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Scots man dies in Barcelona after being hit by tram

The 57-year old man was near the city’s retail centre where Pet Shop Boys were playing a gig when the tragedy happened.

Daily Record

British man dies after being hit by tram near Pet Shop Boys concert in Barcelona

Emergency responders were alerted just after 11pm last night after a pedestrian was hit as crowds left the Pet Shop Boys concert at the Parc del Forum

Daily Mirror

8 Leeds gigs, festivals and theatre shows you need to book a ticket for in June 2023

We'll welcome Sir Elton John, Gwen Stefani and Pet Shop boys to Leeds during June

Leeds Live

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TV tonight: Our highlights for Saturday, May 20

Annika is just one of the gems on TV tonight.

WhatToWatch

AI could help musicians overcome writer's block, says Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant

Tennant offers an optimistic perspective on artificial intelligence in an interview with Radio Times

MusicRadar

AI songwriting is not a sin, says Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys

AI could help overcome writer’s block, suggests musician amid industry move to stop perceived threat of fake songs

The Guardian - UK

Forty years of New Order’s Blue Monday: who inspired it and who it inspired

The Mancunians spliced Donna Summer with Ennio Morricone to make a futurist dance smash – and ended up influencing Rihanna, Pet Shop Boys and Detroit techno

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Glasgow comedian pokes fun at 'West End Mums' in hilarious Pet Shop Boys parody

Hilarious TikToker Zara has created a fantastic parody of Pet Shop Boys 80s classic 'West End Girls' taking aim at mums living in the west end of the city 'because being south's an anxiety trigger.'

Glasgow Live

The 'bona fide piece of pop memorabilia' found in an Altrincham record shop

A letter written by Pet Shop Boys star Neil Tennant, thanking Radio 1's Janice Long for playing the band's debut single in 1984 has been uncovered in a record sleeve

Manchester Evening News

Barman, teacher and waitress: Jobs North East celebrities used to do before they found fame

It wasn't always a case of glitz and glamour for these North East-born celebrities - many of whom working regular old day jobs before they found stardom.

Chronicle Live

Edinburgh's Hogmanay street party attracts 30,000 revellers as event returns after three years

Tens of thousands of partygoers rang in the New Year with the traditional street party in the Scottish capital, despite the wet weather.

Daily Record

30,000 revellers attend Edinburgh Hogmanay as it returns for first time in three years

Despite heavy rain and falling temperatures, tens of thousands of partygoers rang in the new year on Saturday at the city's Street Party and concert in Princes Street Gardens

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations return for first time in three years

Celebrations kicked off on Friday evening with the Night Afore party.

The Independent UK

Old crocks: police forces are running 1,500 cars more than 10 years old

Five forces are found to have cars more than 20 years old with one vehicle found to date back to 1986 when the Pet Shop Boys had their debut single at No 1 and Lionel Messi wasn't even born

Wales Online

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Angelo Badalamenti, Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet composer, dead at 85

Badalamenti also dabbled in music away from film and TV, working with The Pet Shop Boys, David Bowie, Anthrax, Nina Simone and more.

Dublin Live

Pet Shop Boys to play Dublin 3Arena June 2023

The English pop duo Pet Shop Boys have announced today that they will be playing the 3Arena next summer.

The Independent UK

No Edinburgh Hogmanay torchlight procession this year, organisers say

The procession will not take place because of financial constraints, event organisers said.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Hogmanay torchlight parade cancelled 'due to lack of funds'

THE torchlight procession which kicks off Edinburgh’s world-famous Hogmanay celebrations has been cancelled, it has been confirmed.

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Daily Record

Pet Shop Boys to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations this year

Producers of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay said the world-famous celebrations on the 31st will also include fireworks at midnight against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

The Independent UK

Pet Shop Boys to headline Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations

The pop duo will perform at the Concert in the Gardens as the city brings in the new year.

Edinburgh Live

Pet Shop Boys to headline Edinburgh Hogmanay with host of other acts

The iconic pop legends will perform at the Concert in the Gardens on Princes Street to cap off their latest tour production since performing at the sold-out event in 2013

Nottingham Post

The Nottinghamian: Resignation reactions and village flooding

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The Guardian - UK

So which decade was better? Battle of the 1960s v the 1980s

Pattie Boyd, face of the swinging 60s, last week said that, in truth, the 80s were better. We asked two Observer writers who grew up in those decades to fight it out…

The Guardian - UK

One to watch: DC Gore

The newly solo Dominic Gore, formerly of Little Cub, creates warm, Pet Shop Boys-influenced synthpop with a focus on suburbia

Leeds Live

9 music superstars who have just announced gigs in Leeds

We'll soon get to welcome Kendrick Lamar, Sugababes and Pet Shop Boys

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