3 h. ago Lewis Capaldi review – an emotional return to the spotlight for pop’s most heart

Utilita Arena, SheffieldThe singer announces he is thrilled to begin his first tour since taking time off for his mental health, but is visibly nervous and at one moment breaks into tearsLewis Capaldi is a pop star known for his patter. But tonight, he warns the crowd he is feeling too overwhelmed to perform his usual funnyman routine. “I probably won’t say lots this evening because I don’t know what to say,” he says. “I’m just genuinely thrilled that this is still a possibility for me.”The 28-year-old being lost for words tonight is understandable. In 2023, Capaldi announced he was taking a hiatus from touring, after sharing his struggles with his mental health and his diagnosis in 2022 of Tourette syndrome. Having disappeared from the spotlight for the better part of two years, he made a triumphant return at Glastonbury earlier this summer for an unannounced and emotional set on the Pyramid stage. Tonight’s Sheffield show, however, marks the Scottish singer’s first headline perfor...

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25 h. ago Arrests begin at central London protest in support of Palestine Action

One man was seen being taken away by police as the crowd in Parliament Square chanted ‘shame on you’.

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34 h. ago City council ousts London Mayor Randall Weddle who vows to take fight to court, voters

City council ousts London Mayor Randall Weddle who vows to take fight to court, voters  Kentucky Lantern

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38 h. ago City council ousts London Mayor Randall Weddle who vows to challenge decision in court

City council ousts London Mayor Randall Weddle who vows to challenge decision in court  Kentucky Lantern

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53 h. ago Jessie J's 'positive' health update following 'second surgery' as she's set to return to the stage

Jessie J had surgery for early-stage breast cancer in June

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68 h. ago Mother of aspiring musician 'executed' in upmarket London street on April Fool's Day faces down his murderers in court

The mother of aspiring music producer Janayo Lucima, 21, who was shot dead in a carefully planned attack on April 1, 2024, in Baron's Court, West London, has confronted his 'heartless' murderers.

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3 d. ago Sausage and Cider Festival Glasgow Stage Times: Full set times, kid's shows, and tickets for Rouken Glen event

There’s plenty of fun to be had at this event being held at the weekend.

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3 d. ago London court sets stage for largest ever divorce case after Russian oligarch’s ex

Vladimir Potanin is estimated to be worth around 20 billion US dollars (£16.5 billion)

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3 d. ago London court sets stage for largest ever divorce case after oligarch’s ex wins appeal

London court sets stage for largest ever divorce case after oligarch’s ex wins appeal  The Independent

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3 d. ago Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool soccer parade pleads not guilty to 31 charges

The man accused of ramming his car into a parade of Liverpool soccer fans in May as the team was celebrating its Premier League triumph has pleaded not guilty to the 31 charges he is facing

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3 d. ago Turkish FA chief aims pointed swipe at Liverpool ahead of Champions League meeting

Liverpool are set to take on Turkish giants Galatasaray in the league stage of the Champions League this season but not everyone is convinced about the Reds’ calibre

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3 d. ago Amanda Anisimova finds redemption for Wimbledon whitewash by beating Iga Swiatek

The American defeated Swiatek 53 days after losing 6-0 6-0 to the same player on Centre Court in London.

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3 d. ago DC mayor Bowser signs order aligning city with Trump’s military occupation

Order sets rules for federal forces as locals stage noise protests, block indictments and demand home ruleUS politics live – latest updatesWashington DC’s mayor, Muriel Bowser bowed to Donald Trump’s military occupation of the nation’s capital Tuesday, signing an executive order that formalizes cooperation with federal forces even as residents push back against the deployment.The Tuesday order establishes the “Safe and Beautiful Emergency Operations Center” – borrowing from Trump’s own branding – to institutionalize collaboration between city officials and various federal agencies including the FBI. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Hamilton and East Kilbride performers set for stage show with Minerva theatre group

The group are getting set for their production of musical 9 to 5 later this month

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5 d. ago Mother of woman killed by boyfriend ‘absolutely betrayed’ by justice system

Linda Westcarr spoke of her devastation following the sentencing of Gogoa Lois Tape to a hospital order for the manslaughter of her daughter.

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6 d. ago Stage is set for £3.6bn wind power boom in South Lanarkshire

The region has been positioned as a vital hub for Scotland’s green energy growth.

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6 d. ago Man who killed girlfriend in car then confessed to brother is detained

Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche, 25, was found dead in in Hackney, east London, on April 6 last year.

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7 d. ago Five arrests after masked men attempt to enter hotel as asylum protests continue

Most demonstrations appeared to be peaceful as police braced for further protests over the weekend after a Court of Appeal ruling on Friday.

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7 d. ago I’m a Celebrity peer Lord Brocket charged with two counts of rape

Scotland Yard said 73-year-old arrested on Friday in Fulham, west London

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8 d. ago ‘Calculated prolific’ rapist who drugged victims admits 24 sexual offences

Chao Xu, 33, admitted the offences against at least 12 victims over the course of three years.

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