“At the same time, I’ve used shared experiences as the basis for songs which try to delve into why we humans behave as we do, so the record is a mixture of fact and fiction.”
The tour –Lily AllenPerforms West End Girl – will see the singer perform the album in its entirety in the order the songs feature on her record.
When is Lily Allen’s 2026 tour?
Lily Allen’s 2026 West End Girl tour is scheduled to take place throughout March 2026.
The British singer is set to perform her acclaimed fifth studio album at venues, theatres and concert halls across the UK.
This tour marks her first headline shows since her No Shame Tour in 2018-19.
The tour dates and venues for Lily Allen Performs West End Girl UK in March 2026 are:
March 2: Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
March 3: Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall
March 5: Birmingham, Symphony Hall
March 7: Sheffield, City Hall
March 8: Newcastle, City Hall
March 10: Manchester, Aviva Studios (The Hall)
March 11: Manchester, Aviva Studios (The Hall)
March 14: Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall
March 15: Cambridge, Corn Exchange
March 17: Bristol, Beacon
March 18: Cardiff, New Theatre
March 20: London, Palladium
March 21: London, Palladium
How can I get tickets for Lily Allen’s 2026 tour?
Tickets go on general sale from 10am GMT Friday, November 7, 2025, via Ticketmaster and LiveNation.
For fans who want to secure tickets before the general release, thankfully there is a presale, taking place from 10am on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
But to access this presale, you will need to register with co:brand before midnight on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Selected venues have already confirmed ticket prices for Lily Allen’s UK tour.
The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall said they start at roughly £40 and go up to around £85.
Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker star in ITV’s FraudsCredit: Splash
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Suranne plays Bert and Jodie portrays Sam in the heist seriesCredit: PA
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The show premiered on October 5, 2025Credit: PA
ITV’s Frauds is about two former partners-in-crime who reunite for one last audacious heist after one of them is released from prison on compassionate grounds.
The synopsis for the series reads: “Bert and Sam embark on the most audacious of art thefts, gathering a talented team of outcasts to help them plan this audacious crime.
“Whilst the team must overcome numerous challenges before they can pull off the heist, it’s the power struggle between Bert and Sam that threatens to derail their plans and destroy them both.
“Set against the epic rolling hills of southern Spain and the dark criminal underbelly that casts a shadow over the glistening coast, Frauds is a complex and addictive story of friendship, deception and survival.”
It blends dark comedy with the cinematic heist genre, set against the scenic backdrop of southern Spain — but is it a true story?
When is Frauds on?
Frauds premiered at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
The series includes six episodes airing on consecutive Sunday and Monday nights over three weeks.
All episodes are also available on ITVX for streaming.
Is Frauds based on a true story?
Frauds is a work of fiction created by Suranne Jones and co-writer Anne-Marie O’Connor.
The plot revolves around Bert, who has been in a Spanish prison for ten years and is released due to a terminal cancer diagnosis.
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Upon release, she reconnects with her former partner Sam to plan a multi-million-pound art heist.
While the series captures the feel of real criminal undertakings, it is not an adaptation of a true crime or real-life story.
What is the Frauds cast?
Frauds tells the story of Bert and Sam, whose toxic friendship will be pushed to the ultimate test.
Bert tries to lure her pal out of criminal retirement to pull off a multi-million-pound art heist.
Suranne Jones stars as Bert — the career criminal recently released from prison.
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The cast for ITV’s FraudsCredit: PA
Jodie Whittaker features as Sam, her estranged former partner in crime.
Lost Boys and Fairies actress Elizabeth Berrington plays a master illusionist, while I May Destroy You’s Karan Gill portrays the world’s greatest forger.
Talisa Garcia features as drag star Miss Take, and Christian Cooke takes on the role of moneylender Deegs.
Frauds’ cast is an ensemble of British and Spanish actors, reflecting the series’ international setting — the show was shot in Spain.
Frauds was created and executive produced by Suranne Jones and Anne-Marie O’Connor.
Who are the other Married at First Sight UK 2025 contestants?
Brides
Anita, 54, operations manager from Durham — following some turbulent times she’s ready to say yes to everything, including a man she’s never met
Grace, 31, midwife from Norwich — funny Grace is looking for a tall, dark, handsome, confident and humorous partner
Leah, 35, business owner from Liverpool — searching for a fun and spontaneous partner after coming to the realisation she prefers women aged 25
Leigh, 30, NHS clinical coder from Romford — following heartbreak, she’s ready for her happily ever after
Maeve, 29, aesthetics practitioner from Newcastle — ‘trouble maker’ mum who refuses to settle for a man who won’t put the effort in
Nelly, 30, cosmetic dentist from Manchester — hoping to get everything she deserves after a year alone
Rebecca, 32, aesthetics nurse and clinic owner from Liverpool — looking for her dream man following a broken engagement
Sarah, 31, recruitment consultant from Aberdeen — thinking there aren’t any eligible bachelors in her hometown, she’s only after “the nicest guy in the world”
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The full lineup for MAFS 2025Credit: Channel 4
Grooms
Ashley, 35, operations director from Bridgend — Sporty father whose ex-girlfriends include a former Miss Universe
Bailey, 36, sales manager from St Albans — dad who set up a microbrewery, looking for family-oriented partner
Davide, 33, cabin crew from Portugal — looking for fellow romantic following heartbreak after his huge wedding was cancelled earlier this year
Dean, 31, team-building host from Feltham — following a year on his own he’s hoping to find his soul mate
Divarni, 29, musician from London — self-proclaimed ladies’ man looking for partner with a nice smile
Joe, 31, personal trainer from Huddersfield — former lothario and world traveller who’s ready to settle down after a frank talk from his mum
Keye, 33, marketing manager from London — hoping the experts will find a man to look after him following his previous marriage ending
Paul, 60, retired — father of three looking for someone he can share his hobbies with
Steven, 34, investment banking manager from Essex — dad of two, ready to find lasting love after a year single
Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office respond to a shooting at Evergreen High School near Denver on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of the JCSO
Sept. 10 (UPI) — Four students were injured Wednesday after one of them opened fire at a Denver-area high school, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said.
The shooting happened around 12:34 p.m. at Evergreen High School, JCSO spokeswoman Jacki Kelley said in a news briefing.
It wasn’t revealed who injured the suspect, but the JCSO said it didn’t believe law enforcement fired any bullets. Kelley declined to provide any details such as a name, age or gender about the shooter due to his age.
“I don’t know if our suspect is even old enough to drive,” she said during the briefing.
Three of the students, including the suspected shooter, were transported to CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colo., in critical condition. A fourth student was also taken to the hospital, but the cause of their injuries was unclear.
Police evacuated the high school, transporting the student body of about 900 to a reunification point at Burgen Meadow Elementary School. The JCSO said officials cleared Evergreen High School and there was no further threat to the community.
SUMMER is fully upon us, bringing with it holidays abroad, trips to the beach, dips in the pool – and, of course, bare legs.
I’ve grappled with various razors, at-home waxing kits and painful trips to the salon for years, which only leave me dreading the next time my leg hair is ripped from the root, before it grows back and I have to endure it all over again.
I tested out the Keskine IPL handset for six weeksCredit: Supplied
Keskine IPL Hair Removal Handset, £299 £159.20 with code THESUN20
That was until I decided to take the plunge, listen to my mates, and join the at-home IPL brigade.
Instead of spending hundreds (thousands in the long run) on salon hair removal, I opted to try an at-home hair removal solution that would last — a Keskine IPL Hair Removal Handset.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) uses a combination of targeted light and heat that is absorbed by the melanin found in hair follicles, essentially disabling and damaging them, which, in turn, stops the hair from growing back.
The highly rated Keskine handset boasts an impressive 4.9-star rating from almost 4,000 reviews, and one of its most notable features is the built-in ice-cooling technology, setting it apart from competitors.
This promises to soothe the skin and alleviate the biggest complaint people have about hair removal: pain.
So, I put the Keskine IPL Hair Removal Handset to the test for six weeks to see what results I could achieve while the sun is still shining.
Pros
Financially worth it in the long run
Portable
Effective
Works on a range of hair types and skin tones
Built-in cooling technology
Cons
It can feel like a big cash injection
Have to remain consistent with your sessions
Slightly noisy (although worth it for the cooling option)
Rating: 8/10
How I tested the Keskine IPL Hair Removal Handset
The Keskine is the latest beauty tool I’ve reviewed for Sun ShoppingCredit: Supplied
Keskine IPL Hair Removal Handset, £299 £159.20 with code THESUN20
Keskine promises visible results within one to four weeks, with optimal results appearing between six and twelve weeks.
I decided to track the effects on my hair over six weeks, assessing every week..
As part of the Sun Shopping team, I’ve tested a range of beauty tech, including the best LED face masks, the best Dyson dupes, and more, so I’m well-versed in what makes a product worth your pennies, even if it’s at the higher end of the price spectrum.
I used the product the recommended number of times: up to three times a week for the first month and then twice a week for weeks four to six.
For some context, I have naturally fair and soft hair on my head, but my leg and armpit hair is thick and stubborn after years of shaving abuse, so my main goal was to see if the IPL would thin the hairs out before removing them completely.
How much is the Keskine IPL? The product usually cashes in at £299, but it’s currently on sale on the Keskine site for just £199. Better yet, Keskine is running an exclusive deal which gives Sun readers 20% off with the code THESUN20, bringing the total down to just £159.
Who’s it best for? The device works best on fairer skin tones and darker hair types and is ideal for anyone looking to save money in the long run on hair removal.
What we loved: How easy it was to use, the cooling function and the five different settings available, which adjust to certain areas of the body.
What we didn’t: The device isn’t suitable for all skin colours and hair types, and the results can vary depending on personal factors.
Keskine IPL Hair Removal Handset review: The Nitty Gritty
First impressions
I won’t lie to you, I often find myself sceptical about any at-home treatment that imitates salon visits, such as laser hair removal or at-home LED facial treatments.
The device offers five modes (face, armpit, body, bikini and beauty) which adjust to the sensitivity of different areas of the bodyCredit: Supplied
Keskine IPL Hair Removal Handset, £299 £159.20 with code THESUN20
However, always open to having my opinion changed, I unboxed the Keskine to discover a very easy-to-use handheld IPL, which came with a razor and a pair of protective sunglasses.
The device itself is extremely lightweight and compact, with a lovely white and rose gold colour scheme.
Its small size means you can take it on holiday with you, ensuring you never have to miss a session.
Setting it up proved to be an easy task. All you need to do is clean your chosen treatment area and shave off any hair using the razor provided, before patting the area completely dry.
Once you’ve connected the power cord to the adapter and plugged it into a power outlet, all you need to do is turn it on and choose one of the five built-in smart modes.
Don’t be alarmed by the loud whirring noise that comes from the device; that’s just an indication that the cooling capabilities are working.
You can select which part of your body you will be targeting with the IPL — face, armpit, body, bikini or beauty.
The cooling effects get to work as soon as you turn on the device, offering a cool, icy feeling to counteract any potential painCredit: Supplied
Keskine IPL Hair Removal Handset, £299 £159.20 with code THESUN20
Although it’ll make you look like a member of the Blues Brothers every time you use it, you will need to wear the protective sunglasses provided to shield your eyes from the effects of the light.
Does it deliver?
My hair has definitely become much finer and completely disappeared in places since I started using the Keskine.
When speaking to friends who go for professional laser removal treatments in a salon, our results were very similar at the four-week and six-week mark.
I saw most results at six weeks, but noticed that even at the four-week mark, after using the device appropriately and consistently, there were areas where the hair had disappeared, and surrounding areas were extremely wispy where it once was coarse.
I will say that this product is best suited if you already have body hair on the finer side and definitely on the darker side.
As per the Keskine colour chart, the tool is ineffective on darker skin tones and lighter hair types.
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The Keskine site gives guidance on the skin tones and hair colours the tool will be either unsafe or ineffective onCredit: Keskine
I found the best results were on intimate areas and my armpits, where I saw a massive improvement on darker, coarser hair.
The product is very simple to use, and the cooling sensation that Keskine offers is a standout feature, contributing to a pain-free experience.
The five adjustment levels are also a nice touch to reduce the pain in more sensitive areas.
How much is the Keskine IPL?
One thing that always used to put me off IPLs and at-home treatments was the hefty price tag that often accompanies them.
However, when you compare the cost of the Keskine – usually £299 but currently on sale for £199.99 (or just £159.20 with exclusive code THESUN20) — to just one session at a popular high street therapy clinic, it suddenly feels worthwhile, especially with very similar results on offer.
When compared to other IPLs, such as Braun or Philips, which offer the same level of settings and features, the Keskine IPL stands out financially, making it well worth the investment.
Where to buy the Keskine IPL?
The IPL can be purchased directly from the Keskine site, which often runs offers.
Additionally, Keskine have provided an exclusive 20% discount code for Sun readers, bringing the price down even further to £159.20; however, you may have to act fast as the code is only valid until July 31st at midnight!
There are also sign-up offers that allow 10% off across the site on your first order, as well as Clearpay being available as a payment plan, along with fast, free tracked shipping.
Keskine IPL alternatives
If you’re looking for the same level of quality as the Keskine IPL, with cooling technologies and adjustable power settings, here are some alternatives:
Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 PL5124 Corded IPL Hair Removal, £425 £300 – buy here
The Verdict: is the Keskine IPL Hair Removal Handset worth it?
The Keskine IPL has an overwhelming yes from me.
The long and short of it is that it’s sleek, compact and easy to use while packing a powerful punch in terms of getting rid of stubborn hairs.
If you’ve got a holiday planned next month or are going away for the August Bank Holiday, start now and consider yourself hair-free by the time it comes around.
Economically, they are great, they take away the need to visit a physical salon and they are extremely easy to use.
Doctor Who star, Alex Kingston, got married to Jonathan Stamp back in 2015 in Rome.
She is joining the Strictly Come Dancing class of 2025, but what do we know about her spouse?
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Alex Kingston is swapping the Tardis time machine for the Tango.Credit: Getty
Who is Alex Kingston’s husband Jonathan Stamp?
Jonathan travelled the Mediterranean under a UNESCO International Arts Scholarship after he completed his master’s degree in classical studies at Oxford University, where he received a first-class honours.
He originally started as a journalist at The Economist and began a career in TV as a documentary maker, his speciality was history subjects.
The journalist started with Channel 4 and then with the BBC, where he made 20 documentaries and even won three Emmys for his work.
In 2000, he was appointed the Director of Development in the BBC’s History Department.
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In 2002, he was appointed the BBC’s Head of Archaeology.
Two years later, he left the Beeb to become a historical consultant and co-producer on Rome, a drama set in the last days of the ancient Roman Republic.
He was a historical consultant for TV projects with HBO, Showtime and Amazon, feature films with Sony and MGM Studios and console games with Ubisoft.
Since his work as a historical consultant, he has continued to work in TV and film, primarily as a graphic designer and art director.
More recently, he has written his own material for future TV projects.
This includes Ellis a period drama based on Ellis Island in 1902, and District IV, a cop show set in Caligula’s Rome.
He has also completed his first feature script, Lords of Florence, inspired by a true story about a painting competition between Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci.
Do Alex Kingston and Jonathan Stamp have children together?
The couple do not have a child together; however, Alex Kingston has a daughter called Salome Violetta Haertel with her ex-husband, Ralph Fiennes, a fellow actor who has appeared in films like the James Bond franchise.
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Alex Kingston with her daughter, Salome Violetta Haertel ahead of her starting strictly.
What has Jonathan’s wife Alex said about her Strictly announcement?
Speaking about if she had any “signature moves” to the show’s hosts, Alex teased: “My hips don’t lie.”
