After a deadly crowd crush at Brixton Academy last December during a concert by Asake which killed two people, killing 23-year-old security guard Gaby Hutchinson and 33-year-old Rebecca Ikumelo, the venue was forced to close. However, Lambeth Council has now given the music venue permission to reopen, as long as it meets 77 “extensive and robust” safety conditions.… Continue reading Brixton Academy will be allowed to reopen if it meets “robust” safety conditions
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Brussels’ Horst Arts and Music festival to open temporary club space
The annual Horst festival in Brussels is unveiling a new temporary club space next month, set to host 20 nights of experimental and diverse techno and electronica sets. The Horst Arts & Music Club will run for five months, from 27 October until March 2024, and will continue to reimagine dancefloors through imaginative stage design,… Continue reading Brussels’ Horst Arts and Music festival to open temporary club space
Brexit: New system begins for moving goods from GB to NI
A new system for moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland has commenced, marking the commencement of a significant aspect of the Windsor Framework. Agreed to by the UK and EU in February, the framework is the revised post-Brexit agreement for Northern Ireland with the intention of easing trade between Northern Ireland and the… Continue reading Brexit: New system begins for moving goods from GB to NI
'Tight fight' ahead in Tamworth by-election
Representatives from both the Labour and Conservative parties have acknowledged that they face a tough challenge in the upcoming by-election in Tamworth. Voters in the town will go to the polls on October 19th, with the Conservatives currently holding a majority of more than 19,600. However, polls suggest that the national swing towards Labour means… Continue reading 'Tight fight' ahead in Tamworth by-election
Bradford man died of cardiac arrest after ambulance delay
The family of Paul Dawson, a man who died after waiting 47 minutes for an ambulance after suffering a heart attack, has criticized the ambulance service response time. Dawson’s wife called 999 four times before paramedics finally arrived, by which time he was in cardiac arrest. Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) has opened a serious incident… Continue reading Bradford man died of cardiac arrest after ambulance delay
From council estate to top hotel’s youngest head chef
Tom Booton was raised on a council estate in Colchester, a small town in Essex. Despite the challenging upbringing, he found his passion in cooking. After years of hard work, Booton landed a job as a chef at The Grill at the Dorchester Hotel at just 26 years old, becoming the youngest head chef in… Continue reading From council estate to top hotel’s youngest head chef
'I had to live in a two-bed flat with 20 other men' – student
An increasing number of international students attending universities in London are struggling to find affordable housing. With rising numbers of foreign students attending universities in London, some institutions are now home to more international students than UK ones. While the government has worked to increase the number of international students, foreign students have found it… Continue reading 'I had to live in a two-bed flat with 20 other men' – student
Berghain bouncer Sven Marquardt exhibits his photography at Berlin Art Week
Sven Marquardt, the famous Berghain bouncer, has collaborated with denim brand G-Star RAW for a new exhibition entitled “11+1″ which was recently presented at Berlin Art Week. The exhibition comprises 12 portrait photographs, all taken by Marquardt, that capture his interpretation of Berlin’s nightlife. The exhibition’s name references guest list culture, showcasing the 11 individuals… Continue reading Berghain bouncer Sven Marquardt exhibits his photography at Berlin Art Week
Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist link up on surprise album, ‘VOIR DIRE’
In a surprise move, Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist have announced a collaboration album titled ‘VOIR DIRE,’ set to be released on October 6th via Tan Cressida/ALC/Warner Records. The album consists of 11 tracks, including three new unreleased ones namely, ‘Heatcheck,’ ‘The Caliphate,’ and ‘Mancala.’ The Caliphate features Vince Staples, and its music video has… Continue reading Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist link up on surprise album, ‘VOIR DIRE’
Electric Zoo faces class action lawsuit following “nightmare” 2023 festival
Electric Zoo Festival in New York is facing a class action lawsuit after a disastrous event this year, according to a report in Rolling Stone. The final day of the festival reportedly reached capacity by midday and denied entry to around 7,000 valid ticket holders, while the first day was cancelled three hours before it… Continue reading Electric Zoo faces class action lawsuit following “nightmare” 2023 festival