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Extra.ie
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT festival amid ‘safety concerns'
Irish rap tree Kneecap are no longer performing at TRNSMT festival in July due to 'concerns expressed by the Police.' The announcement was made on Wednesday evening following concerns from Police Scotland that a 'significant policing operation' would be required for the band to perform in Glasgow. It comes after band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, better known by his stage name Mo Chara, was earlier in the month charged with a terrorism offence in the United Kingdom. Irish rap tree Kneecap are no longer performing at TRNSMT festival in July due to 'concerns expressed by the Police.' Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire The 27-year-old is charged after displaying a Hezbollah flag at one of their concerts at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, London last November. Taking to X on Wednesday evening, the Northern Ireland band apologised as they confirmed they wouldn't be performing at TRNSMT in July. They said: ''Due to concerns expressed by the Police about safety at the event, Kneecap can no longer perform at TRNSMT.' It comes after band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, better known by his stage name Mo Chara, was earlier in the month charged with a terrorism offence in the United Kingdom. Pic: Nils Jorgensen/REX/Shutterstock 'To the thousands of people who bought tickets, flights and hotels to see us play, we are sorry… it is out of our hands. 'Glasgow has always been a huge city for us. We've played there many many times, with no issues — ever. Make of that what you will.' The trio scheduled a replacement gig at the O2 Academy in July 'to try to make up for it.' The trio scheduled a replacement gig at the O2 Academy in July 'to try to make up for it.' Pic: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Anadolu via Getty Images A statement from Police Scotland said: 'Officers have highlighted the potential reaction of such a large audience to this band would require a significant policing operation in order to support the delivery of a safe event. 'We have also passed on information from the public around safety concerns to allow organised to make an informed decision on the running of the festival.' Elsewhere, Cheltenham-based music festival 2000trees Festival has confirmed the band were still headlining the Thursday of the festival. Taking to X on Wednesday, festival organisers said: 'After loads of speculation & numerous requests from the press of late, we are happy to confirm that YES! Kneecap are still headlining the Thursday at 2000trees this July. 'You may have seen Kneecap at 2000trees before, this will be their 3rd visit after all. But headlining the main stage this summer is going to be something else entirely.'
South Wales Guardian
20-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Parker proud of players despite Twickenham defeat
The Cheltenham-based side gave a valiant account of themselves at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, but despite tries from Jack Davies, skipper Ben Hawker and John Bryant, could never fully take control of the encounter. Speaking at full time, Parker could not fault the effort of his players and spoke of his immense pride that his team reached the final. 'I am feeling mixed,' he said. 'Gutted of course because it is a big day for the club, but we have had a lot of big games this season. 'It just felt like one game too many for us today. We did not quite have the energy. 'We definitely tried our hardest, so even though I am really disappointed, I am also immensely proud of what we have done today.' Old Elthamians' Reis Norman broke the deadlock inside the opening 10 minutes as the No. 8 burst over the tryline off the back of a scrum. Smiths responded midway through the first 40 minutes as Davies was found in acres of space on the left wing and made no mistake when he dotted down. Old Elthamians retook the lead soon after however, when Matthew Chick went over from close-range to give his team the lead at half time. Luca Petrozzi's quick tap-and-go allowed him to extend Old Elthamians' advantage two minutes into the second period, with fly half Joe Leigh making it a hat-trick of successful conversions. Smiths reduced their arrears through captain Hawker's converted effort to leave the score 21-14 with approximately half an hour left to play. But tries from Cam Hancock and Ben Adamson put the game beyond doubt, with Bryant's score late on little more than a consolation for Smiths. Parker hopes this year's cup run can act as a springboard for next season but wants his players to enjoy a well-earned rest before that .'I want to go and lie down for a bit and regroup,' he smiled. 'It has been a tough season, and we have had a very good cup campaign. 'We need to let everyone switch off from rugby over the summer, and then hopefully this puts us on the map, and we keep rising up through the ranks.' For a round up of all the Papa Johns Community Cup Final action and to watch the games back follow @RFU on X or search for #PapaJohnsCommunityCup
Powys County Times
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Parker proud of players despite Twickenham defeat
Smiths Rugby head coach Ben Parker admitted his side's 33-19 defeat to Old Elthamians in the Men's Counties 2 Championship final was just beyond his side's limits. The Cheltenham-based side gave a valiant account of themselves at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, but despite tries from Jack Davies, skipper Ben Hawker and John Bryant, could never fully take control of the encounter. Speaking at full time, Parker could not fault the effort of his players and spoke of his immense pride that his team reached the final. 'I am feeling mixed,' he said. 'Gutted of course because it is a big day for the club, but we have had a lot of big games this season. 'It just felt like one game too many for us today. We did not quite have the energy. 'We definitely tried our hardest, so even though I am really disappointed, I am also immensely proud of what we have done today.' Old Elthamians' Reis Norman broke the deadlock inside the opening 10 minutes as the No. 8 burst over the tryline off the back of a scrum. Smiths responded midway through the first 40 minutes as Davies was found in acres of space on the left wing and made no mistake when he dotted down. Old Elthamians retook the lead soon after however, when Matthew Chick went over from close-range to give his team the lead at half time. Luca Petrozzi's quick tap-and-go allowed him to extend Old Elthamians' advantage two minutes into the second period, with fly half Joe Leigh making it a hat-trick of successful conversions. Smiths reduced their arrears through captain Hawker's converted effort to leave the score 21-14 with approximately half an hour left to play. But tries from Cam Hancock and Ben Adamson put the game beyond doubt, with Bryant's score late on little more than a consolation for Smiths. Parker hopes this year's cup run can act as a springboard for next season but wants his players to enjoy a well-earned rest before that .'I want to go and lie down for a bit and regroup,' he smiled. 'It has been a tough season, and we have had a very good cup campaign. 'We need to let everyone switch off from rugby over the summer, and then hopefully this puts us on the map, and we keep rising up through the ranks.'
South Wales Argus
20-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Parker proud of players despite Twickenham defeat
The Cheltenham-based side gave a valiant account of themselves at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, but despite tries from Jack Davies, skipper Ben Hawker and John Bryant, could never fully take control of the encounter. Speaking at full time, Parker could not fault the effort of his players and spoke of his immense pride that his team reached the final. 'I am feeling mixed,' he said. 'Gutted of course because it is a big day for the club, but we have had a lot of big games this season. 'It just felt like one game too many for us today. We did not quite have the energy. 'We definitely tried our hardest, so even though I am really disappointed, I am also immensely proud of what we have done today.' Old Elthamians' Reis Norman broke the deadlock inside the opening 10 minutes as the No. 8 burst over the tryline off the back of a scrum. Smiths responded midway through the first 40 minutes as Davies was found in acres of space on the left wing and made no mistake when he dotted down. Old Elthamians retook the lead soon after however, when Matthew Chick went over from close-range to give his team the lead at half time. Luca Petrozzi's quick tap-and-go allowed him to extend Old Elthamians' advantage two minutes into the second period, with fly half Joe Leigh making it a hat-trick of successful conversions. Smiths reduced their arrears through captain Hawker's converted effort to leave the score 21-14 with approximately half an hour left to play. But tries from Cam Hancock and Ben Adamson put the game beyond doubt, with Bryant's score late on little more than a consolation for Smiths. Parker hopes this year's cup run can act as a springboard for next season but wants his players to enjoy a well-earned rest before that .'I want to go and lie down for a bit and regroup,' he smiled. 'It has been a tough season, and we have had a very good cup campaign. 'We need to let everyone switch off from rugby over the summer, and then hopefully this puts us on the map, and we keep rising up through the ranks.' For a round up of all the Papa Johns Community Cup Final action and to watch the games back follow @RFU on X or search for #PapaJohnsCommunityCup
Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Katie Price's heartache as Harvey 'tries to kick car door in' on drive back to college
Katie Price has revealed her heartache over taking her son Harvey back to residential college, as she shares hopes to move him closer to her home in Sussex in the future Mum Katie Price has shared her heartache over dropping her son Harvey back to residential college and admitted she feared she'd 'have no car left' when driving him back to the Cheltenham-based college. The mum of five, 46, is mum to Harvey who has a series of conditions including Prader-Willi syndrome, autism, and septo-optic dysplasia, which affects his vision. The 22 year old joined National Star College in 2021, but Katie has recently revealed plans to move him closer to her – as his current residential college is a three hour drive away from Katie's Sussex home. Speaking on the latest episode of her podcast, The Katie Price Show, Katie revealed Harvey's upset over returning to the college after he stayed with her for two weeks. She revealed: 'When I took him back to college, Soph, it broke my heart. He just so didn't want to go and I said: 'We have to go back to get your meds Harv' and as we were getting near it he was going, 'Mum, Harvey's so sad. I'm so angry', and I'm like, 'Why Harv' – obviously I know why. ''College, I miss Mummy. Mummy's the best'. And then I thought I'd have no car left he was trying to kick the car door backwards. And then, the college phoned me and said, 'Harvey said you're picking him up in a week and he's not coming back here now, is that true?' I said, 'No that's not true'.' She added: 'And they phoned me and said, 'He keeps saying you're getting him in a week and he's not coming back to college again' and I said, 'No he's pulling the strings on you'.' Sophie asked: 'How long has he got left at college now?' Before Katie revealed plans to move him to a facility closer to her. It appears the star has already chosen a new place for Harvey to live, but it isn't ready to move into just yet. Katie explained: 'We're just waiting for it to finish – the build – it should be next month now because it's a brand new… 'They're doing the whole place, you know what it's like on as building site things go on longer. He's just outgrown, just does not want to be there. And then, one of them phoned me and said – the one he likes there – said, 'Yeah he's really angry, he's hit me twice, he's kicked me in the leg. He's never gone for me'. 'That's how angry he is. He just hates it there and I hate it but then I've had him for two weeks on tour I need a bit of a [break] as well, do you know what I mean.' Katie then revealed her struggles with looking after Harvey at times as she continued: 'He's worse than a newborn. He's worse than a toddler. It's full-on as you know, constant.' Speaking about the new place she's found for her son, Katie added: 'So when he moves to the new place, I can't wait. It's literally one stop [on the] train away and he's literally up the road – 25 minute, half an hour drive. I think the fact that it's his own place and it won't be like, when I say clinical kind of thing, because when he's at college he has to have special furniture and all of this there, incase he breaks… 'But this new one I'm gonna make a home from home – proper sofa, not constructed, special furniture, like, you know a proper bed that hasn't got padding on. Grown up, so it feels grown up for him. And then I'll see him all the time. Even if he comes out in the car with me he doesn't care he just wants to come out and I can take him and do things and, obviously, he's gonna be starting that Munjaro and he'll start getting a new lease of life. The more weight he loses…' Sophie added: 'Yeah he'll be able to do more.' Katie then replied: 'Yeah, Junior, he'll give you a run for your money!' Katie previously revealed her plans to put her son Harvey on a weight loss drug to help assist with Harvey's weight loss, after the star revealed Harvey weighs almost 30 stone. Harvey's struggles with his weight are due to his Prader-Willi syndrome, as the NHS states 'persistent hunger' is a typical feature of the condition. Speaking about Harvey's weight recently, Katie revealed on Snapchat: 'I'm so heartbroken and gutted that his weight is just going up. I just googled it in stones, 188kg is just a few kg of being 30 stone. 'It's so life-threatening now, I'm still waiting for the doctors to get back to me starting on the mounjaro and his journey to a healthy life.' She continued: 'It's so sad his quality of life at the moment where he's so big, he just can't really do much. It's just another thing I have to deal with because he's at high risk of having a heart attack, he struggles to put his trainers or struggles to walk anywhere but I love him and I'm going to help him through this.'
