68 h. ago Inside BBC legend Andy Peebles' life from nightclub DJ to John Lennon's final interview

Radio presenter and disc jockey Andy Peebles has passed away at the age of 76 as radio legends play tribute to the BBC Radio 1 host who worked for the station from 1978 to 1992

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68 h. ago Radio 1 DJ who was last person to interview John Lennon dies at 76

He spoke to Lennon and Yoko Ono in New York two days before the former Beatle was shot dead

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68 h. ago Former Radio 1 DJ Andy Peebles, last interviewer of John Lennon, dies aged 76

He interviewed Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono in New York for a radio series, two days before the musician was shot dead aged 40 in 1980.

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69 h. ago Andy Peebles death: BBC Radio 1 DJ behind John Lennon’s final interview dies suddenly aged 76

Far from being a career highlight, Peebles once said the aftermath of the Lennon interview ‘blighted my life’ and brought him close to a breakdown

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69 h. ago Andy Peebles, BBC Radio 1 DJ behind John Lennon’s final interview, dies suddenly aged 76

Far from being a career highlight, Peebles once said the aftermath of the Lennon interview ‘blighted my life’ and brought him close to a breakdown

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3 d. ago John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs by Ian Leslie review – let it be the new gold standard in Beatles studies

The author’s brilliant account of Lennon and McCartney’s songwriting relationship challenges myths, finds new meanings in their music, and even throws up a few surprisesIt is a strange and beguiling experience to find music you have had in your head since childhood reveal new and unsuspected shades of meaning 50 years later. Beatles songs aren’t like most pop songs; instead of fading, they take on a richer colour and nuance, not least because new generations of fans inquire more deeply into what previous listeners might have overlooked or simply misunderstood. One twist of the kaleidoscope and a song we thought we knew suddenly sounds even better than it did the first 100 times we heard it.This is the effect of reading Ian Leslie’s brilliant study of the Beatles’ music, a book that offers not only a lesson in listening (again) but an enthralling narrative of friendship, creative genius and loss. At its centre is the songwriting partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and the ...

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4 d. ago 9 best running jackets for men, tested by our resident fitness writer

I put in the hard yards to find out which running jackets are worth investing in

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4 d. ago Yoko Ono reveals death threats from Beatles fans in new film with rare John Lennon footage

Yoko Ono reveals death threats she got from Beatles fans in new film

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5 d. ago John & Paul by Ian Leslie: 'Why work with Paul when I have Yoko?' so said John Lennon a few days after the band broke up

In his new book, Ian Leslie explores the close relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney and its demise.

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6 d. ago Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney net worth concerns raised over future Wrexham investment

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are said to have a combined wealth of £309m, but doubts have been cast over whether it will be enough to see Wrexham through to the Premier League

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6 d. ago Concerns raised over Ryan Reynolds' net worth and future Wrexham investment

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are said to have a combined wealth of £309m, but doubts have been cast over whether it will be enough to see Wrexham through to the Premier League

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7 d. ago Concerns raised over Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's net worth and Wrexham investment

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have funded Wrexham's meteoric rise up the leagues, but concerns have been raised over how long their money will make a difference

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7 d. ago John Carver tells Lennon Miller Scotland best player claim was a 'mistake' as Scotland lieutenant splits Tartan Army

The Motherwell starlet hyped himself up after receiving his first Scotland call-up going into Thursday's Nations League clash with Greece

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7 d. ago Rare coin alert as £1 pieces with special mark could be worth over £60

The coin was among the first of the new type of 12-sided £1 coins created by the Royal Mint

Economics

7 d. ago Simba Hybrid mattress review: A sleep expert’s verdict (and by expert, I mean someone who sleeps every night)

A real-life, long-term test of the Simba Hybrid mattress - comfort, support, cooling and whether it’s worth the investment.

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7 d. ago German MPs approve €500bn spending boost to counter ‘Putin’s war of aggression’

Historic levels of spending on military and infrastructure secured in Bundestag with last-minute backing of GreensGermany’s parliament has voted in favour of unleashing historic levels of spending to boost the military of Europe’s biggest economy and inject its infrastructure with investments worth hundreds of billions of euros.The conservatives of Friedrich Merz and the Social Democrats (SPD), who are likely to form a new coalition following last month’s election, led the drive for the creation of a €500bn fund and relaxation of its constitutionally protected debt rules. They secured the last-minute backing of the Greens, which was needed to push the plans through the outgoing parliament. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago John McGinn backs Lennon Miller over Scotland 'best player' claim and says teen should be targeting HIS place

Motherwell starlet Miller is in the Scotland squad for the first time at just 18 years of age

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7 d. ago Sandbanks mansion on site of the £25k waterfront bungalow that John Lennon bought his aunt 60 years ago goes on sale for £15m

The Beatle paid £26,500 for the modest house on the exclusive Sandbanks peninsula in Poole Harbour, Dorset, for his beloved Aunt Mimi in 1965.

Economics

9 d. ago Is it worth investing in the Royal Mint's new John Lennon coin range?

The Royal Mint has today launched a new series of commemorative coins celebrating the life and work of John Lennon.

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1 week ago In the money! How 50p coin could be worth £25k thanks to tiny error

The Royal Mint released four Beatrix Potter themed coins in 2017 with almost 20,000,000 put into circulation, however this coin appears to have an 'error'.

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