Led by Evan Dando, the US alt-rock band will perform at the Oxford O2 Academy on September 24, during their expanded European tour in September and October.

The newly added UK dates bring the total number of performances in the country to 17.

It follows the release of their first studio album of original material in nearly 20 years, titled Love Chant.

Dando expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming tour, particularly highlighting the significance of playing in the UK.

He said: “Touring is a huge part of my existence, and playing in the UK makes me extra happy.

“You’ve always made me feel so welcome, so I can’t wait to reconnect with you guys.”

Joining The Lemonheads as a special guest will be American singer-songwriter Willy Mason, known for his unique blend of folk and indie rock.

Mason, looking forward to the tour, said: “We’re tuning up our resonances to hit the road with The Lemonheads in our most fertile form.

“We’re on a mission to move molecules and make them boogie.

“Can’t wait, it’s gonna be a hoot.”

The Lemonheads were formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1986 by Dando and have seen a variety of members throughout the years, including Descendents, Blakes Babies, and Dinosaur Jr.

Their fourth album, ‘Lovey,’ marked a significant shift in their musical style, introducing more mellow moments and radio-friendly singles.

The band gained popularity with subsequent albums, ‘It’s A Shame About Ray’ and ‘Come On Feel The Lemonheads,’ producing hits like ‘Into Your Arms.’

In December 1985, the former Cherwell School pupil married Duran Duran lead singer Simon Le Bon at Oxford register office.

Now the face of Asda George clothing brand, the model, 62, has been talking about the past four decades of married life.

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But the married mum-of-three, who has four grandsons, told The Times their journey together did not start particularly well.

She was 21 when she married Mr Le Bon at Oxford register office, which she said had an “overwhelming smell of piss”.

The city’s register office moved to Tidmarsh Lane in 1994.

The wedding was so last minute that Mr Le Bon left his wife’s grandmother off the guest list.

The night before, the model realised she had nothing to wear which wasn’t black.

“First thing in the morning my father drove me to central Oxford; the first door open was Benetton,” she said, recalling that she picked out a fluffy fawn and cream sweater dress.

She was 17 and still at school when she was scouted by an Oxford model agency, before going on to become Elle magazine’s first cover girl and leading campaigns for Dior, Guess, Calvin Klein, and Ralph Lauren.

Yasmin and Amber Le Bon (Image: Jaguar MENA/Wikimedia Commons)

The couple have three daughters; Amber, 36, Saffron, 34, and Tallulah, 31, and four grandsons.

Referring to married life, the model said: “I laugh hysterically every day and adore my husband and want to kill him at the same time.”

She now joins lead singer Simon Le Bon when he is touring with Duran Duran, adding: “Duran all love touring, and he and I make it a joyful time.

“I see them night after night and am always amazed how he does it.”

Simon Le Bon (Image: PA Media)

After having three daughters four grandsons is a bit of a shock.

“We were such a feminine house, now they’ve taken over,” she said.

“We’re thinking of banning balls indoors until their skill levels improve.

“I could take my daughters anywhere and negotiate with them even before they could really speak.

“But boys live in the moment, what I say goes in one ear and out the other.”

Mr Le Bon, who enjoyed a string of 80s hits with Duran Duran including Is There Something I Should Know, Girls On Film and A View To A Kill, said he was “truly beyond thrilled and surprised” to be made an MBE in June, 2024.

He said at the time: “What an incredible, and totally unexpected honour.

“These last few years have been some of the most important in Duran Duran’s career, and this is a bright but humbling highlight as our journey continues.

“It is fitting that the honour has been awarded not just for my role in music, but also for the work I’ve been fortunate to be involved with outside the band for some of the causes I believe in.

“To name but two of them, I hope this moment helps to raise awareness for the Blue Marine Foundation and the importance of their conservation work, and for Centrepoint (a homelessness charity).”

Chandlings Prep on Bagley Wood Road, near Kennington, announced the launch of its all-year-round nursery scheme, which will open in September 2026.

It will run alongside the school’s existing term-time nursery, providing families with greater flexibility while maintaining Chandlings’ established nurturing Early Years environment.

A spokesman for Chandlings Prep said: “The nursery is designed to help young children develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning from the very beginning.”

Located within 60 acres of countryside just five miles from Oxford, the nursery emphasises nature, outdoor learning, and child-led discovery.

The provision includes outdoor learning, swimming, PE, library, drama and languages as part of the curriculum.

The spokesman said: “This holistic approach reflects Chandlings’ commitment to balancing play, exploration and learning in a setting where childhood is celebrated and each child is known and valued.”

The new all-year-round nursery will operate for 50 weeks of the year, offering greater continuity and convenience for parents.

The spokesman added: “The introduction of the All-Year-Round Nursery offers families extended childcare across 50 weeks of the year, providing greater continuity and convenience for parents while preserving the same high-quality provision and sense of community.”

Chandlings Prep said the scheme upholds its focus on nurturing every child’s early education with play-based learning and outdoor experiences.

The nursery emphasises play, exploration and learning.