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Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes
Thousands of people joined the queue in the hope of securing tickets to Worthy Farm.
October 4, 2026Photos of the week - Reuters
Photos of the week Reuters
October 2, 2026Brit Awards boosted Manchester economy by £5m, study finds
Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig said the awards' move north for the first time was a "massive moment".
October 1, 2026New date and return to previous format for 2027 NW200
The 2027 North West 200 international road race moves back a week to avoid a clash with the Northern Ireland Assembly and reverts back to its previous format, with qualifying commencing on Tuesday.
September 30, 2026Mistakes to avoid when buying Glastonbury tickets
Tips and expert advice to ensure you have the best success when buying Glastonbury 2027 tickets.
September 29, 2026'Cheeky' fees prompts choirs to pull out of Andrea Bocelli gig
Choirs say they're withdrawing from the Principality Stadium event because of the £42 per member charge.
September 24, 2026Nigeria parliament boycotts South Africa events over anti-migrant attacks - Reuters
Nigeria parliament boycotts South Africa events over anti-migrant attacks Reuters
September 11, 2026'It was heartbreaking'- Americans remember what they were doing on 9/11
The BBC asks people in Washington what they were doing on that day and how 11 September 2001 changed the country.
September 11, 2026Edmonton Marathon route was 674m too long
The organisers of the Edmonton Marathon admit the course for the 2026 edition was measured more than half a kilometre too long.
August 20, 2026Solar eclipse in Lincolnshire: When and where to see it
A rare partial solar eclipse will see the moon cover 90 to 96 per cent of the sun on Wednesday.
August 12, 2026No surge in bookings but eclipse 'boosts footfall'
Tourism chiefs say region can benefit from events like the partial solar eclipse.
August 12, 2026East's astronomers plan for solar eclipse
Watch parties, pinhole cameras, colanders - experts offer tips on Wednesday's celestial event.
August 12, 2026Last-minute scramble for eclipse safety glasses
Glasses to watch the eclipse have become a rare commodity in Cornwall.
August 11, 2026Where to enjoy the partial eclipse spectacle
Venues gear up to help people enjoy the partial eclipse safely from South West vantage spots.
August 11, 2026Solar eclipse: Where and when you can see it across North West England
The partial eclipse is expected to be the most extensive since 1999, astronomers say.
August 10, 2026Oasis promoter granted Knebworth events licence
On Monday, it will be 30 years since Oasis played the Hertfordshire venue.
August 6, 2026Pictures of the month: July - Reuters
Pictures of the month: July Reuters
July 31, 2026Tougher to survive as a music festival in the UK, says Womad founder Peter Gabriel
Genesis frontman Peter Gabriel says putting on WOMAD in Wiltshire is always a "gamble".
July 27, 2026Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians
The two men, who are accused of favouring foreigners for their events, allegedly violated immigration laws.
July 27, 2026Meta glasses banned by Comic-Con promoter after 'secret filming'
A number of guests said they would be reluctant to appear at conventions again after cases of recordings taking place without their knowledge.
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Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes
Glastonbury Festival returns to Worthy Farm in June, following a fallow year Tickets for Glastonbury Festival 2027 sold out in 42 minutes, organisers have said. Thousands of people joined the online
Brit Awards boosted Manchester economy by £5m, study finds
Harry Styles was among the artists who performed at the 2026 Brit Awards at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena The Brit Awards' move to Manchester for the 2026 ceremony generated £5 million for the city a
New date and return to previous format for 2027 NW200
Glenn Irwin and Storm Stacey in Superbike action at the 2026 North West 200 The North West 200 will move back by a week in 2027 and will revert to its previous format, with the first qualifying sessi
Mistakes to avoid when buying Glastonbury tickets
There are mistakes that people repeatedly make when attempting to purchase a ticket Glastonbury Festival has confirmed that tickets for the 2027 event will go on sale later this week. After taking a
'Cheeky' fees prompts choirs to pull out of Andrea Bocelli gig
Andrea Bocelli is one of the most well-known classical musicians in the world Wales is the land of song, but there may be distinct lack of voices at a festival in the Principality Stadium next year,
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Watch: Americans remember what they were doing on 9/11
On Tuesday 11 September 2001, hijackers seized US passenger jets and crashed them into two New York skyscrapers, killing thousands of people. A third plane destroyed the western face of the Pentagon
Edmonton Marathon route was 674m too long
The Edmonton Marathon is often used as a way to qualify for the hugely popular Boston Marathon The organisers of the Edmonton Marathon have admitted the course measured more than half a kilometre too
Solar eclipse in Lincolnshire: When and where to see it
The moon will cover 90 to 96 per cent of the sun on Wednesday People in Lincolnshire will be able to witness a rare partial solar eclipse. A solar eclipse takes place when the moon moves between the
East's astronomers plan for solar eclipse
Dr Matt Bothwell plans to experience the solar eclipse from northern Spain Cambridge has been facing an "astronomer exodus" this summer as they have travelled abroad to see Wednesday evening's total
Last-minute scramble for eclipse safety glasses
Special glasses should be used to watch an eclipse, like the ones stargazers used in the US in 2024 Specialist glasses which make it safe to view an eclipse have become a sought-after commodity, acco
Where to enjoy the partial eclipse spectacle
Astronomers says people should not to look directly at the sun Stargazers keen to see the partial eclipse of the sun will get help from the experts to watch it safely across the South West and the Ch
Solar eclipse: Where and when you can see it across North West England
The partial eclipse is expected to see up to 95% of the sun covered by the moon The most dramatic partial solar eclipse of the century will be visible across the UK this week. Astronomers say betwee
Oasis promoter granted Knebworth events licence
Oasis reunited and embarked on a world tour in 2025 The promoter of the Oasis 2025 reunion tour has secured a licence to host events at Knebworth, just days before the 30th anniversary of the band's
'Tougher to survive' as a music festival in the UK
Peter Gabriel on the WOMAD stage with festival director Chris Smith The large number of music festivals held in the UK makes the industry "tougher to survive" here than in other countries, one festiv
Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians
Authorities say the run event was organised without a permit Indonesia's immigration authorities have banned two Dutch nationals for organising an illegal running event that had also allegedly discri
Meta glasses banned by Comic-Con promoter after 'secret filming'
Fans often dress up in costume when attending the events The promoter behind some of the biggest comic and entertainment conventions in the UK has banned Meta glasses from its events to stop "secret
Is 2026 the Commonwealth Games' last dance or a future-proofing revamp?
It is an event that has been going for 96 years. The Commonwealth Games have provided iconic sporting moments – from Roger Bannister's win in the 'Miracle Mile' of 1954 and Eilish McColgan breaking h
10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch 'em all
Pokémon fans have spent the past three decades trying to catch 'em all - and since the beginning this hunt has often taken place outside the home. The popular series started out on Nintendo's portabl
All the best looks from Paris Haute Couture Week 2026
American rapper Cardi B attends the Robert Wun Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026/2027 show The hottest week in haute couture was accompanied by scorching temperatures as the biggest names in the world o