders star Lacey Turner has been announced as the first contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. The 38-year-old, best known for her long-running role as Stacey Slater on the BBC soap, will be
Strictly Come Dancing confirms first celebs for 2026 series
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Meet the contestants of Strictly Come Dancing 2026
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Strictly Come Dancing reveals EastEnders star as first celebrity contestant for 2026
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Delta Goodrem becomes third celebrity to join Strictly Come Dancing
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Henry Moore After Hours
Experience a night of art, music and performance at Kew Gardens 26 and 27 June, 3 and 4 July 2026 7.00pm to 10.30pm Ticket is inclusive of entry to the Gardens from 4.00pm Temperate House Entry f