Buckingham Palace has welcomed four World War II veterans who took part in D-Day, to share their memories with the monarchs, King Charles and Queen Camilla. The veterans recounted their personal experiences from the biggest military naval, air and land operation ever attempted 80 years ago. 100-year-old Arthur Oborne, who was shot during the operations,… Continue reading D-Day veterans visit King and Queen at Buckingham Palace
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Mark Drakeford attacks Labour minister over school year
The Welsh government’s decision to postpone changes to the school holiday has been sharply criticised by former First Minister Mark Drakeford. The summer school holiday was scheduled to be cut from six to five weeks in 2026, with the October half-term expanded to two weeks. This change was part of Labour’s manifesto commitment at the… Continue reading Mark Drakeford attacks Labour minister over school year
Rashane Douglas jailed for life over Halifax double murder
A 19-year-old man named Rashane Douglas from Jade Place in Huddersfield has been convicted of killing two men outside a nightclub in Halifax. Joshua Clark, who was 21, and Haidar Shah, who was 19, were killed by the defendant on 1 October last year outside Maggie’s on Commercial Street. The trial, held at Bradford Crown… Continue reading Rashane Douglas jailed for life over Halifax double murder
Injured Household Cavalry horses to join King's Birthday Parade
After their dramatic escape through central London last month, three of the Household Cavalry horses that were injured are on track to participate in the King’s Birthday Parade, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). All five injured horses have been making “remarkable progress” in their recovery. An Army spokesperson said that three are back… Continue reading Injured Household Cavalry horses to join King's Birthday Parade
Rustie returns with first release in nearly a decade, ‘Black Ice Mudra’
Glaswegian artist Rustie has surprised fans by releasing a new single titled “Black Ice Mudra” via his long-time affiliates Warp Records. It is his first release in nearly nine years, following the release of his third studio album “EVENIFUDONTBELIEVE” in November 2015. The single showcases the maximalist electronic sound for which the artist became known,… Continue reading Rustie returns with first release in nearly a decade, ‘Black Ice Mudra’
Long-running mix database MixesDB to permanently shut down this month
The long-standing mix database, MixesDB, is set to go offline at the end of the month, according to an announcement on the website. The website was launched in 2006 and has built up a body of work that includes DJ mixes, radio shows, podcasts, and other mixes, typically with detailed tracklists. The platform is user-generated… Continue reading Long-running mix database MixesDB to permanently shut down this month
FISHER pulls out of Parklife headline slot due to wife’s pregnancy
Fisher, the Australian DJ and producer, has cancelled his headline slot at Manchester’s Parklife Festival due to his wife’s pregnancy. In a statement released on Twitter, Fisher explained that his wife Chloe had experienced some “hiccups” with her pregnancy, and their doctor had recommended that Fisher stay close to home during this time of uncertainty.… Continue reading FISHER pulls out of Parklife headline slot due to wife’s pregnancy
The Loop to run online course on current trends in festival drug taking
The Loop, a drug checking and harm reduction organization, is hosting an online training day on Friday, June 7th. The training is entitled ‘Responding to Drug Use at Music Festivals and Outdoor Events’ and is aimed at those working in the music industry and individuals interested in reducing drug-related harm. The event will cover current… Continue reading The Loop to run online course on current trends in festival drug taking
Istanbul’s queer techno scene spotlighted in new documentary, Movement
The new documentary “Movement” sheds light on Istanbul’s queer techno scene and the challenges faced in preserving safe spaces. Produced by Morph Group, the film follows the shared mission of two collectives from different countries: Istanbul’s female-led queer collective Sirän and Copenhagen’s Endurance collective. Against the backdrop of gentrification and Turkey’s economic crisis, the documentary… Continue reading Istanbul’s queer techno scene spotlighted in new documentary, Movement
Farage has drink thrown on him at Clacton election launch
A woman has been arrested after allegedly throwing a drink at Nigel Farage while he was launching his personal election campaign in Clacton. The leader of Reform UK had just finished a series of media interviews at a JD Wetherspoon pub when a woman appeared and threw a McDonald’s banana milkshake over his face and… Continue reading Farage has drink thrown on him at Clacton election launch