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PJ Harvey played a secret surprise gig for her hometown ahead of her performance at Glastonbury 2024.On Thursday (June 27), the musician surprised the residents of Bridport, Dorset – the town where she grew up near and is a resident in – to a show at the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens on the Jurassic Coast.The gig served as a warm-up for her Glastonbury set and was kept under wraps with the exception of notices posted in Bridport town centre. The only way to purchase a ticket was by showing up in person and buying one from the Bridport Arts Centre or Bridport Tourist Information Centre.The following day (June 28) Harvey took over the Pyramid Stage at the annual Worthy Farm music bash and opened her set by enlisting artist Marina Abramović to deliver a speech to the crowd before encouraging them to participate in a seven-minute silence.You’re in for a treat if you’re watching the awesome PJ Harvey at #Glastonbury today.

British womenswear brand, Hobbs, is set to open at Trafford Centre this autumn.

With the Olympics set to open in Paris this weekend, EK, East Kilbride is marking the occasion with a programme of action-packed holiday activities for the town’s young sports fans.

The demolition of a south Manchester GP surgery with 6,000 patients on its list - to make way for a Lidl store - is set to be confirmed.

It was a glorious return to the spotlight for The Princess of Wales when she arrived for the Men’s Singles Finals at Wimbledon last weekend. An electric atmosphere awaited Catherine, 42, as those in Centre Court rose to their feet to give her a standing ovation – something which not only delighted her, but also her nine-year-old daughter, Princess Charlotte.The young royal’s beaming look of admiration spoke volumes, but it wasn’t just Catherine who enjoyed a special ‘mini-me’ parenting moment – The Prince of Wales, also 42, did the same with 11-year-old Prince George at the Euros 2024 Final.

Newly-elected Livingston MP Gregor Poynton is calling on Neil Gray MSP, the SNP Scottish Government’s Health and Social Care Cabinet Secretary, to visit East Calder and explain to the community direct his plans for the replacement of the East Calder Medical Centre.

A Manchester United fan was in for a shock after finding out the true value of the shirts he picked up at a car boot sale.

Rex Orange County has shared details of live shows across the UK and North America, titled the ‘Finally: A Theatre Tour’. Find ticket details below.Taking place later this year, the new run of tour dates will come in support of the vocalist’s forthcoming album ‘The Alexander Technique’ and see him embark on over 30 shows across the US and the UK.The album will be the follow-up to 2022’s ‘Who Cares?’, and is set to arrive on September 6 via RCA.

Now that the summer holidays are upon us parents and guardians face the mighty task of keeping kids occupied during the time off school. It can be tricky, but we’re here to help with lots of suggestions on things to do and places to visit.

A man has been arrested in connection with four 'horrific' rapes in Manchester city centre. Police believe the suspect had been 'targeting intoxicated men and women' before raping them and stealing their personal belongings.

A Scots woman says she is participating in 'Off the Beatson Track' as a way to 'reconnect with her mother' as the fundraiser celebrates its 11th year.

A dispersal order has been imposed in Bolton centre as police brace themselves for possible anti-social behaviour as schools break-up for the summer.

Travis have announced an exclusive live performance on the streets of London tomorrow. Check out further details below.Following the release of their ninth studio album ‘L.A.

Hollywood superstar George Clooney mingled with fans as he arrived in Edinburgh.

The Forum Centre in Wythenshawe was evacuated this morning after 'threats were made' to the centre.

Vernon Kay hit back at fans criticising his outfit as he headed to watch Carlos Alcaraz win the Wimbledon men's final. A host of famous faces joined the Princess of Wales and her daughter Princess Charlotte in the Centre Court stands to watch as Alcaraz overcame Novak Djokovic.

Travis have surprised fans by busking on a vintage double decker bus in Glasgow City Centre.The Glawesgians paid their hometown a visit off the back of releasing their latest album ‘L.A. Times’, which dropped last Friday (July 12) by busking songs from the record on a beautiful double decker bus.The bus was the exact same vehicle used in the band’s music video for latest single ‘Bus’, which was also directed by frontman Fran Healy.Fans could spot Healy on the hop-off back exit as he sang songs from ‘L.A. Times’ as well as old Travis hits.

Justin Bieber has reportedly been paid $10million (£7.8million) to play a pre-wedding party for the son of the richest man in Asia.The Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani, chairman of the company Reliance Industries, has an estimated net worth of over $120billion, and chose to spend some of it on an extravagant celebration ahead of his son Anant’s wedding to Radhika Merchant.The show went down at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India, and included Bieber running through a number of his biggest songs, including ‘Baby’, ‘Sorry’ and ‘What Do You Mean?’See footage from the show below:

Billionaire heir Anant Ambani had many celebs in attendance at his wedding!

Taking a holiday is a real treat for the mind, body and soul, but nowadays it can be hard to find a getaway that doesn’t break the bank. It can be done, though.The Romanian capital, Bucharest, is perfect for a cost-effective mini-break, whether you’re craving the tranquillity of time spent in a spa or the adventure of exploring a new city. We booked our weekend trip through TUI, taking a three-and-a-half-hour flight from London.

Margot Robbie led the A-listers at Wimbledon today, looking absolutely stunning in a chic white polka dot dress. The 34 year old Barbie actress attended day 12 of the prestigious tennis tournament in South West London with her husband Tom Ackerley, also 34.