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Gary Barlow admits he ‘physically couldn’t do’ The Circus tour again
On Saturday night the band performed the final show of their tour in Dublin.
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Daily Mail
· Jul 5, 2026
Gary Barlow, 55, announces 'with a heavy heart' he cannot repeat Circus tour for a third time due to age-related challenges as he says he 'physically can't do this show again'
Gary Barlow, 55, announces 'with a heavy heart' he cannot repeat Circus tour for a third time due to age-related challenges as he says he 'physically can't do this show again'
Sky News Australia
· Jul 5, 2026
Prince Harry's reported solo UK trip brands Sussex drama a 'royal circus'
TalkTV host Mark Dolan weighs in on the “royal circus” as Prince Harry reportedly prepares for a solo trip to the UK without Meghan and the kids. “The royal circus continues … it’s a tragedy really for Harry because he had an opportunity to rehabilitate himself with the British public and to get back in with the Royal Family,” Mr Dolan told Sky News host Paul Murray. “As usual with the Sussexes, it’s led to negative headlines and drama. “It’s therefore possible that King Charles will have to wait even longer before seeing his grandkids.”
Irish Mirror
· Jun 22, 2026
The Pixies celebrate 40 years by painting it gloriously black in front of devoted Dublin fans
Review: The Pixies 40th Anniversary Tour, Olympia Theatre Dublin, June 2nd.
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· Jun 23, 2026
Bill Burr in Belfast: How to get tickets for Ulster Hall show
The Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedy superstar will bring his acclaimed stand-up tour to Belfast’s Ulster Hall this weekend, marking one of the biggest comedy events of 2026.
ArcaMax
· Jun 28, 2026
Catherine, Princess of Wales, completes Three Peaks Challenge to show life after cancer diagnosis
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has completed the Three Peaks Challenge within 24 hours to raise awareness of life after a cancer diagnosis and to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
The Standard
· Jul 4, 2026
Harry Styles wraps up record-breaking residency at Wembley Stadium
The former One Direction star kicked off the London residency of his Together, Together tour on June 12.
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Related coverage for "Gary Barlow admits he ‘physically couldn’t do’ The Circus tour again": Daily Mail — Gary Barlow, 55, announces 'with a heavy heart' he cannot repeat Circus tour for a third time due to age-related challenges as he says he 'physically can't do this show again'. Sky News Australia — Prince Harry's reported solo UK trip brands Sussex drama a 'royal circus'. Irish Mirror — The Pixies celebrate 40 years by painting it gloriously black in front of devoted Dublin fans . Irish News — Bill Burr in Belfast: How to get tickets for Ulster Hall show . ArcaMax — Catherine, Princess of Wales, completes Three Peaks Challenge to show life after cancer diagnosis. The Standard — Harry Styles wraps up record-breaking residency at Wembley Stadium