Carlos Gu was helped by one of his co-stars with a surprise during a big solo move away from the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom

Carlos Gu has said he ‘adores’ one of his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars as she was seen helping him with a surprise during a big solo move away from the ballroom.

The professional dancer, who won the BBC One dance contest’s 2025 series alongside former footballer Karen Carney, has been busy with several projects following his history-making win.

One of those projects has been his ‘An Evening with Carlos Gu’ show, with the sold-out event taking place on Tuesday (April 7) night at cabaret club, Crazy Coqs in London’s Soho.

The special one-man show was attended by fans as well as his Strictly pals, including fellow professional dancers Amy Dowden and Katya Jones. And while It Takes Two host Janette Manrara was also in the audience, she also took her support to another level by joining Carlos on stage for a performance.

In a video of them in a dressing room filmed before the show, but shared afterwards onto Janette’s Instagram Story, Janette said: “Pre-show, we’re getting ready.” Carlos described Janette as his “special guest”, while she excitedly reffered to him as the “star of the show” before adding: “Nobody knows I’m here! Well, people know I’m coming, but we’re going to sing together… I can’t wait.”

Videos were then shared of their joint performance, alongside one of which Carlos said: “@janettemanrara I adore you more than you could’ve imagined.” She also showed her support, with Janette sharing a picture of the pair and saying in view of her own Instagram followers: “You did it my gorgeous friend!”

It comes after Carlos admitted that he was initially uncertain about his and Karen’s recent Strictly partnership, but that the former Lioness has since become a close friend and “changed” him for the better.

“This incredible woman she has taught me so much about this world being humble and just being a giving person and taking nothing back,” he shared with Kate Thornton on her White Wine Question Time podcast

Asked whether he plans to return to the show this year, Carlos said he has yet to discover if he will be back, following several changes to the professional line-up, which has so far including the axing of four dancers.

He described the Prime Minister’s trip to the Middle East this week as ‘far too little, far too late’

The UK’s standing on the world stage is in freefall according to former Foreign Secretary Sir James Cleverly, who claims Donald Trump has “zero respect” for Sir Keir Starmer.

Speaking to reporters outside Westminster on Wednesday (8 April), he claimed the “special relationship” between Britain and the US is under unprecedented strain at the moment.

As the Prime Minister touches down in the Gulf today, his mission to secure the permanent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is being overshadowed by a firestorm of domestic criticism. While Sir Keir hopes to capitalize on the fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, his detractors at home are calling the diplomatic push a “complete irrelevance”.

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The Conservative MP for Braintree accused Starmer of being fundamentally “indecisive” in his dealings with the White House, arguing that the damage extends far beyond a personality clash between two leaders. Mr Cleverly claims the Prime Minister’s lack of action is threatening the very foundations of the UK-US intelligence and defence apparatus.

“You can’t talk out of both sides of your mouth at the same time,” he told the Press Association. “The US has seen that. It’s quite clear now that President Trump does not respect Keir Starmer at all.”

Mr Cleverly continued: “He (Starmer) has flown off to the Gulf for a photo opportunity to try and reclaim some kind of credibility, but the simple fact of the matter is he has painted the UK out of the picture.

“As a former foreign secretary, I find that genuinely heartbreaking.”

The criticism follows a string of public humiliations from the US President, who recently mocked Starmer’s leadership style.

Trump recounted a request for British aircraft carriers to support US strikes, impersonating the Prime Minister as a dithering bureaucrat who “has to ask his team” before making a move.

The backdrop to this political infighting is a volatile situation in the Middle East.

While Trump recently threatened that “a whole civilization will die” if shipping lanes weren’t secured, the last-minute armistice has provided a brief window of stability.

The Prime Minister has consistently tried to walk a fine line since the conflict in Iran broke out on 28 February. The UK has permitted the US to use strategic bases like Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford for “defensive” strikes.

Simultaneously, Starmer has repeatedly told the public: “This is not our war”, a stance Cleverly argues makes the UK look weak to its most important ally.

It isn’t just the Conservatives taking aim at the current diplomatic climate.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey described Trump’s recent behaviour as a “classic cycle of destruction”, warning that the American leader is no longer a reliable partner for the UK. Davey linked the geopolitical chaos directly to the pockets of British citizens, citing the rising costs of petrol and diesel as a byproduct of Trump’s “idiotic war”.

Even Nigel Farage, long considered Trump’s closest British ally, has shown signs of unease.

While Farage defended the President’s goal of bringing Tehran to the negotiating table, he admitted that Trump’s rhetoric regarding the total destruction of Iranian civilization went “way too far”.

The officer will face a misconduct hearing this month

A former Cambridgeshire police officer has been accused of driving to work whilst over the legal limit for alcohol and attempting to sign out a firearm. PC Danny Colbert has been accused of breaching the standards of professional behaviour to the level of gross misconduct.

It’s alleged that on July 20, 2024, the officer reported for work whilst unfit for duty due to drinking and attempted to sign out his firearm.

He will face a misconduct hearing on Tuesday, April 14. The hearing will take place at Lysander House on Station Road in Tempsford at 10am.

Anyone who would like to attend must register their interest by Monday April 13, 2026 at 3pm.

The CX-5 is the Japanese company’s best seller and it is a very popular choice in the UK family SUV segment thanks to its style and premium quality interiors.

In this instalment of Drive Time, John takes a look at the exciting all-new Mazda CX-5 and the Mercedes-Maybach limo, which takes luxury to the next level.

The all-new Mazda CX-5 has been eagerly awaited since its reveal late last year – and it is now on sale, with prices starting from £31,550.

The CX-5 is the Japanese company’s best seller and it is a very popular choice in the UK family SUV segment thanks to its style and premium quality interiors.

With global sales of more than five million units across two-generations since its launch in 2012, the Mazda CX-5 was the first car to feature Mazda’s Kodo Soul of Motion design and its Skyactiv engine technology.

The third generation model can be ordered and configured now before its arrival in showrooms in early summer.

Offered in the UK across four trim grades: Prime-Line, Centre-Line, Exclusive-Line and Homura, all models feature Mazda’s optimised 2.5-litre e-Skyactiv G 141ps petrol engine, paired with 24V Mazda M Hybrid technology – replacing the previous 2.0-litre base unit.

This engine delivers solid performance with improved torque for quicker response, seamless acceleration, and better driving comfort.

Producing 141ps and 238 Nm of torque, the front-wheel drive variant accelerates from 0-62mph in 10.5 seconds.

Exclusive-Line and Homura models can be specified with a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, while all models feature a six-speed automatic gearbox as standard.

Priced from £31,550 to £40,950, the all-new CX-5’s price entry point undercuts the outgoing car.

The all-new Mazda CX-5 retains the iconic shape of its predecessor while advancing Mazda’s Kodo – Soul of Motion design philosophy to present a sportier, more confident form.

Longer, wider and taller its new proportions and the 115mm extended wheelbase enhance road presence, stability and space – increasing overall practicality for daily use.

Inside, connectivity and usability have been elevated through a reimagined HMI.

The new 12.9-inch – or on Homura grade 15.6-inch – centre display delivers smartphone-style interaction with customisable menus.

For the first time in a Mazda, the all-new CX-5 features Google built-in1 making every day driving easier.

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A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and streamlined steering wheel controls help ensure essential information is delivered clearly.

On top of that, Exclusive Line and Homura grades also include a 12-speaker Bose sound system.

The cabin itself offers a clean, spacious and calming environment crafted with refined materials.

A simplified layout that wraps around the entire front contributes to a driver-focused yet family-friendly atmosphere.

Key features include a new centre console with enhanced storage and on Exclusive-Line and Homura grades a panoramic sunroof that emphasises openness.

Exclusive to Homura models, the ambient lighting on the front door trims adds to the cabin’s refined and tranquil environment.

Designed for family life, the all-new CX-5 now has an additional 61 litres of boot space, wider-opening rear doors and a 40:20:40 split-folding bench for extra versatility.

The all-new CX-5 is offered in four grades – Prime-Line, Centre-Line, Exclusive-Line, and Homura – each with distinct interior finishes and equipment.

Interior options include black or tan leather (Homura) and a two-tone black-and-white artificial leather and suede-like finish (Exclusive-Line).

Under the bonnet, the all-new CX-5 is powered by a 2.5-litre e-Skyactiv G 141ps petrol engine, paired with 24V Mazda M Hybrid technology, replacing the previous 2.0-litre base unit.

This engine delivers confident performance with improved torque for quicker response, seamless acceleration, and better driving comfort.

Producing 141ps and 238 Nm of torque, the front-wheel drive variant accelerates from 0-62mph in 10.5 seconds, while cylinder de-activation enhances efficiency.

Dynamically, the all-new CX-5 benefits from chassis and suspension updates, providing better ride comfort and road handling.

With a towing capacity of up to 2,000 kg, the latest CX-5 is more capable than ever – ready to keep up with active on-the-go lifestyles, while equipped with a comprehensive suite of updated ADAS features, the all-new CX-5 achieves a Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating.

Jeremy Thomson, managing director, Mazda Motors UK, said: “Tthe Mazda CX-5 is an incredibly important car in Mazda’s history and I’m excited for the third-generation model to join Mazda’s SUV line-up this year.

“From the launch of the original first-generation car in 2012, the CX-5 has been a hugely popular choice for UK SUV buyers who have loved its style, quality and driver engagement, and having recently surpassed 100,000 sales in the UK, it’s clear this ever-popular SUV has seen amazing customer loyalty and satisfaction.”

He added: “It’s incredible to look back and consider just how much the UK market has changed since the CX-5’s launch in 2012.

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“The huge increase in the popularity of SUVs means that today the CX-5 sits alongside the Mazda CX-60, all-new Mazda CX-80 and the smaller Mazda CX-30 in our line-up, but it was the success of the award-winning CX-5 that established Mazda as a maker of genuinely sporty SUVs, which deliver class leading quality and high levels of standard equipment.”

Meanwhile, the company has been boosted by the news that the Mazda6e which will also arrive in the summer has been awarded the World Car Design of the Year title at the New York Auto Show.

It is the third time that Mazda has won the title.

In other motoring news, a new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class limousine has been announced and for the first time it features the Mercedes‑Benz Operating System MB.OS.

It has an illuminated front grille with double-star-shaped headlights, surrounded with Rose Gold accents and the option of 21-inch wheels with a golden finish.

In the front, the car has Mercedes’ latest MBUX Superscreen infotainment system, featuring a 14.4-inch central infotainment system, a 12.2-inch passenger display and a 14.4-inch digital instrument cluster which can rise at an angle to give a 3D-effect.

There will be a choice of three powertrains with the entry-level S 580 coming with a 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine that uses mild-hybrid technology and develops 553bhp and 750Nm of torque.

A plug-in hybrid set-up,has a new six-cylinder petrol engine with a 22kWh battery pack that can manage a claimed 60 miles on electric power while the flagship S 680 features a 6.0-litre V12 that produces 621bhp and 900Nm of torque, giving a 0 to 60mph acceleration of 3.8 seconds.

Prices are still to be revealed and further details on the car will be announced in due course but it is expected that the new Maybach S-Class will start from around £175,000, with options that can rise to around £250,000.

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Rosenior has sought to offer Fernandez an olive branch and a route forward following the punishment.

The midfielder has continued to train with the first‑team squad and, at present, there has been no indication he will be stripped of his leadership role.

After the Port Vale game – which Fernandez watched from behind the Chelsea bench – Rosenior said things are “not what people think” between the two of them.

“In the right time, in the right moment, I’m sure the discussion will happen in terms of what’s been said between me and Enzo,” he added.

“Enzo and I are in a very good place. Things aren’t what people maybe think they are.”

The former Strasbourg, Hull City and Derby County boss has also chosen not to respond publicly to Fernandez’s representatives, who have since insisted their client never said he wanted to leave Chelsea or London, nor referenced Real by name.

However, a wide‑ranging interview from Fernandez’s camp also claimed he “deserves much more than he is currently earning”, while further reports in Argentina have suggested attempts were made this week to have the suspension reduced.

The scrutiny is unlikely to ease and will add another layer of pressure to Fernandez’s performances when he returns against Manchester United next weekend.

It is a blow for Chelsea, who are also without Reece James through injury, leaving Andrey Santos or Romeo Lavia likely to step up against City.

Chelsea have no regrets over their stance. Rosenior has said he needed to “protect the culture”, with those involved believing the series of remarks, which also include two controversial post-match interviews after defeat by PSG, represented a point at which the club needed to act.

There was a desire to set a precedent and avoid perceptions that Fernandez, one of the squad’s senior figures, had received preferential treatment.

Equally, Chelsea were keen not to allow ill‑discipline to take hold, having already collected nine red cards across all competitions this season.

Chelsea remain in regular dialogue with senior players and accept some criticism, including Cucurella’s comments regarding the recruitment of young players and how that contributed to a naive first‑half performance at PSG.

Privately, the club have assured Cucurella and captain James – the latter during his most recent contract renewal – that signings with proven Premier League experience will arrive at centre‑back, central midfield and in attacking areas.

That is also what Rosenior was referring to when he said “you will see” in response to questions about Chelsea‘s ambition – a message the club view as important amid efforts by a fringe supporter group to build momentum towards a planned protest before the United match.

Rosenior has also indicated a number of players are set to sign contract renewals before the end of the season. However, Fernandez’s agent Pastore has suggested talks regarding his client will be paused until after the World Cup, where Argentina will bid to defend their title.

Moises Caicedo and Levi Colwill are among those also believed to be seeking improved terms.

Marcus has been racing correspondent at the Telegraph for more than 30 years. Before that he worked for the Racing Post. While there he became one of only seven amateur riders to win the Grand National since the War when riding Mr Frisk to victory in 1990 in a course record which still stands. He also rode three Cheltenham Festival winners. Based near Lambourn, he covers all the main racing festivals.

The welcome news of a ceasefire in the Israeli-US war against Iran, for a two week period to open trade through the Persian Gulf while Iran’s regime reels from an onslaught that Donald Trump threatened would erase a civilization, suits one man – Vladimir Putin.

The rest of the world has been left reeling and impoverished by an illegal conflict.

Iran’s military capacity may have been mangled and its theocratic leadership left cowering in bunkers . But it is the reputation of the United States that has been badly, probably irreparable, mauled.

America is weaker now than it has ever been and the ceasefire is a sign that Trump wants to get out of the Iran mess while that damage is “probable” and not certain.

Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing indictments at the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity, has agreed to hold off on further bombing on Iran, for now.

From his perspective the war in Iran is not over. Israel’s far right government, which includes ministers who have made genocidal statements against the Palestinians of Gaza, wants to see the end of the Tehran regime and the rule of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The IRGC has survived. The ayatollah’s remain in charge. And Iran’s insurgent-style “mosaic defence” system which delegates autonomy to low-level commanders, means its plans to survive political decapitation have worked.

But Israel and the US have certainly set back Iran’s missile programme. Its pre-war capacity revealed by attacks on Israel including with missiles delivering cluster bombs.

Netanyahu was able to convince Trump to join his war on Iran because, he claimed, that Tehran was weeks away from producing a nuclear weapon. That statement was a lie in February. Trump claimed that Iran’s nuclear capacity had been “obliterated” last summer. Still, it’s more obliterated now.

But Israel’s ultraviolet response to the October 7 atrocities committed by Hamas-led militants and others out of Gaza in 2023, with the killing of upwards of 70,000 people in the enclave and the total destruction of infrastructure for 2.2 million people there, shows that Israel believes it is safer to fight a forever war than seek peace.

So Israel has attacked Hezbollah, the vast Lebanese militia that is backed by Iran, in Lebanon. Hezbollah, the “Party of God” has no reason to exist in Lebanon except to fight Israel.

The Israel Defence Forces are forcing the population of southern Lebanon to flee their homes and are likely to return to a full time occupation of the south of the country. That will guarantee Hezbollah’s future raison d’etre.

Meanwhile Israel’s parliament has brought back the death penalty – for Palestinians who kill Jews. on the Israeli-occupied West Bank Palestinians are tried by Israeli military courts which have a conviction rate of about 99 per cent.

Which means that those accused of murder will almost certainly hang – a form of jurisprudence associated with despots not a country that pretends to be a democracy. (A democracy does not deny political rights or citizenship to five million people it has ruled for between 59 and 78 years based on their ethnicity).

America’s modern standing in the world reached it height in the single term administration of a Republican president, George HW Bush, Bush Senior.

He shepherded the world through the end of the Soviet Union, German reunification, the Start 1 nuclear treaty, built the coalition to kick Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait after the Iraqi dictator’s invasion, began the process that brought the North America Free Trade Area to the US and Mexico, disposed Manuel Noriega in Panama.

He also co-hosted, with Mikhail Gorbachov, the then Soviet leader, the Madrid Conference when he used US pressure to bring Arabs and Israelis to talks for the first time insisting that: “The time has come to put an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict”.

This led to the now dead peace Oslo process during which hope for a two-state solution for peaceful Israelis and Palestinians first bloomed then withered over decades.

Above all he led a multinational United Nations sanctioned invasion of an entirely Muslim nation, Somalia, that put an end to the deliberate starvation of hundreds of thousands of people to death for profit by local warlords. It was a mission of noble intent that succeeded and which, by the way, the UK did not take part in on any level.

Since that Bush, the US reputation for trying to make the world a better more democratic place has declined through the Iraq war debacle and the Afghan fiasco but under Trump it has taken a cliff dive.

Trump has invaded Venezuela and has boasted he did so for profit. He has backed Netanyahu in Gaza and even endorsed proposal to forcible remove most of the population to third countries in an act that would be a crime against humanity.

On Iran he threatened that “A whole civilization will die tonight” and his “secretary of war” has issued orders that are outright incitements to war crimes.

“We will keep pressing we will keep pushing, keep advancing. No quarter, no mercy, for our enemies,” said Pete Hegseth as the Iranian campaign got underway.

Key to proving genocide is malice aforethought – a plan, not an outcome, is key to the charge. Trump and Hegseth demonstrated the intent to erase a civilization and order troops to violate the Laws of War (“no quarter” means take no prisoners nor any surrender). That means they’re open to charges of war crimes and worse.

All this is clear to America’s Nato allies who are now bracing for the time when Trump leaves the organization. Many may feel that their nations are far better off standing apart from the madness that has gripped the Oval Office.

America’s Gulf allies now see Washington as a liability. They’re under fire because they have enormous US military bases on their turf across the Persian, or Arabian, Gulf from Iran and whatever the outcome of the ceasefire they won’t be thanking Trump for starting a war in their manor.

Which leaves Russia. An initial oil price hike bonanza netted the Kremlin an extra $7-10 billion in revenues. By now that figure is likely to be around $15-25 billion by my calculations.

Putin sees the biggest threat to him to be Nato. His invasion of Ukraine backfired when Finland and Sweden joined the alliance.

Now he’s sitting in the Kremlin relishing the threats trump has made to invade Canada and Greenland (both part of Nato) and to quit the alliance because its members see no point to his war in Iran.

The ceasefire in Iran offers a respite, but not a cure for the end of reason.

Two years ago, Luc Davies’ family were watching him die. Now an Aberdare family are speaking out about a lifechanging diagnosis.

What was meant to be a relaxing summer escape quickly became something far more serious for one Aberdare family. In a matter of days, a holiday filled with anticipation gave way to a race against time after 10-year-old Luc became critically ill far from home.

At first, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Like many children at the end of a long school year, Luc Davies appeared tired. He had lost some weight, but it was easy to put that down to an expected growth spurt. The warmer weather explained his constant thirst, and the extra trips to the toilet barely raised concern.

Looking back now, the signs were all there. But at the time, they were easy to miss. “We should have seen the warnings. Luc was almost textbook as his ability to make insulin began to fade,” his family said. “But we had no idea about diabetes and missed every sign.” Always keep on top of the latest Welsh news with our newsletter

Two years ago, the family headed off on their family holiday to Koz, but within hours of stepping off the plane Luc was sick and off his food. Despite a visit to the pharmacy, they couldn’t seem to get him feeling well.

However it was a couple of evenings into the holiday, when things took a turn for the worst. According to Luc’s family, he couldn’t focus, struggled to breathe, and started seeing things. “We knew we had to act but it was the middle of the night, in a hotel, in a strange place,” they said.

He was carried to reception where a kind taxi driver agreed to take the young boy to a hospital. Those moments proved to be critical, as Luc’s father recalled sitting in the vehicle: “I held him in my arms, watching him die.”

The situation quickly escalated, and it became clear that Luc’s condition was far more serious than anyone had imagined. “The air force was called, and he was flown on a military aircraft to Crete because his blood glucose levels were off the scale,” his family said.

“We were told they didn’t think he would survive the journey to Athens. He was in DKA, and it was the first time our family had ever heard the term diabetic.

“We were separated as he was taken alone to an ICU unit. It was a fight, but over the next 24 hours they managed to stabilise his blood glucose levels and, two days later, I was finally allowed to see him. Nearly two weeks later, he was well enough to leave hospital and fly home.”

Reflecting on those early warning signs, his family now recognises how easily they were overlooked. “If only we had known the signs,” they said.

“He was tired… but it was the end of a busy summer term and we thought he was just exhausted from all his end-of-term activities. He was thin… but he was due a growth spurt and being with him every day meant we didn’t notice as the weight dropped off. He was thirsty… but it was a hot summer and drinking a lot was not unusual. He went to the toilet a lot. He even went three times during a cinema trip… but that was because he was drinking a lot.”

Two years on, life looks very different – but also, in many ways, reassuringly normal. Luc is now managing Type 1 diabetes and getting on with being a young teenager.

“We are now two years in and he is living his best Type 1 diabetes life, busy in Year 7 and enjoying playing football and learning karate. We were a slower taxi ride away from losing him and we completely missed the signs his body was giving. It was a terrible time, but could have been avoided. We are so fortunate and are forever grateful for those who saved his life and care for him now.”

For healthcare professionals, stories like Luc’s are a stark reminder of how quickly Type 1 diabetes can develop – and how important it is that more people are aware of the warning signs.

Aimee Grimwood, Lead Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist, shared: “When I read stories like Luc’s, my heart goes out to his whole family. They did what they could once they knew something was seriously wrong – but like so many parents, they simply had no reason to connect what they were seeing to diabetes.

“We want to keep sharing this message to help every parent, guardian, family member, friend and teacher/coach recognise the signs and symptoms of Type 1 diabetes.

“Type 1 diabetes can develop very quickly, and a child can go from seeming under the weather to being critically unwell in a matter of hours.

“If your child is unusually tired, losing weight, drinking more than normal, going to the toilet frequently or having fuller nappies, please don’t wait and see – speak to your GP or call NHS 111 Wales.”

“No family should have to go through what Luc and his family experienced, and early diagnosis really does make all the difference.”

The warning was given to Paul Smith after he admitted two charges of conveying a list A prohibited article into a prison, at a plea hearing at Durham Crown Court.

Both charges relate to class C drugs, pregabalin and etizolam, which the defendant attempted to take into HMP Deerbolt, near Barnard Castle, on a visit on Saturday, August 2, last year.

Jordan Parkinson, for Smith, said there was no basis of plea and the admissions were made by the defendant “on the full facts” put forward by the prosecution.

She asked for preparation of a background report on the defendant by the Probation Service prior to him being sentenced, adding: “He’s been out of trouble for many, many years.”

Judge Richard Bennett told Smith: “You have had the good sense to plead guilty to these two matters.

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“You’ll receive full credit for indicating those pleas at an early stage, but you must understand the fact I’m adjourning for a report and granting you bail in the meantime should not be taken as any indication as to the likely sentence.

“It’s highly likely, if not inevitable that you will go to prison.”

The 40-year-old defendant, of Ellison Meadow, Horden, was bailed to return for sentence on Thursday, May 14.