Today's media stories from the papers
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Sir Bruce Forsyth joins the Rolling Stones for some Glastonbury Festival...
This is Somerset -- Sir Bruce Forsyth is joining the Rolling Stones by performing at this year's Glastonbury Festival – an event that will be covered by 296 BBC staff. The 85-year-old will entertain...
View ArticleHere's The Catch: Rolling Stones Ban BBC From Broadcasting Glastonbury Set
Ah, there had to be a catch didn't there? Surely the Rolling Stones weren't going to accept a relatively paltry fee for headlining the Glastonbury... Reported by ContactMusic 21 hours ago.
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Glastonbury Obituaries: Mazzatto, Barry, Capella, Cole, Grossman
Patch Glastonbury, CT -- Gloria (Silluzio) Mazzatto, 88 Reported by Patch 18 hours ago.
View ArticleStones and BBC in Glastonbury talks
The BBC says it is having "ongoing conversations" with the Rolling Stones over how much of their Glastonbury performance can be broadcast on TV. Reported by BBC News 17 hours ago.
View ArticleLet’s (not) spend the night together: BBC holds 'constructive' talks with Sir...
“If you start me up, I’ll never stop.” But the television cameras could be switched off after The Rolling Stones banned the BBC from broadcasting their eagerly anticipated Glastonbury festival set in...
View ArticleNick Grimshaw: “I don’t think One Direction should play Glastonbury”
Not sure Harry Styles will be happy about what best pal Nick Grimshaw’s been saying about One Direction recently. The radio DJ has come out and said that he doesn’t think the boys would be right for...
View ArticleThe Rolling Stones Threaten BBC Glastonbury Footage Black Out
The BBC might have proudly announced that they’ll be showing an unprecedented 250 hours of footage at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, but... Reported by ContactMusic 13 hours ago.
View ArticleBeyond Glastonbury: Michael Eavis's tour of Somerset
After the party's over Somerset still has lots to offer, as Gavin McOwan finds out on a tour of the county with Glastonbury festival founder Michael Eavis More Somerset tips from celebrities and local...
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At last, prize breeder had long coveted
This is Somerset -- wdnews@bepp.co.uk Ladies' Day brought out the sunshine and the crowds at the Royal Bath and West Show. And more good weather is predicted for today, the last action-packed episode...
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'A thousand little things' the secret behind strong marriage
This is Somerset -- A couple who have known each other for almost all of their lives were marking their diamond wedding anniversary today. Milley Wills married Peter Martin in Water Orton in...
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Sheep drowned after being chased by dogs
This is Somerset -- Police are appealing for witnesses and asking farmers to remain vigilant after sheep were attacked near Glastonbury at 5pm on May 21. Two dogs entered the enclosed grassland at...
View ArticleQueens Of The Stone Age: Josh Homme comes back from the brink
First Josh Homme was hospitalised, then he kicked out his bandmate of 10 years. It took an unlikely call from Elton John and a British street artist to get things back on track To be in a room with...
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Glass attack victim could have lost eye
This is Somerset -- A young Glastonbury woman who "glassed" a man in a pub was told by a judge that she could have partly blinded him. Emily Rutherford was told her victim could have lost the sight of...
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No One Is Cranky Getting Frozen Yogurt
Patch Brookfield, CT -- After working construction jobs in Southern Connecticut and Southern California, Glastonbury native Justin Gregg returned to his home state ready to open a small business....
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PD: Couple Bought Colchester Home With a Fake Check
Patch East Haddam-Killingworth, CT -- *By Glastonbury Patch Editor Robert Muirhead* A Colchester couple was arrested Thursday on charges that they attempted to pay for a house with a fake check for...
View ArticleRolling Stones could limit BBC coverage of Glastonbury Festival set
This is Bath -- Viewers tuning in to watch this year's Glastonbury festival coverage on the BBC could be left disappointed after it emerged The Rolling Stones don't want their eagerly awaited set to be...
View ArticleMumford and Sons: Glastonbury is a risk
Mumford and Sons aren't sure they can compete with The Rolling Stones at Glastonbury and admit the festival appearance is a big ''risk''.The 'I Will... Reported by ContactMusic 17 hours ago.
View ArticleEmily Eavis: this much I know
The 34-year-old Glastonbury festival organiser on being a mother, growing up on the farm and why she loves mud *My mum was the backbone of Glastonbury. *Through the rocky days, to what it became later...
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Informational Meeting June 4 on Rocky Hill Foundry Project
Patch Rocky Hill, CT -- There will be an informational meeting on Tulisano's Park at the River's Edge, the Foundry Proposal on June 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Foundry, Meadow Road. Those attending are...
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