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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.

15

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.

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Countdown on as final preparations take place for Newport Show

Final preparations are being made as Newport Show returns later this month.

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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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.

18

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.

17

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.

14

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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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.

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

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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.

10

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

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.

06

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.

05

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.

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Broadcaster Ros Atkins remixes BBC News tune for Glastonbury drum and bass set

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The BBC News analysis editor has swapped his day job for a DJ set at Glastonbury.

Taylor Swift receives gift from ‘Irish fan club’ U2 as Eras Tour lands in Dublin

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The Fortnight singer said she was ‘already feeling that Irish hospitality’ after receiving a bunch of flowers and a note from the Irish rock band.

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Fans flock to Dublin stadium for opening night of Taylor Swift’s Irish shows

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Aine Feny, from Cork, said Taylor Swift’s ‘nod to Ireland is amazing’.

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Gracie Abrams scores first UK number one album with The Secret Of Us

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It comes after Abrams made a surprise appearance at Taylor Swift’s Wembley Stadium gig on Sunday, June 23, to perform the duet Us.

Elvis Presley’s blue suede shoes fetch £120,000 at auction

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A pair of blue suede shoes worn by Elvis Presley during the early part of his career have fetched £120,000 at auction.

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Pearl Jam cancel Tottenham Hotspur Stadium gig after ‘illness in the band’

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The 1990s alternative rock band had been due to play in London on Saturday, with support from Richard Ashcroft and The Murder Capital.