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Tuesday, Jul 2

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Heart singer Ann Wilson reveals cancer diagnosis and postpones tour

Wilson said in a statement on Tuesday that she underwent a surgery to remove a cancerous growth and is recovering steadily.

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Sir Geoffrey Boycott diagnosed with throat cancer for the second time

Former Yorkshire and England batsman Sir Geoffrey Boycott has revealed he has been diagnosed with throat cancer for the second time.

Dave Grohl and Sir Cliff Richard among stars at Wimbledon

Foo Fighters frontman, Grohl, was spotted in the royal box with his wife Jordyn Blum.

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Rotary's highest award presented to student at leavers' assembly

A student at Walton Hall Academy special needs school in Eccleshall has been presented with one of Rotary's highest awards, The Endeavour Award, for outstanding performance and resilience during his school years.

New Art Gallery children's art club lets youngsters explore creative gifts for free

Families are being invited to take youngsters to visit a weekend art club at Walsall's New Art Gallery.

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Free Christian festival to deliver gospel-inspired showcase and family fun

The Come-Unity in the Park Christian Festival returns for its third consecutive year on Sunday, 14 July, 1pm to 7pm at Hickman Park, Bilston, promising a gospel-inspired showcase of uplifting music, inspirational speakers, children’s…

Monday, Jul 1

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Dua Lipa announces Wembley Stadium show following Glastonbury triumph

The announcement came after the British-Kosovan pop star headlined the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Friday.

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Girls turn their hands to popular musical, plus other shows to come

What do you do if you are an all girls school who are performing a show with a male dominated cast? Well, cast your “Dolls” as “Guys” of course!

Patrick Kielty on his arts doctorate: ‘Cat couldn’t believe I got this honour’

Kielty replaced Ryan Tubridy as host of the popular Irish chat show The Late Late Show.

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World premiere of Sir Steve McQueen’s film Blitz to open London Film Festival

The 68th BFI London Film Festival will begin on October 9, at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.

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Sir Ian McKellen withdraws from national theatre tour after West End fall

The actor will not play Sir John Falstaff on the national tour of Player Kings.

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Sian Welby reveals she had emergency caesarean to deliver newborn baby daughter

TV star Sian Welby has said her newborn daughter Ruby was born by emergency C-section after her hopes for a water birth did not go to plan.

Cast announced for new series from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee

How To Get To Heaven From Belfast will air on Netflix and star Roisin Gallagher, Sinead Keenan, and Caoilfhionn Dunne.

02

SZA admits she was ‘so nervous’ as she headlines final night of Glastonbury

US R&B star SZA admitted she was “so nervous” as she closed out her headlining set on the Pyramid Stage on the final night at Glastonbury.

Sunday, Jun 30

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Michael J Fox on ‘mind-blowing’ surprise appearance with Coldplay at Glastonbury

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Michael J Fox has said it was “mind-blowing” to perform with Coldplay on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury.

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Taylor Swift continues breaking records on her blockbuster Eras tour

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The 34-year-old went on to say that far from being tired on the third night in a row, nights one and two were ‘just warm-up shows for you’.

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Great Wyrley Carnival: Musical day at show filled with good fun and frolicks

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There was plenty of pirates, music from the shows, fun and frolicks at the growing in popularity Great Wyrley Carnival near Cannock on Saturday.

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Cate Blanchett says she would return as Galadriel for Lord Of The Rings spin-off

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The actress was speaking after a film screening at Glastonbury Festival.

16

Swift tells Dublin fans she will remember their reaction ‘for rest of her life’

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The US singer was treated to the audience chanting ‘ole, ole, ole’ for a lengthy period during Saturday’s Aviva Stadium show.

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Watch as Olly Murs rocks Cannock Chase as thousands of revellers soak up festival

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Thousands of Olly Murs fans flocked to the see the pop star perform at Forest Live at Cannock Chase last night.

02

‘You’re always the best crowd’: SZA dazzles London ahead of Glastonbury headline

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The 34-year-old R&B star delighted Hyde Park crowds with a hits-filled set ahead of her Pyramid Stage set on Sunday, June 30.

Coldplay joined by Michael J Fox on stage during thrilling Glastonbury set

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British rock band Coldplay thrilled audiences with old hits and treated crowds to music from their upcoming album as they performed their record-breaking fifth headline slot at Glastonbury Festival.

Saturday, Jun 29

20

Jonnie Irwin’s wife says she struggles after his ‘awful’ death

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The presenter died aged 50 in February after being diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020, which spread to his brain.

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Review at Birmingham Hippodrome: 'Hamliton was a piece of theatre unlike any other'

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The award-winning, trailblazing musical “Hamilton” began a ten week run at the Birmingham Hippodrome this week on its very first UK tour, offering musical theatre and history fans a summer they will never forget.

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Girl who cut off 13 inches of hair to make cancer wig eyes world record

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Lexie Warwick-Oliver had her hair cut in May and has plans to continue growing and cutting her hair to help cancer patients.

08

Seventies Dudley: An amazing look back at 12 photos of life in Dudley during the 1970s

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Here are 12 fantastic photos taking you back to Dudley in the 1970s.

Cruella role is not a dog’s life for actress Kym

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From making her name as part of chart-toppers Hearsay, to her 13-year stint on Coronation Street and beyond, Kym Marsh has always seemed like one of our warmest, most approachable stars.

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Coldplay to break record with Glastonbury 2024 headline performance

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The Saturday performance marks the band’s first Pyramid Stage appearance since 2016.

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Coldplay to make history as they headline Glastonbury Festival for fifth time

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The group are festival regulars, having headlined in 2002, 2005, 2011 and 2016.

Friday, Jun 28

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Taylor Swift delights Dublin fans as she praises Irish storytellers and accents

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A dancer gave a cheeky shoutout to the Irish language during one of Swift’s big hits during her gig at the Aviva.