7 h. ago Bob Geldof vows to carry on 'vital' work as he launches Live Aid musical

As the 40th anniversary of the iconic concert approaches, the Boomtown Rats star announced another exciting project back where it all began

Politics

7 h. ago Bob Geldof and Midge Ure return to Wembley Stadium for Live Aid: The Musical cast recording as they prepare for 40 year anniversary of iconic famine relief concerts

The original two-venue benefit, held on July 13 1985, was organised by Geldof and Ure to raise relief funds for Ethiopia as the East African country battled a devastating famine.

Culture

9 h. ago Bob Geldof says he's 'blue in the face' hearing Freddie Mercury's Live Aid performance with Queen

The musician and activist was at Wembley for the launch of Just for One Day - The Live Aid musical ahead of it’s West End opening

Politics

9 h. ago Bob Geldof and Midge Ure reunite at Wembley Stadium for Live Aid: The Musical cast recording as they prepare to celebrate 40 years since iconic concerts raised £150 million for famine relief

The original two-venue benefit, held on July 13 1985, was organised by Geldof and Ure to raise relief funds for Ethiopia as the East African country battled a devastating famine.

Economics

10 h. ago BBC announces documentary and shows for Live Aid 40th anniversary

A number of programmes will feature on BBC Two and BBC Radio 2 to celebrate the event.

Culture

12 h. ago Bob Geldof says another Live Aid event is ‘unlikely’ because of social media

The singer was speaking at a launch event at Wembley Stadium for Just For One Day, a musical about the charity event.

Politics

3 d. ago Man City staring at fresh Wembley fixture farce after FA Cup triumph

Manchester City are 90 minutes away from FA Cup glory - and another return to Wembley that they could dearly do without

Politics

3 d. ago Capital Summertime Ball 2025 lineup: Huge 90s pop icon to play her first UK show in SIX YEARS as she leads the star performers confirmed

The event will return to Wembley Stadium on June 16, with 80,000 music lovers set to attend, and some of the lineup has been announced ahead of the London festival.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘It makes me sick’: the Amsterdam shops closing because of soaring rents

As Dutch capital prepares to celebrate 750th anniversary, small business owners fear for independent retailThe floral perfume of tea and coffee fills the air in ‘t Zonnetje (The Sun), as – behind the counter – Marie-Louise Velder weighs out loose leaf tea, parcelling black leaves into paper packets. Mahogany-coloured shelves are stacked with pots containing beans from Ethiopia, Java, India, alongside bric-a-brac, such as vintage tea tins and old master-style pictures.But in less than two months, the sun will set for good on this cosy shop in Amsterdam, which was founded in 1642. For the owner, the rent is just too high. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn exact start time and how to watch on TV

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn face off against each other at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium live on DAZN tonight

Politics

5 d. ago Wrexham v Charlton LIVE: Wycombe losing as Ryan Reynolds celebrates inside stadium

Follow live updates as Wrexham take on Charlton at the Racecourse with promotion to the Championship on the line

Politics

5 d. ago Ilkay Gundogan’s Wembley return is reminder of how dominant Man City were – and can be again

The former City captain won the FA Cup in his last outing at Wembley in 2023 and aims to end his team’s ‘bad season’ by winning the trophy once more

Politics

8 d. ago The pretty little seaside town where Kate & Wills will enjoy next holiday

As William and Kate prepare to celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary in an especially cherished location, all eyes are turning to a Scottish island where nature, culture, and royalty, come together. 

Politics

1 week ago Scots floored to discover what Midge Ure's stage name means after 56 years

Scottish singer-songwriter and record producer Midge Ure has had a career spanning over five decades - but not everyone knows what his stage name actually stands for

Politics

1 week ago Newly married and pregnant... inside Tiger Lily Hutchence's 'refreshingly normal' life

Tiger Lily - the only child of late rock stars and adopted by Bob Geldof - has found stability in a family whose backdrop is a world away from the wild antics of her party-loving parents.

Politics

2 w. ago How Bob Geldof's daughters have all found love with creative men who enjoy low

Bob Geldof famously sang 'to live in love is all there is; life without love is meaningless'. And it seems his daughters have heeded his message.

Politics

2 w. ago Tragic feud overshadowing Tiger Lily's wedding: Bob Geldof was branded 'Satanic and cruel' during bitter custody battle with Michael Hutchence's family

Tiger Lily Hutchence's secret East London wedding' this weekend was said to have been 'very rock 'n' roll' - but behind the singer's happy day is a painful history.

Events

2 w. ago Jason Isaacs sets the record straight on White Lotus cast drama

Actor had compared the set to ‘Lord of the Flies’

Events

2 w. ago Cardiff City v Stoke City LIVE: Score updates as match resumes after medical emergency

Follow live updates from the Cardiff City Stadium as City take on Stoke

Politics

3 w. ago Charles and Camilla celebrate 20th wedding anniversary of 'impossible' love

King Charles and Queen Camilla, who met 50 years ago, prepare to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary during their official tour in Italy instead of at Balmoral

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