Kneecap Announces Major South West Shows in New UK Tour Tuesday, July 15, 2025 kneecap irishrap bristol belfast uktour controversy mochara bafta politics music Irish rap trio Kneecap have revealed an extensive UK tour this autumn, spotlighting their largest-ever show in Bristol. The Belfast-based group is set to perform at the Prospect Building in St Philips on Tuesday, November 18, … Read More
How Somerset Has Fared Since the General Election Sunday, July 13, 2025 somerset labour government election politics nhs transport economy rural reform Last week marked one year since the general election that saw Sir Keir Starmer lead Labour back into government after 14 years in opposition. As Somerset’s local democracy reporter, I’ve looked back over the past 12 months to … Read More
MP with Disabled Son Praises Major Government Retreat on Welfare Bill Wednesday, July 2, 2025 welfare disability pip labour reform mp northsomerset universalcredit amendments politics Sadik Al-Hassan, a Somerset MP and father to a disabled son, has celebrated a “significant victory” following Labour rebels’ successful push for the government to revise important parts of the Welfare Reform Bill. As the … Read More
Glastonbury Festival: Bob Vylan Responds to Controversy over 'Death to the IDF' Chant Sunday, June 29, 2025 glastonbury bobvylan protest punk controversy idf activism bbc politics socialmedia Bob Vylan has issued a strong statement on social media following the controversy spurred by their performance at Glastonbury Festival. The punk duo’s set—aired on BBC iPlayer before Kneecap’s—was pulled by the … Read More
BBC Refuses to Re-Air Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Set Over Offensive Remarks Saturday, June 28, 2025 bbc glastonbury bobvylan politics controversy kneecap protest offensive police broadcast The BBC has decided against re-broadcasting punk duo Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Festival set on iPlayer after the pair made what the broadcaster described as “deeply offensive comments” during their performance. The … Read More
BBC to Exclude Neil Young’s Live Glastonbury Headline Set at Artist's Request Thursday, June 26, 2025 glastonbury bbc neilyoung music festival livestream culture politics performances lineup The BBC has confirmed it will not broadcast Neil Young’s headline performance live at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, respecting the 79-year-old artist’s request. Young is scheduled to perform on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy … Read More