Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas tested for coronavirus after developing symptoms

Ukraine continues.As Russia moves more military hardware and forces towards the war zone, a military beauty contest was held back home including female troops from the country’s strategic missile forces.A military statement said that “about 40 beauties took part”, according to military magazine Red Star.“The first test for the participating teams was the application of combat makeup.”The women soldiers were also expected to overcome a fire-assault zone in a mock war zone with radiation, chemical and biological threats wearing gas marks and special protection suits.They were ordered to assemble and disassemble assault rifles, fire from a Kalashnikov AK-74, and throw grenades.There was a “brain ring” where they were tested on general knowledge and they faced “creative and culinary” tests.A report said: “Not all the participants are young women.“One, Olga Kirillova, is already a granny - her daughter is 23, and grandson three.“She serves at the Teykov division of the Strategic Missile Forces.

Court yesterday (Thursday, March 10), over the sickening attack. She is charged with threatening to kill one woman, assault with a Molotov cocktail of another woman, and causing grievous bodily harm to a third person.

Antonio Conte insists he was never in contention to manage Manchester United this season and has played down claims he did not fit the profile of candidate they were looking to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Messages sent by a Jeremy Kyle Show guest before he took his life have been shown for the first time.

Nicola Sturgeon has urged Scots to continue with “sensible precautions” against Covid-19, with the number of hospital patients infected with coronavirus at a 13-month high.

Falkirk motorists face paying even more at the pumps after average UK fuel prices reached record highs earlier this week.

Russia would face a “dramatic increased response” from the West if Vladimir Putin uses chemical weapons in Ukraine, a Tory minister warned.

Perth-based transport giant Stagecoach has backtracked on its decision to merge with National Express and agreed to a takeover by a German asset manager instead in a move described as “welcome” by local politicians.

The Met Office have warned Brits of potential 55mph gales hitting in the next few days. This morning a yellow weather warning was issued for the south west of England.

Ukraine officials have accused Russia of "nuclear terrorism" after their troops repeatedly bombed a reactor site in Kharkiv.Vladimir Putin's troops allegedly launched a new attack on the city's Institute of Physics and Technology as footage from the scene shows huge flames in the building and a nearby hostel.The fire is said to have broken out at around 8.20pm yesterday (Thursday, March 10), following sounds of "explosions and volleys of artillery."Ukraine's Centre for Strategic Communications and Information Security tweeted: "In Kharkiv, eyewitnesses report a fire in the building of Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology."The building contains equipment which, if damaged, can lead to radioactive pollution of the environment."The fire was later put out by firefighters and thankfully, there have been no changes to radiation levels in the area.However, experts fear attacks like this could result in a catastrophe and several warnings have gone ignored by the Russian military leading to the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine accusing Russia of committing "an act of nuclear terrorism."The news comes after Ukraine's deputy minister for foreign affairs, Emine Dzheppar, warned Putin against bombing the site last week.

Antiques Roadshow has been left gobsmacked after a tiny heirloom was valued at £4,000 to £5,000.The woman recently appeared on the BBC show with a small wooden walnut shell, smaller in size than a golf ball.Buried inside was a miniature globe, marked with intricate paintings of countries and old-fashioned writing.But despite its slightly unassuming nature, it transpired that the object was a valuable relic of the past.Unfolding the walnut shell, expert Hilary Kay observed: “It’s a walnut shell with a surprise, because you open it up, and the surprise is this tiny, tiny globe.”The woman explained that the object had been in her family since her grandfather had bought it, before it had been stored away in the back of a cabinet.“Until I was older I never really was allowed to open the globe,” she said.In fact, spinning the globe around to examine, Hilary observed that it was so old, that Australia was labelled as New Holland, the name it was given until 1817.And, describing how this was only the second such globe she’d ever seen, the expert claimed that it had been made by Carl Bauer, an artist active in the early 20th century.“They were in business as globe-makers in Nuremberg in Germany,” she added. “It’s a real rarity.”“Wow,” the guest replied.

"huge bright white flash" that completely lit up the sky in Exmouth sparked fear and speculation in residents who saw it in the dead of night. A range of theories on what could have caused it were being thrown around, from an alien invasion to a large single flash of lightning, DevonLive reported.But the actual explanation is a lot more simple and frankly, far less exciting.

the former Empire actor was found guilty on five counts of disorderly conduct pertaining to a police report he filed on January 29, 2019 – the same day the alleged attack took place.Smollett’s lawyer Nenye Uche said at the time that he would appeal the conviction, adding that his client was “committed to clearing his name”.While handing Smollett his sentence in a Chicago court yesterday (March 10), Cook County Judge James Linn said: “Let me tell you, Mr Smollett, that there is nothing I can do here today that will come close to the damage that you have already done to your own life.“You’ve turned your life upside down by your misconduct and your shenanigans.”He added: “You took some scabs off some healing wounds, and for one reason: You wanted to make yourself more famous, and for a while it worked. The lights were on you.

The Sun: ‘Preparing for this year’s show is a huge headache. The goalposts keep moving, so the big decisions are being left to the last minute so we’re as up to date as possible.They continued: ‘As things stand, we are having to plan for hundreds.

"So they're not using plaster anymore, they use a boot.So I'm learning to walk on these crutches which goes crutch, right foot, close - a bit like the waltz."Anyway, I'm going to be absolutely fine for Strictly and I'm sure everything's going to be absolutely great.The NHS was amazing.So, yes, clean break, six weeks."In October last year, Shirley had her breast implants removed due to fears they could be masking signs of breast cancer.Then in January a chipped tooth saw her receive emergency dental surgery.A few weeks ago Shirley said she was "99 percent sure" Strictly would return this year despite the logistical problems during the pandemic.The show has been a Saturday night staple since 2004.Shirley said: "I did send an example of

Rumours are swirling that that Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli will be quitting the UK show in favour of the US version.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has teased that a royal could be heading to the dancefloor.

STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas fears she's caught coronavirus in yet another blow to the 2020 series. The 59-year-old revealed she's awaiting test results as she accepted the BBC show's BAFTA win last night.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has revealed she's taken a coronavirus test after being struck down with a nasty cough and a temperature.

Barbara Windsor's husband's heartbreak as EastEnders star in care home[LATEST]Shirley Ballas opens up on coronavirus fears after missing BAFTAs[HEALTH]Tess Daly's fans react as Strictly host admits husband Vernon's move[STRICTLY]Cutting her off, host Richard Ayoade interjected: "Thank you. I think the word you were looking for is that you beat Phoebe.""And that is why we need camera people.

Shirley Ballas spoke candidly about her health after the head judge scooped the win for Best Entertainment for Strictly Come Dancing at the BAFTA TV Awards 2020.The small-screen star suffered a broken foot earlier this month and has now talked about her coronavirus fears.The 59-year-old explained she suffered a "temperature" and made the decision to get tested for Covid-19.Shirley said: "This week, I haven't been doing anything. I broke my foot so that's healing."I haven't been so well these last few days and I had a temperature.