Liverpool-born actor Jake Abraham has passed away at the age of 56. Abraham was known for his role in the film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. He appeared in the 1991 Channel 4 series GBH, and films Mean Machine and Formula 51, among others. Abraham was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year and… Continue reading Jake Abraham: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor dies aged 56
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Katherine Ryan: Difficult choice to work with dangerous comic
Katherine Ryan, the comedian, revealed on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs that she was faced with a difficult decision of whether or not to appear on television with a dangerous fellow comic, whom she accused of sexual assault. Although she did not name him, she stated that everyone in the industry is aware of… Continue reading Katherine Ryan: Difficult choice to work with dangerous comic
Sapling at Sycamore Gap removed by National Trust
The National Trust has removed a sapling planted near Hadrian’s Wall by Kieran Chapman, a man devastated at the news that the famed Sycamore Gap tree had been deliberately felled. The Trust cited the site’s Unesco World Heritage status as the reason for removing the replacement, even though several other saplings are already growing in the… Continue reading Sapling at Sycamore Gap removed by National Trust
Jordan Nocturne shares new EP ‘Musique’
Jordan Nocturne has released his latest EP, ‘Musique’, under the renowned label Permanent Vacation. The DJ and producer has appreciated the label for years, and this marks his second release with them. This record displays his passion for club spaces, making it an ideal fit for a night out in his hometown of Belfast. ‘Musique’… Continue reading Jordan Nocturne shares new EP ‘Musique’
Sonnee shares new single ‘Feel This (How Long Will I) ahead of forthcoming EP ‘Chalk’
Sonnee has just released his latest single, ‘Feel This (How Long Will I)’, taken from his upcoming EP ‘Chalk’ which is set to drop on the 3rd of November. The collection is all about raw emotions and intense relationships portrayed through a melancholic, honest and hopeful beat. The new ‘Feel This’ single is a perfect… Continue reading Sonnee shares new single ‘Feel This (How Long Will I) ahead of forthcoming EP ‘Chalk’
Annie Mac says the music industry has a “tidal wave” of sexual abuse cases
Annie Mac has recently appeared before MPs discussing numerous cases of sexual abuse within the music industry. The former BBC Radio 1 DJ expressed her shock over the amount of abuse that had not come to light sooner, referred to as a “tidal wave” of cases. The inquiry into misogyny in the industry is being… Continue reading Annie Mac says the music industry has a “tidal wave” of sexual abuse cases
Lambeth Council support the reopening of Brixton Academy “in principle”
The Brixton Academy’s future has been the subject of a two-day-long hearing, where the council confirmed that it would support the venue’s “reopening in principle”, considering new safety conditions. The 5,000-capacity venue has been shut since December 2022 after two young women were killed and another injured in a stampede at an Asake concert. Lambeth… Continue reading Lambeth Council support the reopening of Brixton Academy “in principle”
Almost half of working musicians in the UK earn less than £14k a year
According to a new survey conducted by The Musicians’ Union and Help Musicians, almost 50% of working musicians in the UK are earning less than £14k annually. Based on data gathered from approximately 6,000 active musicians in the country, the Musicians’ Census found that over 70% of the respondents possess a degree or higher qualification,… Continue reading Almost half of working musicians in the UK earn less than £14k a year
Croydon: Community remembers 'amazing' Elianne Andam
A service was held in Croydon’s The Queen’s Gardens park to remember the 15-year-old girl, Elianne Andam, who was murdered at a bus stop on 27th September. The service was attended by faith leaders, police, councillors and community members. Around 350 people gathered to pay respects to Elianne, who was described by the Bishop of… Continue reading Croydon: Community remembers 'amazing' Elianne Andam
M53 bus crash student was warm-hearted and wonderful, family says
The family of Jessica Baker, the 15-year-old student who died when a school bus overturned on the M53 in Wirral, has described her as being “warm-hearted and wonderful.” Alongside the driver of the bus, Stephen Shrimpton, who also lost his life, Jessica lost her life on Friday when the vehicle hit a reservation. Jessica was… Continue reading M53 bus crash student was warm-hearted and wonderful, family says