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Under fire and lacking leadership, BBC staff’s default is: ‘Avoid Gaza’

Under fire and lacking leadership, BBC staff’s default is: ‘Avoid Gaza’

The scale of complaints has created a newsroom that is overthinking its coverage

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Diary of a 55-year-old festival goer

Diary of a 55-year-old festival goer

A visit to Glastonbury for the first time in 30 years proved full of fond memories and surprises


The 1975, Charli XCX and the headline act in the age of streaming

The 1975, Charli XCX and the headline act in the age of streaming

Glastonbury’s imperial couple reveal how festival bookings have been complicated in recent years


Idealistic city Glastonbury is a microcosm of British life

Idealistic city Glastonbury is a microcosm of British life

The pastoral quilt of glamping tents and a VIP backstage area reflect the UK's increasing disparities. Can the idealistic city hold out against the hypercommercial music industry?


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