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Desperate hunt launched for Brit who vanished on holiday | UK | News

Desperate hunt launched for Brit who vanished on holiday | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

The family of a missing British man who disappeared after leaving his holiday home in Spain have appealed for him to get in touch as concerns grow for his safety. Paul Daniel Strange, 70, vanished on Thursday the same day he was due to start the long drive back in his van from the fishing and tourist town of Palomares in Almeria to Essex where he lives. The retired builder and locksmith, from Leigh-on-Sea, had been staying at a friend’s apartment. And today his worried loved ones revealed police had begun a search for the pensioner as the mystery of his whereabouts deepened and they said a neighbour had seen him leaving the property – but a friend who then let himself in after Paul went missing found belongings of his including a computer and clothes inside. Father-of-three Mr Strange’s son, also called Paul, said: “We’re obviously extremely worried and have already contacted police in Essex who have been in touch with Interpol and as we understand it, spoken to Spanish police so they can …

Frantic search for Brit missing in Tenerife after early-morning walk | UK | News

Frantic search for Brit missing in Tenerife after early-morning walk | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

A BRITISH holidaymaker has gone missing in Tenerife hours after flying to the island with his wife and going out for an early-morning walk. His disappearance has been reported to police and his family are said to be very “worried” saying it is totally out of character for him. The missing man, identified so far only by his first name of Michael, is in his early sixties and was staying in an apartment in the tourist resort of Los Cristianos in the south of Tenerife. A Facebook group dedicated to giving assistance for people reported as missing in Tenerife said last night in a message in English and Spanish about the disappearance: “Missing in Los Cristianos in an all-blue outfit. “Michael is in his early sixties and had gone out for an early morning walk today, Sunday 15th March at around 8am. He and his wife had just arrived on Saturday night and are staying in an apartment close to La Montañita, in Los Cristianos. “He has no phone or passport with him and is …

Meet Sienna Spiro, a 20-year-old Brit with ‘the voice of a generation’

Meet Sienna Spiro, a 20-year-old Brit with ‘the voice of a generation’

Published by Sam Flores

Four hours before Sienna Spiro is due to launch her first U.S. headlining tour, the 20-year-old singer and songwriter from London sits upstairs in the Troubadour’s empty balcony, peering down as several crew members wheel a grand piano onstage. “The fact that I’m 11-and-a-half hours from home and that this room is gonna be filled with people that have never met me and that I’ve never seen before — that’s just crazy,” she says. “I’m kind of scared.” The song that brought Spiro to West Hollywood this past Tuesday is “Die on This Hill,” a showstopping pop-soul ballad about staying in a toxic relationship — “I’ll take my pride, stand here for you,” she sings, “I’m not blind, just seeing it through” — that’s been streamed more than 300 million times on YouTube and Spotify since it came out in October. Built around tolling piano chords and Spiro’s titanic vocal, the song hit No. 9 in the U.K. and broke into the Top 20 of Billboard’s Hot 100; last month, Spiro — whose famous admirers …

Kelly Osbourne Slams Comments About Her Brit Awards Appearance

Kelly Osbourne Slams Comments About Her Brit Awards Appearance

Published by Sam Flores

Kelly Osbourne has responded to the “cruel” comments about her appearance in the wake of this year’s Brit Awards. On Saturday night, Kelly and her mum Sharon Osbourne delivered a speech at the Brits in Manchester, where her late dad Ozzy Osbourne received a posthumous Lifetime Achievement prize. However, after the event, the TV personality was forced to issue a statement in response to a wave of unkind comments about her appearance. “There is a special kind of cruelty in harming someone who is clearly going through something,” she began, writing on her Instagram story. “Kicking me while I’m down, doubting my pain, spreading my struggles as gossip, and turning your back when I need support and love the most. “None of it proves strength; it only reveals a profound absence of compassion and character.” Kelly – who has been vocal about her issues with body image throughout her time in the public eye, beginning with her time on The Osbournes as a teenager – pointed out that she is “currently going through the hardest …

BRIT Awards 2026 winners: Full list of winners as Olivia Dean cleans up

BRIT Awards 2026 winners: Full list of winners as Olivia Dean cleans up

Published by Daniella Wilson

The BRIT Awards 2026 ceremony finally arrived after weeks of exciting performance announcements and highly-anticipated nominations. The ceremony was hosted by Jack Whitehall, and featured a flurry of performances from the likes of Harry Styles, Olivia Dean and Mark Ronson. Ronson, who won the outstanding contribution to music award, performed a career-spanning medley, in which he was joined by Dua Lipa and Ghostface Killah with Serge Pizzorno and Amy Winehouse’s band, with a special tribute made to the late star. It was certainly a big night for Olivia Dean, who won four awards, including artist of the year, album of the year and pop act. Other winners included Sam Fender, Wolf Alice, Rosalía, Noel Gallagher and Lola Young. Here are all the artists who took home awards at the BRIT Awards 2026. BRIT Awards 2026 winners: Full list of winners Artist of the year Dave Fred again.. JADE Lily Allen Little Simz Lola Young Olivia Dean – WINNER PinkPantheress Sam Fender Self Esteem Group of the year The Last Dinner Party Pulp Sleep Token Wet …

Brit Awards 2026: The surprise performers, tributes, and bits you might not have seen | Ents & Arts News

Brit Awards 2026: The surprise performers, tributes, and bits you might not have seen | Ents & Arts News

Published by Daniella Wilson

Manchester legends, suprise appearances from Bjork and Dua Lipa, and a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne complete with a message from Dolly Parton – this was the Brit Awards 2026. Olivia Dean was the night’s big success story, taking home four awards including artist of the year and best album, and there were also wins for acts including Sam Fender, Wolf Alice, Lola Young and Dave. But as much as celebrating the winners, the Brits is all about the performances, the surprises, the bits you don’t see. This year’s ceremony took place in Manchester for the first time. Here are our stand-out moments for 2026. Manchester’s finest all on the guest-list Image: Happy Mondays stars Bez (L) and Shaun Ryder have arrived When you move the party to Manchester, there are certain people you have to invite. Happy Mondays stars Shaun Ryder and Bez are of course on the guestlist, and you need a Gallagher brother in the mix. Happily, Noel Gallagher was presented with a special award for songwriting, in honour of the back catalogue …

Pop-soul singer Olivia Dean wins 4 Brit Awards, taking artist of the year and song of the year

Pop-soul singer Olivia Dean wins 4 Brit Awards, taking artist of the year and song of the year

Published by Sam Flores

It was Olivia Dean’s night at the Brit Awards – she took home four trophies, including artist of the year and song of the year. Dean, once a Brit school pupil herself, also performed her song Man I Need during Saturday’s show. She also won the best new artist award at this year’s Grammys. The UK’s leading music awards show moved from London to Manchester in the North of England; and was opened by Harry Styles making the TV debut with new song Aperture from his new album Kiss all the Time, Disco Occasionally, which will be released next week. Rosalía won best international artist, with Rose and Bruno Mars winning best international song. Geese won best international group. Robbie Williams lead a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, who died last year. Williams was joined by Black Sabbath members, performing a special arrangement of No More Tears. Jacob Alon received the critics choice award (formerly known as Brits Rising Star award). He follows in the footsteps of Adele and Sam Fender. Other performers included …

Olivia Dean preaches ‘the art of loving’ at Brit Awards ceremony plagued by censorship and dodgy jokes

Olivia Dean preaches ‘the art of loving’ at Brit Awards ceremony plagued by censorship and dodgy jokes

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This It was Olivia Dean’s night at the 2026 Brit Awards, as she took home the two top prizes for Artist and Album of the Year at a ceremony marked by frequent bouts of censorship and awkward moments. Dean, who won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the ceremony in January, has proved to be one of the UK’s biggest breakthroughs in years, winning over fans and critics with her soulful pop sound. She was one of a number of stars who attended the annual music awards show, which was held outside London for the first time in the award show’s history, instead taking place at the Co-Op Live arena in Manchester. Accepting her award for Artist of the Year, Dean said: “I want to say thank you to my whole team, everybody down there, I love you, my band… it takes …

BRIT Awards 2026: Full Winners List

BRIT Awards 2026: Full Winners List

Published by Daniella Wilson

The evening belonged to Olivia Dean at the 2026 BRIT Awards. This year, the U.K.’s biggest night for music was held at Manchester’s recently opened Co-op Live Arena, where comedian Jack Whitehall played host for the sixth time. One of the most anticipated performances heading into the BRITs was Harry Styles‘, who delighted attendees with his first live performance of single “Aperture” from the upcoming album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. Unsurprisingly, it was a hugely successful event for the Grammy-winning Dean, who continued her storming run of form with BRIT Award wins for the coveted artist of the year award and album of the year, as well as best pop act and, alongside Sam Fender, song of the year for their hit “Rein Me In.” Her popularity has skyrocketed over the past year following the release of her record The Art of Loving, which includes hits “Man I I Need” and “Nice to Each Other.” “Making this album has changed my life,” Dean told fans at the Co-op Live while accepting the BRIT Award for …