79 m. ago Kneecap to play Glastonbury’s West Holts stage amid terror charge controversy

Keir Starmer has said it wouldn’t be ‘appropriate’ for festival to give the trio a platform

Events

5 h. ago Kneecap are the perfect Glastonbury band – the political controversy is proof

The Irish trio’s appearance has, due to political interference, led to an unexpected referendum on the festival’s soul. But, writes Adam White, their anarchy feels historically in keeping with what Glastonbury represents

Politics

25 h. ago Kneecap's Glastonbury controversy explained as band will still perform despite axe calls

Kneecap will perform at Glastonbury on Saturday afternoon as they brush off the controversy surrounding them being on the lineup and calls for them to be removed

Politics

51 h. ago BBC responds to Call the Midwife axe rumours following fan upset

Reports claimed the beloved series would come to an end after 15 years

Politics

56 h. ago BBC responds to Call The Midwife axe claims and issues denial in bombshell statement

It comes after reports that BAFTA-winning programme Call The Midwife would be leaving screens after almost 15 years

Events

3 d. ago Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis breaks silence on Kneecap controversy

Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, said he didn't think it was 'appropriate' for Irish band Kneecap to perform at Glastonbury after their pro-Palestine comments at Coachella

Politics

3 d. ago From Kneecap to Jeremy Corbyn: A brief history of politics at Glastonbury Festival

From chants of ‘Oh, Jeremy Corbyn’ to the gloom generated by the EU Referendum result and now controversy over Kneecap’s 2025 performance, Glastonbury has been the site where campaigners call for peace, justice and reform for years

Politics

4 d. ago Rutherglen MP launches petition to save bus that is a “vital public service”

Michael Shanks is spearheading a campaign that calls on First Bus to reverse its decision to axe a key route into the city centre.

Politics