SAULT release surprise album ‘Acts of Faith’ consisting of one 32-minute track

SAULT release surprise album ‘Acts of Faith’ consisting of one 32-minute track

London-based music collective SAULT has just released a new album titled ‘Acts of Faith.’ The album contains just one track, with a length of 32 minutes. Like most of the music that the band releases, ‘Acts of Faith’ was released unconventionally. The band announced the new album on Saturday via a WeTransfer link to a… Continue reading SAULT release surprise album ‘Acts of Faith’ consisting of one 32-minute track

Newly appointed Culture Secretary supports reopening UK nightclubs

Newly appointed Culture Secretary supports reopening UK nightclubs

The UK’s new Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport is Lisa Nandy, who retained her seat as the Labour MP for Wigan after last week’s general election. Some members of the nightlife industry have welcomed her appointment, citing comments she made in a 2022 interview with Times Radio in which she supported reopening… Continue reading Newly appointed Culture Secretary supports reopening UK nightclubs

Kendrick Lamar unveils victorious music video for Drake diss ‘Not Like Us’

Kendrick Lamar unveils victorious music video for Drake diss ‘Not Like Us’

Kendrick Lamar has released a music video for his diss track ‘Not Like Us’, seemingly claiming victory in his beef with Drake. Directed by Lamar and pgLang co-founder Dave Free, the visualiser features a range of cameos from DJ Mustard to Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith. Lamar’s fiancee Whitney Alford and their children also appear in… Continue reading Kendrick Lamar unveils victorious music video for Drake diss ‘Not Like Us’

Declan Connell: Police pursuit death crash driver named

Declan Connell: Police pursuit death crash driver named

A man who died in a car crash following a police pursuit in Stirling has been identified as Declan Connell, 27, from Falkirk. The incident happened at around 11:50 pm on Sunday, on the M9 motorway between junctions 8 and 9. Police Scotland said the car, a white Vauxhall Corsa driven by Connell towards the… Continue reading Declan Connell: Police pursuit death crash driver named

Oldham Coliseum: Historic theatre saved after closure U-turn

Oldham Coliseum: Historic theatre saved after closure U-turn

After being closed for over a year amid an outcry in 2023, Oldham’s Coliseum theatre is set to reopen thanks to a successful campaign to save it. Actor Julie Hesmondhalgh led the campaign, with the historic theatre’s doors to be opened again in time for Christmas 2025 following a £10m refurbishment. Hesmondhalgh, known for her… Continue reading Oldham Coliseum: Historic theatre saved after closure U-turn

Sir Keir Starmer says meetings with NI parties a reset

Sir Keir Starmer says meetings with NI parties a reset

Sir Keir Starmer, the first Labour prime minister in 14 years, received a warm welcome from Northern Ireland’s party leaders during his official visit to Stormont. He had constructive and positive meetings with executive and opposition representatives, as well as the first and deputy first ministers. Sir Keir was joined by the new Northern Ireland… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer says meetings with NI parties a reset

More women and minorities – Westminster newbies breaking records

More women and minorities – Westminster newbies breaking records

The Houses of Parliament in Westminster are set to experience a “freshers’ week” vibe as hundreds of new MPs arrive in London. Of those elected in the recent general election, an incredible 335 have never served in Parliament before. The parliament will be notable for its record numbers of women and ethnic minorities – as… Continue reading More women and minorities – Westminster newbies breaking records

Simon Cowell: UK music needs the 'next Zayn'

Simon Cowell: UK music needs the 'next Zayn'

Simon Cowell, the man behind The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, is on the lookout for “the next Zayn” in the music industry. According to Cowell, the number of UK artists breaking through globally has fallen, making this search all the more critical. Being part of a group can aid an artist’s solo ambitions,… Continue reading Simon Cowell: UK music needs the 'next Zayn'

East Yorkshire: Hundreds of pigs killed in Catwick barn fire

East Yorkshire: Hundreds of pigs killed in Catwick barn fire

Hundreds of pigs lost their lives after a fire destroyed a barn in East Yorkshire over the weekend. The blaze broke out shortly after 1 p.m. BST on Sunday at a farm on Riston Road. According to officials from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, all the pigs in the barn perished as the structure was… Continue reading East Yorkshire: Hundreds of pigs killed in Catwick barn fire