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Strictly Come Dancing contestant Balvinder Sopal has revealed how judge Motsi Mabuse’s support has helped her bounce back from dance-offs.

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The high-value council tax surcharge may only raise £400m but it’s the best opportunity for a bigger, fairer tax on wealth
Rachel Reeves won little credit last week for lifting the lid on one of the most heated tax debates of the past three decades.
Who in their right mind would consider engaging in the fight that would inevitably lead to some of the richest people in the land calling for your head?
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6 mins. It’s taken six minutes, but the first scrum penalty is awarded against Wales after the Boks drop the hammer and shove the Welsh pack back to Bridgend, splintering it along the way.
4 mins. Two passes are all that’s needed from the Boks to get Moodie running outside Mee on the blindside . The SA winger then completely airswipes his attempt to kick the ball forward to start a foot race with the retreating defence which cues some laughs from the crowd. Gotta take your fun where you can find it at Wales games these days…
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Ms Sultana said she will not enter the main conference centre on Saturday in protest at a ‘witch hunt’

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Can Wales spring an almighty shock against the Springboks?

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Sarina Wiegman’s side face China in the first of two international friendlies to close out the year as their World Cup preparations continue

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