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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Latitude Festival halts set as Lionesses win Euros 2025 in nail-biting penalties
There was time for both music and sport on Sunday as long-running festival Latitude paused performances so fans could watch England triumph over Spain at the 2025 Women's European Championship Music fans were happy to press pause at Latitude festival - delaying the start of Elbow's set in order to watch the England team win the Women's European Championship final on Sunday afternoon. Leah Williamson led her team to victory against Spain - to the delight of fans. Latitude Festival has been thrilling fans since 2006 with music and arts on display for ticketholders. But on Sunday, attention was diverted to big screens specially erected to show the sporting fixtures. Signage explained where fans could congregate to watch the championship final - where England triumphed over Spain with a 3-1 victory. Tension was high as the game ultimately turned to penalties - with Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton scoring goals for the England team. Mariona Caldentey had scored the first goal of the match - putting Spain into an early lead but after England equalised, and extra time proved fruitless, it was the tense penalty shoot out that saw the game finally end. Those at Latitude were glad that bands decided to put down their instruments in order to watch the match. One gushed on X: "Shout out to Latitude Festival delaying the sets to show the football." Meanwhile, fans were told via signs: "Celebrate the lionesses' big day. Cheer on the lionesses as we screen the game at the comedy arena and on the big screen we've set up between the taphouse and second stage. Please note, capacity will be limited and viewing will be available on a first come, first served basis." The final of the Euro cup went on for an agonising 120 minutes of play before the final result was reached. Prince William, who is patron of the Football Association, and Princess Charlotte were among those watching at the St. Jakob‑Park stadium in Basel, Switzerland, where the final played out. Young Princess Charlotte, 10, went through a range of emotions as she watched on. The royal was spotted clasping her head during tense moments and cheering at the final results. Before kick-off, a photo of the Prince and Princess was shared via official royal family social media accounts alongside a simple message reading: "Let's go, Lionesses." They brought good luck to the team - who charged to victory in the end. Many celebrities took to social media to congratulate Leah Williamson and her team. Alan Carr and Amanda Holden were among those going wild with celebrations. The duo were seen on Amanda's Instagram Story singing It's Coming Home with drinks in their hands. Lionesses Bring It Home Again - Souvenir Edition Sarina Wiegman's legends have made history and brought football home once more after defending their title and winning Euro 2025 in Switzerland. We have produced this special souvenir edition of the Women's Football News. It is crammed with interviews with the Lionesses, special features, their match-by-match road to glory as well as dozens of amazing images. Click here to buy Former England footballer Rio Ferdinand also gushed: "They've done it again.. Back To Back! Massive @Lionesses #WEURO2025" Lauryn Goodman also took to her Instagram Stories to say: "Congrats @lionesses smashed it," as she added Beyonce's Run the World tune over the top of England's full time post. And Paddy McGuinness ' upload saw the comic pleading with his lucky cat to come back in for the penalty shootout. He then shared his nerves and delight as he followed the shootout and burst into cheer as Kelly's penalty hit the back of the net. "Go on girls, what a squad," he beamed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Major network provider goes down ahead of festival
A major network provider has confirmed that customers are struggling to make calls after a technical fault. EE posted on social media on Thursday, recognising that the fault was nationwide, but customers in Southwold complained of the issue ahead of the upcoming Latitude festival this weekend. The broadband network said: "Following a technical fault impacting voice services on our network earlier today, we have now resolved the problem, and the service is running as normal. "We sincerely apologise and recognise the inconvenience this may have caused." Customers continued to experience issues on Friday and still had problems making phone calls. READ MORE: First day of Latitude Festival 2025 kicks off at Henham Park BT and EE are linked as broadband providers. A BT spokesperson said: "Following yesterday's technical fault, we are currently experiencing some voice call issues today. "The impact appears to be less widespread, but we are working to resolve this as soon as possible and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused." Residents in Southwold questioned whether the fault was linked to the upcoming Latitude festival.
The Guardian
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
No Glastonbury 2025 ticket? Here's how to still find the party
Those who missed out in the Glastonbury tickets scrum last November have two more chances to strike it lucky next week when the official resales take place. On Thursday 24 April, at 6pm, tickets with coach travel will go on sale, while from 9am on Sunday 27 April general admission tickets are up for grabs. These are tickets bought by people who can no longer attend or who were unable to pay what they owed, though with only a 'very limited' number available, most Glastonbury fans are going to be disappointed. But if you come away empty-handed (again), don't be downcast. There are stacks of other festivals to suit all tastes and budgets, ranging from a one-dayer in London where tickets cost up to £380 each (almost £45 an hour), to a number of free and low-cost events that are promising some decent acts. In 2019, before the pandemic caused chaos, Glastonbury's general admission tickets cost £248 each. This year they are £373.50. That is a 50.6% rise in six years – roughly double the headline, 25%-ish, increase in the cost of goods and services in the UK. But Glastonbury could probably charge a lot more than it does and still sell out. And those attending this year will get more for their money than a few years ago. For Latitude festival in Suffolk, where headliners this year include Sting, Fatboy Slim and Snow Patrol, the increase in ticket price is even greater: 52%. An adult weekend ticket was £202.50 in 2019 – this year it's £308. Meanwhile, the cost of an adult weekend ticket for the Isle of Wight festival has soared by almost 66% over the same period – from £175 in 2019 to £289.95 for non-islanders this year. These are all face-value costs; there may be fees and charges on top. For example, with Glastonbury there is a £5 booking fee for each ticket, plus postage and packing at £10.25 an order. There are plenty of events still up for grabs across the rest of Europe – sometimes with better lineups and at a fraction of the price. A three-day ticket to NOS Alive in Lisbon, Portugal, on 10-12 July will set you back €199 (£171) – with Kings of Leon, Sam Fender, Olivia Rodrigo, Noah Kahan and Nine Inch Nails among the lineup. Primavera Sound Barcelona in Spain takes place on 4-8 June, but is sold out. However, tickets to its sister festival, Primavera Sound Porto in Portugal on 12-15 June, are still available, and acts playing include Charli xcx, Central Cee, Jamie XX, Haim and Fontaines DC. Standard four-day tickets cost €180, though Revolut customers can get 10% off, taking the price to €162. Meanwhile, you can catch Raye, Gracie Abrams, Massive Attack and Linkin Park at Open'er festival in Gdynia on the north coast of Poland on 2-5 July. A four-day ticket costs 1,359 Polish złoty (£272) with camping and 1,089 złoty without. Of course, you have to factor in travel costs and maybe also accommodation, depending on the event, but some people will be able to condense the cost of a festival and a holiday into one. We looked at flights from London to Gdansk, Poland, near to Gdynia, leaving on 1 July and returning on 6 July. Return flights from Luton with Wizz Air started at just under £99 a person. Overseas festivals aren't always cheaper than UK ones: a three-day general admission pass for last weekend's Coachella festival in California, where Lady Gaga played an acclaimed set, cost $649 (£490) this year, while passes for this weekend start at $599. Organisers often rely on a small army of volunteers and workers performing various tasks – from being a parking steward or working the bar to giving people their wristbands or litter-picking – in exchange for a free ticket. A good starting point is to register with recruitment agencies that provide staff for festivals and other events, as well as charities such as WaterAid, CND and Oxfam, which may need helpers. Festaff offers volunteering jobs at lots of weekend and one-day events, from Glastonbury to Boomtown, a five-day music festival in the South Downs national park. At the time of writing, Festaff was no longer accepting applications for some of this year's festivals but was still looking for people for a range of events including Kendal Calling in the Lake District (31 July to 3 August), Neil Young at BST Hyde Park in London on 11 July, and Belladrum Tartan Heart festival, near Inverness (31 July to 2 August). You may be expected to pay an administration fee or, in a few cases, a refundable deposit. For example, with Festaff there is typically a £10 or £15 admin fee, and those volunteering at Glastonbury via the company had to put down a £375 deposit, to be returned minus a £15 admin fee if work is completed to a 'good standard'. You will usually have plenty of free time to enjoy the event. DC Site Services also specialises in providing a range of festival and event staff. While money is tight for many people, there are clearly plenty of music fans out there with cash to splash. This year's Soho House festival, which takes place in Gunnersbury Park, west London, on 3 July, is for members and their guests and costs up to £380 a person for one afternoon and evening's entertainment. That is up almost 17% from £325 two years ago. The acts playing have not been announced yet. The price includes unlimited food and drinks. If you are heading to Glastonbury, the Pop-Up Hotel offers a range of packages including the Tipi Tenthouse Suite, which costs £28,999 for six guests. Here are a few of the bigger events: Festival Too: a free, unticketed event held in King's Lynn, Norfolk, over three weekends: 28-29 June; 4-5 July; and 11-12 July. More details to be confirmed. Ocean Colour Scene and Sigala played last year. Godiva festival in War Memorial Park, Coventry, on 4-6 July. Adult day tickets from £10. Acts billed include Marc Almond, Clean Bandit, Ocean Colour Scene and Heather Small. Leigh folk festival in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, on 28-29 June. Here, typically almost all events are free, with the exception of some ticketed concerts.
