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WWE Smackdown this evening sees the start of several qualifying matches for the next WWE PLE, Money In The Bank 2025.

WWE Smackdown: UK start time and Money In The Bank 2025 details

Northern Ireland vinyl collectors - here's the current list of record fairs coming to the region in 2025, so far.

10 can't miss record fairs in Northern Ireland for budding collectors

Who are bookies suggesting will be the next musician in line for the great big screen biopic?

Who do bookies think will have the next musical biopic about them?

As Spring is in the air, why not venture out and check one of our eight picks from the world of filming and television as the thaw sets in?

8 famous locations where your favourite film and TV shows were filmed

Lost

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Adam Scott in Severance

Our wildest Severance theories so far - listen now

Limp Bizkit have been announced as part of this year’s Leeds and Reading Festivals, as organisers reveal their second wave of acts.

Leeds and Reading announce 28 new acts for 2025 - full list

Pitbull is set to return for two nights only in the UK in 2025, with special guest Shaggy for both dates.

Pitbull announces two UK dates for 2025 alongside special guest Shaggy

Could Central Cee walk away with Best Male Act and Song of the Year at the MOBO Awards this year?

MOBO Awards: final list of performers and nominees for 2025’s ceremony

Snow Patrol, Charli XCX and Stereophonics are just some of the musicians set to perform at festivals across Northern Ireland in 2025.

Festivals in Northern Ireland: 13 events set to take place in 2025

Who’s set to appear with Jools Holland during his annual Hootenanny this year?

The exact time Jools' Annual Hootenanny starts on TV tonight

Before the Battle of Britpop between Oasis and Blur, another distinctively British music feud occured years earlier between The Cure's Robert Smith and Morrissey.

The original 1980s music feud before Oasis and Blur

From Cyndi Lauper and Scissor Sisters to Snow Patrol - here's 29 big concerts coming to Northern Ireland in 2025.

29 massive concerts coming to Northern Ireland in 2025

So who is on the naughty list when it comes to the UK's most disliked Christmas songs, according to a recent study?

What are the ten most loathed Christmas songs as voted by the public?

Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone are set to headline next year's Coachella Festival, as the full line-up is revealed.

Coachella 2025: Lady Gaga, Green Day & Post Malone to headline event

What has led to 'gigflation' raising the prices of some events, including Glastonbury Festival 2025, to become almost unobtainable for some of the public?

Explainer Glastonbury: How much have ticket prices risen over the last decade?

Here's 21 activities you could take part in across Northern Ireland in 2024 in the lead up to the big day.

21 festive things to do in Northern Ireland before Christmas 2024
Discover the most exciting Christmas events happening across Northern Ireland, including festive light switch ons and more celebrations.
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The Lathums are heading back out on the road in 2025, in support of their new album Matter Does Not Define.

The Lathums to hit the road in support of new album in 2025

Who from the '80s has had a profound influence on musicians of recent years, including Justin Timberlake, Gerard Way and Karen O?

11 musicians from the 1980s that helped shaped the charts today

John Bishop has announced a new series of shows for 2025 to celebrate his 25th anniversary in comedy.

John Bishop announces UK tour to celebrate his 25th anniversary

Joe Strummer of The Clash performed at The Arts Theatre in 1977 - but what other venues have suffered a similar fate in Northern Ireland and now closed their doors or changed their business purposes?

13 legendary music venues we've loved and lost in Northern Ireland

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

One Oasis shirt that is "unofficial" went for £730 on eBay, owing to the renewed interest in the band and the cultural impact the Knebworth 1996 shows had.

Could your old Oasis shirt be worth a fortune now they’ve reformed?

A casting call has been announced to find the new cast for HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" series, looking for the show's new Hermoine, Harry and Ron.

Casting calls announced as HBO look for their new Harry Potter leads

[Top to bottom] Bianca Del Rio, Jimmy Carr and Ben Elton are some of the names set to perform in Northern Ireland before the end of 2024.

What comedy shows are coming to Northern Ireland by the end of 2024?

New Order's show this evening in Cardiff has been cancelled over safety concerns regarding the weather conditions at Alexandra Head.

UK music giants forced to cancel show over safety concerns

The likes of Blink-182, PJ Harvey, Pixies and The Jonas Brothers are set to perform in North Ireland before the end of 2024.

12 of the biggest concerts coming to Northern Ireland this year

Spectators queue in Wimbledon park ahead of day one of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Why are there large queues outside of Wimbledon this morning?
There is a good reason why some tennis fans queued outside Wimbledon since 5:30am.
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It could be cheaper to see Taylor Swift (left) in locations such as Amsterdam (top right), Dublin (middle right) but not so much for Munich (bottom right) (Credit: Getty Images)

I missed out on Taylor Swift - is it cheaper to see her overseas?

The Decemberists have released their ninth studio album, "As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again," with reviewer Benjamin Jackson believing it could be the most accessible work for newer fans to discover Colin Meloy (far right) and company (Credit: The Decemberists)

Is The Decemberists' “As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again” any good?

Do bring sunscreen and weather-appropriate clothing but forget about bringing your disposable vapes. What is fine to bring to Glastonbury Festival 2024 and what should you leave at home? (Credit: Getty Images/Canva)

Full list of banned items ahead of Glastonbury Festival 2024

Brandon Flowers of The Killers, taken at their show on June 12 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Credit: Chris Phelps)

Last minute tickets and set list as The Killers hit the road next week

Benjamin Jackson shares his experiences as a Download Festival reveller of yesteryear - so what's his advice on plastic bottle fights and "overindulgence"? (Credit: Getty/Provided)

I'm a Download veteran - these are the biggest mistakes revellers make 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

Aldi had issued a recall notice over chicken products that bore the incorrect use-by date, after finding by the Food Standards Agency.

Supermarket chicken recalled

The Lyell Centre return to solve more mysteries in the new series of BBC crime-drama "Silent Witness" (Credit: BBC Studios)

Silent Witness: when does season 27 start and who is returning?

Matthew Perry attends the GQ Men of the Year Party 2022 at The West Hollywood EDITION on November 17, 2022 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for GQ)

Matthew Perry, star of Friends, has died aged 54

The Greyhound and Punch Bowl on Bilston High Street was badly damaged by fire, which police are treating as arson. 1st October 2023. See SWNS story SWLNpub. Another historical 'wonky' pub has been hit by a suspected arson attack - just five miles from the Crooked House. (Credit: SWNS)

Second 'wonky' pub near Crooked House torched in suspected arson

September 15 EuroMillions jackpot yet to be claimed; could it be you?

Legendary Flying Scotsman crashes in station - two injured

Rick Stein’s net worth as his Padstow chip shop charges £2 for sauces

Patricia Bredin, Britain’s first ever contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest, has died aged 88

Britain’s first Eurovision singer, Patricia Bredin, has died aged 88

The Strokes have been confirmed this morning that they will return to All Points East this year alongside fellow NYC group Yeah Yeah Yeahs

The Strokes to headline All Points East 2023 - how to get tickets

Mac DeMarco - “ I don’t want to sound like a grumpy old uncle, but it’s strange!"

TikTok’s influence on music scene ‘very depressing’ says Mac DeMarco

Preston scored just 3.27 out of 10 for healthcare due to having one hospital and one health clinic serving a population of 313,332.

Sexual assault survivors turned away from overstretched crisis centres

Fans of Parks and Recreation were treated to an impromptu reunion as Amy Poehler joined former castmate Aubrey Plaza during this weekend’s Saturday Night Live (Credit: NBCUniversal)

Parks and Recreation fans joyous over reunion on recent SNL episode