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Mott The Hoople’s Mick Ralphs dies aged 81

[ad_1] Elliot BallBBC News, West MidlandsPA MediaMick Ralphs (right) has died at the age of 81 - he had been a member of Mott the Hoople with vocalist Ian Hunter (left)Guitarist and songwriter Mick Ralphs, best known for his time with Mott The Hoople, has died at the age of 81, according to the band's official website. A statement said: "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this
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Model with Down’s syndrome ‚beyond excited‘ to join Malory Towers

[ad_1] Charlie JonesBBC News, EssexBBCEllie Goldstein plays Nancy, a history enthusiast and lacrosse goalie, in the new series of Malory Towers on CBBCA woman who made history as the first model with Down's syndrome to feature on the front cover of Vogue said she was honoured to be making her acting debut.Ellie Goldstein, from Essex, plays Nancy in the new series of Malory Towers on CBBC.Doctors said the 23-year old
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How to get there by car, train, bus and bike

[ad_1] Chloe HarcombeBBC News, West of EnglandPA MediaMore than a third of festival ticket-holders travel to Worthy Farm via public transportWith just days to go before the gates of Glastonbury Festival open, many will be in the process of planning their journeys.About 200,000 people are expected to descend on Worthy Farm in Somerset. With various modes of transport available, some may be considering what their options are. The site can
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Crystal Palace International Film Festival at risk, says founder

[ad_1] Lee Bolton PhotographySome of the films are shown at Crystal Palace's Everyman CinemaThe founder of a south London film festival says it "will never happen again" if the local councils insist on rating the films themselves.Crystal Palace International Film Festival (CPIFF) launched in 2009 and attracts filmmakers to venues including the West Norwood Picturehouse.Neill Roy, who set up the festival he says attendees call the "world's coolest", says Lambeth
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singer undergoes surgery after diagnosis

[ad_1] PA MediaSinger Jessie J says she has undergone surgery for breast cancer and is now resting at home while awaiting her results.In a social media post, the 37-year-old star thanked her doctor, surgeon and "all the nurses who cared for me", sharing series of photos and videos of her time in hospital.She described the post as the "honest lows and highs of the last 48 hours" and promised to
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Diddy admits abuse – but will it be enough to convict him?

[ad_1] Madeline HalpertBBC News, New YorkReutersMr Combs' lawyers have yet to present their case, but must defend a client who has already admitted domestic abuseProsecutors in New York are set to rest their case in the weeks-long federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial of rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs.The 55-year-old music mogul is accused of using his power as the leader of a business empire to facilitate the sex trafficking of women
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Five newcomers you don’t want to miss

[ad_1] Mark SavageMusic CorrespondentGetty ImagesCatriel Guerreiro, of the Argentinian band Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso, will make his Glastonbury debut on FridayIt's understandable. The main coverage of Glastonbury focuses on big names - which this year means a curious mix of ageing veterans and pop upstarts: Rod Stewart and Charli XCX; Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo; John Fogerty and Doechii.There's also a lot of attention on the 56 slots marked "TBA".
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U2’s The Edge becomes Irish citizen after more than 60 years

[ad_1] The four members of U2 are among the world's most famous Irishmen, but until this week only three of them were legally Irish.Guitarist David Howell Evans, known as The Edge, was born in Essex in England to Welsh parents and as a result never held Irish citizenship even though he has lived in Ireland since he was one.On Monday the 63-year-old had Irish citizenship conferred on him during a
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Florence gallery says portrait damaged by visitor taking a selfie

[ad_1] Danny FullbrookCulture reporterClaudio Giovannini/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockThe painting will be returned to the exhibition when it is restoredA 18th-century oil painting has been damaged after a museum visitor tripped while taking a selfie.Florence's Uffizi Gallery said a tourist fell backwards while trying to "make a meme in front" of a portrait of Ferdinando de' Medici, Grand Prince of Tuscany, by Anton Domenico Gabbiani.The museum explained the damage could be repaired quickly but
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Lana Del Rey fans sleep outside Cardiff’s Principality stadium before gig

[ad_1] Excitement is building for the opening night of Lana Del Rey's UK and Ireland tour.Fans began arriving at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Sunday evening ahead of the singer-songwriter's first concert in Wales on Monday. One fan from Australia spent the night outside the stadium, adding he "probably got about 30 minutes' sleep". The Summertime Sadness singer will also play stadiums in Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin and London.Edited by Greg Davies.