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Daniel Rooney, an up-and-coming singer from Glasgow, was credited with saving the day when he stepped in for Olly Murs at a Take That gig at the last minute. Murs was unable to make it to the gig due to transport issues, and Rooney, who had been playing at a hotel bar in the city,… Continue reading Bar singer steps in after Olly Murs cancels support gig for Take That

Mark Steel, a 63-year-old comedian, writer, and podcaster, has shared his experience of surviving throat cancer and his immense relief at being given the all-clear by doctors. Steel first shared his diagnosis in October 2020 and has since undergone successful treatment. He praised the staff at University College London Hospital for being “astoundingly fantastic” throughout… Continue reading Mark Steel: Comedian 'immensely relieved' to be cancer-free as he praises doctors

Labour’s deputy campaign coordinator, Ellie Reeves, has acknowledged that the party needs to regain the trust of Muslim voters following a recent backlash over its stance on Gaza. The party’s position on the Israel-Hamas war seems to have resulted in a significant reduction in support in Muslim areas during England’s local elections earlier this year.… Continue reading Labour must rebuild trust with Muslim voters, says senior MP

Over 30,000 properties in Sussex are without water as a result of a burst pipe in isolated woodland. The issue, which began on Thursday, has impacted customers in St Leonards, Hastings, and rural areas around Westfield. Southern Water has assured residents that there is “good progress” on fixing the issue but warns that the disruptions… Continue reading Southern Water outage works continue overnight

The opening of the Co-op Live arena in Manchester has been beset by issues, with workers involved in the project speaking anonymously to highlight the chaotic events leading up to the venue’s launch. Staff have been left in tears after American rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s gig was called off at the last minute… Continue reading ‘I couldn’t stop crying’: Co-op Live workers tell BBC of behind-the-scenes chaos

Matt O’Brien had a passion for cooking meat outdoors, and his hobby has now turned into a side hustle. Matt’s barbecuing skills have turned his home into a pop-up takeaway on weekends in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan. Matt is one of many foodies opting to take the cheaper and less risky method of setting up… Continue reading Cost of living: Side hustle foodies turning homes into takeaways

A woman from Cardiff has shared how difficult it was for her to travel to England for a surgical abortion, which she says increased her trauma. Katie, 35, was pregnant with her first child when a routine scan revealed a significant abnormality, which meant the baby could not survive. Had she had the abortion locally,… Continue reading Abortion: Women in Wales routinely sent to England for treatment

The recent local elections in the UK have resulted in bad news for the Conservative Party, with the worst results seen in over 40 years. The Guardian reported that the party had been “crushed”, causing concern amongst some insiders about the safety of Tory seats. Meanwhile, Tory rebels have abandoned their plan to use these… Continue reading 'Tories crushed' as 'rebels kill plot to oust Sunak'

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Richard Ashcroft, the former lead singer of The Verve, has spoken out about the importance of quality and authenticity in music. As a teenager, Ashcroft was influenced by musicians from Manchester who played locally. He hopes that his upcoming shows in Wigan will inspire a new generation of musicians and provide a platform for local… Continue reading Richard Ashcroft: 'I was the mouthy singer, but now I'll inspire'