Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir was crowned the Britain’s Got Talent 2026 winner in Sunday’s live final, making history as the first choir to win the show

As Britain’s Got Talent returned tonight (May 30) for its 19th series finale, just one of the 10 remaining acts could be crowned the ultimate winner. ITV‘s beloved talent show first aired in 2007 and has since cemented itself as a fixture of British TV, attracting millions of viewers annually.

Over the years, the programme has produced a wealth of memorable winners, including Diversity, Ashleigh and Pudsey, Sydnie Christmas and Paul Potts, each of whom captured the nation’s hearts before going on to perform in front of the Royal Family.

This year’s winner will pocket a £250,000 cash prize and secure a coveted spot on The Royal Variety Performance later this year.

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Viewers were treated to an evening packed with entertaining performances as judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI took their seats on the judging panel for the final time this series.

Following months of auditions, semi-finals and one million votes, the popular talent show crowned The Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir as the winner of the latest series. The singing group made history by becoming the first choir ever to win the programme.

The group comprises farmers and agricultural workers from across the United Kingdom. Originally established in 2024 with backing from television presenter and farmer Jeremy Clarkson, the choir was founded to celebrate and champion the farming community.

Viewers at home were quick to take to social media to congratulate the group, but not everybody was in agreement with the outcome.

Many fans flocked to X, formerly Twitter, to state that one act, singer Matty Juniosa, had been “robbed”.

@lyla_fletcher wrote: “Matty robbed #bgt,” as @DannyLeeDawber agreed: “Matty was robbed #BGT.”

@CookDan184724 shared: “Matty got robbed there but it was probably the wrong song. Still gave him fifteen votes all the same #BGT.”

@j_amyyy added: “Matty was robbed! As was the Liverpool dancers. Shocking results !! #bgt,” as @supergela echoed: “Matty J got rigged! It’s heartbreaking!.”

Visitors and performers have shared that they are ‘truly gutted’ about the closure

A popular city centre music venue has announced it’s upcoming closure after four years of business. The Six Six Bar in Cambridge has announced that “after an unforgettable journey” their “time has come” to “close this chapter at 170 East Road”.

An official date has not yet been decided for the closure but the venue said they are working closely with Music Venue Trust and Stonegate to confirm the date.

In a statement announcing the upcoming closure, the music venue wrote: “What was built here was never just a bar or a music venue. The Six Six became a home for music, for misfits, for artists finding their voice, and for a community that showed up night after night and turned four walls into something far bigger than any of us imagined. And we walk away incredibly proud of what this venue achieved.”

In just four years, the independent venue and rock bar built a reputation “far beyond Cambridge“, it said. The venue worked with artists, agents and creatives from Nashville, Los Angeles, New York, Canada, Australia, Europe and Asia.

The statement adds: “Like many independent venues, we faced relentless pressure behind the scenes. Rising operational costs. Increasing supplier prices. Energy costs. Licensing costs. A hospitality industry becoming harder and harder for independents to survive within.”

A realistic weekly breakeven point for The Six Six adds up to roughly £8,300–£9,300 before profit equalling to four sold out shows a week, according to the venue. They added: “We could have continued we had a large financial package ready to implement if we decided to continue.

“This is not a collapse. This is not us being forced out. This is not the story some people hoped it would become. This is a conscious decision to evolve, move forward and build something new and exciting from everything we’ve learned and experienced over the last four years.”

The owner of the venue, Adam, said that the team are already exploring future events, touring concepts, collaborations and new projects. He said: “This isn’t the end of the story. It’s the end of one chapter in Cambridge.”

Adam feels as though what is “forcing” venues like theirs into “impossible positions” is the “wider economic climate in the UK”. He added: “The cost of operating independent venues has become unsustainable.”

Since announcing the closure on Wednesday, May 27 on social media, the post has received more than 70 comments in response. One person wrote: “Sad to see such an amazing venue go, after all that you put into it. Excited to see where your next venture takes you.”

Another commented: “Truly gutted to read this post, The Six Six has been an amazing venue to perform at, each and every time.”

Since the announcement, the team at the venue have launched a Go Fund Me to keep the establishment going for longer. The Six Six said that the fundraiser is “not about begging for sympathy” but giving them the “chance to exit properly, responsibly and with dignity while buying a little more time to continue doing what [they] love for as long as possible”.

The venue was formally known as The Boat Race, which saw a number of well-known acts perform there. Among them were Snow Patrol, Placebo and one of its most famous acts, who performed there in the 1990s, were Britpop legends, Oasis.

A spokesperson for Music Venue Trust said they are “saddened by the loss of another beloved grassroots venue”. The spokesperson added: “For four years, and in the face of significant pressures faced across the sector, the team behind Six Six have been dedicated to supporting grassroots music in Cambridge. The venue has platformed local, national and internationally touring artists alike, while providing a space for a community to thrive around the music.“MVT supports the Six Six team’s decision to step away from the venue in the interests of their wellbeing. Running a grassroots music venue is a job which demands a great deal from operators. We wish Adam and his staff all the best for the future and hope they enjoy their well-earned break.”

“Our schools do an excellent job in educating children on personal safety and I know the community will work together to ensure this message is reinforced”

An investigation has been launched following reports of suspicious approaches towards two children in a Co Down town.

Police are investigating the incidents which took place in the Spa Road area of Ballynahinch on Thursday, May 28, when an “unknown individual” approached two schoolchildren and offered to give them lifts home.

The reports have caused concern in the area with local DUP councillor Alan Lewis calling for increased police patrols and greater community awareness.

Councillor Lewis said: “Thankfully the children involved did exactly the right thing. They continued on their journey, did not engage and immediately made adults aware of what had happened.

“While there is no cause for alarm, incidents of this nature are understandably concerning for parents and the wider community. It is important that they are treated seriously and that appropriate steps are taken to provide reassurance.”

He said: “I will be engaging directly with PSNI and other relevant agencies to ensure every possible step is taken to reassure families. I would encourage parents to take the opportunity to speak with their children about road safety, stranger awareness and the importance of reporting any incident that makes them feel uncomfortable.

“Our schools do an excellent job in educating children on personal safety and I know the community will work together to ensure this message is reinforced.”

A PSNI spokesperson told Belfast Live: “Police received a report of a suspected suspicious approach towards two children in the Spa Road area of Ballynahinch on Thursday afternoon, 28th May.

“Enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information, or who witnessed what happened, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1420 28/05/26.”

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10 acts battled it out for a place in the Royal Variety Show in the Britain’s Got Talent live final tonight.

A choir established by Jeremy Clarkson has been voted as the winner of this year’s Britain’s Got Talent final. Hawkstone Farmers Choir made history as the first choir to win the 19th edition of the talent competition.

They group wowed judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI to reach the live semi-finals before winning over the voting public to be crowned champions and earn a spot at the Royal Variety Performance.

Clarkson, dubbed their “biggest cheerleader”, erupted into cheers when the choir won along with several members of the group.

Drone precision group Celestial finished as runner-up while dog act Anastasia Beaumont and Salsa were third following an enthralling final.

However, not everyone seemed happy with the result. Though the choir’s win was met with cheers, the audience booed when dance group LMA and singer Matty Juniosa failed to crack the top three, reports the Mirror.

One BGT fan has slammed the show as “brutal” after they notice a hidden detail in the music choices.

Ed Sheeran‘s single Celestial began to play after Hawkstone Farmers Choir were announced as the winners.

The fan said: “Celestial losing the BGT final then Celestial by Ed Sheeran playing in the background is brutal.”

A special guest performance from girl group Mis-Teeq featured in the final before the results were announced. The group has recently reunited after a 21-year hiatus.

Judge Alesha was joined by bandmates Sabrina Washington and Su-Elise Nash

Alesha, Sabrina and Su-Elise have reunited on the BGT stage for a performance to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their first studio album.

The three started on a raised platform in red and black outfits. They performed a medley of songs – One Night Stand, Scandalous and All I Want – as they danced around the stage.

At the end of the performance, Alesha said that the trio would be performing a show in September at Wembley.

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Luis Enrique’s future at PSG has been the subject of speculation, with Liverpool looking for a new manager following Arne Slot’s departure

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has expressed confidence that Lus Enrique will remain the club’s manager, on the same day that the Liverpool job became available. The Reds parted company with Arne Slot on Saturday, with the Dutchman leaving Anfield after two years in charge.

Slot had guided Liverpool to fifth place in the Premier League this season, qualifying for the Champions League in the process, but the club made the decision to make a change ahead of the summer transfer window.

Former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been listed as the early favourite to get the job at Liverpool, but there have been tentative links that Enrique could be a candidate.

Saturday night saw Enrique guide PSG to victory in the Champions League final against Arsenal, claiming a 4-3 win in a penalty shootout after the match finished 1-1 after extra time.

Al-Khelaifi spoke after PSG’s famous win, where he was asked about Enrique’s future at the club, amid rumours that he could put pen to paper on a new deal to remain at the Parc des Princes.

“He’s very, very special, as a coach, human being, as a person, he is fantastic,” Al-Khelaifi told TNT Sports. “He’s the best coach in the world. He has done amazing with the team.

“With a young team, you know the story. I would also like to thank the players of PSG. This is also for them. They all gave to this project.”

When specifically asked if he expects to still have Enrique as the club’s manager, Al-Khelaifi gave a clear answer.

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“He’s the best coach, I cannot answer the question, but I’m really confident, and it’s all about the project,” the PSG president said. “And he is the best one for the project.”

Enrique had been tipped as the favourite to replace Slot by the bookies earlier this week before news emerged about the club’s interest in Iraola. Despite the ex-Bournemouth boss looking likely to land it, Danny Murphy called on his old club to go for Enrique when speaking ahead of PSG’s final with Arsenal.

He said: “Part of me still thinks [Luis] Enrique, [Liverpool] might be able to nick him from PSG, especially if they beat Arsenal.

“I’m going to watch his mannerisms after the game tonight. I am going to watch to see after the game if there are any tears. If he cries, he’s coming to Anfield.”

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard reacted to the news of Slot’s departure, explaining why he believes the Reds will already have a replacement in mind.

“Well, look, I think we’ve all been around the game long enough to know how the ‘process’ works,” Gerrard told TNT Sports. “I would be very surprised if they made that decision and all of a sudden thought, ‘Well, who are we going to appoint next?’

“Liverpool don’t work like that. Liverpool are an organised machine, up top, they have been for a long time.

“I think it is the right time because it is the end of the season. A new guy will get a pre-season, and he will get that chance to recruit players. As a manager going in, it is the best time to go in, to reset everyone, and get everyone moving forward in the right direction.

“I’d be extremely surprised if the people above Slot who make the big decisions at Liverpool all of a sudden started from three or four hours ago looking for a successor.”

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Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV package

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Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.

Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.

BAFTA winner Nicola Schindler, who produced Happy Valley, is leading the production

The production company behind popular TV series After the Flood as well as Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once and Run Away are setting up filming in Stockport.

Residents are being warned of potential disruption while a new TV show is being filmed at a school in the area.

TV crews are set to take over St Elisabeth’s Primary School in Reddish on Monday, with signage at the school seemingly showing a fictional Beacondale Primary School. Householders have been sent a letter from Quay Street Productions detailing what is due to take place during filming of the undisclosed show.

In the letter, residents are told the series is also being produced by BAFTA winner Nicola Schindler, who also produced Happy Valley.

“We plan to film at St Elisabeth’s Primary School on Monday June 1 from approx 08:00-19:00, with up to an hour either side for arrival/prep and packing up,” the letter states.

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“Whilst much of the day is scheduled for filming inside and within the grounds of the school, we do wish to film an arrival scene with a motorbike driving along St Elisabeth’s Way onto David Street, and into the school. This scene is currently scheduled in the morning, after which we will be almost entirely within school grounds.

“To achieve this, we hope to film with a drone flying over the green, following the motorbike. For safety reasons we have therefore applied for some minor traffic management, with holds of up to 2-3 minutes sporadically while the motorbike is driving and drone in flight.

“Please see the traffic management plan attached but note that at no time will we be closing any roads, only short requests to pause – the area within the blue boundary lines would be the area we would control for 2-3 minutes at a time only. Pedestrians on foot and cyclists would also be asked to pause out of shot for the same amount of time.

“We aim to be contained as possible, but due to the heavy nature of the equipment we carry, we will need to park our technical vehicles as close as possible to the filming location. The only road out of shot that is available for parking our trucks and vans nearby is Houldsworth Street, we have therefore asked the council for permission to reserve this stretch of road from the Sunday before filming.

“Alongside this, we will need to reserve and clear of vehicles a large portion of St Elisabeth’s Way and David Street for the motorbike to travel down – we do not wish any personal registration plates to be in shot.

“We realise that this will be an annoyance for some and would very much like to thank everyone in advance for your patience and goodwill.”

A range of acts competed for the coveted title, £250,000 prize, and a performance slot at the Royal Variety Performance.

But tonight, there was only one winner,

It’s Showtime ⭐️

Ant & Dec host a dazzling night of performances as Britain’s Got Talent reaches the spectacular live final where one act will be crowned this year’s winner.

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— All Things Britain’s Got Talent (@AllThingsBGT) May 30, 2026

Who won Britain’s Got Talent?

The winner was.

Hawkstone Farmer’s Choir.

Who was in the Britain’s Got Talent Final for 2026?

The final of Britain’s Got Talent 2026 took place tonight with 10 acts confirmed to be taking part.

From a magician and poet to a fire-juggler and comedian, there was plenty to look forward to.

The 10 acts in the BGT final for 2026 were:

• Matty Juniosa (singer) – golden buzzer from semi-final one
• Anastasiia and Salsa (dog act) – winner of semi-final one
• LMA (dance group) – golden buzzer from semi-final two
• Fabian Fox (magician) – winner of semi-final two
• Liwei Yang (fire-juggler) – golden buzzer from semi-final three
• Ted Hill (comedian) – winner of semi-final three
• Sonny Green (poet) – golden buzzer in semi-final four
• Rafferty Coope (magician) – winner of semi-final four
• Celestial (drone art) – golden buzzer from semi-final five

The Hawkstone Farmers Choir (choir group) – winner of semi-final five

Ant and Dec catch eye of viewers

One viewer posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Wow, Ant and Dec look smart”.

Another commented: “They really do carry this show Ant and Dec, only reason I still watch it”

Someone else said: “Ant and Dec deserve a pride of Britain for what they do to the entertainment in this country!”

However, some were not impressed.

One person said: “Why are Ant and Dec still on telly every time i switch it on”

Another said: “God I am sick of the sight of these two”

Who did you want to win BGT 2026? Let us know in the comments below.

Plans for the bar, in the outdoor area of Acomb’s Inn On The Green pub, have been withdrawn after they were lodged with York Council in January.

The application from operators Daniel Thwaites PLC would have seen an outbuilding converted into a bar and a log burning firepit installed.

Council planning officers stated they would take no further action on the application and the reasons for withdrawing it have not been provided.

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Plans from stated the bar had been intended to be part of efforts to adapt and change amid difficulties facing the pub industry since the coronavirus pandemic.

They added the facility would have helped improve the existing outdoor area, making it more comfortable and family-friendly.

Plans stated: “For many, the village pub is about bringing people together and are an icon of British life, but unfortunately too many are closing their doors for good.

“Pubs have ability to adapt and cater for changing lifestyles whilst remaining at the heart of the community but like any small business they need support, investment and protection.

Inn on The Green, in The Green, Acomb, York (Image: Google Street View)

“The Inn on the Green is more than just a business, and more than just a drinking establishment, with a well-supported restaurant, which is required to keep the business afloat.

“For this vital community asset in Acomb to remain and to be able to support itself, modern intervention is required to meet the up-to-date standards.

“Once a village pub has gone it is difficult to bring them back, and this is already the case in neighbouring villages who have now lost their focal point and community asset.”