Sir Van Morrison’s former primary school in east Belfast is set to become a special school campus. Elmgrove school on the Beersbridge Road closed in 2024, with pupils and staff moving to a new building nearby. The Beersbridge Road site is right beside “the hollow”, made famous in Sir Van’s song Brown Eyed Girl. The…
Maybe it’s just my generation, but there are certain songs that are etched into my memory through karaoke and late-night pub sing-alongs. It was tradition for my dad, brother, and me to stop in the pub after watching a local football match on a Saturday, and when I remember those days of playing pool in…
Marc Marquez has once again ushered in a new era of MotoGP as he emerged victorious in Sachsenring, claiming his 69th win in the premier class. Rather, it was 200 starts in MotoGP for the eight-time world champion, which he celebrated in style at his home track. Surpassing the legendary Giacomo Agostini, Márquez now stands…
The #93’s charge rolls on with a ninth Sachsenring MotoGP win as Alex Marquez and Bagnaia pocket podiums. Simply put, different class. On his 200th start, Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) moved into second place on the MotoGP victory tally charts—surpassing legend Giacomo Agostini—in a display of perfection at the Liqui Moly Grand Prix of…
The Parramatta Eels have confirmed forward Kitione Kautoga has suffered an ankle syndesmosis injury. The forward was substituted out of Parramatta’s loss to the Penrith Panthers shortly before halftime on Sunday afternoon after appearing to have been the recipient of a hip drop tackle from center Izack Tago. The tackle at the time went both…
Parramatta Eels and Ronald McDonald House Celebrate Longest Charity Partnership in Australian Sport The Parramatta Eels and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) have proudly marked a historic milestone, celebrating the longest continuous charity partnership in Australian sport. In a heartwarming event that brought together sport, community, and compassion, the celebration was held through RMHC’s Meals…
Netflix has just unveiled the official trailer for Songs from the Heart, the long-awaited biopic about legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow. The film, which has been in the works for over a year, promises to take fans on a deeply emotional journey through the life, love, and lyrics of one of music’s most cherished voices. With…
Stryper guitarist Oz Fox to no longer do “extended or intense touring” based on medical advice It’s been a rough seven years or so health-wise for Stryper guitarist Oz Fox, and he has now received the sad news that he should be avoiding any “extended or intense touring.” This is, of course, difficult news for…
Tool are officially heading to Japan in December 2025, and if you know their touring patterns, that almost always means one thing: Australia is next. In the early hours of June 29, Tool quietly announced their return to Japan with shows locked for December 2025. That might not seem like a big deal on the…
Country music star Scotty McCreery, the “American Idol” Season 10 winner, has just unveiled the dates and city stops for his 2025 world tour. The tour kicks off in the United Kingdom this spring, spanning five major cities from May 23–30, before continuing across North America through the summer and into fall. Europe in the…