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No bad blood: Bastille storm to the top of the album charts and Justin Timberlake hangs onto UK singles top spot with 'Mirrors'
Monday 11 March 2013
South London rock band Bastille were celebrating their first number one today after storming to the top of the charts with their debut album.
Stereophonics, Electric Brixton, London
Tuesday 05 March 2013
This brand of dirge-rock can feel like being drenched in cheap lager at the end of a Rod Stewart tribute night
David Flatman: Signing Alex Corbisiero and his knee allows Saints to be flexible
Sunday 20 January 2013
From the Front Row: Gomarsall looked like Bilbo Baggins dressed up as Boy George
Join the 'Q' to hang out with Blur and Grimshaw at the music party of the year
Saturday 27 October 2012
Man About Town
B&B and beyond: Oak House No 1, Tetbury
Sunday 13 May 2012
The Kennedys travelled the world collecting art and anecdotes, now Laura Holt enjoys both – and in a stylish Georgian setting
Duran Duran and Snow Patrol to play Olympic Games opening concert
Tuesday 01 May 2012
Duran Duran are to represent musical talent from England at a concert marking the start of the Olympic Games.
Stereophonics, Shepherds Bush Empire, London
Friday 23 December 2011
You would think Kelly Jones would have to more to say at his first gigs in a year, yet, true to form, half an hour passes before he can muster a simple “Here’s one for ya.”
Rhodri Marsden: Forget the GP – join Rhodri’s health club for hypochondriacs
Tuesday 20 December 2011
Life on Marsden
Family, friends and fans join in tribute to Gary Speed
Sunday 04 December 2011
A ceremony at Leeds United's ground and a record by Stereophonics frontman honour the Wales manager
Japan Disaster Benefit, Brixton Academy, London
Tuesday 05 April 2011
Boasting a line-up more suited to the Glastonbury main stage than the Brixton Academy, Liam Gallagher, Paul Weller and Primal Scream were among the cream of British rock acts who performed a one-off gig in aid of relief efforts for victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami.
Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable choked to death on vomit
Tuesday 19 October 2010
Former Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable choked to death on his own vomit at the end of a three day bender.
Simon Price: You're not unusual, Sir Tom. You're totally unique
Sunday 01 August 2010
Our writer celebrates the world's most famous Welshman, tonight expected to become, at the age of 70, the oldest male artist to top the album charts
Former Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable laid to rest
Monday 21 June 2010
Rock star Stuart Cable was laid to rest today to the raucous sound of high decibel heavy metal.
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Is the Muslim call to prayer really such a menace?
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Channel 4 to 'provoke' viewers who associate Islam with terrorism with live call to prayer during Ramadan
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US army doctor returns arm to Vietnamese soldier fifty years after he took it as a souvenir
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Police seize possessions of rough sleepers in crackdown on homelessness
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Demand for food banks has nothing to do with benefits squeeze, says Work minister Lord Freud
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