shane macgowan who stayed at the age of 65.d musicjournalist. thank you for having me. how do you sum up the man's contribution? i heard the work bleak and drink sodden, which is true, and one of the things people didn't know about shane macgowan, he was born into an irish family in a big part of london, was good in school, went to a party school, obviously thrown out because he was disruptive, but he was known for someone who would read the great novels. dostoevsky, james joyce, his teachers well known, if you look at his biography, saying they wanted time he kept someone's homework was james magull and shane macgowan. the point about shane is, what was done in the 1970s and 19805, it what was done in the 1970s and 1980s, it took a traditional irish music and wrapped it up or glam rock to the, and what polls did was took traditional irish music and pumped it up, he could write fantastic songs. has about ten of the best songs. has about ten of the best songs ever written. if you think about the 1980s the smiths were around in 1

i shane macgowan's magnificent career. i love shane macgowan's magnificent career .you , baby . career. i love you, baby. >> as lead singer of the punk band the pogues , shane macgowan band the pogues, shane macgowan and his band mates were an influential force throughout the 1980s and 90s , with a career 1980s and 90s, with a career spanning several hit albums and singles. he's perhaps best remembered for the christmas classic and karaoke favourite fairytale of new york. the only way was suffering from poor health in recent years , he was health in recent years, he was diagnosed with encephalitis in 2022 and spent several months in hospital at saint vincent's in dublin. his fans were always close to his heart. however with his wife, victoria giving regular updates via social media, old friends and fellow musicians also stopped by to visit, including irish singer imelda may , bound to imelda may, bound to a wheelchair. since 2015, he also received a full set of teeth implants after years of heavy drinking and drug taking took their toll almost as famous for his punk

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the pogues�* frontman shane macgowan has died at the age of 65.was discharge from hospital last week. his wife confirmed he had died in social media. macgowan fronted the pogues from 1982 until their break—up in 2014. the band are best known for the christmas hit song fairytale of new york. our arts correspondent david sillito reports. # it was christmas eve, babe # in the drunk tank # an old man said to me... # "happy christmas, your ours, i pray god it's our last." fairytale of new york, a bleak, drink—sodden duet about lives gone wrong, isn't your normal christmas classic. but it was trademark shane macgowan. # i turned my face away # and dreamed about you... # his band the pogues brought a rambunctious punk fury to irish folk, but behind the noise, the drinking and the terrible teeth was a writer of rare talent. his roots were in ireland, tipperary, but he was actually born in tunbridge wells. he was a london punk, who had also won a literary scholarship to public school. but it was when he and his friends began to inject a bit of that attitud

macgowan. earlier, my colleague sarah campbell— macgowan. christmas song that it is quite . he will be remembered. that is a i christmas song that it is quite hard to get sick of. as opposed to every other one including mariah carey, it is very hard to get sick of it. that was part of the magic of the guy. he was part of the magic of the guy. he was essentially a poet that managed to tie together the punk scene of the late 1970s with the irish to tie together the punk scene of the late1970s with the irish folk scene. and also, apply his poetry to it. and that was a very, very rare talent, that sort of got lost amongst all the reputation, shall we say? but as billy bragg said, they came, folk music got hold of it by the lapels and threw it down the stairs and i can't put it better than billy bragg. j stairs and i can't put it better than billy bragg.— stairs and i can't put it better than billy bragg. stairs and i can't put it better than bill bran ., , ,, than billy bragg. i believe you saw him for many _ than billy bragg. i believe you saw

tributes have been paid to the pogues frontman shane macgowan, who's died at the age of 65.sillito looks back at his life. # it was christmas eve, babe # in the drunk tank # an old man said to me...# "happy christmas your expletive, i pray god it's our last." fairytale of new york — a bleak, drink—sodden duet about lives gone wrong isn't your normal christmas classic. but it was trademark shane macgowan. # and dreamed about you...# his band, the pogues, brought a rambunctious attitude to irish folk, born out of his years in the london punk scene, but shane o'hooligan, as he called himself, had also won a literary scholarship to public school. # as i wondered down the long lonesome highway...# there was behind it all a writer, a rare talent. he created beauty and poetry out of hard lives and even harder drinking, something he understood well. it's true that i am out of it most of the time, right, but i...but i can write songs when i'm out of it. in fact, it's easier for me to write songs when i'm out of it. on his 60th birthday, ireland's president, bono, johnny depp, nick ca

and the pogues�* singer shane macgowan has died. we'll talk to his friend, film director alex cox.f your loved one died from covid in the first wave of deaths in this country in 2020, then it will likely have been absolutely gutting to hear the former health secretary for england today tell the covid inquiry that had the uk locked down on 2nd march 2020, instead of march 23rd, the country could have prevented 90% of those first—wave deaths. and then there was the bit where mr hancock admitted the so—called protective ring he claimed had been put around care homes was not after all "an unbroken one". the ex—tory mp, who now sits an independent, also said today he told then pm borisjohnson on the 13th march there should be an �*immediate lockdown�*, though the inquiry heard there's no email, whatsapp or note backing that up and he didn't write it in his pandemic diaries book. mr hancock for his part, says he and his department �*drove the sytem hard�* and �*worked hard�*, often against what he said was a �*toxic culture�* at the heart of government. we�*ll get reaction from jean adam

musician and singer shane macgowan.age of pogues, has died at the age of 65. macgowan led the irish punk band after elvis costello bet the rock misfit he couldn't. he wrote and sang the christmas classic fairytale of new york. he'd been receiving care in hospital for an infection, but was discharged last week. he died peacefully with his wife by his side . rmt members have voted his side. rmt members have voted overwhelmingly to accept a deal to end their long running dispute over pay and conditions. it's understood to include a backdated pay rise of 5% for last year and job security guarantees such as no compulsory redundancies until the end of next year. it means that rmt members will no longer be involved in industrial action until at least the spring of 2024. train drivers represented by the aslef union are still set to strike. rmt general secretary mick lynch says this campaign shows the sustain a strike action and unity gets results . action and unity gets results. matt hancock has told the covid inquiry his singl

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shane macgowan, who transformed irish traditional music has died at the age of 65. and alistair darling, the labour politician who was a transfer during the 2008 global financial crash, dies at the age of 70. sport and for a full round—up, from the bbc sport centre, hello from the bbc sport centre mark mccall, saracens director of rugby criticised the "shameful" treatment of his captain owen farrell in what he believes should be a wake—up call for the game. farrell ——who also skippers england, will miss the men's six nations after deciding to take a break from international rugby in order to "prioritise his and his family's mental well—being". he will though continue to play club rugby. mccall says just like england head coach steve borthwick, he's fully behind farrell's decision to step away. social to step away. media we have zero control over. social media we have zero control over. but for me this began in the mainstream media, and the narrative that was created around on from everybody, and soaking up from everybody. that is what happened, i think everybody wil

with this year, being the whole test on record, the irish sing on some wide to shane macgowan has died. he was 65 he was best known as the front man of the folk tongue found oaks whose 9087 single family tell me your is still a very popular track played every christmas. my god's death comes after a long period of ill health. you see now has struggled with both alcohol and drugs and has been using a wheelchair off to a series of falls still watching the news. that's it from me, of the hosting for the next latest business meetings with my colleagues. customer feedback at the top of the office, the people in trucks injured trying to feed the city center the straight screen the around the world more than 100 and.

the w's, beatrice kristof, our that the irish thing on sunrise up to shane macgowan has died. he was 65, he was best known as the front mine of these folk tongue band. the olds, whose 1987 single fairy tale of new york is still a very popular try. like every christmas cons, death comes off a long period of ill health. the c, i had struggled with both alcohol and drugs and had been using a we'll chat after a series of falls. and that's it from me and the news team for now, wrinkle level, world news update for you at the top of the out the learning center and with the reading offer is available language learning gem and how to go.

i have some breaking news coming in and the london arse. musician, shane macgowan as died. it was best known as the front man at the pope says, seeing single fairy tale of new york is a popular track played every christmas account's death. at $65.00 comes off for a long period of real health. seeing i had been using a wheelchair after a series full you're watching day w. news is a reminder about top story. still within his limits squared says its members way behind a shooting that killed at least 3 people and waited several more pay. the cost of outside tumors to attack this was shot dead fly is rarely secure. this comes as a temporary, safe spot between each route and the militant for a mouse has been extended into a 7th day tired media decides the choice was extended under the previous terms with militants. frank cain hostages the day these rel frank 13 hosting in prison. that's all for now. next focus on europe looks at how difficult it is for traditional billy dances in turkey to make a living. stay with us for that. don't forget there's even more news on our website .

the pogues frontman shane macgowan has died at the age of 65.band are best known for the hit christmas song fairytale of new york. the former labour chancellor, alistair darling, has died at the age of 70. following labour's landslide 1997 election win, lord darling served in the cabinet for 13 years under tony blair and gordon brown, and helped steer the uk through the financial crisis in 2008. a statement issued on behalf of his family called lord darling a "much—loved husband of margaret and beloved father of calum and anna". rail workers in the rmt union have voted to accept a pay deal, ending a long—running series of strikes. but train drivers represented by the aslef union will still take action. the rmt agreed an offer from 14 train companies, including a backdated pay offer. you're live with bbc news. if you have been following the covid inquiry here in london, then you will know that the former health secretary, matt hancock, has been a lightning rod for the criticism in evidence given by other witnesses. today, it was his turn to push

tributes have been paid to the pogues frontman shane macgowan, who's died at the age of 65.babe # in the drunk tank # an old man said to me...# "happy christmas your expletive, i pray god it's our last." fairytale of new york, a bleak, drink—sodden duet about lives gone wrong isn't your normal christmas classic. but it was trademark shane mcgowan. # and dreamed about you... his band, the pogues, brought a rambunctious attitude to irish folk, born out of his years in the london punk scene, but shane 0'hooligan, as he called himself, had also won a literary scholarship to public school. there was behind it all a writer, a rare talent. he created beauty and poetry out of hard lives and even harder drink, something he understood well. it's true that i am out of it most of the time, right, but i can write songs when i'm out of it. it's easier for me to write songs when i am out of it. on his 60th birthday, ireland's president, bono, johnny depp, nick cave and sinead o'connor led the applause. his life often overshadowed his talent but... # the boys of the nypd choir...# we'll alw

so fans raised a glass to shane macgowan . i mean, glass to shane macgowan. he? royals brush off book row is another one. senior royals yesterday brushed off the race round that was triggered by scobie's discredited. but we are we not we are not naming the we are not we are not naming the people who are in that book. kelvin i mean, do you think piers maybe fell into ormond scobie's trap there ? scobie's trap there? >> i don't know whether whether there's always an outlier in journalism and today it turns out to be piers. journalism and today it turns out to be piers . and on another out to be piers. and on another day, it'll either be you, me or somebody like us, right. but the truth about the matter is, what i object to is that this was carefully crafted. the idea that suddenly in holland , unusually, suddenly in holland, unusually, these names happened to appear, whereas the rest of the world they didn't. but that way they got the names out and that way they got the publicity, the whole thing is a massive scam. and congratulations to this bloke prepared to

caitriona: briefly, how do you think shane macgowan would like people to be remembering him today andgoing to be remembered as one of the great figures, not only an irish music, but one of the great figures in irish literacy -- literature. he was a great poet. when you look at that body of work he created, they are just remarkable, unique, incredible songs. . i think he will be remembered as a poet and singer. and a london irishman. caitriona: on that note, we leave it there. on singer and guitarist, thank you for joining us. >> thank you. caitriona: tributes have poured in from around the world for henry kissinger, former u.s. secretary of state who died wednesday at the age of 100. mr. kissinger led engagement with communist china in the 19 entities, winning the nobel peace prize for helping to negotiate an end to the vietnam war. the chinese foreign ministry has issued a statement saying he was a pioneer and builder of sino u.s. relations. the white house appeared to acknowledge this kissinger courted controversy and faced criticism. john kirby said there is no question but he shap

the irish singer and songwriter, shane macgowan has died. he was 65. he was best known as the front man of the vault on van, the po, she's 1987 single fairytale with new york and made to popular track played every christmas gallons. that comes after a long period of little helps. the senior struggled with both alcohol and drugs and had been using a wheelchair after a series of false. this one tomorrow is december 1st, the christmas season has begun. we'll leave you tonight with a christmas classic from the post a fairy tale of new york. the lyrics remind us perhaps not to forget the reason for the season. we'll see you tomorrow by the way. it was the insurance or the, the, this is the, [000:00:00;00] the, [000:00:00;00] the, to the point. strong opinions, clear positions, international perspective. germany is facing a bunch of in the process following an emergency, spending freeze the was told, largest economy is in trouble. it's on to the point we are discussing today. problems made in germany. no more money for the future to the point next on d, w. a

the irish singer and songwriter, shane macgowan has died. he was 65 he was best known as the front man of the full tongue band. the pope see it is 1987 single fam, retail of new york remains a popular track played every christmas. the gallons death comes after a long period of ill health. the senior had struggled with both alcohol and drugs and had been using a wheelchair after a series of false. so you want your dw news? here's a reminder of our top stories. how boss has released 2 more hostages and gaza, more hostages are expected to be freed in the coming hours. the release of the 2 women raises hopes of a further extension of the ceasefire, which has held for 7 days. the talk show to the point is up. next i'll be back in the top of the hour with more rove news followed by the day. i have to see that the to the point strong opinions, clear positions, an international perspective. germany is facing a budget crisis following an emergency spending fee. the was tod largest economy is in trouble on to the point we are discussing today. problem

the irish singer and songwriter, shane macgowan has died. he was 65 either is best known as the front man of the folks punk band. the pope seems 1987 single fairy tale of new york remains a popular track played every christmas. again, one's death comes after a long period of ill health. the senior had struggled with both alcohol and drugs and had been using a wheelchair after a series of full. are you watching? dw news is reminder of our top stories. these really armies, as a mazda is released to more hostages and gaza. more hostages are expected to be freed in the coming hours. the release of the 2 women raises hopes of a further extension of the ceasefire, which is held for 7 days. and the militant is on his group from us. it says its members were behind the shooting that killed at least 3 people and wounded several more people near a bus stop outside to jerusalem. the 2 attackers were shot dead at sea. this is dw news after a short break. i'll be back to take you through the day. stick around. we will be right back. the town is the employ

some of the irish singer songwriter, shane macgowan has died. he was 65 he was best known as the frontline of the folks punk band zip codes. who's 1987 single fairytale of new york, still a very popular truck played every christmas against death comes off a long period of ill health. the single head struggled with both alcohol and drugs and had been using a wheelchair after the series of falls. and here's what's coming up next then to the news on an indian government official shops and then they're like close to kill us except protest on us. so how will it impact us in your relations? buick vanity has that story. a lot more news i that's it. from me for the moment, thanks for watching the climate versus business. the gulf states a massively expanding very renewable energy, but also increasing the annual production of fossil fuel with an eye on the upcoming world climate summits. we also can actually states do climate change global in 60 minutes, the on the on d w how many platforms can you handle single attain usually without having the feeling

. >> shane macgowan, the front man of the pogues, has died at the age of 65. he was discharged from hospital last week after being diagnosed with encephalitis. the singer, who was born on christmas day, is best known for the 1987 hit fairytale of new york. elvis costello once bet the irishman he couldn't write a christmas hit while macgowan promptly wrote and performed one of the most cherished festive songs . he most cherished festive songs. he died peacefully with his wife by his side . died peacefully with his wife by his side. rail died peacefully with his wife by his side . rail passengers are his side. rail passengers are being warned to expect disruption over the coming week because of strikes , and that's because of strikes, and that's despite the rmt members voting to accept a deal to end their long running dispute. however train drivers represented by the aslef union at 16 rail operators are set to hold an overtime ban from tomorrow and the prime minister switched on the lights of downing street and the christmas tree there . 3 to 1 . christmas tree

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shane macgowan died century. shane macgowan died peacefully with his wife by his side , and at least three police side, and at least three police officers have been injured in pre—match clashes in birmingham . pre—match clashes in birmingham. it was ahead of aston villa's match against legia warsaw. a west midlands police said missiles were thrown at officers before the game started. it was in the europa conference league and the match did not start on time in the end. but no polish fans were allowed into the stadium ahead of kick off. aston villa won the game two one. a significant policing operation continues as well. that is it for the moment. continues as well. that is it for the moment . we are live on for the moment. we are live on tv, digital radio and your smart speaken tv, digital radio and your smart speaker. now it's over to headliners . headliners. hello and welcome to headliners. >> your run through the next day's newspapers with three top comedians. i'm stephen allen. tonight we have top calendar sa

shane macgowan, the front man of the irish punk band the pogues, has died at the age of 65. # and they #. he was best known for the festive song fairytale of new york, which was released in 1987. announcing the news on instagram, his wife said she was "blessed beyond words to have met him and to have loved him". this year will be the hottest in human history, according to the united nations. its secretary—general says we are living through "climate collapse in real time" which he says should send shivers down the spines of world leaders. it comes as delegates have gathered for crucial talks on the fight against global warming, the cop—28 climate conference, which opens today in the united arab emirates. from there, our climate editor justin rowlatt reports. the latest un conference opened in a country whose foundation is the wealth created by oil and gas. here in dubai, activists are ready to do battle. i in dubai, activists are ready to do battle. ~' .,, , , battle. i think the fossil fuels industry has _ battle. i think the fossil fuels industry has had _ battle. i think the fossil

. >> shane macgowan, the front man of the pogues, has died at the age of 65. he was discharged from hospital last week after being diagnosed with encephalo itis. the singer who was born on christmas day, is best known for the 1987 hit fairytale of new york. elvis costello once bet the irishman he couldn't write a christmas hit. well, macgowan promptly wrote and performed one of the most cherished festive songs. he died peacefully with his wife by his side. rmt members have voted overwhelmingly to accept a deal to end their long running dispute over pay and conditions, as it's understood to include a backdated pay rise of 5% for last year and a guarantee that no compulsory redundancies will be made until the end of next yeah be made until the end of next year. train drivers represented by the aslef union, though, are still set to strike. mick lynch, the general secretary of the rmt, says it proves that sustained strike action gets results and as the cold snap sets in, some parts of the uk could see up to ten centimetres of snow overnight. it's already swept acr

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on wednesday, residents have an advice to remain endorse rich, shane macgowan and for the front amount of the pokes has died at the age of $65.00 . the late 19 nights as he brought traditional irish music to a mainstream audience by then think it's with punk and the highly acclaimed christmas science and fairy tale of new york. first thing in the cape described him as the greatest songwriter off his generation. a tribute subbing paid to henry kissinger, the former us diplomat to the advisor to generations of presidents is died at the age of 100 mark kind of looks back his life at the age of 100, henry kissinger, joe was still globe trotting meeting. the chinese president in badging, you've just celebrated your 100 birthday and i wish you a long and healthy life to significantly who was also gone to the meeting with the defense minister. i met and sanctioned by the us read, refused any form of communication with biden administration. officials including his opposite number in the pentagon. it was 52 years since kissinger had 1st held secret meetings with the chinese leaders when he was

exactly what it means to phase all means that that the sets a moment, it stops iris senior shane macgowan and full of funds. one of the poems has died at the age of $65.00. and the late 1918 people traditional irish music to a mainstream audience. by blending it was punk and pen behind the acclaimed christmas and some fairy tale of new york felt a thing in the cave described to him as the gracious sunrise of his generation. soviets have been paid to henry kissinger, the former us diplomat and advise of generations of presidents is done at the age of $100.00. like hannah looks back on his life. at the age of $100.00, henry kissinger was still globe trotting meeting. the chinese president and badging, you've just celebrated your 100 birthday, and i wish you a long and healthy life to significantly, he was also gone to the meeting with the defense minister and then sanctioned by the us read refused any form of communication with bite and administration officials, including his opposite number in the pentagon. it was 52 years since kissinger had 1st held secret meetings with the chinese leade

. >> shane macgowan, the frontman of the pogues, has died at the age of 65. he was discharged from hospital last week after being diagnosed with encephalitis. the singer , who encephalitis. the singer, who was born on christmas day, is best known for the 1987 hit fairytale of new york. one of the most cherished festive songs. he died peacefully with his wife by his side. rail passengers are being warned to expect disruption over the coming week because of strikes, and that's despite the rmt members voting to accept a deal to end their long running dispute over pay and conditions. however, train drivers represented by the aslef union at 16 rail operators are set to hold an overtime ban from tomorrow. donald trump has again been barred from commenting publicly about court staff as part of his ongoing fraud trial in new york. a gagging order was first imposed on the former president in october after he accused a clerk of being politically biased. the judge overseeing the case said the court had been inundated with hundreds of threats. mr trump is also under a si

. >> the musician , singer and all >> the musician, singer and all time christmas legend shane macgowaned only 65. sadly passed away, aged only 65. he was, in fact born on christmas day in 1957, in kent . christmas day in 1957, in kent. best known for that. absolutely brilliant christmas tune . brilliant christmas tune. >> absolutely. and it's heard every christmas around. i actually didn't know that he was born