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Sam Fender hails Glastonbury debut as ‘most crazy experience’ during Pyramid set

Sam Fender hails Glastonbury debut as ‘most crazy experience’ during Pyramid set

Sam Fender hails Glastonbury debut as ‘most crazy experience’ during Pyramid set

24 June 2022

Billie Eilish will take to the stage following Fender, when she will make history as Glastonbury’s youngest ever solo headliner.


Yorkshire broadcasting institution Harry Gration dies aged 71

Yorkshire broadcasting institution Harry Gration dies aged 71

Yorkshire broadcasting institution Harry Gration dies aged 71

24 June 2022

The broadcaster fronted the BBC’s Look North programme between 1982 and 2020.


Protesters gather outside US embassy after abortion ruling

Protesters gather outside US embassy after abortion ruling

Protesters gather outside US embassy after abortion ruling

24 June 2022

Demonstrators were said to be ‘full of rage and anger’ about the decision.


What is Roe v Wade, what are US abortion laws and what is different in the UK?

What is Roe v Wade, what are US abortion laws and what is different in the UK?

What is Roe v Wade, what are US abortion laws and what is different in the UK?

24 June 2022

A Supreme Court ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half of US states.


Sir Paul McCartney draws crowds of fans to surprise Glastonbury warm-up gig

Sir Paul McCartney draws crowds of fans to surprise Glastonbury warm-up gig

Sir Paul McCartney draws crowds of fans to surprise Glastonbury warm-up gig

24 June 2022

The former Beatle will become Glastonbury Festival’s oldest ever solo headliner when he takes to the stage on Saturday.


Neil Finn’s grandson ‘steals show’ after joining Crowded House Glastonbury set

Neil Finn’s grandson ‘steals show’ after joining Crowded House Glastonbury set

Neil Finn’s grandson ‘steals show’ after joining Crowded House Glastonbury set

24 June 2022

Buddy, the son of guitarist Liam Finn and grandson of frontman Neil Finn, sang to thousands during the rock band’s set on the Pyramid Stage.


Johnson and Charles enjoy ‘good old chinwag’ despite Rwanda asylum row

Johnson and Charles enjoy ‘good old chinwag’ despite Rwanda asylum row

Johnson and Charles enjoy ‘good old chinwag’ despite Rwanda asylum row

24 June 2022

The pair met on the fringes of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in the Rwandan capital Kigali.


‘One of the darkest days for women’s rights’ – Nicola Sturgeon on Roe v Wade

‘One of the darkest days for women’s rights’ – Nicola Sturgeon on Roe v Wade

‘One of the darkest days for women’s rights’ – Nicola Sturgeon on Roe v Wade

24 June 2022

The US Supreme Court today struck down Roe v Wade, overturning the constitutional right to abortion for millions of women.


Ministers trumpet fresh education plan with £25m for new instruments

Ministers trumpet fresh education plan with £25m for new instruments

Ministers trumpet fresh education plan with £25m for new instruments

24 June 2022

Funding for music hubs worth £79 million a year would also be guaranteed until 2025.


Boris Johnson vows to push on as voters ‘beat me up’ in by-elections

Boris Johnson vows to push on as voters ‘beat me up’ in by-elections

Boris Johnson vows to push on as voters ‘beat me up’ in by-elections

24 June 2022

Former Conservative leader Michael Howard urged the Prime Minister to resign for the good of their party and the nation.


Rwanda asylum scheme ‘will go ahead’ says Johnson amid questions over payments

Rwanda asylum scheme ‘will go ahead’ says Johnson amid questions over payments

Rwanda asylum scheme ‘will go ahead’ says Johnson amid questions over payments

24 June 2022

It emerged this week that Britain has made payments to Rwanda under the asylum deal, despite no flights having taken off.


Boris Johnson vows to press police on UK-based Rwanda genocide suspects

Boris Johnson vows to press police on UK-based Rwanda genocide suspects

Boris Johnson vows to press police on UK-based Rwanda genocide suspects

24 June 2022

Scotland Yard is investigating five individuals living in the UK.


Bill to override parts of protocol is an attack and must be stopped, says O’Dowd

Bill to override parts of protocol is an attack and must be stopped, says O’Dowd

Bill to override parts of protocol is an attack and must be stopped, says O’Dowd

24 June 2022

On Monday, controversial legislation will be given its second reading in Parliament.


Climate protesters will block roads ‘day after day’ in October, says XR founder

Climate protesters will block roads ‘day after day’ in October, says XR founder

Climate protesters will block roads ‘day after day’ in October, says XR founder

24 June 2022

Speaking at Glastonbury festival, Roger Hallam said the disruption caused will be ‘the same if not greater’ than that seen in 2019.


Glastonbury sees ‘huge drop in crime numbers’

Glastonbury sees ‘huge drop in crime numbers’

Glastonbury sees ‘huge drop in crime numbers’

24 June 2022

Eleven offences have been recorded since Wednesday morning.


Overturning of Roe v Wade abortion rights ‘big step backwards’, says Johnson

Overturning of Roe v Wade abortion rights ‘big step backwards’, says Johnson

Overturning of Roe v Wade abortion rights ‘big step backwards’, says Johnson

24 June 2022

The US Supreme Court ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half of US states.


Parents of 12-year-old at centre of treatment dispute given appeal hearing date

Parents of 12-year-old at centre of treatment dispute given appeal hearing date

Parents of 12-year-old at centre of treatment dispute given appeal hearing date

24 June 2022

A High Court judge recently ruled that doctors can lawfully stop providing treatment to Archie Battersbee.


Jury told of claim Fred West ‘responsible’ for death of wife found in cesspit

Jury told of claim Fred West ‘responsible’ for death of wife found in cesspit

Jury told of claim Fred West ‘responsible’ for death of wife found in cesspit

24 June 2022

David Venables is accused of murdering his wife Brenda, who went missing in 1982. Her body was found in 2019.


‘Mind-blowing’ to be made MBE, says film hairstylist

‘Mind-blowing’ to be made MBE, says film hairstylist

‘Mind-blowing’ to be made MBE, says film hairstylist

24 June 2022

Martin Samuel received the honour from the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace.


Blow for Johnson as Commonwealth leaders reject bid to oust Baroness Scotland

Blow for Johnson as Commonwealth leaders reject bid to oust Baroness Scotland

Blow for Johnson as Commonwealth leaders reject bid to oust Baroness Scotland

24 June 2022

The Prime Minister had backed Jamaican foreign minister Kamina Johnson Smith to replace the Labour peer as secretary-general.


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