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A 30-strong group from the Northern Architectural History Society recently enjoyed a weekend tour of Dumfries and Galloway.

Sky Sports commentator Bill Arthur has died at the age of 68.The beloved former rugby league commentator passed away after a long battle with prostate cancer, Sky Sports confirmed. Bill had been diagnosed with the disease back in 2011. In a heartfelt statement, they said he passed away peacefully on Wednesday, surrounded by his family.The Sky statement read: "Bill was a much-loved and respected member of the Sky Sports family who will be missed terribly by his friends and colleagues.

Vicky Pattison is reported to have suffered a nightmare this week after having her suitcase stolen during a train from Newcastle, with the luggage containing her engagement ring - which is estimated to be worth £200,000.The blow comes just five weeks before the former Geordie Shore star, 36, is set to walk down the aisle to fiancé Ercan Ramadan. "Vicky is absolutely distraught. She's been inconsolable - crying her eyes out and frantic about the whole thing," a source told The Sun.

Paul Weller has played a surprise performance outside a small chip shop in West London. Check out footage of the moment below.The singer, songwriter and former frontman of The Jam made the appearance on Saturday afternoon, when he took to a stage at a street party in West London.The event was held as a closing party for George’s Fish Bar, and saw Weller perform to locals in the area as part of a surprise set.

Not many Premier League teams have acted as briskly as Manchester United this summer. The signing of Joshua Zirkzee has already been confirmed, and as many as three others are in the pipeline.

Tenacious D have postponed tonight’s (July 16) show in Australia after senator Ralph Babet called for their deportation following their remarks about Donald Trump.While performing in Sydney on Sunday (July 14), Jack Black sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to his bandmate Kyle Gass, before asking him to make a wish. Gass shared his wish with the audience, remarking: “Don’t miss Trump next time.”The remark was in reference to the failed assassination attempt on Trump at a rally over the weekend, during which a shooter fired at the former President, but only grazed Trump’s ear and claimed the life of one rally attendant.Today, senator Babet issued a letter calling for the duo to be deported from Australia immediately.

Jamie Webster has announced a UK and Ireland headline tour for 2024. Find all the details below.The Liverpool singer-songwriter, whose latest album ’10 For The People’ arrived earlier this year, is due to hit the road in November for a run of live shows.He’ll perform in Belfast, Dublin, Newcastle, Hull, Birmingham and Glasgow.

Followers have been keenly watching Kieran and Charlotte Trippier's love story, and given the cryptic messages on Instagram that she has posted, rumours are rife about a potential split. It was noted that Charlotte is no longer following her other half on social media, and unlike other WAGs, she's not been seen in the stands cheering for him during matches at the Euros 2024.The Newcastle player appears to be hopeful of a reconciliation; he's still following his wife and has been spotted with his wedding band intact.

A property tycoon "deliberately" coughed in a disabled employee's face during the coronavirus pandemic. An employment judge condemned the "gross behaviour" of Kevin Davies as the former staff member was awarded a payout of more than £26,000.

Natasha Bedingfield asked Lewis Capaldi if he’d write a song with her as she played the main stage at TRNSMT.

Alan Shearer has called out his fellow BBC pundits after their excitement following England's performance against Switzerland.

A sizzling heatwave might be on the horizon for the UK later this month, despite summer bringing Brits a mixed bag of sunshine and downpours so far. Recently, temperatures have hovered in the comfortable high teens to low twenties Celsius, but weather maps hint at a potential rise as we head towards the end of July, thanks to a European 'heat bomb.' One forecast predicts that by 6pm on July 25, London could see highs of 27C, while Norwich might bask in 25C, Newcastle and Manchester could enjoy 24C, and Cardiff is also expected to hit 24C.

A dad has been left seething after he was slapped with a £100 fine for popping into the same McDonald's twice in one day. Spencer Barclay, 54, swung by the fast food joint at the Metro Retail Park in Gateshead for a morning coffee before heading to work.

Rock legends Brian May and Roger Taylor have backed official Queen tribute band Queen Extravaganza as they announce a 25-date UK and Ireland tour for 2025. Queen Extravaganza is the official Queen tribute produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May.

Manchester United have not ruled out the possibility of allowing Marcus Rashford to leave amid a possible adjustment to the player’s representation.

Sir Ian McKellen has expressed his deep regret at having to follow medical advice and pull out from the national tour of Player Kings due to a recent injury, stating it's with "the greatest reluctance" he does so to ensure he fully recovers. The esteemed actor, 85, suffered a horror fall during a performance at the Noel Coward Theatre after he lost his footing in a fight scene.This led to the cancellation of two shows and hospital treatment for Sir Ian.

Sir Ian McKellen has seemingly confirmed the injuries he received after suffering a horror fall last month while on stage. The veteran actor revealed he injured his wrist and neck when he fell from a West End stage last month, causing him to withdraw from the remainder of the show’s national tour.

Ian McKellen won’t now return to play in the remaining performances of Player Kings following a recent accident that saw him fall from the stage during a show.The veteran Lord Of The Rings actor was performing at the Noël Coward Theatre on June 17 when he fell from the stage, reportedly breaking his wrist and sustaining other injuries.McKellen was originally expected to return for last month’s performance on June 19, after a hopeful update on his recovery was shared.However, it was later announced that the 85-year-old actor will not perform the remaining three London shows.There was hope he would return to the play when it moves to Bristol on July 3 and for other subsequent national performances, but in a statement yesterday evening (July 1) the actor revealed he would be taking time away “with the greatest reluctance” to “protect my full recovery”.A post shared by Player Kings (@playerkingsplay)McKellen said: “Two weeks after my accident onstage, my injuries improve day by day. It’s with the greatest reluctance that I have accepted the medical advice to protect my full recovery by not working in the meantime.“I had been so looking forward to bringing Player Kings to theatregoers in Bristol, Birmingham, Norwich and Newcastle.

fell off a London stage mid-performance last month, the play’s producers said on Monday.McKellen was starring in “Player Kings,” a production of William Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Parts One and Two,” in the capital’s West End theatre district, on June 17 when he lost his footing and fell off the front of the stage during a fight scene.The actor, who is best known for playing Gandalf in the film versions of “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” and was also Magneto in the “X-Men” movies, was taken to hospital.“Two weeks after my accident onstage, my injuries improve day by day,” he said in a statement.“It’s with the greatest reluctance that I have accepted the medical advice to protect my full recovery by not working in the meantime.”David Semark, McKellen’s understudy who completed the run in London, will play the role in Bristol, Birmingham, Norwich and Newcastle, producers said.McKellen’s stage career stretches back to 1961, where his credits include playing Richard III, King Lear and Macbeth.

Pale Waves have announced a UK headline tour for later this year – you can find all the details below.The Manchester band will hit the road this autumn in support of their fourth album ‘Smitten’, which is due for release on September 20 via Dirty Hit (pre-order/pre-save here).“UK it’s been too long, see you this October,” Pale Waves wrote on social media while confirming a run of 12 shows across the nation that month.The trek will kick off in Norwich on October 3 ahead of further dates in Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Brighton, Bristol, Sheffield, Dundee, Glasgow, Newcastle and Birmingham.On October 17, the group will conclude the tour with a headline gig at Here at Outernet in London.Tickets go on general sale at 10am BST this Friday (July 5) – you’ll be able to buy yours here. Alternatively, fans who pre-ordered ‘Smitten’ before 3pm BST yesterday (July 2) can access a pre-sale now – as can O2 Priority customers.A post shared by PALE WAVES (@palewaves)03 – The Waterfront, Norwich 04 – O2 Academy, Liverpool 05 – Neighbourhood Festival, Manchester 06 – Rock City, Nottingham 08 – Chalk, Brighton 09 – O2 Academy, Bristol 10 – Foundry, Sheffield 11 – Fat Sam’s, Dundee13 – SWG3, Glasgow14 – Boiler Shop, Newcastle 15 – O2 Institute, Birmingham 17 – Here at Outernet, London Pale Waves have already previewed the forthcoming ‘Smitten’ – the follow-up to 2022’s ‘Unwanted’ – with a dreamy ’80s-inspired single, ‘Perfume’.The album was written over two years between the US and the UK, and sees Pale Waves reflecting on their northern roots.

Ellise Shafer Ian McKellen will not return to the national tour of “Players Kings” after an on-stage fall two weeks ago led him to be hospitalized. The actor had previously announced that he would not be finishing the play’s West End shows, but was expected to make a return to the production for its tour of Bristol, Birmingham, Norwich and Newcastle. But the official X account of “Players Kings” shared the news on Monday that McKellen will need more time to recover.