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A heavyweight music line-up of The Who, The Corrs, James Arthur, Micky Flanagan, The Sex Pistols with Frank Carter and superstar TikToker GK Barry have been announced as the headliners of a week of concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall runs from March 24 to 30. Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Friday, January 31, and are expected to sell out very quickly. Proceedings will kick off on Monday, March 24, with the “rip-roaring punk rock redux” of singer Frank Carter stepping into Jonny Rotten's shoes alongside Sex Pistols' regulars Paul Cook, Steve Jones and Glen Matlock as they tear through their seminal album ‘Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols’. Support will come from beat-punk outfit Kid Kapichi and fast-rising trio The Molotovs.

Micky Flanagan leads a night of comedy on Tuesday, March 25. A self-described “working-class boy done good”, Micky has risen to be one of the biggest names in UK comedy and a full line-up of support acts will be announced. Elsewhere, James Arthur will take to the Royal Albert Hall stage on Wednesday, March 6, in the same week that marks the release of his sixth solo album Pisces.

The Royal Albert Hall concert series was founded in 2000 by Roger Daltrey, lead singer of The Who. While he stepped back from figurehead duties last year, Daltrey remains an honorary patron of the charity and The Who fans will enjoy a rare chance to hear classics from ‘My Generation’ to ‘Baba O’Riley’ on Thursday, March 27, and Sunday, March 30. For these shows, The Who will welcome special guests Level 42, who formed as a jazz-funk band in 1979 and went on to have massive hits including ‘Lessons In Love’ and ‘Something About You’.

The Corrs will mark a nostalgic trip back to 1990s pop with their show on Friday, March 28, playing hit singles such as ‘Runaway’, ‘What Can I Do’ and ‘So Young’. Andrea Corr said: “We're thrilled to be performing at the Royal Albert Hall for Teenage Cancer Trust. This charity is close to our hearts because it provides essential care and support to young people facing the toughest battles of their lives.”

GK Barry Live! With very special guests will take place on Saturday, March 29. The star, fresh from winning over millions of fans on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, becomes Teenage Cancer Trust’s latest ambassador. She is known for her humorous and relatable TikTok persona and the hit podcast Saving Grace, which she has taken to packed crowds at both Wembley Arena and the Palladium.

Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to providing specialised nursing care and support for young people with cancer. Cancer kills more teenagers and young adults in the UK than any other disease. And for those who survive, going through it without the right support can be devastating – physically and emotionally.

Every day, more than seven young people aged 13 to 24 are diagnosed with cancer. It is estimated by 2030, that number will be closer to 10. Money from the gigs at the Royal Albert Hall means Teenage Cancer Trust can fund specialist nurses and youth workers to be there for a young person when cancer has turned their world upside down.

Since 2000, over £34 million has been raised by Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, and that money has helped fund specialist nurses, hospital units and support services right across the UK that help get young people through some unimaginably hard times.

Kate Collins, Chief Executive of Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “We are delighted that some of the biggest names from across the music, and entertainment industry are performing at this year's Teenage Cancer Trust gigs at the Royal Albert Hall. We couldn’t be more grateful for their commitment to raising vital funds for young people with cancer.

“These concerts, brainchild of – and driven by - the legendary Roger Daltrey since 2000, have raised a phenomenal £34 million to fund Teenage Cancer Trust’s work across the UK – making our specialist support possible across the UK so that young people with cancer get the expert, individual care and support they need at this unique and critical stage of their lives.

“These gigs would not exist without Roger, who remains a tireless Honorary Patron for the charity and is unstoppable in his support for young people with cancer."

The shows are supported by American Airlines, Metro, Absolute Radio, S.J.M. Concerts, Twickets, and the Royal Albert Hall. Aldi, which has partnered with Teenage Cancer Trust since 2017, and raised over £11 million for the charity to date is the headline sponsor for this year’s series. Domino’s, which has partnered with Teenage Cancer Trust for ten years and has raised £8 million for the charity, is the official sponsor of the Ultimate Backstage Experience.

Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall runs from March 24 to 30. Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Friday, January 31 on the Teenage Cancer Trust website and on Ticketmaster.

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Strictly star Wynne Evans has been reprimanded by the BBC after making an inappropriate comment about Janette Manrara during the Strictly Live Tour.

The 52-year-old Go Compare advert star, who is currently performing with professional dancer Katya Jones, made a crude joke about Janette during a photocall in Birmingham.

During a group photo, Evans was caught on camera making an unsuitable sexual comment to Janette as she joined the group. He sang out: "Go Compare," before adding: "Not too close to Jamie [Borthwick]."

He then used the derogatory term 'spit roast' in reference to a vulgar sexual act in a video published by Daily Mail.

Janette's reaction was unclear as her face was momentarily obscured by other Strictly stars. There was awkward laughter, with Jamie wincing as Evans appeared to chuckle at his own comment, reports the Mirror.

Following his remark, Evans issued an apology: "My language was inappropriate and unacceptable for which I sincerely apologise."

A spokesperson for the BBC confirmed they had addressed the issue with the opera singer, stating they 'do not tolerate such behaviour'. The tour producers have also given him a warning.

A representative for the Strictly live tour and BBC Studios said: "We were not previously aware of the remark and did not receive any complaints. We have made it very clear to Wynne that we do not tolerate such behaviour on the tour."

Evans recently had to withdraw from the Glasgow leg of the Strictly tour due to an ankle injury.

He posted pictures of his bruised ankle on Instagram and shared a video update on Saturday evening, saying: "Ankle's getting a bit better, it was great to be able to sing in Glasgow tonight, even if I couldn't dance, hopefully back tomorrow. But watch this space, I'll let you know in the morning. See how the swelling goes down, and all that kind of stuff, thanks for all the lovely messages, amazing."

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There's a London Underground station that's so far out it's practically in the countryside, and its design is utterly peculiar.

Loughton station, located in Essex, is one of 16 stations that actually sit outside of London, along with Epping, Theydon Bois, Debden, Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Roding Valley and Grange Hill (just barely).

Its boxy yet sleek modern aesthetic certainly sets it apart, but it can be quite a sight to behold. As you approach, it looks more like a giant cardboard box than a bustling Tube stop and commuter hub.

Despite its Art Deco overload, the station's current look was considered very futuristic and avant-garde when it opened back in 1940. Tubewalker.com even describes it as an 'architectural tour de force'.

Loughton also belongs to a select group of Tube stations - those located outside London. While there are a whopping eight of these in Essex, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire also have several, including Chesham, which is the furthest station from Central London.

The full list is as follows: Chigwell, Grange Hill, Roding Valley, Buckhurst Hill, Loughton, Debden, Theydon Bois, Epping, Amersham, Chalfont and Latimer, Chesham, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Watford, Moor Park, Croxley.

Interestingly, there are six boroughs that don't have any Tube stations at all, instead relying on the Overground, National Rail, buses or the Tram system (we're looking at you, Croydon).

These boroughs are: Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Kingston, Lewisham.

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Planes were spotted battling to land at Heathrow Airport this morning as Storm Éowyn's high winds cause chaos across the UK. Brits are preparing for potential damage after wind speed records were shattered in Ireland at 5am this morning, with 114mph gales sweeping through Galway.

Met Éireann confirmed that the previous record, set in Limerick in 1945, has now been surpassed. In the UK, schools have closed and people are being urged to avoid travel due to the potentially deadly 100mph winds.

The situation is so critical that rail services and flights have been cancelled, with experts warning of possible building damage, uprooted trees, and power cuts. A video shared by Big Jet TV shows a plane struggling to touch down at London's Heathrow Airport in the unusually high winds.

Inside the terminal, passengers face lengthy delays, with photos showing travellers trying to catch some sleep in the departure lounge. Similar scenes are unfolding at major UK airports, including Belfast, Edinburgh and Glasgow, where planes are grounded and operations have been halted.

Scotland and Northern Ireland are on alert as rare red weather warnings have been issued, with the Met Office forecasting gusts of up to 100mph along coastal areas. Mace Head on Ireland's exposed Galway coast has already witnessed a staggering 108mph gust at 4am, reports the Mirror.

In Gwynedd, Wales, Aberdaron saw winds hit 93mph, while Cumbria experienced gusts of 70mph. ScotRail halted all train services across Scotland because it deemed it "would not be safe to operate passenger services due to forecast weather conditions".

Further disruptions have affected a number of train companies such as Avanti West Coast, Lumo, CrossCountry, and Grand Central, advising customers against travel on certain routes in north Wales, Scotland, and northern England, leading to a halt in services. Airports in Glasgow and Edinburgh have scaled down operations, with Glasgow reporting "significant level of flight cancellations" and Belfast International anticipating major disruptions.

People in regions covered by red and amber warnings have been urged to avoid travel "unless absolutely essential". Moreover, National Highways revealed that both the A66 from the A1M in North Yorkshire to the M6 in Cumbria, and the A628 Woodhead Pass in Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, had to shut down overnight as a result of the powerful winds.

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A swanky London eatery is causing a stir with its £56 Full English breakfast, but there's a catch – it's missing two key components.

The Ritz, an iconic five-star hotel in the heart of the capital, is serving up what could be the nation's priciest morning meal, and it seems they've left something out. Known for its opulence, The Ritz is asking for this hefty price for a classic British breakfast, with the option to add some rather extravagant extras.

The menu details that the breakfast includes two eggs – "cooked to your preference" – along with back bacon, Cumberland sausage, grilled mushrooms, and vine tomatoes, plus a cup of traditional English tea.

For those looking to splurge, you can "enhance" your meal with luxuries such as beluga caviar, setting you back £402 for 30g or £750 for 50g. It's also mentioned that the price covers the hotel's continental breakfast, which alone costs £46 and features freshly baked pastries, juice, among other selections.

Notably absent from The Ritz's version of the Full English are hash browns and beans. Yet, despite the omission, the cost of the Full English at The Ritz has risen sharply over time; just two years ago, the same dish was priced at £40.

This breakfast is almost 10 times the price of a Wetherspoons offering, but patrons who have indulged in The Ritz's luxurious fry-up have praised its "amazing" quality.

The Ritz is basking in a five-star glow on TripAdvisor, with one chuffed guest gushing: "Breakfast at The Ritz is a joy and worth every penny". But it's not the only posh spot in London to dish out a pricey brekkie.

Over at Claridge's, another swanky five-star haunt, you'll be shelling out £32 for a Full English - though the price tag varies depending on your dining digs. Opt for the plush Foyer and Reading Room, and you're looking at about £45, while the terrace bar asks a slightly less eye-watering £40 for the same fry-up.

If you fancy a bevvy with your breakfast, prepare to part with £8 to £9.50. But here's a twist: Claridge's Restaurant serves up the Full English for a more wallet-friendly £32, saving you £13 compared to the Foyer and Reading Room option.

And get this—the cheaper version actually boasts more on the plate, featuring "eggs any style", pork sausage, smoked bacon, black pudding, field mushroom, San Marzano tomato, and baked beans. For those after a bargain alternative to The Ritz's ritzy offering, there's good news.

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A Norwood student “with several mental health conditions” was found dead in his room by his housemate. Leandro Titley, 21, took his own life on Friday, August 30, last year after his boyfriend and housemate grew concerned.

The UCL student - who was living in Brent - was autistic and mentally unwell. He identified as trans and had set up a fundraiser to raise money for his top surgery (a gender-affirming surgical procedure that reshapes the chest to create a more masculine or feminine appearance). Leandro’s boyfriend had contacted the housemate at around 6am that morning, as he wasn’t replying to messages and had turned his location settings off.

She had to climb in through the window as Leandro’s room was locked from the inside. He was pronounced dead at around 12.50pm after police found his “flatmate crouched next to him crying to the London Ambulance Service (LAS) operator.”

He was pronounced dead at the scene. He was last seen alive the afternoon before (Thursday, August 29) when his housemate invited him out, but he declined.

Three months before he died, Leandro had advertised a room in nearby Wood Green, catering to a “POC, queer, and genderqueer” candidate. The Facebook advert read: “We are first years going into our second year so a two year contract is ideal but not a necessity.

“We all have part time jobs alongside (not a requirement tho :)). We're all quite creative and love music, visiting museums etc.

“Quite politically active so down to go to protests together.”

The cause of death was ruled as unexpected and non-suspicious. Leandro’s final death certificate will be issued by the Brent registrar.

If you need help, contact Samaritans on 116 123 or visit jo@samaritans.org. You matter.

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Londoners can now use a map to check the locations of public toilets across the city. The feature comes alongside a call from charity Age UK to improve the provision of such facilities in the capital.

The map boasts itself as the UK’s largest database of publicly-available toilets. It is run by Public Convenience, a collaboration between software developer Neontribe and Dr Jo-Anne Bichard alongside Gail Ramster, who created the map.

The online resource includes any toilet that the public can access without being a customer, including facilities in train stations, shopping centres and public buildings. It is updated by volunteers and also includes details such as opening hours and whether toilets are accessible.

The map comes as part of a campaign from Age UK called London Loos, which looks to improve the availability of public toilets across the city. The charity claimed there are around 1,500 public toilets in the capital, with less than a third of them being accessible.

Age UK added that many older Londoners appear to be avoiding leaving their home due to the 'loo leash', as they are not confident they would be able to access a toilet if needed while out in public. A study conducted by the charity in 2022 found that over half of the capital’s elderly residents reduced the amount they drank before going out to reduce the risk of needing the toilet.

The charity has called on a number of actions in its campaign, including greater awareness of Transport for London’s map of its toilet facilities across its network. It also asked for more community toilet schemes to be introduced.

Age UK has requested for local authorities to start producing an annual strategy to account for public toilet provision in communities. It has stated that councils are not currently legally obliged to provide public toilets.

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