Kirsty MacColl

Shane MacGowan’s sister on how ‘Fairytale of New York’ “captured what Christmas was like”

"I was very impressed that, finally, there was a Christmas song that portrayed real life more than the other Christmas songs did.”

BBC Radio 2 to play ‘Fairytale Of New York’ without offensive lyric for first time

"We are reflecting what we are hearing back from many of our listeners"

Christmas is cancelled: the 10 festive songs they tried to ban

These are the most controversial Yuletide bops – ever!

Seasonably rich: here’s how much musicians make from our favourite Christmas songs

We all have our favourite Christmas tunes – but how much do the artists who penned these festive classics actually earn from them?

‘Fairytale of New York’ banned by BBC radio presenter who called the song “chav bilge”

It's that time of year again

Watching the big match? Take a punt on Kirsty MacColl’s premonitory score: England 2, Colombia 0

There’s been a lot made of psychic sporting animals in the last few years. Paul The Octopus – ironically, a mollusc who is also...

Kirsty MacColl justice committee to cease campaigning

Move follows news that authorities have closed case into singer's death

KIRSTY MacCOLL DEATH INQUIRY REOPENED

The pop idol's mum seeks justice...

MEMORIAL FUND SET UP AS TRIBUTE TO TRAGIC KIRSTY

The fund will help develop young musicians in Cuba...

KIRSTY MacCOLL MEMORIAL SERVICE ANNOUNCED

"All are welcome" to pay their respects to the singer, who was tragically killed in Mexico last month...
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