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Telegraph
13 hours ago
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Ex-glamour model Jodie Marsh can keep lemurs, judge rules
Jodie Marsh, the former glamour model, can keep lemurs at her Essex animal sanctuary, a judge has ruled. The 46-year-old applied for a wild animal licence to keep eight ring-tailed lemurs at her Fripps Farm sanctuary in Lindsell, but it was refused by the council over noise complaints. District Judge Christopher Williams said he was persuaded 'the noise made by the lemurs is not a nuisance' in a ruling on Tuesday. He added: 'I am satisfied on the balance of probabilities that the decision by Uttlesford district council was wrong and continues to be wrong. I allow the appeal.' Ms Marsh, who wore a black blazer, black top and leggings, sat behind her lawyer at Chelmsford magistrates' court and cried during the ruling before thanking her lawyer and the judge. Uttlesford district council rejected Ms Marsh's application last year, but she told an earlier hearing that online trolls were behind much of the criticism of her animal sanctuary. At a previous hearing, video clips of screeching lemurs at a zoo were played to the court. The district council said Ms Marsh had been unable to provide a noise nuisance survey, but Paul Oakley, for Ms Marsh, said the council's 'conclusion lemurs were likely to contribute to the [noise)] impact' was 'speculation'. The court previously heard Ms Marsh had hand-reared a meerkat called Mabel and joked about 'taking her to the pub four times a week' on GB News. Uttlesford district council received 19 statements from locals opposing the licence, but the judge ruled that Ms Marsh 'genuinely cares for the animals' at her sanctuary. Summing up his findings, he said: 'Ms Marsh may not be popular in the surrounding area, but based on the evidence given to this court I conclude that she is a person who genuinely cares for the animals. 'Ms Marsh is not and has not been responsible for any harm or ill-treatment [of the animals in her care].' The court heard Essex Police, Essex Fire and Rescue Service and the RSPCA had not raised any concerns over Ms Marsh's application for a licence to keep the lemurs. The judge ruled that Ms Marsh's licence application should be granted, with conditions. He approved an application for costs of £19,641 to be paid to Ms Marsh by Uttlesford district council. Speaking outside court, Ms Marsh said: 'I'm just really sad that it has had to come to this. You know, it's a complete waste of time and effort and everything else. As the judge said, the decision was wrong in the first place. 'I am just over the moon. He categorically proved in there that I am a suitable person to rescue animals and that all I care about is the safety and health and wellbeing of the animals. And I hope that shuts my trolls up once and for all.'
BBC News
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bryan Adams and Def Leppard to headline Radio 2 in the Park 2025
Bryan Adams and Def Leppard have been announced as the headline acts of the BBC Radio 2 in the Park music event will take place at Hylands Park in Chelmsford from 5 to 7 will be the first time both headliners have performed in Chelmsford."I'm genuinely looking forward to bringing the show there," said Adams. Saturday line-up The Canadian singer-songwriter, Bryan Adams, has topped charts in more than 40 countries during his glittering hits throughout the 1980s and 90s are iconic, including the anthems Everything I Do (I Do It For you) and Summer Of '69."There's something exciting about playing in a new place, especially somewhere that's filled with a Radio 2 crowd ready to rock. I'm thrilled to be part of this event... brace yourselves, we're gonna roll with the punches!" Belinda Carlisle The American singer-songwriter gained fame as the lead vocalist of the Go-Go's. Her voice can be heard on songs like Our Lips Are Sealed, Heaven Is a Place on Earth, I Get Weak, Circle in the Sand, Leave a Light On, Summer Rain and most recently Big Big Love. Belinda said: "After having such a fantastic time recording the Piano Room for Radio 2, I am super excited to be joining up with them again this year." Ronan Keating When Ronan Keating answered a newspaper advert to audition for Boyzone in 1993, he would have been hard pressed to believe more than 30 years later he would still be hitting the sold more than 45 million albums with Boyzone and as a solo artist, with 30 consecutive Top 10 hits to date. Ronan said he was "thrilled" to be on the set list. Jessie J Brit Award winner Jessie J has sold more than 20 million records and has massive global hits including Price Tag, Domino, and Bang Bang, and newer song Living My Best said: "It's in Essex and I get to sing some old classics and new music? Bring it ON!!" Kid Creole & The Coconuts Kid Creole and the Coconuts scored seven UK Top 40 hits in the 1980s, including three Top 10 singles – Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy, It's a Wonderful Thing Baby and Stool Pigeon. August Darnell - aka The Kid - has also been called the Sultan of Suave, the High Priest of Hip, the King of Pizazz and the Tropical Creole said he was "looking forward" to bringing "three stunning Coconuts and the baddest band in the land" to Hylands Park. Marti Pellow The former Wet Wet Wet frontman and platinum-selling solo artist has a career spanning four decades. Marti has sold millions of albums worldwide and enjoyed multiple UK No 1 singles — including Love is All said: "There's something really special about live music and that shared connection with the audience — especially when it's for Radio 2, who've supported me and my music over so many years." Ella Henderson The British singer-songwriter is known for her hits, such as Ghost and Crazy What Love Can Do, alongside new single Me & You, Ella said she was "truly ecstatic" and said the atmosphere would be "unforgettable". Stereophonics Stereophonics have three decades and a wealth of record-breaking achievements under their April 2025, the band marked their return with Make 'em Laugh, Make 'em Cry, Make 'em Wait - their ninth number one album. Stereophonics are expecting to perform to more than 500,000 fans this summer, headlining shows in stadiums, fields, and said: "We are looking forward to kicking off the weekend in Chelmsford." Sunday line-up The rock and roll band Def Leppard have sold more than 110 million albums worldwide. They have been heralded as the world's greatest live rock band and have produced numerous hit singles like Rock of Ages, Pour Some Sugar on Me and Foolin' and multi-platinum group said they were looking forward to playing with our "good friend Bryan Adams" and what would be a "fantastic weekend". Anastacia Off the back of a sold-out European tour celebrating 25 years, Anastacia is a well celebrated and best-selling female artist. Her multi-platinum I'm Outta Love, One Day In Your Life, Paid My Dues and Left Outside Alone, have sold more than 30 million records in the said: "I'm so looking forward to performing at Radio 2 in the Park in Chelmsford, singing the hits, having a party on stage, sharing nostalgic memories and making new memories all at once. It's going to be a lot of fun!" Soul II Soul Soul II Soul, created by school friends Jazzie B and Daddae, were born from the UK sound system culture of the 1980s, evolving into a 25-piece band. Their hits include Keep On Movin' and Back To Life from their debut album, Club Classics Volume 1, solidified their global fame and earned them two Grammy sold more than 10 million albums B from Soul II Soul said: "It's always a blessing to bring the Soul II Soul vibes to the people." Suede Suede formed in 1992 and quickly gained recognition with their debut album, Suede, which topped the UK Albums Chart and won the Mercury Music Prize. "We have have great memories of headlining in Hylands Park [at V Festival] way back in 1999 , so are really looking forward to returning." Louise With a career spanning more than 30 years and 15 million record sales, Louise returned to the music scene in 2025 with her new album, first found fame in girl band Eternal - which became the first girl group to sell one million copies of an album with their debut, Always and Forever - before going solo in said: "I am so excited to perform at Radio 2 in the Park." David Gray David Gray is a British singer-songwriter best known for his breakthrough album, White Ladder, which featured the hit single Babylon. His most recent album, Dear Life, was released in January 2025, and he is in the midst of his globe-spanning Past & Present said he was "thrilled" to be making Chelmsford his last UK appearance of the year."The only way is Essex!" he quipped. Sophie Ellis-Bextor With a musical career that spans more than 25 years, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has achieved five Top 10 albums and eight Top 10 on the Dancefloor saw renewed global success last year after featuring in the epic final scene of the film said: "Radio 2 has a special place in my heart – from my very own weekly Kitchen Disco show, to performing in the legendary Piano Room with the BBC Concert Orchestra. "It's always a joy, so it's wonderful to be returning to Radio 2 in the Park this year to sing for the lovely Radio 2 audience in Chelmsford. "As everyone knows, I love to dress up and have a good time, so I'll definitely be bringing the sparkles, sequins and disco with me!" Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Chelmsford revealed as BBC Radio 2 in the Park 2025 location
BBC Radio 2 has announced this year's location for its flagship live music festival will be Chelmsford in 2 in the Park will take place in Hylands Park, just outside the city, from 5 to 7 September. The announcement was made on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show with the artist line-up to be revealed on the same show on Tuesday. Tickets go on sale on Thomas, head of Radio 2, said it was to be the "biggest part of the year" while leader of Chelmsford City Council, Stephen Robinson, added it was a "fantastic opportunity" for the city. The announcement came as Mills was speaking to fellow Radio 2 presenter and comedian, Ellie Taylor, who hails from was live on air at Hylands House within the park alongside Rylan Clark, also from Essex, to reveal the location. "We've been busy booking some of the world's most loved artists to perform to thousands of revellers in Hylands Park, as well as to millions of listeners and viewers at home or on the move," Ms Thomas said. "We can't wait to bring our family of Radio 2 presenters to Essex."Robinson added that Hylands House was "no stranger to music festivals", having previously hosted V Festival, Creamfields South and Country Calling."BBC Radio 2 in the Park is a fantastic opportunity for Chelmsford – one that will lift our local economy and boost the city's position as a top events destination," he said."We're looking forward to welcoming world-famous music acts and thousands of Radio 2 fans from across the UK to our brilliant city this summer, for this unrivalled three-day celebration of music."In recent years the festival has been held in Preston in Lancashire and in Leicester. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
BBC Radio 2 in the Park 2025 to land in Chelmsford
Radio 2 in the Park, the station's flagship live music festival, will take place in Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex from Friday 5 - Sunday 7 September. The announcement was made on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show, with Scott speaking to Radio 2 presenter, Ellie Taylor, who is from Essex. She was live on air at Hylands House within Hylands Park to reveal the location to listeners. Rylan – who Scott unofficially crowned "The Earl of Essex" during the show - also joined Ellie in the park to celebrate the festival taking place in his home county. Rylan said: "I can't wait to welcome my Radio 2 family to Chelmsford and have this year's Radio 2 in the Park right on my doorstep! If there's one thing I know for certain, it's that an Essex crowd know how to party. See you all in Hylands Park!' The station - which is the UK's most listened to radio station with a weekly audience of 13.1 million (RAJAR Q1, 2025) - will broadcast live from Hylands Park throughout the weekend in September, and all the action will be broadcast on Radio 2, BBC Sounds and iPlayer. Most of Radio 2's presenters will decamp to the city for the weekend and, back by popular demand and following its debut at Radio 2 in the Park in Preston last year, there will be a Friday night DJ party to kick things off ahead of a weekend packed with stellar live performances. The artist line-up will be revealed in The Scott Mills Breakfast Show tomorrow (Tuesday 3 June, 6.30-9.30am) and tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 4 June at 8.30am - further details are available at Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2 says: "Radio 2 in the Park is our biggest party of the year, and we're delighted to be bringing a three-day music extravaganza to Chelmsford! We've been busy booking some of the world's most loved artists to perform to thousands of revellers in Hylands Park, as well as to millions of listeners and viewers at home or on the move. We can't wait to bring our family of Radio 2 presenters to Essex." Councillor Stephen Robinson, Leader of Chelmsford City Council, says: 'Hylands Park is no stranger to music festivals, and we're thrilled to add another renowned music event to the list in 2025. BBC Radio 2 in the Park is a fantastic opportunity for Chelmsford – one that will lift our local economy and boost the city's position as a top events destination. We're looking forward to welcoming world-famous music acts and thousands of Radio 2 fans from across the UK to our brilliant city this summer, for this unrivalled three-day celebration of music. Our teams have years of experience and expertise in facilitating major music festivals at Hylands Park, so I'm confident that this latest partnership with the BBC will present a smooth-running and highly enjoyable weekend for all involved.' Last year Radio 2 in the Park was held in Moor Park, Preston, and featured headliners Sting and the Pet Shop Boys. In 2023, Victoria Park in Leicester saw Tear for Fears and Kylie headline the main stage. Radio 2 continues to serve audiences with a steady stream of world-class music performances. In February this year, Radio 2's Piano Room month featured incredible performances from artists including Coldplay, Kiefer Sutherland, Elkie Brooks, Kate Hudson, Gary Barlow, 10cc and Teddy Swims – with a selection of performances still available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Country music fans were treated to a feast of Country music on BBC Sounds, following Radio 2's coverage of the Country 2 Country festival in London, Belfast and Glasgow in March. As the official broadcast partner of C2C since 2013, programming was led by Radio 2's Country Show presenter, Bob Harris. As well as presenting acts on stage at The O2 in London, Bob fronted shows during the weekend and was joined by musicians for live performances and key moments from the main stage from some of the world's most popular Country stars and the cream of emerging talent from Nashville and Europe. Bob previewed the festival on his Country Show on Thursday 13th March and reviewed the weekend on Thursday 20th March (9-10pm). Jo Whiley's Sofa Sessions in her show (Monday to Thursday, 7-9pm) have included Maggie Rogers, Cast, English Teacher, Corinne Bailey Rae and The Vaccines. On Sunday 4 May (8-10pm), Zoe Ball presented Elaine Paige: 60 Years in Showbusiness, a world exclusive concert honouring the extraordinary career of the station's host of Elaine Paige on Sunday (1-3pm). It was recorded in front of a packed audience at the London Palladium, where the cream of musical theatre - including Samantha Barks (Frozen, Les Misérables, Oliver!), Mazz Murray (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Chicago), Julian Ovenden (Bridgerton, Downton Abbey), Charlie Stemp (Half a Sixpence, Hello, Dolly), and Summer Strallen (The Sound of Music, Guys and Dolls) - performed some of Elaine's most adored songs. Plus, in a Radio 2 and BBC TV special, Elaine was in conversation with Zoe, telling the story of her incredible life and career, sharing exclusive stories behind some of her best-known songs, as well as her tales from behind the red velvet curtains of London's glittering West End. BBC Radio 2 is the UK's most listened to radio station, with a weekly audience of 13.1 million (RAJAR Q1, 2025) and The Scott Mills Breakfast Show is the most listened to Breakfast show in the UK with 6.5 million listeners (RAJAR Q1, 2025). Vernon Kay is the most listened to radio show in the UK with 7.2 million listeners (RAJAR Q1, 2025). The network's presenters include Michael Ball, Zoe Ball, Rob Beckett, Tony Blackburn, OJ Borg, Revd. Kate Bottley, Rylan, Fearne Cotton, Sara Cox, Jamie Cullum, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Gary Davies, Paul Gambaccini, Mark Goodier, Angela Griffin, Bob Harris, Vernon Kay, Shaun Keaveny, Cerys Matthews, Paddy McGuinness, Scott Mills, Jason Mohammad, Trevor Nelson, Dermot O'Leary, Elaine Paige, Mark Radcliffe, Romesh Ranganathan, DJ Spoony, Liza Tarbuck, Jeremy Vine, Michelle Visage, Jo Whiley, Phil Williams and Owain Wyn Evans. Listen to Radio 2 on BBC Sounds KA
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Somerset Women comfortably beaten by Essex in Vitality Blast
Vitality Blast: Essex Women 149-7 defeated Somerset 84-9 by 65 runs Esmae MacGregor claimed career-best T0 figures as Essex's bowlers ripped through the Somerset batting line-up to secure their side's first win of the Women's Vitality Blast at Chelmsford, writes Ben Kosky, ECB Reporters' Network. Advertisement The Essex medium-pacer finished with four for eight from 3.2 overs, while leg-spinner Abtaha Maqsood took two for 16 as the visitors were rolled for just 84, with Fran Wilson their only batter to reach double figures. Somerset had looked strongly-placed at halfway after seamer Ellie Anderson's three for 19 restricted their opponents to 149 for seven, opener Lauren Winfield-Hill top-scoring with 42 from 25 balls. Anderson struck with her first delivery after Somerset had won the toss and inserted their hosts, uprooting Grace Scrivens' middle stump to set the tone with two tight powerplay overs. Read more: The seamer should have snapped up another early wicket, spilling a return drive from Lissy Macleod, while Winfield-Hill swept Chloe Skelton for successive boundaries as the pair added a brisk 45 from 33. Advertisement But Olivia Barnes' acrobatic catch at square leg, leaping to grab the ball one-handed at the second attempt, removed Macleod and Alex Griffiths castled Winfield-Hill in the next over to leave Essex under pressure. Amanda-Jade Wellington's miserly spell of two for 21 maintained control, but Sophia Smale – dropped early on by Mollie Robbins – provided some impetus with 22 from 18 before she was eventually bowled trying to ramp the medium-pacer. Jo Gardner (20 from 22) and Eva Gray both cleared the ropes during the death overs to haul their side to fractionally short of 150 – a total that looked far more challenging for Somerset after they lost four wickets in the powerplay. Dropped at slip first ball, Bex Odgers was then caught behind slashing at Kate Coppack and Emma Corney swung at Scrivens and missed before Amelie Munday skied MacGregor into the hands of mid-on. Advertisement Skipper Sophie Luff also fell cheaply, cleaned up by Gray's inswinger, but the experienced Wilson started strongly with successive fours off Coppack and was looking nicely set with 25 from 19 when she perished top-edging a sweep off Maqsood. The leg-spinner also accounted for Griffiths before diving forward at mid-on to pouch Anderson's drive off MacGregor and Somerset's last faint hope of a fightback evaporated when Wellington holed out to long leg. With Barnes unable to bat after sustaining an injury in the field, the contest ended in the 15th over as MacGregor has Skelton caught at mid-off to secure the ninth Somerset wicket – and her fourth.
