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The Covid-19 pandemic has led many to reassess their lives, including their careers, and it was particularly true for those in the creative and performance industries. Some had to adapt to performing, writing, and recording music via Zoom from their spare bedrooms if they didn't have a home studio, including Welsh music legend Sian Evans found herself in this situation.

Maya Jama was joined in the Love Island Aftersun studio by her mum just days after the television presenter confirmed her split from Stormzy.The 29-year-old host confirmed she was longer in a relationship with the rapper, 30, on Wednesday (July 17) in a social media message to fans.The joint statement read: "We've been laughing whilst drafting this because we never, ever, in a million years thought we'd be the couple announcing a breakup, but for the sake of clarity and, more importantly, to allow us the space and grace that's needed for us both to be able to navigate this next bit of our lives with peace, we thought it might be best to." Describing their love story, she wrote: "We fell madly in love in 2014, broke up in 2019, and then spent five years manoeuvring life apart." Maya was back on presenting duty on Sunday (July 21) as she present the live spin-off show and she kicked off the latest episode by telling viewers that her mum, Sadie, was in the studio.The camera then panned over showing Sadie proudly smiling.Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, fans couldn't believe Sadie's ageless beauty. One fan penned: "Maya Jamas mum is GORG!" Another added: "Maya, THAT’S MUM? Wow." A third persons said: "Wow, Maya’s mum, it makes sense." Maya was born in Bristol and raised by her mum Sadie.

McDonald & Dodds is returning for series four.The hugely popular ITV drama, which is set in beautiful Bath and the surrounding areas., is making a comeback with three feature-length films.The new season will see Jason Watkins and Tala Gouveia reprise their roles as DCI Lauren McDonald and DS Dodds, two detectives who despite their differences, work together to become an unstoppable team. As usual, the Sunday night crime drama was filmed at The Bottle Yard Studios and on location in Bristol and Bath with assistance from both city's Film Offices last year. Speaking about her favourite location, Tala said: "We’ve had some beautiful locations.

Massive Attack have announced a handful of 2024 North American shows which are set to take place later this autumn.The iconic trip-hop group will make stops in select cities across the US in October. They will play headlining gigs in Atlanta, Washington D.C., Boston and New York City.

Young people in the UK get up to 66 per cent of their calorie requirements from junk food, new research shows.

Emmerdale star Rebecca Bakes has spoken about the return of Angelica King as dropped a hint over when viewers will see her back on screen. The teen hasn't been seen since March after she was sentenced to eight months in a Secure Children's Home after confessing to her involvement in Heath Hope's death.

Two men whose bodies were found in suitcases in Bristol have been named and pictured as a man has been charged with murder.

Human remains discovered in a flat in west London have been linked to the body parts found in two suitcases in Bristol, police have confirmed.

A 36-year-old man has been placed under arrest and is currently being questioned after human remains were discovered within two suitcases in Bristol.

The suspect in the Clifton Suspension Bridge bodies investigation has been identified as 24 year old Colombian national Yostin Andres Mosquera, following the discovery of additional human remains in a London flat, according to police.

The UK has a new Culture Secretary.

JPEGMAFIA has announced dates in the UK, Ireland and Australia as part of his ‘Lay Down My Life’ world tour. You can buy UK tickets here.The rapper, real name Barrington DeVaughn Hendricks, will play shows in Dublin, Manchester, Glasgow, London, Brighton and Bristol between January 30 and February 6 next year.

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.

A heartbroken mum has told of her family's despair after her son disappeared. Jack O’Sullivan, 23, was last seen 18 weeks ago after walking home from a party with friends in Bristol.

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.

Two suitcases believed to contain human remains have been found by police who were called to reports of a man seen acting suspiciously.

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.

Police have released images of a man they want to speak to after human remains were found dumped in suitcases on Wednesday (July 10).