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Celebrating Partou Day: Team members gather at Partou’s Nursery Support Centre in Manchester

It’s Happy Partou Day as childcare provider celebrates double anniversary

What CD singles that used to permeate supermarkets and CD stores in the 90s and 00s are users of Discogs still hunting for?

The most wanted CD singles that could be hidden at charity shops

Billy Joel has cancelled all his tour dates as he undergoes treatment for NPH - a brain disorder that affects those over 65.

Billy Joel cancels tour dates as he undergoes brain disorder treatment

Austrian singer Johannes Pietsch, known as JJ representing Austria with the song "Wasted Love" celebrates with the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest trophy after winning the grand final at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 18, 2025.

Austria crowned this year's Eurovision Song Contest winners

Eurovision legend Cheryl Baker, who won the contest in 1981 for the UK with Bucks Fizz, has passed on her advice to this year's UK act Remember Monday.

Exclusive Bucks Fizz's Cheryl Baker: 'Every Eurovision winner needs a skirt-rip'

This former UK Eurovision winner thinks that the rest of Europe might be a little kinder to the UK now we're not "taking the mickey."

I'm a former Eurovision winner - here's why people don't vote for UK

A “secret weapon” is being developed and could be used by Royal Navy technicians to search for Russian submarines. Pictured: HMS Tyne with Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar in the background.

"Secret weapon" being tested for Royal Navy to hunt Russia submarines

Get to know the United Kingdom's history at Eurovision by the numbers with our look back at 64 years of the country at the song contest.

How many points have the UK accumulated throughout Eurovision history?

Polish nationals wishing to vote in the upcoming election must register by May 13, 2025, which is five days before the election.

Polish Community in Blackpool Prepares for Crucial Presidential Election

Paul Sinton-Hewitt and Ellie Simmonds at Finsbury parkrun as the parkwalk record was smashed on parkrun and Vitality’s ‘Let’s Walk’ day.

parkwalk record smashed on parkrun and Vitality’s ‘Let’s Walk’ day

Be it a rare George Harrison EP or promo copies of Celine Dion and Nirvana, here's what treasure could be still in your CD collection in 2025.

The most valuable CDs to own in 2025 - including Spice Girls

Remember Monday will be representing the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025.

Eurovision 2025: Remember Monday to represent the United Kingdom

Who are the last-minute bookies' favourites to win at this year's Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday?

Oscars 2025: Who are the favourites to win at this weekend's event?

Daniel Khalife was arrested in Chiswick, west London, by the Met Police on 9 September - three days after he allegedly escaped from Wandsworth Prison. Credit: Metropolitan Police/PA Wire

Ex soldier Daniel Khalife sentenced to 14 years after spying for Iran

Fans have been left guessing what the reason for a countdown timer on Lady Gaga's official website could mean.

Fans begins to guess what Lady Gaga's new countdown timer is for

From reunions and triumphs to deaths and dismay - here's some of the big news from the world of music that took place throughout 2024.

2024 in Review: The biggest moments in music over the past 12 months
A look back over the past 12 months of music news that dominated conversation across the UK
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The Chiefs vs the Steelers is just one of the two games scheduled to screen live on Netflix during Christmas Day - with Beyonce set to provide entertainment at half-time during one game.

NFL Gameday Live: How to watch the Netflix live streams in the UK

Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars in upcoming Sony film Kraven the Hunter

Kraven The Hunter: Who is the hero Aaron Taylor-Johnson is playing?

As Guns N' Roses prepare for their two dates in the United Kingdom, what led to the falling out between Axl Rose and Slash that lasted two decades?

Explainer What led to the fiery feud between Guns N’ Roses Axl Rose and Slash?

The Pogues have announced their first headline UK tour in 13 years is set to take place in Spring 2025.

The Pogues announce 2025 UK tour to celebrate 'Rum Sodomy & the Lash'

The 10 top places and the best time to view the Leonid meteor shower

The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa

I took my dog on a luxurious four-star Yorkshire country hotel break

Jason Puncheon has his third job in football management. His new club is a popular destination for Brit holidaymakers. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Former Blackpool man lands manager's job at party capital club

A recent survey has concluded the most ideal price point musicians should consider selling their merchandise to their fans for.

How much are fans willing to pay for music merchandise?

The Boulevard Hotel in Blackpool has picked up three awards.

Blackpool hotel wins three times at the World Luxury Hotel Awards

Azealia Banks performs for fans during Splendour in the Grass on July 25, 2015 in Byron Bay, Australia.

Where is Azealia Banks touring this week in the United Kingdom?

Horror movie fans are celebrating Friday the 13th by embarking on a marathon viewing session of the "classic" horror movie franchise that made Jason Voorhees an iconic film villain.

Where to watch the Friday the 13th films to celebrate the spooky day
Celebrate Friday the 13th 2024 with Jason Voorhees by watching his “masterpieces” this weekend 🎞
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Hans Zimmer is set to bring his new work, “The Next Level,” to the United Kingdom for four dates only in 2025.

Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer set for four UK shows in 2025

Insulate homes to winter proof them (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Winter proof homes to reduce energy bills

Bryan Danielson, Will Ospray and Swerve Strickland are among the names already scheduled to compete at AEW All In London 2024, taking place at Wembley Stadium.

Everything you need to know ahead of huge UK wrestling show

Katie Hopkins is bringin her show show ‘True’ to Lancashire in the autumn.

Controversial figure Katie Hopkins is coming to Lancs with new show

The Heeler family continued their UK tour throughout the school holidays with "Bluey's Big Play" continuing to wow audiences since arriving from its sell-out Australia tour. (Credit: MSG Entertainment)

Where is “Bluey’s Big Play” touring in the UK and how to get tickets?

Ann Wilson from Heart is undergoing treatment for cancer, leading to a "pause" in their UK shows including this evening's performance in Birmingham (Credit: Getty Images)

Band announce 'pause' on their UK tour with gigs postponed

Lancashire is set for heatwave weather next week with highs of 26C.

Lancashire set for heatwave weather next week

Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, LA Knight, Bayley, Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair and many more are set to return to the UK in November, with the WWE's announcement of several live events (Credit: WWE)

WWE set to return to the UK in November; where are they touring?

Metal fans are making their way to Donnington this week ahead of the Download Festival, celebrating its 21st anniversary. But as bands begin to pull out over sponsorship links, how has now affected this year's set and stage times? (Credit: Getty Images)

Amended set times for major UK festival as bands pull out over sponsor

[Top L-R] SZA, Dua Lipa and Coldplay's Chris Martin will be headlining the Pyramid Stage (below) at this year's Glastonbury Festival 2024' but who is playing at what time and who is the secret act on Woodsies Stage on Saturday? (Credit: Getty Images)

Glastonbury Festival 2024: Main stage times and secret set speculation

Christoffer Mafoumbi played for Blackpool from 2017 to 2020. He is now playing in the Maltese Premier League. (Image: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Forgotten Blackpool star joins UEFA Conference League side

Taylor Swift VIP Eras Tour UK package's (Getty)

What exactly does a Taylor Swift VIP package cost and include?

Blackpool have learned more about how the 2024/25 League One season will look like. Sky Sports have revealed their grand plans for their new £935m deal. (Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

How the new Sky Sports deal with the EFL will affect Blackpool

Blackpool host Nottingham Forest in the third round of the FA Cup. Work is being done to ensure the match is on. (Photographer Alex Dodd/CameraSport)

Latest scenes as Blackpool work hard to ensure FA Cup tie goes ahead

nine athletes from the Rossendale Special Ski Club have been included in the squad for the National Winter Games later this month

Lancashire athletes selected for Special Olympics Great Britain

Tips for homeowners to proficiently manage their energy consumption. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Expert shares seven essential autumn energy-saving tips for homeowners

Enjoying the great outdoors with Camplify

Enjoy those Grand Days Out with Camplify

King Charles

King Charles pays tribute to troops to mark Armed Forces Day 2023

parkrun relies on volunteers (Image: Getty Images)

Parkrun responds to controversial volunteering news in fake email

Free cocktails up for grabs

Eurovision: Funkin Cocktails offering Lime Margarita Nitro Cocktails for FREE

The home secretary’s approval of the US request to extradite Julian Assange also had an effect on the UK freedom of press.

What is World Press Freedom Day and where do the UK rank?

The line-up for the famous balcony moment after King Charles III's coronation has been confirmed - Credit: Getty / Graphic by Mark Hall

Balcony line-up for King Charles’ coronation confirmed - who’s in

Virgin Atlantic will resume flights to Shanghai next month

Virgin Atlantic to resume flights to Shanghai

Liam Gallagher has once again fueled hopes for an Oasis reunion.

Radio X reveals the top 100 best British songs according to listeners

Traffic police drones could be common place across the UK very soon - Credit: Adobe

Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists

Tensions could turn frosty between Prince William and Queen Camilla if the ivory item is used at King Charles III’s coronation - Credit: Getty Images

Queen Camilla to use contentious ivory sceptre for coronation ceremony

Striking employees gather around a fire outside Gronfreville-l'Orcher refinery on March 24, 2023

Strikes to be aware of this Easter & how to avoid them

Teachers and members of the National Education Union (NEU) hold placards during a demonstration called by the NEU trade unions in the streets of Reading, on February 1, 2023 during a national strike day. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Teachers reject new pay offer - fresh strikes fear

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