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Glastonbury Festival getaway and clean-up begins
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:31:05 GMT
Public transport and the roads near Worthy Farm are expected to be busy as people head home.
Olivia Rodrigo leaves Glastonbury on a high
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:02:33 GMT
The pop star delivered the weekend's most compelling, hit-packed headline slot as the festival ends.
The Vivienne 'died two days before body found'
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:08:12 GMT
James Lee Williams, 32, found fame after winning the first series of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK.
Did BBC's focus on one potential Glastonbury controversy miss another?
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:22:39 GMT
This was not the peace-loving, welcome-to-all vibe that Glastonbury tries to project, writes Katie Razzall.
Rod Stewart on Glastonbury: 'I wish they wouldn't call it the tea time slot'
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:11:34 GMT
The rock star talks to BBC News ahead of his performance at the Glastonbury Festival this weekend.
'Primary School Bangers' set draws in Glastonbury crowds
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:20:00 GMT
The nostalgic performance was so popular, officials had to close off the field to manage crowds.
Another Jurassic film is out, and Oasis return: What's coming up this week
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:03:16 GMT
Also this week, Evita officially opens and The Sandman returns for season two.
Glastonbury's best bits: Capaldi's comeback, celebrity sightings and lots of spoons
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:08:07 GMT
The UK's biggest festival is over for another year and here is what made it so memorable.
What Love Island USA can learn from the UK show's own tragedies
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:57:42 GMT
The show issued a public plea for viewers to stop cyberbullying and harassing its contestants.
'My stoma won't stop me enjoying Glastonbury'
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:45:07 GMT
TikToker Lucy Smith-Butler says she hopes her top tips will help other disabled festival-goers too.
Celebs say this gossip forum ruined their lives. Now its owner has been unmasked
Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:19:17 GMT
Celebrities tell BBC about "horrendous" abuse on Tattle Life, a site run anonymously - until now.
Glastonbury boss on 'heated topics' and Kneecap at the festival
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:18:47 GMT
Glastonbury co-organiser Emily Eavis responds to the prime minister's comments on Kneecap playing Glastonbury.
What might James Bond be like under director Denis Villeneuve?
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:44:13 GMT
The Oscar-nominated Dune film-maker says he is a "die-hard" Bond fan and will "honour" the franchise.
From obscurity to Glastonbury. Did Doechii really predict success five years ago?
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 01:05:00 GMT
The Florida-born rapper and singer is a Grammy Award-winner and a top act at Glastonbury.
Black Sabbath given Freedom of Birmingham
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:08:23 GMT
All four original members receive the prestigious honour at an event at the city's Council House.
'Every word has come back to haunt me': China cracks down on women who write gay erotica
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:28:50 GMT
At least 30 writers have been arrested across the country since February, a lawyer tells the BBC.
Lewis Capaldi makes emotional comeback with surprise Glastonbury set
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:09:11 GMT
The singer makes his live return at the festival after releasing a new single.
Lewis Capaldi announces comeback tour after Glastonbury return
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:22:00 GMT
The Someone You Loved singer took two years away from the spotlight to deal with his mental health.
Who is Lauren Sanchez? Journalist, pilot and Jeff Bezos' fiancee
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:22:36 GMT
The 55-year-old started her career as journalist and is also a pilot with a keen interest in aviation.
Anna Wintour's legacy and who might replace her as Vogue editor
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:37:15 GMT
Dame Anna announced this week she was stepping down as editor-in-chief after 37 years.
In pictures: Saturday at Glastonbury Festival
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 01:45:59 GMT
Neil Young headlined the Pyramid Stage, thousands watched Charli XCX and a surprise appearance from Pulp.
In pictures: Glastonbury Festival day two
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:45:38 GMT
Day two was a drizzly start but the sun came through - and so did the surprises.
Rod Stewart at Glastonbury: Old school charm from another era
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:55:04 GMT
The star brings out several special guests and seranades Michael Eavis in a Vegas-style set.
'We want to give you best seat in house for Glasto'
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:56:19 GMT
A look behind the scenes at what it takes to bring Glastonbury Festival to people across the world.
Glastonbury's mystery band Patchwork were Pulp, after all
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 18:44:37 GMT
Jarvis Cocker confirms what everyone knew: Glastonbury's secret act are 1995 headliners Pulp.
'Better dead than single': The dark comedy inspired by 'bleak' dating scene
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:32:31 GMT
Kat Sadler and her sister Lizzie Davidson on writing and starring in series two of Such Brave Girls.
Lorde opens Glastonbury festival with surprise set
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:08:18 GMT
The New Zealand pop star draws a huge crowd for an unannounced appearance on the Woodsies Stage.
As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:39:22 GMT
The show's themes of unemployment and inequality are all too relatable for Korean viewers.
Starmer criticises 'appalling' Bob Vylan IDF chants
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:52:37 GMT
The prime minister describes the punk duo's Glastonbury chants calling for death to Israel's military as "hate speech".
In pictures: Glastonbury Festival day one
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:24:12 GMT
A wheelie bin to carry your tent to smiling faces in the crowd - the festival is now under way.
'Stop!' - Beyoncé pauses show as flying Cadillac tilts mid-air
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 15:19:26 GMT
There were gasps from the audience as the elaborate prop, which carries her over the crowd, malfunctioned high above the ground.
Giant Michael Jackson statues popped up 30 years ago. Where have they gone?
Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:35:37 GMT
The King Of Pop had 10 statues made in his image in 1995, but where can they be seen three decade later?
Glastonbury Festival: Five newcomers you don't want to miss
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:37:25 GMT
Some of music's best new acts will play at Glastonbury. Here's who to see before they get too big.
Keeping Joe Strummer's spirit alive at Glastonbury
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:29:55 GMT
Joe Strummer's widow says he "absolutely loved" the festival.
What is Sean 'Diddy' Combs charged with and how long will his trial last?
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:08:04 GMT
The jury in the federal sex trafficking trial will be sworn in on Monday before opening statements are delivered.
Bob Vylan coverage should have been pulled, BBC says
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:30:55 GMT
It comes after Ofcom said it had asked the BBC why controversial remarks made by the band were broadcast live.
Bob Vylan: Who are the controversial rap-punk duo?
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:52:12 GMT
The band made headlines at Worthy Farm over the weekend with a chant about the IDF.
Charli XCX, Neil Young and Scissor Sisters give Glastonbury goosebumps
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:02:06 GMT
With several headliners competing for attention, Saturday was Glastonbury's most compelling night.
What a night in Glasto's 'Naughty Corner' looks like
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:20:05 GMT
Over 20 years, Glastonbury has expanded its after-hours offering for those who dare brave it.
Kneecap hit back at Starmer in highly-charged Glastonbury set
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 08:58:18 GMT
The Irish-language rap trio play to a packed crowd, despite calls for their performance to be banned.
Renowned opera singer Stuart Burrows dies at 92
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:10:45 GMT
The internationally renowned opera singer Stuart Burrows has died following a short illness.
Watch: How prosecutors went after Diddy in his sex trafficking trial
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:31:10 GMT
From a hotel video to baby oil – the BBC's Nada Tawfik breaks down the evidence and testimony heard on the stand so far.
Police launch criminal investigation into Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury sets
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:13:20 GMT
It follows performances from both bands on Saturday at the Glastonbury music festival in Somerset.
Crowds celebrate Pride in New York City, India, Mexico and more
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 21:44:40 GMT
Crowds have gathered at Pride celebrations around the world, including the Pride Parade NYC.
