Following previous announcements that it would not air live news bulletins with Olympics Games footage due to licensing rights, RTÉ is to resume airing news on TV in Northern Ireland, according to the Irish broadcaster. On 14 July, RTÉ’s news television bulletins were geo-blocked on Freeview channel 54, Sky, RTÉ Player and the broadcaster’s news… Continue reading RTÉ: Irish broadcaster resuming bulletins in Northern Ireland
Author: Dave Carter
Manchester Airport: Family of man kicked by police left 'traumatised'
The family members of a man who was kicked and stamped on by a police officer at Manchester Airport have been left traumatised. Brothers Muhammad Fahir Amaaz and Amaad Amaaz were both involved in the incident. Akhmed Yakoob, representing the family, stated the medical condition of the man who was kicked now included a cyst… Continue reading Manchester Airport: Family of man kicked by police left 'traumatised'
Caprices Festival Gstaad returns in 2024 with Âme, Blond:ish and more
Caprices Festival Gstaad is set to make a comeback in 2024, happening at Mt. Eggli in the Swiss Alps from September 20 to 22. Some of the confirmed acts include Lee Burridge, Âme B2B Jimi Jules, Bedouin, Blond:ish, and Carlita. The festival is renowned for its “second-to-none production and high-end sound quality” that will take… Continue reading Caprices Festival Gstaad returns in 2024 with Âme, Blond:ish and more
Burial to score new Harmony Korine film Baby Invasion
Renowned musician Burial is scheduled to produce the score for Harmony Korine’s upcoming film “Baby Invasion,” which is set to debut at the Venice Film Festival next month. The film is described as a dystopian thriller based on a home invasion and features a unique twist. As staged as a first-person shooter, audiences can expect… Continue reading Burial to score new Harmony Korine film Baby Invasion
Chris Marriott: Jury discharged in 'Good Samaritan' murder trial
A jury in a murder trial has been discharged after it failed to reach a verdict on a man whose dangerous driving killed “Good Samaritan” Chris Marriott, who had been trying to help an injured woman in Sheffield. Hassan Jhangur’s car had hit and killed Mr. Marriott as he tried to help Jhangur’s sister, Nafeesa,… Continue reading Chris Marriott: Jury discharged in 'Good Samaritan' murder trial
Just Stop Oil pair guilty of throwing soup on to Van Gogh artwork
Two Just Stop Oil (JSO) activists have been told they could face prison for throwing soup over Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ painting and gluing their hands to the wall beneath it. Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland launched the contents of two tins of tomato soup onto the painting at the National Gallery in central London… Continue reading Just Stop Oil pair guilty of throwing soup on to Van Gogh artwork
Hyperdub announce jungle debut with Tim Reaper and Kloke’s ‘In Full Effect’
Hyperdub is set to make its initial entry into the jungle music genre with the release of Tim Reaper and Kloke’s album “In Full Effect”. The album, which is the first of its kind from the South London label, will be released on September 20th, and will have eight tracks mixing jungle, dub reggae, techno,… Continue reading Hyperdub announce jungle debut with Tim Reaper and Kloke’s ‘In Full Effect’
Beirut’s AHM Club reopens after four years following catastrophic blast
After being closed for four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and damage caused by the 2020 explosion that devastated the city, Beirut’s AHM Club has reopened with a fresh new look. The reopening event featured performances from PAWSA and Dennis Cruz, leading up to an all-night event by Bedouin. The relaunch of the club… Continue reading Beirut’s AHM Club reopens after four years following catastrophic blast
Another posthumous single from SOPHIE has landed, ‘One More Time’
SOPHIE, the late dance music pioneer who tragically passed away in 2021, is set to release her second and final record on September 27. The self-titled album will be released via Future Classic and Transgressive and features collaborations with artists like Kim Petras, BC Kingdom, and now Evita Manji with the release of her latest… Continue reading Another posthumous single from SOPHIE has landed, ‘One More Time’
Drink-driving Great Britain: Deaths at highest for 13 years
Newly released data from the Department for Transport (DfT) reveals that the number of fatalities in drink-drive accidents is at its highest level for more than a decade, with 300 deaths in Great Britain in 2022 where at least one driver was over the limit. That figure is the highest since 2009 and marks a… Continue reading Drink-driving Great Britain: Deaths at highest for 13 years