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Billy Joel has cancelled all his tour dates as he undergoes treatment for NPH - a brain disorder that affects those over 65.

Billy Joel cancels tour dates as he undergoes brain disorder treatment

Austrian singer Johannes Pietsch, known as JJ representing Austria with the song "Wasted Love" celebrates with the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest trophy after winning the grand final at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 18, 2025.

Austria crowned this year's Eurovision Song Contest winners

Eurovision legend Cheryl Baker, who won the contest in 1981 for the UK with Bucks Fizz, has passed on her advice to this year's UK act Remember Monday.

Exclusive Bucks Fizz's Cheryl Baker: 'Every Eurovision winner needs a skirt-rip'

This former UK Eurovision winner thinks that the rest of Europe might be a little kinder to the UK now we're not "taking the mickey."

I'm a former Eurovision winner - here's why people don't vote for UK

A “secret weapon” is being developed and could be used by Royal Navy technicians to search for Russian submarines. Pictured: HMS Tyne with Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar in the background.

"Secret weapon" being tested for Royal Navy to hunt Russia submarines

Get to know the United Kingdom's history at Eurovision by the numbers with our look back at 64 years of the country at the song contest.

How many points have the UK accumulated throughout Eurovision history?

Steve Coogan stars in The Penguin Lessons at the Stephen Joseph Theatre cinema

New films coming to Scarborough's Hollywood Plaza and Stephen Joseph Theatre

​Bridlington and the Wolds MP ​Charlie Dewhirst.

Charlie Dewhirst MP shines a light on issues facing MS community

Be it a rare George Harrison EP or promo copies of Celine Dion and Nirvana, here's what treasure could be still in your CD collection in 2025.

The most valuable CDs to own in 2025 - including Spice Girls

Remember Monday will be representing the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025.

Eurovision 2025: Remember Monday to represent the United Kingdom

Who are the last-minute bookies' favourites to win at this year's Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday?

Oscars 2025: Who are the favourites to win at this weekend's event?

Here’s who the bookies think are set to win big at this weekend’s 97th Academy Awards 🏆🎞🏆

Benjamin Jackson

Fans have been left guessing what the reason for a countdown timer on Lady Gaga's official website could mean.

Fans begins to guess what Lady Gaga's new countdown timer is for

From reunions and triumphs to deaths and dismay - here's some of the big news from the world of music that took place throughout 2024.

2024 in Review: The biggest moments in music over the past 12 months

The Chiefs vs the Steelers is just one of the two games scheduled to screen live on Netflix during Christmas Day - with Beyonce set to provide entertainment at half-time during one game.

NFL Gameday Live: How to watch the Netflix live streams in the UK

Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars in upcoming Sony film Kraven the Hunter

Kraven The Hunter: Who is the hero Aaron Taylor-Johnson is playing?

As Guns N' Roses prepare for their two dates in the United Kingdom, what led to the falling out between Axl Rose and Slash that lasted two decades?

Explainer What led to the fiery feud between Guns N’ Roses Axl Rose and Slash?

The Pogues have announced their first headline UK tour in 13 years is set to take place in Spring 2025.

The Pogues announce 2025 UK tour to celebrate 'Rum Sodomy & the Lash'

The 10 top places and the best time to view the Leonid meteor shower

The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa

I took my dog on a luxurious four-star Yorkshire country hotel break

A recent survey has concluded the most ideal price point musicians should consider selling their merchandise to their fans for.

How much are fans willing to pay for music merchandise?

Horror movie fans are celebrating Friday the 13th by embarking on a marathon viewing session of the "classic" horror movie franchise that made Jason Voorhees an iconic film villain.

Where to watch the Friday the 13th films to celebrate the spooky day

Hans Zimmer is set to bring his new work, “The Next Level,” to the United Kingdom for four dates only in 2025.

Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer set for four UK shows in 2025

Insulate homes to winter proof them (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: ​Winter proof homes to reduce energy bills

UK flag with Unconventional Brits title

Snoop Dogg's MTV Awards Cadillac and art made from 26k screws

Bryan Danielson, Will Ospray and Swerve Strickland are among the names already scheduled to compete at AEW All In London 2024, taking place at Wembley Stadium.

Everything you need to know ahead of huge UK wrestling show

Matthew Jones at the Wasdale Fell Race

Matthew Jones hits top form at the United Kingdom’s toughest fell race

Ann Wilson from Heart is undergoing treatment for cancer, leading to a "pause" in their UK shows including this evening's performance in Birmingham (Credit: Getty Images)

Band announce 'pause' on their UK tour with gigs postponed

Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, LA Knight, Bayley, Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair and many more are set to return to the UK in November, with the WWE's announcement of several live events (Credit: WWE)

WWE set to return to the UK in November; where are they touring? Benjamin Jackson

Metal fans are making their way to Donnington this week ahead of the Download Festival, celebrating its 21st anniversary. But as bands begin to pull out over sponsorship links, how has now affected this year's set and stage times? (Credit: Getty Images)

Amended set times for major UK festival as bands pull out over sponsor

[Top L-R] SZA, Dua Lipa and Coldplay's Chris Martin will be headlining the Pyramid Stage (below) at this year's Glastonbury Festival 2024' but who is playing at what time and who is the secret act on Woodsies Stage on Saturday? (Credit: Getty Images)

Glastonbury Festival 2024: Main stage times and secret set speculation

Taylor Swift VIP Eras Tour UK package's (Getty)

What exactly does a Taylor Swift VIP package cost and include?

Scarborough AC's Sean Kelly excelled at the London Marathon.

Scarborough Athletic Club star Sean Kelly shines at London Marathon

The wind warning will affect the Yorkshire coast throughout Sunday and into Monday. Photo courtesy of Simon Hulme.

Strong winds weather warning issued for Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington

The snow and ice warning will be in place from the early hours of Wednesday, til approximately midday.

Yellow weather warning issued for snow and ice on the Yorkshire coast

The yellow wind warning will be in place throughout Thursday. Photo: Simon Hulme

Yellow wind warning has been issued for Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington

More yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for snow and ice across the Yorkshire coast.

More weather warnings for snow and ice over Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington

Yellow weather warnings issued for snow and ice across the Yorkshire coast

South Cliff Gardens is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award.

Scarborough's South Cliff Gardens awarded prestigious Green Flag

As Storm Babet hits the UK, the Met Office have issued further updates affecting the Yorkshire coast. Photo: Richard Ponter

Storm Babet: Gusts of almost 60mph set to hit Yorkshire coast

Storm Babet is hitting the Yorkshire coast, with a yellow weather warning for rain in place from Thursday until Saturday. Photo: Richard Ponter.

UPDATE: Changes to yellow weather warning affecting the Yorkshire coast

A yellow rain warning has been issued by the Met Office for the entire Yorkshire coast, which is due to start on Wednesday.

Yellow weather warning issued for rain in Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington

Lola Abiodun was named ‘Employee of the Month’ for August 2023 at Mallard Court Care Home, Bridlington.

'Caring and talented' nurse at Bridlington care home wins award

A yellow weather warning has been put in places for strong winds, which covers Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington. Photo: Simon Hulme

Yellow weather warning issued for Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington

A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for rain across the Yorkshire coast.

Yellow weather warning issued for rain across Yorkshire coast

The volunteer gardeners of Whitby's Pannett Park.

Whitby's Pannett Park awarded Green Flag and Green Flag Heritage status

Whitby’s Pannett Park has again been awarded a Green Flag and Green Flag Heritage award status.

Duncan Atkins

We take a look at the hour-by-hour weather forecast for the second day of the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate

Hour-by-hour weather forecast for the second day of the Great Yorkshire Show

We take a look at the hour-by-hour weather forecast for the first day of the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate

Your hour-by-hour weather forecast for the first day of the Great Yorkshire Show

We take a look at the hardest primary schools in Scarborough and Whitby to get into according to new figures from the Department for Education.

The hardest primary schools in Scarborough and Whitby to get into

Enjoying the great outdoors with Camplify

Enjoy those Grand Days Out with Camplify

King Charles

King Charles pays tribute to troops to mark Armed Forces Day 2023

A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for thunderstorms across East Yorkshire and the Humber. Credit: Simon Hulme

Yellow weather warning issued for thunderstorms across East Yorkshire

We take a look at how every Wetherspoons pub in North Yorkshire is rated according to Google Reviews

Every Wetherspoons pub in North Yorkshire rated from best to worst

Free cocktails up for grabs

Eurovision: Funkin Cocktails offering Lime Margarita Nitro Cocktails for FREE

A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms on the Yorkshire coast.

Yellow weather warning issued for thunderstorms on Yorkshire coast

The home secretary’s approval of the US request to extradite Julian Assange also had an effect on the UK freedom of press.

What is World Press Freedom Day and where do the UK rank?

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