10 h. ago Jewish music bosses who called for Kneecap ban at Glastonbury targeted after names are leaked

The 'doxxing' attack is being orchestrated by former UK university professor David Miller, who is a presenter on the Iranian-backed Press TV channel.

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27 h. ago 'We are insanely competitive': Sarah Vine goes on a trip to a famous detox retreat in Turkey with two of her best friends

When three authors embarked on a besties' trip to a famous detox retreat, it all went a bit White Lotus. Cue sound baths and competitive calorie counting

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2 d. ago This is the dark truth about Keir Starmer's catastrophic failure to stop immigration

For the greatest disaster of Sir Keir Starmer 's first year in office has been his catastrophic failure to curb mass uncontrolled immigration.

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2 d. ago Bob Vylan dropped from multiple European music festivals over Glastonbury chant

Punk duo led Glastonbury crowd in chants of ‘Free, free Palestine’ and ‘Death, death to the IDF’ during their set on 28 June

Culture

3 d. ago This is the dark truth of Keir Starmer's catastrophic failure to stop immigration

For the greatest disaster of Sir Keir Starmer 's first year in office has been his catastrophic failure to curb mass uncontrolled immigration.

Events

3 d. ago Pete Doherty hints at huge plans just weeks after death of Babyshambles star

Pete Doherty has teased there are plans in place for The Libertines to release new music after their successful performance at Glastonbury at the weekend

Events

3 d. ago Bob Vylan performance at Manchester festival cancelled amid Glastonbury row

Punk rap duo dropped as headliners for Radar festival as police investigate anti-IDF chant at GlastonburyBob Vylan have been banned from playing a Manchester festival a day after they said they were being “targeted for speaking up” on Palestine during a controversial Glastonbury set.The punk rap duo will no longer play the headline slot at Radar festival this weekend. The act is the subject of a police investigation for leading crowds in chants of “death, death to the IDF”, referring to the Israel Defense Forces. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago SARAH VINE: Keir Starmer's a coward who seems to loathe this country. Rachel Reeves should not have to carry the can for HIS financial mismanagement

The Welfare Bill, designed to get a handle on the vast amounts of taxpayer money being dished out to people who, in the words of Liz Kendall, are 'taking the Mickey', came to a vote.

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3 d. ago ‘I genuinely love this place so much!’ Fatboy Slim’s 100th Glastonbury set – picture essay

Norman Cook estimates that he’s reached a centenary of sets at Worthy Farm, from big stages to tiny tents. Guardian photographer David Levene joined the celebrations in the DJ boothIrreverent, bouncy and as suitable at 4am in a club as it is at 4pm in a field, the music of Fatboy Slim dovetails perfectly with Glastonbury. And the man himself, Norman Cook, seems to know it.This year’s festival marked a big milestone: Cook has now played 100 Glasto sets – or thereabouts – over the years, popping up everywhere from vast stages to tiny tents. To document the occasion, Guardian photographer David Levene bedded in with the DJ for the weekend, while Cook explained why it holds such a special significance for him.Cook tries to find his daughter for Burning Spear at the Pyramid Stage Continue reading...

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3 d. ago I wrote off Glastonbury as a ‘white’ festival – until I finally went

Camping, fogey rock acts and a lack of diversity meant I once ignored Glasto. But visiting Worthy Farm for a second year was like returning home• Don’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up hereHello and welcome to The Long Wave. This weekend I was at Glastonbury reviewing the bands with the Guardian’s music team; it was my second year at the legendary arts and music festival, and I’ve become a total convert, preaching the glory of Worthy Farm after years of assuming that an event like it wasn’t for someone like me.*** Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Who are Bob Vylan? The British punks who had their US visas revoked for anti

The group’s ‘death to the IDF’ chant at Glastonbury ignited a firestorm – and prompted action from the US state departmentUntil this week, the punk-rap duo Bob Vylan were largely unknown by mainstream audiences, despite having a UK top 20 album and an award from British rock magazine Kerrang! for album of the year. Now they’ve made headlines around the world after frontman Bobby Vylan led a crowd at Glastonbury in chants of “death, death to the IDF”.The chant was met with widespread condemnation in the UK. Glastonbury festival said the remarks “crossed a line” and characterized the chant, which targeted the Israel Defense Forces, as antisemitic. Keir Starmer, the prime minister, said the chant was “appalling” and said groups “making threats or inciting violence” should not be given a platform. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Raye issues 'empty' Glastonbury Festival statement after fans issued same demand

She wowed festival-goers and those watching from the comfort of their own homes on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm

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4 d. ago SARAH VINE: Keir Starmer is a dishonourable, moral coward who seems to loathe this country... and I've worked out the only thing he REALLY cares about

The Welfare Bill, designed to get a handle on the vast amounts of taxpayer money being dished out to people who, in the words of Liz Kendall, are 'taking the Mickey', came to a vote.

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4 d. ago Get high at Glastonbury: the Guardian's aerial shots of the festival

Guardian photographer David Levene used an eight-metre pole to get up above the crowds and create a unique perspective on this year’s festivalIt can be difficult to get an elevated view at Glastonbury. There are various high-up platforms around the site, and of course there are the hills that give a view down into the valley where the festival nestles. But for much of the weekend you are in a crowd, looking up. Guardian photographer David Levene therefore used an eight metre-high “monopod” – a sort of highly stable pole with his camera stuck on top – to create elevation and give us a better sense of the scale of the crowds.I wanted to get a slightly different viewpoint of the things that have become very familiar to our readersDavid Levene Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Rod Stewart makes emotional Glastonbury admission as he says 'I could retire'

The 80-year-old wowed fans as he was joined by a trio of veteran superstars during a rousing performance on the Pyramid Stage

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4 d. ago SARAH VINE: Keir Starmer is a dishonourable, moral coward who openly loathes this country... and I've worked out the only thing he REALLY cares about

The Welfare Bill, designed to get a handle on the vast amounts of taxpayer money being dished out to people who, in the words of Liz Kendall, are 'taking the Mickey', came to a vote.

Events

4 d. ago Glastonbury 2025: From CMAT to Jade, these are the best sets to watch on iPlayer

Whether you’re nursing a week-long hangover or trying to soothe your FOMO, the BBC has you covered

Sport

4 d. ago Bob Vylan say they have been ‘targeted for speaking up’ in fresh statement on Glastonbury controversy

‘We are not the first. We will not be the last. And if you care for the sanctity of human life and freedom of speech, we urge you to speak up too’ said the group

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5 d. ago Glastonbury fans' demand as Jade says 'I gave you everything' as she breaks silence on festival debut

The former Little Mix star performed at the iconic festival for the first time

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5 d. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Bob Vylan ‘dropped’ by agency and have US visas revoked after anti

Final day of festival brought major sets from Olivia Rodrigo and Rod Stewart following controversy over Bob Vylan’s Saturday show

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