In an announcement made via Instagram, Shall Not Fade has unveiled its debut camping festival set to take place at Bristol’s Baskerville Hall just on the border of Wales. The three-day festival is slated to take place from August 30 to September 2, 2024, featuring music from 12:PM to 4:AM each day. The festival will… Continue reading Shall Not Fade Festival announce first-ever camping edition in Bristol
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Ricardo Villalobos’ debut album ‘Alcachofa’ set to be reissued
Ricardo Villalobos’ debut album, ‘Alcachofa’, is set to be reissued after 20 years. The album, which was first released by Playhouse, will now span four vinyl instead of three, as it will include three additional tracks. Perlon is set to reissue the album, which includes some of Villalobos classics such as ‘Dexter’ and ‘Easy Lee.’… Continue reading Ricardo Villalobos’ debut album ‘Alcachofa’ set to be reissued
Grimes is reportedly suing Elon Musk over parental rights
Singer-songwriter Grimes has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk over parental rights to their shared children in a California court. The petition filed by Grimes requests her access to see their three children after an online photograph surfaced of Elon and Shivon Zilis with the two children he shares with her. The petition also… Continue reading Grimes is reportedly suing Elon Musk over parental rights
Rishi Sunak's smoking ban move gets cross-party backing
Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban proposal may have a more profound and long-lasting impact than the much-debated High Speed 2 rail project. The Scottish and Welsh governments have voiced positive opinions on the proposed legislation, which is significant as smoking laws are devolved in these countries. It is rare for SNP and Labour ministers to agree… Continue reading Rishi Sunak's smoking ban move gets cross-party backing
Recorded hate crimes in England and Wales treble in past decade
Incidents of hate crimes in England and Wales have tripled in the last decade, with a 5% decrease in the most recent year. Despite this decrease, hate crimes against transgender people and those motivated by religion have increased. Experts suggest that changes in police guidance on recording hate crime incidents may explain this decrease in… Continue reading Recorded hate crimes in England and Wales treble in past decade
Sycamore Gap tree: The story so far
The Sycamore Gap tree, situated adjacent to Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, was a popular landmark that has now been chopped down. While loved by many, what was so unique about this tree and why did it mean so much to people? The Sycamore Gap tree was a solo sycamore tree that stood out in the… Continue reading Sycamore Gap tree: The story so far
Ashley Dale: Woman shot dead after row at Glastonbury, jury told
Liverpool Crown Court has heard that an innocent woman was shot in her home after a feud between two groups reignited at the Glastonbury festival. Ashley Dale, who worked for Knowsley Council as an environmental health officer, died after being shot in the Old Swan area of Liverpool in August 2022. Five men deny murder,… Continue reading Ashley Dale: Woman shot dead after row at Glastonbury, jury told
Millennium Bridge: 'Wobbly' pedestrian crossing to close for repairs
London’s iconic Millennium Bridge is set to close for three weeks due to urgent repairs. This will be the second closure in the bridge’s short history. The pedestrian crossing, also known as the “wobbly” bridge, opened in June 2000, but it had to be closed two days later due to a troubling sway in the… Continue reading Millennium Bridge: 'Wobbly' pedestrian crossing to close for repairs
Rishi Sunak defends his plan to ban smoking for younger generation
The sale of cigarettes in England will be phased out in what has been billed by Chancellor Rishi Sunak as “the biggest public health intervention in a generation”. Sunak said there was “no safe level of smoking” and that his plan to raise the legal age of smoking annually by one year until no one… Continue reading Rishi Sunak defends his plan to ban smoking for younger generation
Metro Bank shares plunge on fund raising reports
Reports have emerged that Metro Bank requires millions to reinforce its finances, leading to a 27% fall in its shares in early trading. The bank has not commented on the figure or the urgency of the talks but stated it “continues to consider how best to enhance its capital resources”. The bank began operations in… Continue reading Metro Bank shares plunge on fund raising reports