Ayra Starr, an Afrobeats star from Nigeria, has had an explosive start to her music career. Smashing YouTube records in her home country, she released her critically acclaimed debut album, “19 And Dangerous,” at just 18 years of age. The record’s success marked Starr out as one of Africa’s most exciting new performers, fusing Afro-pop,… Continue reading Ayra Starr on her 'crazy' Glastonbury debut and meeting Rihanna
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Wikileaks: Julian Assange freed in US plea deal
Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, has reportedly left the UK after a deal was struck with US authorities. He has faced a lengthy legal battle over the past few years resulting from conspiracy charges for obtaining and distributing national defence information that were filed against him by the US government. Wikileaks facilitated the disclosure… Continue reading Wikileaks: Julian Assange freed in US plea deal
Sunak 'not aware' of other Tory candidates linked to betting inquiry
The UK Gambling Commission is investigating allegations that Conservative Party members bet on the date of the general election, with potential breaches of the Gambling Act having occurred, according to reports. Several Conservative candidates are said to be under scrutiny, including Craig Williams, a close aide of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and Laura Saunders,… Continue reading Sunak 'not aware' of other Tory candidates linked to betting inquiry
Why are Welsh fuel prices higher than Northern Ireland?
Mobile hairdresser Eleni Lewis has said that fuel costs are always at the forefront of her mind when planning jobs. The 28-year-old from Pontyates in Carmarthenshire noted that her monthly fuel spend of £200 has a significant impact on her business. While average prices for fuel in Wales are currently lower than the UK average,… Continue reading Why are Welsh fuel prices higher than Northern Ireland?
NHS England confirm patient data stolen in cyber attack
The management of patient data by Synnovis, a blood test management organisation, was stolen in a ransomware attack on 3 June, according to NHS England. On Thursday night, almost 400GB of private information was shared on a darknet site by Qilin, a Russian cyber-criminal group which threatened to do so in order to extort money… Continue reading NHS England confirm patient data stolen in cyber attack
Posthumous second album from SOPHIE confirmed for September
The news has been confirmed that a new album from the late Scottish electronic pioneer, SOPHIE, will be released on September 27 by Future Classic and Transgressive. This will be the second full-length album from the artist and the first since her untimely death in 2021. In a statement released by SOPHIE’s family, they joined… Continue reading Posthumous second album from SOPHIE confirmed for September
Newport: Ex police officer called 'bully' in body camera footage
A former police officer, Gediminas Palubinskas, has been accused of assaulting a man he was arresting. He appeared in Swansea Crown Court and denied the allegations that he assaulted Mikael Boukhari. The jury has been shown body camera footage of the alleged assault where witness Tammy Foster Wells can be heard shouting “you absolute bully”,… Continue reading Newport: Ex police officer called 'bully' in body camera footage
Mother killed children in rage at Stoke-on-Trent home, jury told
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BICEP share new club-focused track, ‘CHROMA 004 ROLA’
Northern Irish electronic music duo Bicep have shared a fresh track from their CHROMA project called ‘CHROMA 004 ROLA’. The new and stripped-back single showcases a different direction for the pair. It is a visually darker and musically heavier offering compared to their recent productions. The duo played the new single live in front of… Continue reading BICEP share new club-focused track, ‘CHROMA 004 ROLA’
Ballygowan: Man charged after Brae Grove shotgun attack
A man has been accused of attempted murder after discharging gunshots through the window of a house situated in County Down this previous Saturday. Authorities have indicated that a 60-year-old woman was hit on her back and head with firearm pellets once they were discharged through the window of a property in Brae Grove, Ballygowan,… Continue reading Ballygowan: Man charged after Brae Grove shotgun attack