Day: June 23, 2025
Greatest Hits Radio to air original performances from stars such as Queen and David Bowie in 10-hour show on 13 July
The 1985 Live Aid broadcast that featured legendary performances from Queen, David Bowie, the Who and Paul McCartney will be recreated on Greatest Hits Radio to celebrate the event’s 40th anniversary.
The 10-hour special, hosted by Simon Mayo, will air from noon on 13 July featuring all of the original live performances from the concert, which took place at Wembley Stadium in London to raise money for the Ethiopian famine.
Exclusive: Analysis by Royal Society for Public Health suggests obesity rates will rise in 90% of the country
The majority of children will be overweight or obese in nine areas of England by 2035, according to “deeply concerning” projections showing child obesity rates are set to worsen across 90% of the country.
More than a third of primary school children (36%) are already overweight or obese, figures from the government’s national child measurement programme show.