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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Cops were attacked eight times at TRNSMT festival
Officers responded to 124 incidents over the party weekend COP ATTACKS Cops were attacked eight times at TRNSMT festival COPS were attacked eight times during incidents at TRNSMT festival, figures reveal. Around 150,000 party-goers descended on Glasgow Green over the three-day extravaganza last month. 2 A number of cops were attacked at the festival 2 Around 150,000 music fans attended the music bonanza over three days And a total of 19 people were charged during the event for a number of offences including police assault, assault, sexual assault, culpable and reckless behaviour, hate crime and possession of weapons. An FOI released by Police Scotland said officers dealt with 124 incidents at the festival between July 11 and 13. Officers were assaulted eight times. They also also responded to 12 attacks on members of the public. Across the weekend, the force recorded 43 drug-related incidents, including misuse of Class A, B and C substances. Two sexual assaults were also reported to authorities. During one incident, an individual was arrested for wearing an item linked to a proscribed terrorist organisation. Police were also called to two incidents of people with weapons, including a punter carrying a blade. Cops also responded to cases of racially aggravated behaviour, urinating in public, theft, obstruction, resisting arrest, culpable and reckless conduct and licensing breaches. The Script, 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro, Fontaines DC, Snow Patrol and Gracie Abrams were among the high-profile acts at the festival. TRNSMT-mad bride travels 250 miles for epic festival hen do in sizzling 30C heat Irish rap group Kneecap said they were axed from TRNSMT over police concerns about safety. Police Scotland previously said that allowing the trio to perform at Glasgow Green would require "a significant policing operation".
Irish Independent
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Pop sensation Allie Sherlock enjoys farm-fresh gelato in Louth
The family-run business shared a post of the 20-year-old pop sensation saying 'Look who had a taste of our Gelato at a local event, the amazing singer @alliesherlock We hope you enjoyed and be sure to call down to the farm shop soon!' The Cork-born singer shot to fame when a video of her performing the Ed Sheeran hit Supermarket Flowers on Grafton Street when she was just 12 went viral, leading to an appearance on the Ellen De Generes Show. Since then she has headlined gigs in Ireland and the UK and played support to the likes of The Script, Picture This, OneRepublic and Gavin James. This summer she has played at the Kaleidoscope Festival and Live at Leopardstown and has just announced a European tour in the autumn following the release of her new single Damage Control.
BBC News
20-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Thunderstorms halt Ludlow Comedy Festival
Thunderstorms interrupted the Ludlow Comedy Festival on Sunday night as audience members were evacuated from the castle grounds.A set by Ivo Graham was stopped midway, as organisers urged people to leave the festival site at about 16:10 spent just over an hour outside until thunderstorms had said they had been tracking lightning strikes as part of their Adverse Weather Plan and had evacuated the castle on advice from their on-site safety advisor. They thanked audience members for "assisting with this precautionary evacuation" and for "doing so in an orderly and efficient manner", which they said helped in getting the venue open again as soon as afterwards, Ivo Graham said he had only managed five minutes of his set and had offered to carry on after the event resumed, but was told it was not possible. A yellow Met Office warning had been in place for Ludlow and much of Shropshire on Sunday, which also led to bursts of heavy comedy festival was part of a series of live shows at Ludlow Castle that since Thursday have seen performances by The Script, Sam Ryder, Faithless and Texas. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Journal
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Waterford boy says he's 'luckiest guy in the world' after performing with The Script
A 13-YEAR-OLD BOY who joined his favourite band The Script live on stage has said the experience was a dream come true. Charlie Comerford from Dunhill, Waterford, said he could not believe his luck when the band's frontman, Danny O'Donoghue, invited him on stage at Thomond Park, Limerick, during the finale of The Script's Satellites Tour in Ireland, last Saturday night. Speaking for the first time about it, Charlie said: 'I thought I was the luckiest guy in the whole world, because there was 28,000 people there and out of the 28,000 people (Danny) picked me.' Charlie said music does what it should do for everyone, and soothes his soul whenever he feels down: 'Whenever I feel a little bad or any emotions at all, I go to my room and listen to (The Script).' Recalling the moment that O'Donoghue spotted him in the crowd and invited him to perform with the band on stage, Charlie said: 'Danny kind of noticed me three times, he high five'd me twice and brought me up on stage (the third time) and I just felt so lucky because they are my favourite band in the whole world,' he told radio station Live 95FM. To top it all off, Charlie ended the night singing a duet with O'Donoghue and band, and even pressed the final note on O'Donoghue's piano to finish the tune. 'We sang 'Never Seen Anything- Quiet Like You' and oh my God…,' said Charlie enthralled. Asked if he had been nervous up on stage in front of thousands of Script fans, Charlie replied: 'Maybe a little nervous, but I felt very excited because it's not very often you go in front of 28,000 people with your favourite (singer) ever.' 'The Man Who Can't Be Moved' is his favourite Script song, 'because it's just a classic.' 'It actually wasn't very loud on stage, it's louder when you're down in the crowd,' he added. Advertisement Charlie also got a selfie on stage with Danny O'Donghue which he has shared with a growing fan base on his social media channel, saiid his mother Laura Firth. Charlie ended the night singing a duet with O'Donoghue and band, and even pressed the final note on O'Donoghue's piano to finish the tune. David Raleigh David Raleigh 'Many many' people have contacted him to offer him their congratulations and well-wishes, Charlie explained. 'Never in a million years did I think this would happen.' Charlie said he 'hopes' that rock stardom may yet be written in his own future stars. His mother, who accompanied him at the concert told this reporter: 'It was just unreal, Charlie is such a huge fan of The Script.' 'It all happened so quickly, I just thought, oh my god, I can't believe this is happening for Charlie because he deserves it so much, he's a great kid and when he loves something he nearly gets obsessed with it.' 'The Script became an obsession, he just loves listening to their music, and he loves singing.' 'He kind of likes alternative music as well as pop music – he wants to wrote songs, he's that much into it, and so, for that to happen for him is just great.' 'He doesn't do nerves really, he just got on with it when he was up there on stage.' 'He said it was surreal, he couldn't believe it, that it was like a dream, he just couldn't believe it.' Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I felt so lucky because they're my favourite band, says Waterford teen, 13, brought on stage to perform with The Script
A TEENAGER who joined his favourite band The Script live on stage has told how the experience was a dream come true. Charlie Comerford, 13, said he could not believe his luck when the band's frontman, Danny O'Donoghue, invited him on stage during Saturday night's gig in Thomond Park, 2 Charlie Comerford posing with The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue 2 Charlie performed on stage with the band in front of 28,000 people Speaking for the first time about the experience, Charlie, from Dunhill in Charlie said music helps soothe his soul whenever he feels down, saying: 'Whenever I feel a little bad or any emotions at all, I go to my room and listen to (The Script).' Recalling the moment that To top it all off, Charlie ended the night singing a duet with O'Donoghue, and even pressed the final note on the star's piano to finish the tune. READ MORE IN THE SCRIPT Charlie told radio station Live 95FM: 'We sang Never Seen Anything Quiet Like You, and oh my God." Asked if he had been nervous up on stage in front of thousands of Script fans, Charlie replied: 'Maybe a little nervous, but I felt very excited because it's not very often you go in front of 28,000 people with your favourite (singer) ever.' Charlie's favourite song is The Man Who Can't Be Moved, 'because it's just a classic'. He added: 'It actually wasn't very loud on stage, it's louder when you're down in the crowd." Most read in The Irish Sun Charlie also got a selfie on stage with Danny O'Donoghue which he has shared with a growing fan base on his social media channel, said his mother Laura Firth. 'Many' people have contacted him to offer him their congratulations and well-wishes. Ed Sheeran teams up with school pals AND 00s rock legend for epic performance Charlie continued: 'Never in a million years did I think this would happen.' He said he 'hopes' that rock stardom may yet be written in his stars. His mother, who accompanied him at the concert, told us: 'It was just unreal, Charlie is such a huge fan of The Script . 'It all happened so quickly, I just thought, oh my God, I can't believe this is happening for Charlie because he deserves it so much, he's a great kid and when he loves something he nearly gets obsessed with it. 'AN OBSESSION' 'The Script became an obsession, he just loves listening to their music, and he loves singing.' 'He kind of likes alternative music as well as pop music - he wants to wrote songs , he's that much into it, and so, for that to happen for him is just great. 'He doesn't do nerves really, he just got on with it when he was up there on stage. 'He said it was surreal, he couldn't believe it, that it was like a dream, he just couldn't believe it.'
