Glastonbury Festival ‘set to confirm cancellation within the next 24 hours amid coronavirus crisis’

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Mass gatherings WILL be banned from next weekend in dramatic government U-turn

All mass gatherings and sports events are set to be banned from next weekend, it can be revealed. In a major escalation of the coronavirus crisis, ministers are preparing to introduce emergency legislation early next week to allow this. The unprecedented move puts key summer events such as the Glastonbury Festival, VE Day commemorations, Chelsea … Read more

Glastonbury organisers vow to go ahead with this year’s festival

This year’s Glastonbury festival is set to go ahead as planned, despite concerns over the coronavirus reaching pandemic levels.  Festival co-organiser Emily Eavis confirmed the festival line-up in a statement on Thursday and said organisers are still ‘working hard’ to deliver the festival in June. Dua Lipa, Kendrick Lamar, Paul McCartney and the Pet Shop … Read more

Note pinned to a gate at ancient landmark Glastonbury Tor demanding a ‘selfish’ BONGO player stops

Angry note is pinned to a gate at ancient landmark Glastonbury Tor demanding a ‘selfish’ BONGO player stops pounding their drum because its ruining the ‘shared sacred place’ A letter calling for the person to stop disturbing the peace was pinned to a gate The note says the music ruins the tranquilly and calm of … Read more

Co-op goes to Glastonbury with a pop-up store in a bid to target younger customers

Co-op goes to Glastonbury with a pop-up store in a bid to target younger customers By City & Finance Reporter for the Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 5 April 2019 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 5 April 2019 The Co-op is targeting younger customers by opening shops on festival sites and university campuses as it looks … Read more