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Rocker Neil Young breached the strict 10.30pm London Hyde Park curfew after an epic concert – forcing BST Hyde Park bosses to turn off his guitars

Music bosses were forced to cut the power to Neil Young’s Hyde Park show as he was rocking out too much. The star was supposed to finish at 10.20pm on Friday night ahead of a strict 10.30pm curfew in the Royal park.

But the 79-year-old was still going strong at 10.32pm with an extended version of Rockin’ in the Free World forcing festival chiefs to to step in. One source said: “Neil and his band were having a great time and would have kept on going. There were at least three false endings to the song before festival bosses decided enough was enough. Neil and the band looked a bit puzzled when the power was cut but they are strict about these things – especially as it’s a royal park.”

Westminster Council insists on a 10.30pm finish as part of their licensing conditions. There were some boos near the front when it emerged the power had been turned off.

But fans said of Friday night’s show: “It was one of the all-time great BST shows. Neil completely rocked out the place.” Hyde Park has had high-profile curfew breaches before – most notably for Bruce Springsteen in 2012.

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Sir Paul McCartney had joined Bruce and his E Street Band to play Beatles classics I Saw Her Standing There and Twist and Shout. But as they got ready to launch into another number, their power was switched off by the then-promoters of the Hard Rock Calling festival. BST is run by a different team.

Steve Van Zandt, the E Street Band’s guitarist, vented his fury at the “police state”. Then-Mayor of London, Boris Johnson said it was “an excessively efficacious decision”. The Boss was back at Hyde Park in 2023 and could see the funny side. During a performance of Glory Days, he told the 65,000-strong audience: “It’s time to go home. I’m telling you, they are going to pull the f***ing plug again.”

The Mirror revealed at the time how Bruce was scheduled to start his concert earlier at 7pm to ensure the 10.30pm curfew was not breached. The plan by BST Hyde Park bosses worked as the gig ended at 10pm.

The performance by Young for his BST show comes just two weeks after his headline Glastonbury show on the Pyramid stage,

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It would take some effort to eclipse what was a magical show on Worthy Farm two weeks ago. But as the sun set on W2, Neil Young did just that with a spell-binding performance for the ages.

All the focus had been on Neil’s Glastonbury show in the build up to his short European tour. Not least the controversy over whether he would allow the BBC to screen his Pyramid stage performance.

But here in Hyde Park it was all about the music – and the 79-year-old rocker delivered with aplomb. There was no scrimping on a hits-packed set list including Old Man, Harvest Moon and the Needle and the Damage Done.

There was even a rare outing for his 1970 hit After the Gold Rush which made its tour debut. Sat astride a piano, it was a moment of perfection and you could hear a pin drop in the hushed Royal park.

Otherwise, the godfather of grunge was at his rocking best, his band generating an inordinate amount of noise as they jammed away into the night with a thrilling encore of Rockin’ in the Free World.

Until 10.32pm that is….

Jelly shoes are the latest of the 00s trends to make a comeback, and Georgia Toffolo has found the perfect red pair from Marks and Spencer for her Maldives holiday

Although the resurgence of the 00s trends has been slowly creeping back in for a while now, it seems it has truly hit its peak recently with the return of the jelly shoes. As soon as luxury brands started sending their own versions down the runway, it became official – they’re the shoe of the summer.

And in case you needed any more convincing, former Made in Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo has also been spotted wearing a pair during her trip to the Maldives, where she shared a photo declaring: “Jelly shoes are well and truly back and I’m here for it.” She also shared where to shop her exact pair, with her Jelly Slip On Ballet Pumps being a surprisingly affordable £19.50 pick from Marks & Spencer.

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The jelly shoes are the perfect pick for summer, with the mesh design making them breathable and comfortable to wear, as well as meaning you can wear them on the beach without them filling up with sand. The plastic material also means they should be perfectly fine to wear in the water, so you can paddle in the sea or pop them on around the pool without worrying about them getting ruined.

Toff’s Jelly Slip On Ballet Pumps also have the classic ballet flat style that makes them easy to wear with a whole host of different outfits. The flat heel also keeps them comfortable enough to be worn all day long.

Pair them with jeans and a T-shirt for days in the city, or throw them on with your bikini and a sarong (just like Toff) for an afternoon at the beach. You could also pair them with a flowy maxi skirt or a linen co-ord for more casual evenings out.

The M&S Jelly Slip On Ballet Pumps are already selling quickly, with only sizes five, six and seven currently in stock in the red colour. You can however still nab the silvery grey colourway in all sizes from a three to an eight.

If you do want a red pair but have missed out on your size with the M&S pair, you could pick up the Juju Jellies Kris In Red from Schuh instead, which are currently on sale down from £26 to £17.99. Alternatively, nab yourself the £29.99 Jelly Mesh Ballet Flats from Amazon which have been compared favourably to The Row’s designer version by reviewers.

However the Marks & Spencer Jelly Slip On Ballet Pumps have also been getting plenty of positive reviews of their own, with one saying: “Perfect for summer, nice colour, son comfortable and fit well.”

Another agreed: “These jelly shoes are really comfortable. I bought the transparent ones and my granddaughter thinks they are glass slippers! I have popped them on to do the school run .. visit a Nursery.. and have dashed into town. I’m so glad I came across them on the website and am happy to recommend them.”

Some had some minor issues, adding: “Perfect for the beach. Very comfortable. Wouldn’t want to wear them for a lot of walking around as they would make your feet sweat. Feel very light but not much support.”

Others however couldn’t wait to wear them on holiday, writing: “Just what I wanted for the beach and pool side. Very comfortable and light. Flexible will go in back pack luggage easily.”

The fashionable star has been showcasing some timeless summer looks of late, thanks to her collection with Next

Rochelle Humes has been showcasing another showstopping outfit from Next. The former pop star turned TV personality has an ongoing collection with the retailer, and her summer range includes lots of timeless and classic linen pieces.

One of the latest drops in the seasonal line is a cream two-piece comprising a jacket and some city shorts. The tailored, short-sleeved jacket is £50 and the accompanying shorts are £26.

The tailored shorts are selling fast and are only currently available in sizes 8-24, with sizes 6, 20 and 22 sold out. There’s better availability in the jacket, which is offered in sizes 6-20 (size 22 sold out).

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Next’s linen set is new-in but fashion fans, who have bought it, have left a handful of reviews. One shopper described the linen jacket as “very stylish.”

Another customer wrote about the shorts: “Lovely shorts to dress up with a jacket or down casual.” A third wasn’t happy with the material, saying: “Thin and see-through.”

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A fourth buyer concluded: “Great choice.” Rochelle pairs the set with a brown belt and gold bangles.

For style suggestions, shoppers can pair with loafers or sandals for a daytime look, or heels for an evening. For fashion fans who would rather a printed co-ord for an upcoming holiday, Nobody’s Child has a striking brown and cream set.

The zebra print set includes a pair of high-waisted, wide-leg trousers priced at £99 (sizes 8-18). The off-the-shoulder top is on sale for £44, down from £52 (sizes 8-18).

For more affordable options, New Look has an all-in-one black linen jumpsuit for £32.99. The new-in piece is offered in sizes 6-18.

Returning to Rochelle’s linen co-ord, the jacket features a V-neck collar, a button fastening and patch pocket detailing. It’s finished with added linen for a light and breathable feel.

Meanwhile, the shorts are cut to a tailored fit and have an elasticated waistband and central leg pleats.

Charlotte Crosby is a very busy woman and has found the time to speak to the Mirror about difficult moments with her children, her struggle with partner Jake Ankers and her big new venture

Charlotte Crosby won our hearts on MTV’s Geordie Shore with her hilarious shenanigans and drunken capers. It’s been 14 years since that first series aired, and a lot has changed for the Sunderland native.

For a start, she’s now a busy mum to Alba Jean, two, and five-month-old Pixi Cecilia, who she shares with her fiancé Jake Ankers. Now the 35-year-old has added a new string to her bow, in the shape of her debut novel, a coming-of-age story called Lucky Break.

It’s a fun summer read set in the wild world of reality TV, full of scandal and laugh-out-loud characters. Here, the bubbly TV personality opens up about how she lucked out with her “angel” children – and how excited she is to add ‘published author’ to her list of achievements.

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Hi, Charlotte! You sound like a busy woman at the moment…

It feels like I’m on the verge of a nervous breakdown every day. I’ve got two kids, I’m filming a TV show for Paramount plus a reality show about my life, and I’m bringing out this book.

I’ve got three businesses. It’s not for the faint of heart. I think only a small percentage of people could deal with this.

Alba has been going through a phase of biting her little sister – how’s she doing now?

She’s still very much in the phase of wanting to hurt Pixi. Listen, you always have to have that little chat with them and ask, “Why would you want to hurt your little sister? You love her.” It’s a stage.

How do you ground yourself in those difficult moments?

Alba is actually an angel –mostly – and Pixi is an angel, the happiest little baby. So we have just never had moments where I ever feel that angry, you know? I have more moments where I’m in fits of laughter, because Alba is the funniest little girl.

She’s such a character. So, luckily, I’m laughing more than I’m thinking about how to control a tough moment.

Would you say that you and Jake share similar parenting styles?

Sometimes we totally agree on everything, sometimes we don’t. But I think when the children get older, there’ll be an element of like, “Okay, Jake, that’s yours to handle, and I’ll do this.”

How do you feel about your children seeing Geordie Shore one day?

Geordie Shore is now two decades old. I’m never going to say, “Know what we should do? Sit down and watch Geordie Shore.” My mum would never have said to me, “Do you know what we should do, Charlotte? We should get out all my home movies from when I used to go out on the weekend with my friends.”

And I would never, as a daughter, be like, “Yeah, shall we?” I’d be like, “Oh, no, I’m so embarrassed.”

It’s a rite of passage to be embarrassed by your parents!

Exactly. It’s so uncool. So I know that moment is never going to come where Alba wants to watch her mum get drunk on TV. I’m going to tell her of all the fun stuff I’ve done but I’m not going to tell her about everything.

I used to be embarrassed if my mum was even drunk when I had my friends around. In 10 years’ time, when Alba is 12, I honestly think her generation will not have a clue what the f**k Geordie Shore is.

What are your hopes for your kids as they get older?

To try loads of different things. I didn’t have any hobbies when I was little. I didn’t go to dance, gymnastics, I didn’t own an instrument. I feel like I just didn’t have anything, which upsets me now, because I think if I had, I would be quite talented now, because I do stick at things.

I’d like them to dabble in a lot of different things, and if they love something, I’d love them to just keep at it.

Haven’t you guys recently bought a villa in Spain?

Yes, we have! And I got my hair done there by someone from Essex. She’s lived there since she was seven and is fluent in Spanish because she was young enough. That is something that I’m constantly thinking about, because we’re going to be over in Spain a lot. The girls could pick up Spanish quite easily because they’re so young.

What made you decide to go into fiction writing?

I was approached to do it and I was like, “Yes!” I suddenly found myself driving and thinking about all these stories, what it would be called. After the call with the publisher I already had the title, the plotline, everything in my head as if it had been there for years. I’m excited. I just want it to hurry up and be out now.

Are any of the characters inspired by people you know in real life?

Well, I did say to my friends Holly [Hagan] and Sophie [Kasaei] that there are two girls in this book – but I don’t want you to get carried away. They’re not you guys, so don’t get offended or anything when one of them’s s****ing everyone in sight!

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Jo Wood opens up on stepson Jesse Wood’s split, why she’s flying the flag for older women – and how you can ‘pick yourself up and start again’ at any age, as she knows all too well

Since turning 70 in March, model, TV personality and health entrepreneur Jo Wood is embarking on a new chapter — as she adds novelist to her lengthy list of credentials. Inspired to write her debut book after going on a date, as she exclusively tells OK!, it unleashed a passion for writing that Jo never knew she had.

Drawing on her own experiences of heartbreak and divorce for The Resurrection Of Flo, the ex-wife of Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie says it’s given her a new lease of life — and she hopes it inspires others to do the same. “It’s a story really for women to be able to pick themselves up whatever age you are, even if you’d be 70 or 80, to pick yourself up and get back out there again,” Jo explains.

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“I bumped into a girlfriend I hadn’t seen for years, and she turned around to me and said she’d just split with her husband. She said, ‘My life’s over now.’ I said, ‘No, it’s not. Are you crazy?’ I was 53 when my husband walked out on me. I said, ‘It’s not over.’ “And another thing, my mum, when she was getting old, she said to me that as she got older, she became invisible. I said, ‘Mum, you are not invisible. I want to show you can do anything at any time.’”

And Jo is doing exactly that. She’s already thinking about book number two in between running her businesses Jo Wood Organics and Longevity Wellness and being a devoted grandmother to 10. Jo packs a punch in more ways than one, as she speaks to us fresh out of a boxing class. So has she got a mean right hook? “I have actually,” she smiles. “I’ve been doing it for years.”

The sparring practice came in handy when she had a run-in with a drunk stranger, who came off second best. “Years ago, some drunk guy grabbed a hat off my daughter and I just took off and ran after him, grabbed the hat and tripped him over at the same time,” Jo recalls. “He fell on the floor. I said, ‘Don’t f**k with me and my daughter.’ I was so furious. I wonder if I could do that now? Of course I could!”

There’s certainly no writing Jo off. With the air of an eternal optimist, she has brushed off hard times to come out the other side smiling. Jo’s colourful life has inspired parts of her book — which was sparked by a first date. “I never ever thought about writing a novel,” Jo admits.

“I’ll tell you what happened. I went on a date with some guy and he told me about the break-up of his marriage, and I walked out of that restaurant and I walked down the road and I thought to myself, ‘That would make such a great story.’ And that was it.”

From there, Jo started building up a picture of her main character, Flo. Writing notes on her phone, she eventually got up to 55,000 words and the beginnings of her book were born. So, is Flo anything like Jo? “She’s not as silly as me, but she does make lots of mistakes like I have,” Jo laughs.

It wasn’t just Jo’s own life that threw up ideas for the book — stories from her friends also made it in there. I asked my girlfriends to give me a story that I could use as inspiration for my book. I went, ‘Did you really just tell me that? Can I use it for the book?’ A couple are in there.”

Speaking of romantic ups and downs, mum-of-three Jo — who has daughter Leah, 46, and sons Jamie, 50, and Tyrone, 41 — was surprised by her stepson Jesse Wood’s split from his presenter wife Fearne Cotton. The pair announced the end of their marriage last December, with both going on to find new partners.

“I didn’t see it coming,” admits Jo. “You don’t know what their life is like behind closed doors.” However, Jo says Jesse, 48, is “crazy” about his new love, 39- year-old former Made In Chelsea star Gemma Gregory — while wishing Fearne, 43, the best.

“You know she’s got a new life, I hope she’s very happy,” Jo says. “Jesse’s doing great. He’s got a new girlfriend and he is crazy about her. That happened in a flash! He’s good. I’m really happy.” The family has form for maintaining a good relationship with exes — Jo and Ronnie, 78, being the prime example. They are often pictured together alongside their children and Ronnie’s third wife Sally.

Jo takes her hat off to Ronnie’s longevity with the Rolling Stones — and says she believes it’s down to women carrying the stress for them. “They don’t have any stress, the boys,” she muses. “You know what they’ve got, they’ve got that music, the vibrations and the music, which I think is really good for them. Keeps them young.”

Jo says she’s flying the flag for older women exploring their passions in later life. “If you look at leaders of the world, Donald Trump is in his seventies, Mick Jagger is still prancing around the stage at 81,” she vents. “Why aren’t we seeing more women do the same? We live longer than men anyway. We should still be creative way into our eighties, nineties even.”

Twice-married Jo says her love life has been put on hold while she focuses on her book. “I occasionally go out on a date, but last year I was doing this book, I didn’t want to go on any dates,” she says. “And, at the moment, I’ve got so much on. I don’t have time and it will only be a distraction.

“I know what I’m like. I go head over heels if I am into something. But I do hope to find somebody, still, but who knows. I am also very attached to my single life. I like being on my own. “Right now, I like how I know everything I have, I don’t have to pick up anybody else’s clothes, do anybody’s washing, wonder what they want to eat. But it would be nice if I could share it with somebody.”

Former Coronation Street and new mum Michelle Keegan teased an upcoming project last week, but a source says it will bring up conflicting emotions

After being tipped for Hollywood stardom, Michelle Keegan is feeling “torn” between being a full-time mum and making the most of some exciting job offers. The former Corrie actress gave birth to baby Palma just four months ago, but already has TV execs vying to hire her, a source says, leaving her with a dilemma.

“Michelle has always been a hard worker, so she’s torn between staying at home with Palma and getting back out there,” our source claims. “It’s not an easy industry – you’re self-employed so you never know when your next job might be. It’s still really early days, but these are the questions she’s asking herself, because she’s very much in demand. Everything Michelle touches lately seems to turn to gold.”

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Just weeks ago it was reported that Stockport-born Michelle had signed a six-figure deal to become the new face of Sky – alongside Luther star Idris Elba. And Michelle recently shared some photos of herself stepping back in front of the camera for a mystery project.

Stylish in linen trousers and a top with ‘Copacabana’ written across the front, the 38-year-old was having her hair and make-up done. This could be her first big professional commitment since having Palma – her first child with her husband, former TOWIE star turned presenter Mark Wright – on 6 March.

But for Michelle, who shot to fame in 2008 as barmaid Tina McIntyre on Coronation Street, it also means stepping away temporarily from the most important role of her life – motherhood.

Parenting expert Joy Randolph tells OK!, “What Michelle is feeling is completely normal – and incredibly common for new mothers; that emotional tug between wanting to be there for every moment with your baby, and also honouring the career you’ve worked so hard to build. It’s not a lack of love or commitment. It’s the reality of being a working mother today.

“Her situation reflects the reality of many. She’s not choosing one over the other. She’s trying, like millions of women do, to hold both her baby and her career in the same hand. That’s not a weakness. That’s motherhood.”

With Michelle’s Sky comedy Brassic wrapping on its seventh and final season, she is clearly eager to stay connected with the network, in a new capacity.

Our source goes on to say, “The Sky deal is her dipping her toe back in the water and working out what she’s comfortable with. She knows she won’t get this time back with Palma, but it’s hard saying ‘no’ when you’re in demand and you don’t know how long that will last.”

The source continued, “The thought of leaving her baby even for a short time is really hard, even though Mark is an amazing dad and very supportive. She’s really ambitious and had such success with Fool Me Once that it’s hard for her to think about staying away from work for too long.”

Post-Corrie, Michelle’s career skyrocketed, as she took lead roles in BBC military drama Our Girl, Sky’s Brassic and BBC Australian period drama Ten Pound Poms.

But her star power was cemented last year, with her impressive turn as Maya Stern in Netflix’s Harlan Coben thriller Fool Me Once – which became a global hit and sparked rumours she was being touted for roles across the pond.

Between jobs, she’ll no doubt return to the couple’s Essex home to pick up where she left off. And Michelle and Mark have evidently been enjoying their time as new parents, sharing glimpses of Palma on their social media accounts.

The couple and daughter Palma – whose name is believed to have been inspired by the Spanish island of Majorca, where they own a property – recently returned from Spain’s £300-a-night SO/Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort Hotel after a break with Mark’s extended family, Palma’s first holiday abroad.

And, as our source claims, Mark has taken to fatherhood “like a duck to water” and will support Michelle in whatever she decides. Mark, also 38, was back at work in the Heart FM studio with pal and co-presenter Olly Murs just days after Palma’s birth.

Speaking to the Dance With Me Tonight hitmaker, who also became a dad for the first time last year, a besotted Mark said he’d be videocalling his wife and daughter during their studio breaks.

“It makes you realise what our mums did for us, and makes me have so much more respect than I already had for what women go through,” he added, praising Michelle as a “superhero”.

“Michelle has really bonded with Palma – as has Mark – and she is loving every second of being a mum, they both feel it’s all been worth every second of the wait for her. She’s such a happy baby and Michelle and Mark are brilliant parents – nothing seems to faze them. They’re both in their element.”