Parties, pageants and pop concerts and huge Sunday lunch are among events to mark Queen’s 70 years 

Flag-waving crowds joyously thronging the streets and full-blown displays of pageantry may seem a distant memory. But after the dolour of the pandemic and lockdowns, at last the nation is set to come together next year in a great celebration of the Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee. It will see everything from glittering royal showpieces to … Read more

Britain targeting ‘greatest decade’ of sport with hosting 2030 World Cup and 96 other major events

UK Sport eyeing 2030 World Cup bid along with hosting 96 other major events for Britain’s ‘greatest decade’ of sport… but there are NO discussions about bringing Olympics back to London Plans for until 2031 have been revealed for Britain’s ‘greatest decade’ of sport The proposals are led by a bid to bring the FIFA … Read more

OLIVER DOWDEN: Pilot spectator events are a giant step towards the life we love

It’s been a long time coming, but the Great British Summer of sport, performance and music is now in sight. Tomorrow, the Prime Minister will unveil a list of pilot spectator events for the coming weeks, from a comedy night for 300 in Liverpool to a 21,000-strong crowd at the FA Cup Final. Not the … Read more

The best festivals and outdoor events for fans of film, fireworks, music and more

UK summer festivals are back in vogue: Amazing outdoor events for fans of film, fireworks, music and vintage fashion Bath will be among the first places to welcome visitors with live events planned In August, Plymouth harbour will light up for the British Firework Championship  The Vintage Nostalgia Festival comes to Stockton Park, Wiltshire, in … Read more

Kerry Washington celebrates future March events early as she announces social media hiatus

Kerry Washington celebrates St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness early as she announces social media hiatus: ‘This is what I would have posted!’ By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com Published: 22:24 GMT, 10 March 2021 | Updated: 22:24 GMT, 10 March 2021 Just because Kerry Washington is taking a social media hiatus doesn’t mean she will … Read more

Parkrun organisers announce nationwide running events to return in England on June 5

Parkrun’s coming back! Organisers reveal the Saturday morning 5ks will resume on June 5 if the government’s roadmap out of lockdown goes to plan… with 200,000 joggers ready to return Parkrun organisers want the nationwide running event to return on June 5  The weekly events attract more than 200,000 joggers each week in parks  Parkrun … Read more

Events industry urges Rishi Sunak to help it ‘avoid collapse’ as 93% of workers see income plummet

The live events industry has launched a hard-hitting campaign highlighting the turmoil its workers are going through,  and urging the Government to act now and safeguard the sector’s future. The campaign, ‘The Government Can’t See Us, Can You?’ or #GovCantSeeUs, shows the devastation the coronavirus pandemic has wrought on the live events supply chain.  Professionals … Read more

‘Digital twin’ of Earth will create simulations of our planet to help predict extreme events

‘Digital twin’ of Earth will create and test simulations of our planet to help predict when extreme events like catastrophic flooding or food shortages will strike The digital twin Earth will help world leaders prepare for extreme events The innovation uses machine learning to create and test simulations It will be used to predict extreme … Read more

‘Huge push’ to make venues Covid-secure ahead of major events like Wimbledon and the Euros

New plans have been drawn up to save the summer sporting season with the Government ‘pushing hard’ to get stadiums and venues Covid safe before June, it has been reported. Officials are said to be devising new plans to make sure Wimbledon and the Euros go ahead this year such as home tests for fans in … Read more

Insurers in the firing line over cancelled events

Insurers in the firing line over cancelled events: Firms refuse cover – and blame virus By Lucy White and Ben Wilkinson for the Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 9 December 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 9 December 2020 Tensions are brewing between the Government and the insurance industry as the coronavirus crisis threatens the future … Read more