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Peter Kay show in Birmingham evacuated after potential ‘suspicious bag’ found

The comedian was just 45 minutes into his show at the Utilita Arena

The Independent UK

Princess Royal ‘inspired’ by charity work of former Miss Scotland and husband

Nicola and Garreth Wood, who have been made MBEs, founded Kids Operating Room in 2018.

Evening Standard

Class should be ‘protected characteristic’ as arts world too posh, report says

A review carried out in Greater Manchester found working class people are struggling to get in to and stay in the arts world.

Evening Standard

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Phoenix Nights: 25 years since Peter Kay’s record-breaking TV comedy like no other

The eccentric, sharp-eyed sitcom was so loved that it was once the fastest-selling DVD ever. A quarter of a century on from its Channel 4 debut, why has it fallen so far off the radar?

The Guardian - UK

"Teddy Sheringham had a bow tie on and Peter Kay was sat at the side of him, going, ‘Can we get a drink?’ I’m like, Pete, he’s not a f**king waiter!’” Paddy McGuinness on Peter Kay’s mistaken identity

Paddy McGuinness reveals he has a sharper eye for legendary footballers than his 'Max & Paddy' comedy pal

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Peter Kay makes Paddy McGuinness dig in update on beloved sitcom reboot

Peter Kay made a cheeky dig at Paddy McGuinness whilst delivering an update on the possible return of Phoenix Nights.

The Independent UK

Peter Kay roasts Paddy McGuinness as he teases Phoenix Nights movie reboot

The Channel 4 sitcom, which aired between 2001 and 2002, made Kay a household name

Evening Standard

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Sara Cox reveals loved one's devastating death as celebrity pals share support

The tragedy came just weeks after Cox raised more than £10 million by running five marathons in five days

Evening Standard

Peter Kay left 'sobbing' after getting attacked by masked thugs with sawn-off shotguns at petrol station

‘It was like out-of-body shock. I got home later and I was sobbing,’ the 52-year-old comedian recalled

Evening Standard

Billy Connolly is ‘not so good now’ as he experiences growing health challenges

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The Independent UK

Peter Kay says Billy Connolly is ‘not so good’ in health update

Beloved Scottish comedian was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013

The Independent UK

Peter Kay says he ‘tried everything’ to lose weight as he opens up about lifelong battle

The comedian, 52, surprised fans when he returned to the spotlight last year looking noticeably slimmer, following a five-year break from public life

Evening Standard

Peter Kay addresses his dramatic weight loss after shocking fans with unrecognisable appearance

The comedian, 52, previously revealed his ‘shameful’ struggle with binge-eating

Evening Standard

Peter Kay points out Cat Deeley presenting habit which co-star admits ‘drives me mad’

Peter Kay pulled Cat Deeley up for an annoying presenting habit in an awkward exchange on This Morning.

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Peter Kay unrecognisable as he makes rare appearance to announce he will donate proceeds from 2026 to charity

The announcement comes as the comic prepares to finish his years-long Better Late Than Never tour

The Independent UK

Peter Kay makes huge announcement in rare TV appearance

Peter Kay has announced he will be donating all of the profits from his upcoming tour to 12 charities, in a rare live TV appearance.

The Independent UK

Comedian Peter Kay announces more shows with profits going to charity

He will make donations to groups including Children With Cancer UK and Teenage Cancer Trust

Evening Standard

Peter Kay to donate proceeds from 2026 stand-up tour to 12 cancer charities

The comedian will finish his years-long Better Late Than Never tour with arena shows across the UK and Ireland.

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Evening Standard

Adam Kay live: 'His kidney stone story has the men wincing in unison'

4/5 Adam Kay’s show at Soho Theatre is full of painfully funny stories about pain delivered with his customary ‘deadpan bedpan humor’

Evening Standard

Moment Sara Cox told exhausting Children In Need challenge has raised £1m: 'You've broken me'

BBC Radio 2 DJ started crying when radio host Scott Mills revealed live on air that she has raised an incredible £1,002,869 for charity so far

The Independent UK

Peter Kay forced to cancel shows following surgery

The comedian is set to ‘rest and recover’ following an operation

Evening Standard

Peter Kay forced to cancel and postpone two shows after kidney stone surgery

The stand-up star’s team confirmed the comedian has been advised to rest after the ‘routine’ procedure

The Independent UK

Comedian Peter Kay claims his issues with food stemmed from childhood

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Evening Standard

Peter Kay says he spent '48 years' trying to lose weight and shares 'shameful' binge-eating moment

The comedian opened up about battling with his weight and the incident that made him confront his binge-eating habits

The Independent UK

Peter Kay says he spent first 48 years of his life trying to lose weight: ‘I tried everything’

Comedian said he joined weight-loss groups including Slimming World and WeightWatchers

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