The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has recently announced that a Metropolitan Police officer must undergo gross misconduct proceedings after he fatally shot an unarmed man in North London. Jermaine Baker, the victim, was killed in December 2015 during a thwarted prison van breakout near Wood Green Crown Court. The IOPC has upheld their… Continue reading Jermaine Baker: Officer who shot man dead must face hearing – IOPC
Author: Dave Carter
Post Office scandal: Scottish victims have convictions overturned
Over 700 sub-postmasters in the UK were wrongfully accused of theft, fraud, and false accounting between 2000 and 2014 due to issues with the Horizon computer system. The cases of Susan Sinclair and William Quarm were among six cases being considered in Scotland which found a group of Post Office workers guilty of embezzlement. However,… Continue reading Post Office scandal: Scottish victims have convictions overturned
British baked beans become reality after successful Lincolnshire harvest
It’s good news for baked bean lovers in the UK as the country has successfully grown its first commercial crop of haricot beans. The variety had previously been unsuited to Britain’s climate, but University of Warwick scientists developed a specially adapted seed called Capulet that can thrive on British soil. Farmer Andrew Ward, who grew… Continue reading British baked beans become reality after successful Lincolnshire harvest
Dorset: Man's coasteering death was misadventure, jury says
A father of two, Iain Farrell, died after being knocked off a ledge into the sea on a coasteering trip near Swanage, Dorset, in May 2019. Farrell was one of nine participants on a commercially-run trip organized by adventure activity firm Land & Wave. The others, including his two sons, were rescued by a lifeboat.… Continue reading Dorset: Man's coasteering death was misadventure, jury says
Florentino announces debut XL EP ‘Kilometro Quinze’
Florentino, the emerging Colombian DJ and producer, has announced the release of his upcoming EP, ‘Kilometro Quinze’, which is set to be available on October 20 through the label XL Recordings. The EP will contain five tracks featuring collaborations with DJ Python, Shygirl, BAMBII & KD One. It will also include original productions by Florentino,… Continue reading Florentino announces debut XL EP ‘Kilometro Quinze’
Michael Bibi plays surprise set at Solid Grooves closing party in Ibiza
Michael Bibi, the co-founder of the Solid Grooves label and party, surprised revellers at the closing party for the popular club night in Ibiza. This was his first public appearance since announcing his cancer diagnosis in June and cancelling his upcoming gigs. Bibi, who was hospitalised for more than 100 days for (CNS) lymphoma, a… Continue reading Michael Bibi plays surprise set at Solid Grooves closing party in Ibiza
Live Nation to “cut merch and travel costs” for touring artists — but the move faces criticism
The entertainment giant Live Nation has introduced a new initiative called On The Road Again in partnership with Willie Nelson. Under the scheme, artists playing in Live Nation’s 77 venues will be granted $1,500 per show as a stipend towards travel and petrol costs and the focus of revenues from merchandise will entirely belong to… Continue reading Live Nation to “cut merch and travel costs” for touring artists — but the move faces criticism
Moog Music releases statement after staff cuts at its headquarters
Moog Music has issued a statement after reports of layoffs among its staff in Asheville, North Carolina. The synth company confirmed that there were indeed layoffs within the production team. According to Music Tech, 30 Asheville workers reportedly lost their jobs. Rumors had surfaced that the manufacturing plant would move to Taiwan. However, the statement… Continue reading Moog Music releases statement after staff cuts at its headquarters
Simple Things releases first line-up for landmark 10th edition in 2024
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Bristol-based festival Simple Things has announced its first acts for the February 2024 edition. The festival is back after a four-year hiatus and is expanding from one day to a week’s worth of programming. However, the central day of the festival on February 24 still remains, with additional programming around that… Continue reading Simple Things releases first line-up for landmark 10th edition in 2024
Kyiv Pride draws crowds to streets of Liverpool – video
Over the weekend, Liverpool played host to a Pride event on behalf of Kyiv, which was unable to host the celebration due to Russia’s invasion. Thousands of people took to the city streets in solidarity with Ukraine, marking the event with rainbow flags and colourful attire. The UK city also stepped in for Kyiv last… Continue reading Kyiv Pride draws crowds to streets of Liverpool – video