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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is set to publish an update on guidance relating to eye conditions.

A charity set up in memory of a six-year-old boy killed by his dad is to shut down – because the youngster's mum has "her own plans" once she is released from prison for killing a man.

100 gecs have announced details of a new UK and European headline tour for later this year – see the dates below and buy tickets here.The duo – Dylan Brady and Laura Les – will tour on the back of their second studio album, ‘10,000 gecs’, which landed last month.Beginning on October 8 in Berlin, the tour will then visit Italy, France, Belgium and more before hitting the UK and Ireland for seven shows including a huge London date at the Hammersmith Apollo.A week later, the gigs will then wrap up with a headline show at the Manchester Academy.Tickets for the gigs are on sale now – buy your tickets here and see the full list of gigs below.OCTOBER 20238 – Berlin, Astra11 – Milan, Alcatraz13 – Paris, Le Bataclan14 – Cologne, Carlswerk Victoria16 – Amsterdam, Melkweg17 – Utrecht, Tivoli Vredenburg18 – Brussels, Ancienne Belgique20 – Bristol, Marble Factory21 – London, Eventim Apollo22 – Leeds, O2 Academy24 – Dublin, Olympia25 – Glasgow, O2 Academy27 – Birmingham, O2 Institute28 – Manchester, AcademyReviewing new album ‘10,000 gecs’, NME wrote: “Though it’s sorely missing some choice cuts from 100 gecs’ current live set (namely ‘Fallen 4 Ü’ and ‘What’s That Smell?’), ‘10,000 gecs’ is insanely fun and impressively ambitious.“It’s also short but sweet, throwing its turbulent flurry of punches and then dipping out before listeners have a chance to really think about what’s going on.

Busted have teamed up with Hanson for new version of the latter’s classic hit ‘MMMBop’ – listen to ‘MMMBop 2.0’ below.In recent months, the reunited ’00s heroes have been re-working their own hits, collaborating with Neck Deep and Simple Plan on new versions of their biggest hits.Hanson will support Busted on their 20th anniversary greatest hits tour of the UK later this year, and to celebrate the two bands have come together for the re-worked track.“It’s been such an honour to sing this ’90s classic song with the band who made it 25 years on from original release!” Busted’s James Bourne said in a statement.“To have them as special guests on tour with us in September will be really special too, we’re huge fans of Hanson!”Hanson’s Taylor Hanson added: “It’s been a thrill to reimagine MMMBop with Busted and to see how a song with such history comes to life in a new way. This is a true fusion of Hanson and Busted, we can’t wait to share it.”Listen to ‘MMMbop 2.0’ below.As part of their 20th anniversary celebrations, Busted will be unveiling 15 re-worked songs from their back catalogue alongside a host of artists.The band also recently added extra dates to their 2023 UK reunion tour.

Through the rollercoaster years when Tina Turner broke free from her abusive marriage and went solo to conquer the world, she could always rely on her personal assistant Eddy Hampton Armani.

Sam Smith is explaining why they had to abruptly end their latest show.

Busted have taken a break from releasing new versions of their own songs to team up with Hanson for an updated rendition of their song ‘MMMbop’. Hanson will also be joining Busted as special guests on their upcoming 20th anniversary tour.“It’s been such an honour to sing this 90s classic song with the band who made it 25 years on from original release”, says Busted’s James Bourne.

Sam Smith has cancelled a number of UK shows due to a vocal injury. This follows the abrupt end to their Manchester show on Wednesday, just four songs into the set.The singer left the stage suddenly at the show on Wednesday and the venue was plunged into darkness, leaving fans in confusion.

David's Bridal has announced that its Glasgow based store has launched a closing down sale after the company recently fell into administration.

Alison Hammond has put her lavish £700,000 home on sale the same day former This Morning star Phillip Schofield left the beloved show.

Sam Smith is “heartbroken” after being forced to cancel two more tour stops.

The King is seemingly no stranger to treating himself to a beer when travelling around the UK and further afield on royal duties.

A Manchester cocktail hotspot has been named the UK’s best bar. Schofield’s, on Little Quay Street, was crowned Bar of the Year at the annual Class magazine awards in a ceremony in London last night.

Mae Muller is undoubtedly one of the most promising female talents in pop right now. Fresh off the back of her first-ever Official Top 10 single, the UK's Eurovision 2023 entry I Wrote A Song, Mae's booked and busy at festivals from Birmingham to Brighton Pride, has a headline tour in the diary and has just announced her debut album.

Hard-Fi have announced their first UK tour in 11 years. Check out the full list of dates below.The band’s 13-date tour kicks off on October 5 at junction in Cambridge.

 was diagnosed with with acute myeloid leukemia at eight-weeks-old and had tumours on her lungs, stomach and kidneys.  She was given several rounds of chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant at Birmingham Children's Hospital but sadly died on April 24, 2021 when she was just eight-months-old, following a courageous battle. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Safiyya, 35, shared photographs and penned a heartbreaking note to Azaylia, while Ashley, 32, posted his tribute on Monday evening.

A teenage girl reported missing 18 days ago has been seen in Greater Manchester. Bayan Almohammed, 15, first went missing from her home in Skelmersdale in the early morning of May 4.

Friendly Fires have expanded their 15th anniversary plans for their debut album, announcing a full UK tour celebrating the 2008 LP.The band played their self-titled album in its entirety across two shows new London venue HERE at Outernet in February, then adding further gigs in Norwich and Hull which took place last week.Now, they will hit the road for a full UK tour later this year, coinciding with new reissues of ‘Friendly Fires’ and its hit single ‘Paris’.“We‘ve had such a ridiculously fun time playing these first album shows that we‘re going to spread the love to some more corners of the UK,” they said in a statement. “Join us to raise a glass and have a dance – it’s gonna be special.”The band added: “We’re also going to mark the occasion with 15th anniversary re-issues of the vinyl edition of the ‘Friendly Fires’ LP, and the ‘Paris’ 12” complete with its iconic Aeroplane remix.“Both of these have been out of print for an age, so we thought it’d be good for a few more people to be able to own them.

Gilded Youth” author told Express.co.uk recently that the Duke of Cambridge is “prone to tantrums,” so says a Kensington Palace source close to Quinn.He added that the royal family’s golden couple often have “rows” and their marriage is “not perfect.”During these wild fights, William and Kate are known to “throw cushions at each other,” but their arguments are otherwise “always kept under control.”William and his wife’s relationship appears perfectly content from the public’s perspective, and the pair’s marital bliss can be boiled down to the late Queen Elizabeth‘s “never complain, never explain” motto, Quinn said.“Because William adopts the manners and ways of behaving of his grandmother and Kate is very good at not complaining, both of them have stuck to the thing that made Queen Elizabeth II such a remarkable monarch,” he said.The expert continued, “They very rarely complain and when they do it’s always in measured terms.”The Post has reached out to Kensington Palace for comment. Last month, William was caught gushing over Middleton in a sweet moment during a visit to Birmingham, England.While couple met with onlookers at the Rectory restaurant, where the Duke of Cambridge raved about his longtime lady.

Helen Flanagan has taken to Instagram to admit she had been feeling "overwhelmed" before she headed out with her daughter. The former Corrie actress shared a make-up free selfie in her dressing gown and revealed to fans she'd had a day of struggles.

Speculation is mounting over who will replace Phillip Schofield as presenter of This Morning after he sensationally quit the show. Schofield, who was born in Oldham, yesterday revealed he was leaving the ITV programme after 20 years.