5 h. ago BBC VE Day 80 concert viewers distracted by 'random' performance as stars lead tributes

The BBC marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special live concert, which begun with a special address from host Zoe Ball.

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10 h. ago John Newman's VE Day 80 performance sparks confusion amongst viewers

Viewers who tuned in for the BBC VE Day 80 concert were left baffled after singer John Newman took to the stage to perform in front of veterans and the Royal Family

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11 h. ago Amy Dowden makes Strictly Come Dancing return for special BBC VE Day performance

Amy Dowden reunited with her fellow Strictly Come Dancing professionals for a special performance during the BBC’s VE Day 80 celebrations on Thursday, 8 May at London's Horse Guards Parade.

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18 h. ago BBC viewers are all saying the same thing as John Newman takes to the stage during the VE Day 80th Anniversary celebration

The singer, 34, joined a star-studded lineup who took to the stage to pay tribute to the nation's war heroes with a special concert at London's Horseguards Parade.

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18 h. ago Nadiya Bychkova slips into two dazzling outfits as she performs in VE Day concert at London's Royal Albert Hall

Nadiya Bychkova slipped into two dazzling outfits as she performed in a VE Day concert at London's Royal Albert Hall on Thursday.

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18 h. ago Nadiya Bychkova slips into two dazzling outfits as she performs in VE Day concert at London's Royal Albert Hal

Nadiya Bychkova slips into two dazzling outfits as she performs in VE Day concert at London's Royal Albert Hal  Daily Mail

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19 h. ago Samantha Barks pregnant with second child as she debuts baby bump in royal performance

The Masked Singer UK winner Samantha Barks has confirmed she's pregnant with her second child as she prepared to perform at the VE Day 80: A Celebration To Remember concert

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20 h. ago The Darkness' bizarre performance in VE Day concert leaves fans baffled as they question BBC's 'odd' choice to sign the rock band (and even Queen Camilla covers her ears!)

The BBC's VE Day 80th Anniversary celebration saw an unlikely addition to its lineup on Thursday, as iconic rock band The Darkness took to the stage.

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20 h. ago BBC VE Day 80 viewers left distracted by unlikely performers during live concert

A number of BBC viewers were left distracted during the star-studded VE Day 80 concert as they spotted familiar faces performing on stage during one musical number

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22 h. ago Amy Dowden makes special Strictly return for BBC VE Day performance

Amy Dowden reunited with her fellow Strictly Come Dancing professionals for a special performance during the BBC’s VE Day 80 celebrations on Thursday, 8 May at London's Horse Guards Parade.

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22 h. ago VE Day 80 concert viewers divided by unlikely performer as Zoe Ball leads tributes to veterans

The BBC VE Day 80 concert aired this evening, which marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a special live concert that aired on BBC One

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43 h. ago Singer to perform for King at VE Day concert held near his former busking spot

The party at Horse Guards Parade will conclude four days of celebrations marking 80 years since victory in Europe was declared.

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2 d. ago UK charity Music in Hospitals & Care to perform for veterans in Wishaw to mark VE Day

This year, Music in Hospitals & Care will be showing their support on VE Day with specially curated live music experiences celebrating the resilience and sacrifice of veterans.

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7 d. ago The new bus lane sparking confusion for drivers in Manchester city centre

The bus lane has been created and signs are up - but there is confusion over when fines will start being sent out

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1 week ago Barcelona v Real Madrid: Copa del Rey final, extra time – live

Updates from the 9pm BST kick-off at La CartujaContact Luke McLaughlin | Live scores around Europe12min: Lamine Yamal makes a bright run down the right for Barcelona. The score is nil-nil.“I’d love to watch the game but a 10pm kick-off is getting a bit too near my bedtime,” emails Mark. “How do the players put up with it? It must be hard to be at your peak performance level so late in the day. Good night. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Here's exactly what to eat before running the London Marathon

The way you fuel your body on the big day can make or break your performance, so here's a guide on the food you should eat before and on marathon morning. From meals to snacks, we've got you covered

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2 w. ago Controversial group of Morris dancers 'black up' for their traditional Easter parade

The group performed their day long dance through the town of Bacup on Easter Saturday to raise funds for Rossendale Hospice.

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2 w. ago UK households given £350 warning if they own an electric vehicle

Drivers with EVs could miss out on a £350 grant if they don’t meet certain criteria, sparking confusion over who qualifies for the Government-backed scheme

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3 w. ago Who are the death row executioners? Disgraced doctors, suspended nurses and drunk drivers

These are just the US executioners we know. But they are a chilling indication of the executioners we don’t knowBeing an executioner is not the sort of job that gets posted in a local wanted ad. Kids don’t dream about being an executioner when they grow up, and people don’t go to school for it. So how does one become a death row executioner in the US, and who are the people doing it?This was the question I couldn’t help but ask when I began a book project on lethal injection back in 2018. I’m a death penalty researcher, and I was trying to figure out why states are so breathtakingly bad at a procedure that we use on cats and dogs every day. Part of the riddle was who is performing these executions. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Reason for Europa League anthem blunder ahead of Aston Villa vs PSG revealed

The wrong anthem was played before kick-off at Villa Park, sparking confusion and amusement around the ground

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