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Pete Doherty shares worrying health warning after saying he’s ‘a very sick man’

Libertines singer previously said he felt ‘death was lurking’

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‘I’ve never had a cinematic experience like it’: readers’ memories of Prince Charles Cinema

As the much-loved cinema faces the threat of closure, six cinemagoers reminisce about their favourite moments at the film institution

The Guardian - UK

The Book of Goldikus Vol 1 review: a treasure trove for the British raver

If you look back over the decades, it is easy to pick out seminal record labels that set the tone for the music they championed. From the infamous 1960s Motown RB and Soul label, to punk rock and new waves Stiff in the 70s; followed by London’s own Rough Trade…

Evening Standard

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“She was like, ‘This will not be tolerated. I spent years building a profile and you’re not going to throw my hard work away’.” The Libertines' Pete Doherty reveals how intrusive media attention soured his relationship with supermodel Kate Moss

Tabloid fascination with the romance between Pete Doherty and Kate Moss put added pressure on their mid-2000s relationship

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The Libertines star Pete Doherty reveals his dad told him he couldn't sing before he shot to fame

Pete Doherty's dad told him that he had no singing ability before he shot to fame as part of The Libertines.

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Pete Doherty says he would tie his young self up and ‘give him some tough love’

Doherty also said he would let himself know the results of future FA Cup finals and Grand Nationals for ‘some wise investments’.

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The biggest celebrity property stories of 2024 — from newts and planning wars to supercars in living rooms

Whether they’re buying up in the Cotswolds or selling their lavish homes, London’s celebs kept us entertained this year

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Pete Doherty banned from The Libertines' tour bus

Pete Doherty was booted from The Libertines' tour bus during their latest series of shows because he insisted on bringing his two dogs along and it was "too much" for Carl Barat.

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The Libertines had their 'best time' this year

Pete Doherty has opened up about his whirlwind year with The Libertines admitting the band had "unparalleled" moments of "unity" and they had their "best time" as a group.

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"We wanted to create something almost joyous in its disgust at the world." Benefits share new single Relentless, featuring The Libertines' Pete Doherty, announce new album Constant Noise, UK tour plans

Watch the video for new Benefits single Relentless, featuring Pete Doherty of The Libertines

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The Libertines announce massive Gunnersbury Park show next summer

The Libertines have announced that they will play a homecoming show at London's Gunnersbury Park in August 2025 where they will be joined by special guests Supergrass.

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‘You had to swim to the stage’: why guerrilla gigs are on the rise again

From airports to dim sum restaurants, a musician explains why bands like his are choosing more offbeat locations as traditional venues close

The Guardian - UK

Things to do this week, from the Libertines to supper on the tube

The very best ways to while away the weekend, whether you’re heading out or staying in

Evening Standard

“I tried to commit suicide with a marble sink.” How the media frenzy around the relationship between supermodel Kate Moss and rock star Pete Doherty brought added chaos to The Libertines' already messy career

English indie-rockers The Libertines were always surrounded by drama, but when supermodel Kate Moss entered their lives, things got even wilder, sometimes dangerously so

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The autumn gig guide: everything to watch in London

The nights are drawing in? Fend off the chill with some of the capital’s hottest gigs

The Independent UK

Former Libertines manager recalls grisly aftermath of fight between Pete Doherty and Carl Barat

‘I look at Carl in my peripheral vision and I’m instantly stunned’

MusicRadar

"I’ve sat in a room with Amy Winehouse and a guitar. Watching those tiny hands finding all these weird jazz chords. And her strumming patterns... crazy, off-kilter timings. She made it look so effortless": Pete Doherty talks friendships, guitars and music

Plus, the 5 songs that changed his life

The Guardian - UK

‘Am I surprised Pete Doherty is still alive? No, he’s too smart to die’: the Libertines on feuds, friendship – and their unlikely sober reunion

It’s 20 years since they topped the charts – then fought, stagnated and imploded. But now Pete Doherty and Carl Barât are back. Was it easy recording together again? Depends who you ask …

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The perfect home for a Libertines fan? Band member's house for sale — on Albion Road

“The concept ‘Albion’ has long since been a part of The Libertines’ mythology,” said the band member, who bought his house on Albion Road in 2015

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Peter Doherty: Stranger In My Own Skin review – unflinchingly honest and revealing but light on analysis

It paints a neat picture of The Libertines star’s journey with addiction, but large swathes of his story are left out

The Guardian - UK

Peter Doherty: Stranger In My Own Skin review – the moments of honesty are utterly arresting

Doherty’s wife’s intimate, up-close-and-personal film about the star’s messy relationship with hard drugs might be lacking in analysis – but the genuine soul-baring is captivating

The Guardian - UK

The Libertines review – raucous return for chaotic indie heroes

Previewing their first new album for nine years to a tiny but thrilled audience, Pete Doherty and Carl Barât’s band continue to stumble around greatness

Guitar World

Three “God-like guitarists” join forces and stadium-conquering rockers channel their inner spy: This week's essential guitar tracks

Must-listen-to tunes from Guns N' Roses, Architects, IDLES, The Libertines, Devon Ross, Ryujin and many more

The Conversation

Stranger in My Own Skin: Pete Doherty documentary reviewed by a mental health and addiction expert

Stranger in My Own Skin is a documentary about the life of musician Pete Doherty, who is as well known for his drug use and spells in prison as he is for forming The Libertines and later Babyshambles. From recreational beginnings, through first realising he had a drug problem, Doherty…

Evening Standard

Pete Doherty: his most revealing quotes, as The Libertines rocker is interviewed by Louis Theroux

Once one of indie-rock's most notorious rabble-rousers, Doherty now lives a relatively tranquil existence in Normandy with his wife and daughter

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