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’
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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
Eight-year ADHD backlog in many parts of UK, BBC finds
There are such long backlogs for adult ADHD assessments in many areas of the UK that it would take at least eight years to clear them, according to a BBC investigation based on Freedom of Information requests. It appears that about half of the services have such long waits, based on the current speed at… Continue reading Eight-year ADHD backlog in many parts of UK, BBC finds
Habibur Masum pleads not guilty to murder of wife as she pushed pram in Bradford
A man has denied allegations of murdering his wife while she was pushing their baby in a stroller in Bradford. Habibur Masum, of Leamington Avenue in Burnley, was charged with stabbing 27-year-old Kulsuma Akter to death on April 6 in the Westgate area of the city. The accused appeared in Bradford Crown Court and pleaded… Continue reading Habibur Masum pleads not guilty to murder of wife as she pushed pram in Bradford
Manchester Airport: Police officer suspended after kicking video
Following the circulation of a video online showing a man being kicked and stamped on the head at Manchester Airport, a police officer has been suspended from all duties. The Greater Manchester Police confirmed the suspension and said that a “thorough review of further information” of the incident – which took place on Tuesday –… Continue reading Manchester Airport: Police officer suspended after kicking video
Gillingham: Attempted murder charge after soldier stabbed
A 24-year-old man named Anthony Esan has been charged with attempted murder following the stabbing of a British Army soldier in Chatham, Kent. The attack took place on Tuesday evening and the soldier, who has not been identified, is currently in serious but stable condition in hospital. Esan was also charged with possession of an… Continue reading Gillingham: Attempted murder charge after soldier stabbed
Swanage: Major search for missing diver stood down
The search for a diver who went missing off the coast of Dorset has been called off. The diver disappeared while in the water near Old Harry Rocks in Swanage on Tuesday evening. The authorities were alerted at around 6:00pm BST and launched a major search operation. Helicopters, a fixed wing aircraft, coastguard teams, and… Continue reading Swanage: Major search for missing diver stood down
Treasury denies 1p and 2p coins are to be scrapped
The Treasury has dismissed rumors of copper coins being phased out, despite not ordering any 1p or 2p pieces from the Royal Mint this year. The absence of orders was reportedly due to the number of coins already in circulation, with a spokesperson stating that “We are not scrapping 1p or 2p coins.” The coins… Continue reading Treasury denies 1p and 2p coins are to be scrapped