John Howard’s victory at the 2004 election remains one of federal politics’ most remarkable achievements. But cabinet papers from that year show it was the start of the end. In 2004, house ...

Grian Chatten, who is the lead singer of Fontaines D.C., joined the band on stage for a rendition of Streams Of Whiskey. The Irish singer sent die-hard fans crazy as he took over the mic for the ...

Brahim Chnina, the 52-year-old Moroccan father of a schoolgirl who falsely claimed that Paty had asked Muslim students to leave his classroom before showing the caricatures, was jailed for 13 years.

The Sharon Shannon Big Band are set to deliver a captivating tribute to the late Shane MacGowan, holding particular significance as Shane previously toured with the Big Band, leaving an indelible mark ...

Singer Camille O’Sullivan recorded a final duet with Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan shortly before his death, she revealed on the Under the Grill podcast. It’s news that will come as an early ...

Sharon Shannon Big Band’s will be playing three concerts in the UK with special guests Imelda May, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Mundy, Camille O’Sullivan and Cait O’Riordan all in tribute to the late Shane ...

Last year, the legendary Pogues leader Shane MacGowan passed away at the age of 65. Last month, the Pogues announced plans for a 2025 tour, where they’ll welcome some “special guests” and ...

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan left behind a huge fortune following his death in November 2023. The beloved singer amassed a huge £4million fortune after profiting £216,000 and £260,000 a ...

How Shane MacGowan really felt about ‘Fairytale of New York’ - Exclusive: Musician’s wife, artist Victoria Mary Clarke, recalled spending Christmas with the late singer-songwriter and how he left behi ...

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Shane MacGowan’s wife, Victoria May Clarke, has revealed how the late Pogues frontman felt about the success of his biggest hit, “Fairytale of New York”, as she reflected on their ...