Sam Fender donates Mercury Prize to music charity
Sam Fender donates his entire £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to the Music Venue Trust, supporting struggling grassroots music venues across the UK.
Sam Fender donates his entire £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to the Music Venue Trust, supporting struggling grassroots music venues across the UK.
North Shields musician Sam Fender gives his entire £25,000 Mercury Prize award to Music Venue Trust to support grassroots music spaces across the UK. Read his inspiring story.
London's legendary LGBTQ+ venue The Black Cap faces further delays until early 2026 as builders uncover additional structural problems. Campaign continues for iconic Camden gay bar revival.
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Heavy police presence at Reading College after boy injured in assault. Thames Valley Police urge public to avoid Kings Road area as search operation continues.
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Israeli Defence Minister threatens to intensify military campaign against Hezbollah as cross-border tensions reach boiling point. Exclusive analysis of the growing conflict.