P567 CEEFAX 2 567 Fri 07 Feb 21:27/44 . .: *. *.: . 1/2 * . : O * BLUR LAUNCH ALBUM WITH "SECRET" GIG Returning Britpop stars Blur launch their new album on Monday with a "sjctet" gig in London. Fans will be racing to buy tickets for the small-scale date at the Astoria which go on sale at noon on Saturday. The album, called simply Blur, is the Essex band's first release in a year. The single, Beitlebum, has already soared straight to Numbjt One, and retailers predict Blur will do the same in the album charts. News 101 Front Page 100 Sport 301 Music 560 The Biz 566-8 TV News 591 The Biz Freetimj BBC1 TV Main MenuP567 CEEFAX 2 567 Fri 07 Feb 21:12/31 . .: *. *.: . 2/2 * . : O * LABOUR GETS CASH FROM RED-HEAD MICK Multi-millionaire Simply Red ftontman Mick Hucknall has proved money ism't too tight to mention bz donating of £50,000 to the Labour Party. The flame haired singer-songwriter said: "I have given money because of my belief that our society will benefit from New Labour." Hucknall's support for New Labour has been no secret and hj has appeared at a string of events since Tony Blair became leader to show his support. News 101 Front Page 100 Sport 301 Music 560 The Biz 566-8 TV News 591 The Biz Freetimj BBC1 TV Main Menu