Norwegian DJ and producer Djuma Soundsystem is celebrating the third anniversary of his Afro house label, iZIKI, by launching the long-awaited EP called “Esigia”. The album is a joint project with French electronic artist Yann Coppier and Ghanaian singer and kologo player King Ayisoba, with additional remixes from Kintar, RUSKAR, and Kellerkind. The EP is… Continue reading iZIKI Records celebrates its third birthday with forthcoming ‘Esigia’ EP
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Barcelona’s Bridge_48 celebrates fifth birthday with all-day beach party
The upcoming weekend marks the fifth anniversary of Bridge_48, an electronic music collective and party series based in Barcelona. To celebrate the occasion, an all-day party will be held at Hola Club Sitges beach club on Saturday, June 8. The party promises to feature a slew of Bridge_48 family and friends, including Mihai Popoviciu, Burnski,… Continue reading Barcelona’s Bridge_48 celebrates fifth birthday with all-day beach party
Official says Tory tax claim wasn't produced by civil service
The permanent secretary of the UK Treasury, James Bowler, has said that the Conservative Party’s assessment of Labour’s tax plans “should not be presented as having been produced by the civil service”. In a letter sent to the Labour Party, Bowler said that the calculation of Labour’s £38bn of uncosted spending includes costs beyond those… Continue reading Official says Tory tax claim wasn't produced by civil service
PM lied about Labour's tax plans, says Anas Sarwar
An accusation has been made by the leader of Scottish Labour, Anas Sarwar, that the UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, lied about Labour’s spending plans during a general election debate. Sarwar claims the prime minister spread “deliberate misinformation” when he stated that under Labour’s plans, working families would suffer a tax increase of £2,000, based on… Continue reading PM lied about Labour's tax plans, says Anas Sarwar
Farrel O'Shea: Tributes as windsurfing legend dies aged 60
Farrel O’Shea, a renowned windsurfing legend and successful businessman, passed away while walking up a beach in southern France at the age of 60. Originally from Wellington, Shropshire, O’Shea moved to the Gwynedd coast in the 1980s where he pioneered the sport and developed some technical moves. He also authored an influential guide to windsurfing… Continue reading Farrel O'Shea: Tributes as windsurfing legend dies aged 60
Agency to regulate chemicals needed to protect UK, say experts
Experts have warned that unregulated chemicals are posing a risk to people and the environment in the UK. In response, the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has called on the government to establish a Chemicals Agency to oversee the regulation of chemicals in the country. The RSC cited the use of so-called “forever chemicals” —… Continue reading Agency to regulate chemicals needed to protect UK, say experts
'Damaging' if women feel unsafe campaigning in general election
The head of Northern Ireland’s Electoral Commission, Cahir Hughes, has stated that it would be “damaging to democracy” if women do not feel safe to campaign or take part in elections. Hughes emphasized the importance of the participation of women in the upcoming UK general election on July 4th, stating that “we’d be a poorer… Continue reading 'Damaging' if women feel unsafe campaigning in general election
Scottish judges asked to overturn rape case rule 'barrier'
Scotland’s top legal officer, Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC, is requesting a change to an 87-year-old rule that could permit additional rape allegations to reach court. Her move comes after two sexual offence trials ended in acquittals last year. The 1937 ruling limits what can be done with statements made by an alleged victim shortly… Continue reading Scottish judges asked to overturn rape case rule 'barrier'
The rural pub where Eisenhower and Patton made D-Day plans
The Bells of Peover pub, located in the small village of Lower Peover in Cheshire, holds a significant piece of history inside its walls. The pub served as the place where the US finalised their plans for D-Day during World War II. General George S. Patton commanded the US Third Army who arrived in Lower… Continue reading The rural pub where Eisenhower and Patton made D-Day plans
What do lorry drivers at Felixstowe want politicians to know?
A group of lorry drivers based near the UK’s biggest container port, the Port of Felixstowe, have spoken out about the difficulties they face in their profession. More than 250,000 hauliers traverse the UK’s roads, keeping the economy running. Driver Graham Barnes, from Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, expressed concerns about the limited availability of… Continue reading What do lorry drivers at Felixstowe want politicians to know?