Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has stated that some areas in Wales need more immigration, rather than less. He acknowledged concerns over migration levels but added that public service pressures were caused by lack of funding from the UK government, not migrants. The comments come after a senior Conservative politician called for migration to… Continue reading Plaid Cymru: Some areas need more immigration, Rhun ap Iorwerth says
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Saltburn soundtrack LP features “bathwater” liquid-filled vinyl design
Bad World, a company that specializes in liquid-filled records, has caught the attention of fans around the world with its vinyl release of Saltburn Music From The Motion Picture. The design of the record features a plughole in the center, with PVC filled with “bath water” which was inspired by a scene from the Amazon… Continue reading Saltburn soundtrack LP features “bathwater” liquid-filled vinyl design
DJ introduces fines for clubbers who ask for “over-requested” tracks
A DJ in Colchester has created a list of fines for club-goers who request “overplayed” tracks. Colin-Gingell Good, known as DJ Pressplay, installed written signs on his booth at the Coda nightclub in Colchester to dissuade those who don’t accept that he can’t always play their favourite tracks. In a BBC interview, he said: “A… Continue reading DJ introduces fines for clubbers who ask for “over-requested” tracks
Nas is adapting classic hip hop movie Beat Street into a Broadway musical
Grammy-award winning rapper Nas is set to adapt the popular 1984 hip hop movie, Beat Street, into a Broadway musical. In collaboration with the film’s original co-producer and composer, Arthur Baker, Nas will be working on crafting the musical elements of the upcoming show, using inspiration from the film’s iconic score. Directed by Stan Lathan,… Continue reading Nas is adapting classic hip hop movie Beat Street into a Broadway musical
Children mocked and bullied by staff at special needs school
An independent school for children with special educational needs has been exposed by BBC Panorama for allowing staff to manhandle pupils into dangerous headlocks while using offensive language to mock them for their disabilities. An undercover reporter was employed by the broadcaster for almost seven weeks at Life Wirral in Wallasey, during which they witnessed… Continue reading Children mocked and bullied by staff at special needs school
Staines: Police who hit cow 'probably right', says farmer
An escaped cow was hit by a police car on a residential street in Staines-upon-Thames, causing a public outrage after a video of the incident went viral. On Sunday, the Surrey Police confirmed that the driver of the car had been removed from frontline duties. Many questioned whether the cow could have been subdued by… Continue reading Staines: Police who hit cow 'probably right', says farmer
What’s the weather forecast for Glastonbury Festival 2024?
As the countdown to Glastonbury 2024 begins, festival-goers might be wondering what to bring aside from the typical rain gear and sunblock. According to Met Office forecaster Stephen Dixon, the festival will start dry, but later in the week could see some rain and “subdued temperatures” are expected. Speaking to the Independent, Dixon said that… Continue reading What’s the weather forecast for Glastonbury Festival 2024?
Ibiza festival criticised for charging DJs €5000 to perform
Ibiza Global Festival has faced criticism for its alleged practice of charging DJs to perform at its annual event. French DJ Arnaud Le Texier posted an email on social media that was sent to one of his students. According to the email, the festival charges €5000 for a slot, which includes the promotion before, during,… Continue reading Ibiza festival criticised for charging DJs €5000 to perform
Keaton Slater: Community 'gutted' after boy's hit-and-run death
A 12-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Coventry, and his school, family, and the community have been left in shuddering shock. Keaton Slater, a student at Cardinal Newman Catholic School, was fatally injured last Friday afternoon on Radford Road. The head of his school expressed the school’s sadness at his loss, describing… Continue reading Keaton Slater: Community 'gutted' after boy's hit-and-run death
Labour accuses Tories of planning unfunded tax cuts
The Labour Party has accused the Conservatives of proposing unfunded tax cuts, after chancellor Rishi Sunak suggested that manifesto promises on welfare cuts had already been announced. The Conservative Party manifesto is funded in large part by suggested cuts to spending on benefits. Sunak wrote in a newsletter to his constituents that the tax cuts… Continue reading Labour accuses Tories of planning unfunded tax cuts