Parties, pageants and pop concerts and huge Sunday lunch are among events to mark Queen’s 70 years 

Flag-waving crowds joyously thronging the streets and full-blown displays of pageantry may seem a distant memory. But after the dolour of the pandemic and lockdowns, at last the nation is set to come together next year in a great celebration of the Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee. It will see everything from glittering royal showpieces to … Read more

‘I do draw a line between the two events’: Earl Spencer links Princess Diana death to BBC interview

Key conclusions of today’s bombshell report that brought shame on the BBC Earl Spencer today said he linked his sister Princess Diana’s death to the BBC and the crisis of trust that engulfed her after being deceived by Martin Bashir into taking part in his bombshell Panorama interview. His devastating verdict came after a judge ruled … Read more

‘I do draw a line between the two events’: Earl Spencer links Princess Diana death to BBC interview

Key conclusions of today’s bombshell report that brought shame on the BBC Earl Spencer today said he linked his sister Princess Diana’s death to the BBC and the crisis of trust that engulfed her after being deceived by Martin Bashir into taking part in his bombshell Panorama interview. His devastating verdict came after a judge ruled … Read more

Large events ‘are just as safe as dining in a restaurant or going shopping’, early data suggests

Crowds of mask-free revellers packed in for an event with no social distancing can be just as safe as dining at a restaurant or going shopping, early data has suggested. As long as measures such as pre-entry Covid tests – along with temperature checks – are in place, big events have a lowered risk of … Read more

Large events ‘are just as safe as dining in a restaurant or going shopping’, early data suggests

Crowds of mask-free revellers packed in for an event with no social distancing can be just as safe as dining at a restaurant or going shopping, early data has suggested. As long as measures such as pre-entry Covid tests – along with temperature checks – are in place, big events are much less likely to … Read more

O2’s set for its best EVER year of live events says boss Alex Hill

Renaissance: Alex Hill sees an uplifting future for venues It’s difficult to imagine an industry hit harder by the pandemic than live events, but the man behind some of the country’s biggest venues strikes a surprisingly uplifting note.  Alex Hill, chief executive of the European arm of live music giant AEG – which owns London’s … Read more

Trump will relaunch rallies with two outdoor events in June as he tries to hit Biden crises

Former President Trump will hold two rallies in June as he looks to capitalize on a series of crises engulfing President Joe Biden and lay down a marker for 2024, according to an adviser familiar with planning. Those will be followed by a third event around July 3 and are expected to take the form … Read more

Trump will relaunch rallies with two outdoor events in June as he tries to hit Biden crises

Former President Trump will hold two rallies in June as he looks to capitalize on a series of crises engulfing President Joe Biden and lay down a marker for 2024, according to an adviser familiar with planning. Those will be followed by a third event around July 3 and are expected to take the form … Read more

Coronavirus: Large events have ‘a small impact’ on Covid spread, SAGE report claims

Big events of 50 people or more could be more Covid safe than modest parties of 10 to 20 people, according to SAGE scientists. People don’t actually mix with a lot of people at large gatherings and only rarely go to them so experts say they may not pose much risk of transmission. But smaller … Read more

Coronavirus: Large events have ‘a small impact’ on Covid spread, SAGE report claims

Big events of 50 people or more could be more Covid safe than modest parties of 10 to 20 people, according to SAGE scientists. People don’t actually mix with a lot of people at large gatherings and only rarely go to them so experts say they may not pose much risk of transmission. But smaller … Read more