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Boyzlife announce spring 2027 UK tour

Boyzlife will perform a mix of Boyzone and Westlife’s classic songs and some of their own original music when they tour the UK in May 2027. The group, made up of Boyzone star Keith Duffy and former Westlife member Brian McFadden, will embark on a 12-date tour beginning in St [...] The post Boyzlife announce spring 2027 UK tour first appeared on Rother Radio.

Lionel Messi donates money to rebuild area affected by Madrid wildfires

Lionel Messi has donated money to help restore an area outside Madrid that has been affected by wildfires. Isabel Diaz Ayuso, the president of the Community of Madrid, revealed the former Barcelona star has given 80,000 euros (approximately £68,500) to the cause. Writing on X, Diaz Ayuso said: “Leo Messi has donated [...] The post Lionel Messi donates money to rebuild area affected by Madrid wildfires first appeared on Rother Radio.

Ariana Grande: Decision to step back from spotlight not an impulsive thing

Ariana Grande has said her decision to take a break from the spotlight was “not a reactive or impulsive thing” and has been planned for a long time. The singer, 33, announced she will take a break from public life after she wraps up her current tour and has dropped [...] The post Ariana Grande: Decision to step back from spotlight not an impulsive thing first appeared on Rother Radio.

Ben Stokes insists England career ‘definitely’ over and outlines coaching goals

Ben Stokes insisted he has “definitely” played for England for the last time but outlined ambitions to return to the dressing room in a coaching capacity in the future. Stokes ended his international career after a 2-1 Test series defeat by New Zealand in June, admitting then that four years [...] The post Ben Stokes insists England career ‘definitely’ over and outlines coaching goals first appeared on Rother Radio.

Arsene Wenger says FIFA’s U-turn was ‘absolutely necessary and beyond question’

FIFA’s chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says Gianni Infantino’s decision to withdraw from a plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors was “absolutely necessary and beyond question”. Former Arsenal manager Wenger issued a statement on Tuesday morning a week on from the first [...] The post Arsene Wenger says FIFA’s U-turn was ‘absolutely necessary and beyond question’ first appeared on Rother Radio.

Gatwick second runway expansion set to begin after court ruling

The development of Gatwick Airport’s second runway is set to begin after the Court of Appeal upheld an earlier ruling that the plans could go ahead. The £2.2 billion expansion, approved by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander in September, will see the West Sussex airport move its emergency runway 12 metres [...] The post Gatwick second runway expansion set to begin after court ruling first appeared on Rother Radio.

Government apologises to Pc Andrew Harper’s family over early release scheme

The Government has apologised to the family of Pc Andrew Harper as two of his killers remain eligible for early release Justice Secretary Alex Norris acknowledged that the decision had “created harm” but said the alternative was seeing prisons cease to function. Some 5,000 people are expected to be released [...] The post Government apologises to Pc Andrew Harper’s family over early release scheme first appeared on Rother Radio.

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