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37 minutes ago
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Robbie Williams in Edinburgh: Fans flock to Murrayfield to see pop showman kick off UK tour
The former Take That star declared when the tour was announced last year that it would be 'my boldest yet' and promised to include songs from the movie 'Better Man'. The Edinburgh appearance is one of only four UK dates, which will see him also visiting London, Manchester and Bath. Fans were happy to chat ahead of the gig about how long they had liked Robbie Williams and what their favourite songs were. Williams previously performed at Murrayfield in 2003 and 2017. He has won an astonishing 18 Brit Awards and equalled The Beatles' record for most number one albums in the UK chart. 1 . Fans from Genoa These four travelled from Genoa to be at the concert | TSPL Photo: Frederick Brown Photo Sales 2 . Fans for 40 years These two travelled from Middlesbrough and say they have been fans of Robbie Williams for 40 years. | TSPL Photo: Frederick Brown Photo Sales 3 . Candy singer The fan on right, from Newcasle, has a video of herself singing Candy in her seventh birthday - but she and her friend, from Ireland, both say their favourite song is Come Undone. | TSPL Photo: Frederick Brown Photo Sales 4 . Taken as red Lots of fans chose a touch of flamboyance for the occasion. | TSPL Photo: Frederick Brown Photo Sales
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an hour ago
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BGT 2025 final: what does the winner of series 18 get?
Britain's Got Talent's winner will get some incredible prizes 👀 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Britain's Got Talent comes with a pair of incredible prizes. A spot at the Royal Variety Performance is up for grabs. But what else does the winner get? ITV will bring the curtain down on another season of Britain's Got Talent tonight. The winner of series 18 will be crowned in a matter of hours after months of fierce competition. Just a handful of acts remain after the five live semi-finals - see who is in with a chance of winning. The broadcaster has confirmed the start time and reaffirmed the rules for voting. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But what will the winner get at the end of the night? Here's all you need to know: What does the BGT winner get in 2025? Britain's Got Talent fans are being warned of a major schedule shake-up this weekend that will see the latest live semi-final moved from Saturday night. | ITV The show has always featured the grand prize of a spot at that year's Royal Variety Performance for the winner ever since it began in 2007. This will remain the case for series 18 and the victor will secure a slot in the coveted show at the end of 2025. However that is not the only prize and there will be a cash reward as well. The BGT champion will also take home a cash pot of £250,000 - which is very tidy. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad When is the Royal Variety Performance? The annual variety show takes place towards the end of the year and has done since the 20th century. It has been televised every year since 1960 and Britain's Got Talent winners have been part of it from 2007 onwards. The only exception has been 2021, when BGT did not have a season due to the on-going Covid-19 pandemic. Viewers can expect the Royal Variety Performance to be televised in December - although it is usually filmed a bit earlier in November. It is usually saved for the festive TV season. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
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3 hours ago
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Edinburgh Rugby emotions run high after Bulls defeat as five players 'absolutely gutted'
Loss at Bulls brings end of an era for some of squad Sign up to our Rugby Union newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Emotions ran high in the away dressing room at Loftus Versfeld as a number of players came to terms with the end of their Edinburgh careers. The 42-33 loss to the Bulls in the quarter-finals of the United Rugby Championship brought the curtain down on the season for Sean Everitt's side and several long-serving stalwarts will now move on. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jamie Ritchie and Ali Price are both heading to France, while Mark Bennett, Javan Sebastian and Robin Hislop are on the hunt for new clubs. Jamie Ritchie, right, and Ali Price, second right, were playing their last games for Edinburgh. | Getty Images The five were in Pretoria, with all but the latter involved in the 11-try thriller which saw Edinburgh lead 21-8 before being reined back in either side of half-time as the Bulls scored 31 unanswered points. 'It's a very emotional changing room at the moment,' said Sean Everitt, the Edinburgh head coach who took the club into the URC play-offs for the first time in three years. 'We've got five leavers that are sitting in the changing room absolutely gutted. A lot of effort went into this game and the preparation was really good for us. The travel was good. Unfortunately, we just fell short. But yes, very emotional. 'Ali Price has come to work every day since he's joined Edinburgh with a smile on his face, which is really contagious amongst the team and he certainly brought a lot to the table. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'You look at a guy like Jamie Ritchie that's been at the club for 11 seasons. He's been really outstanding since I've been there for the last two years. One of the standout players, Player of the Year last year and was also a nominee for Player of the Year this year. We will miss him. His competitive edge and leadership is something that we will miss and we wish him well going forward. And then there's obviously guys like Javan, Mark and Robin Hislop as well. 'Robin, although he hasn't played much this year, he's been an anchor within the squad, not always available for selection due to injury. And when he came back from injury, he didn't probably get the game time that he wanted. But a guy that carries himself well around the group when things don't go his way, always positive, training to the best of his ability. We miss people like that because it's a good example to our youngsters. Ali Price of Edinburgh kicks clear during the United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. | Getty Images 'I think the positive of it all is that Jamie and Ali have got good opportunities in the south of France and they'll enjoy their environment change. It's not the end of their careers. Sometimes a change in environment is good for an individual. It takes them out of their comfort zone. And if possible, we'd welcome them back in Edinburgh, if we can.' Ritchie has agreed a deal to join Perpignan for next season while Price has been heavily linked with a move to Montpellier. In addition, Dave Cherry, Matt Scott, Jamie Hodgson, Emiliano Boffelli, Jake Henry, Nathan Sweeney and Jack Hocking are all also leaving Edinburgh. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Everitt said he was proud of the way his team performed at Loftus Versfeld against last season's URC finalists, and in particular the start they made. 'We knew that the first 20 minutes were going to be vital and I thought that the players reacted very well to that. We wanted a fast start to counteract what the Bulls do to the opposition when they come to Loftus and we certainly got the start that we wanted. 'But then there were a couple of loose kicks, which does happen in rugby, and the Bulls were outstanding in how they cut us there on counter-attack. 'And then they blitzed us in the second half and we conceded three tries in 13 minutes. But the boys fought until the end and did well to come back to within nine points. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I think if you look at the penalty near the end, we went for the corner and maybe, if we had got three points there, then the pressure turns on the opposition because you're then within a score. So, I'm proud of the fight that the guys showed.
Scotsman
3 hours ago
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How to vote in the BGT final? ITV rules explained
Britain's Got Talent will open its voting lines during tonight's ITV final 👀 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The public will help to crown Britain's Got Talent's next winner. ITV has reminded fans how they can vote in the final. But what are the rules about voting? A new winner of Britain's Got Talent will soon be crowned - with help from the public. The viewers will have a big say in who gets to win the 18th series of the hit ITV show. The broadcaster has confirmed the start time for the finale and that it will have a bumper run time. The line-up for the final was locked-in after the last semi-final seven days ago. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But ahead of the start, ITV has reminded fans how they can have their say on the result. Here's all you need to know: How can you vote in BGT final? Simon Cowell during BGT auditions 2025. | ITV Britain's Got Talent fans will once again be able to have a say in the result of the 18th series. The golden buzzer will not be in play - unlike the semi-finals - and instead it will be based only on the public vote. You can vote via the BGT website or download the app on your smartphone. There is no charge when voting online or through the app. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Viewers can also vote by text or call. The numbers for the acts will appear on screen during the final - find out the terms and conditions here . Is there a limit to the number of votes in BGT final? For fans who are planning to vote via the app or online, there will be a limit of five votes per registered number. ITV's website adds: 'Each voting window will close as indicated in the Programme. Any votes unused by the end of each voting window will be lost and cannot be claimed for use in the next voting window.' If you are voting by phone or text there will be a charge of 50p per vote. The text votes are only available via mobile and not with a landline. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
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3 hours ago
- Sport
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Champions League final TV: who are commentators, pundits?
TNT Sports will have an all-star line-up for its Champions League final coverage 👀 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Familiar voices are on Champions League duty on TNT Sports. Broadcaster's pundits and presenters have been confirmed. But who are they - and where do you know them from? The presenting line-up for the Champions League final has been confirmed. Viewers have been told how they can watch it for free this year. TNT Sports will be broadcasting the action from the Allianz Arena in Munich live. Paris Saint-Germain are taking on Inter Milan on one of football's biggest nights. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But who exactly will be providing commentary and analysis during the match? Here's all you need to know: Who are the presenters for the Champions League final? Laura Woods will be the face of Champions League coverage (Image: Getty Images) | Getty Images TNT Sports and Discovery+ will have two hosts for the match at the Allianz Arena tonight (May 31). Reshmin Chowdhury and Laura Woods are on presenting duties, FourFourTwo reports . Viewers will recognise Laura Woods from her presenting work across Sky Sports, ITV and TNT Sports. She has been the lead presenter of TNT's Champions League coverage this season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad She has also hosted the broadcaster's boxing coverage. Laura has also presented for DAZN in the past. Reshmin Chowdhury is known for presenting Talksport's Premier League coverage on Saturday mornings. She has appeared on TNT Sport broadcasts of Champions League, Europa League and in the past FA Cup. Which pundits are on Champions League coverage? There will be plenty of familiar faces providing expert analysis during the Champions League final on TNT Sports and Discovery+. The panel will include Karen Carney, Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves. Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves both won the Champions League with Manchester United back during the 2007-08 season. While Karen Carney has also lifted Europe's top honour in the women's game during her time with Arsenal Women - back in 2006-07 when it was called the UEFA Women's Cup. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Who is on commentary duty for the Champions League final? Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist will be in the booth to commentate on all of the action during the match itself. Both will be familiar voices to viewers with Ally regularly being praised for his commentary by fans on social media. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
