Wicked stars celebrate show’s ‘sheer escapism’ on 20th anniversary in London Wicked cast member Emma Kingston has celebrated the show’s “sheer escapism” on its 20th anniversary playing in the West End in London. The musical will mark two decades playing at the Apollo Victoria Theatre on Sunday September 27. Now the ninth longest-running show in
Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour following Ed Sheeran controversy US rapper Macklemore has announced a European tour named Free Palestine after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour. US rapper Macklemore has announced a European tour named Free Palestine after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour. The 43-year-old, real name Benjamin Haggerty, will perform
Noah Woods ‘got through gap in fence’ before he was found in lake, inquest told A three-year-old boy who was found dead in a lake following a huge search had left a play area “through a gap in the fence”, an inquest heard. Noah Woods became separated from a relative after visiting a playground in
Danny Tommo to appear in court charged over alleged Channel boat slashing Far-right activist Daniel Thomas – known to his supporters as Danny Tommo – is to appear in court charged with criminal damage after allegedly slashing a boat in the English Channel with an emergency responder on board. The 37-year-old, of no fixed address,
Jos Buttler injury scuppers England hopes as they lose second ODI to Sri Lanka A hamstring injury to Jos Buttler derailed England’s hopes of sealing their Metro Bank One-Day Series against Sri Lanka, with the tourists edging a high-scoring thriller by 16 runs at Headingley. England were left to chase 322 after a fine century
Justice system must put rights of children over paedophiles – Met Commissioner Pressure to cut the number of prisoners on remand has led to “dangerous and prolific offenders” being granted bail, the country’s most senior police officer said after a paedophile was allowed to return to his flat which overlooked a children’s playground. Zafer Dogan
UK announces £88 million to provide healthcare and clean water to Palestinians The UK Government has announced an £88 million package to deliver healthcare, clean water and protection to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. Support for medical consultations, rehabilitation for children with blast injuries and vital mental health services will be delivered as part of
Meghan given ‘loving’ welcome back, duchess’s friend reveals The Duchess of Sussex has been given a “loving” reception after returning to the UK, which has been “beautiful to witness”, her friend has said. Kelly McKee Zajfen posted images on Instagram of Meghan and the Duke of Sussex, and her own baby son Jack, enjoying walks
Dolly Parton’s sister says there is no family ‘feud’ after nephew was fired Dolly Parton’s sister Freida has said there is no “feud” within the family after the late singer’s estate filed a temporary restraining order against her nephew, Bryan Seaver. Mr Seaver, who is the son of Parton’s other sister Cassie, served as her
Freddie Mercury’s godson hopes singer’s piano will be ‘cherished’ after sale Freddie Mercury’s only godson, Freddie Mack, has said he hopes the grand piano used by the singer will be “cherished” and honoured after it is sold at auction The piano, which went on public display on Wednesday, is part of a collection offered by