An acoustic guitar that was used by John Lennon has set a new record as the most expensive instrument from The Beatles to be sold at an auction. The Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar was found after being presumed lost for over 50 years, according to the auction house. A telephone bid for $2.9m (£2.3m)… Continue reading Lost John Lennon guitar sets Beatles instrument record at auction
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PinkPantheress explains why her tracks are short: “A song doesn’t need to be long”
During an interview with ABC News, UK singer PinkPantheress discussed experimenting with the length of her tracks, revealing why she prefers shorter songs. According to PinkPantheress, a song doesn’t need to be longer than 2 minutes 30 seconds. She believes there is no need to repeat a verse, have a bridge, or a long outro.… Continue reading PinkPantheress explains why her tracks are short: “A song doesn’t need to be long”
Parc Prison Bridgend: Tenth inmate dies in three months
Warren Manners, aged 38, has become the tenth inmate to die within three months at HMP Parc in Bridgend, which is being run by G4S with claims concerning drug abuse among prisoners. Mr Manners had died on Wednesday and his death joins the previous nine others, four of these fatalities are believed to have been… Continue reading Parc Prison Bridgend: Tenth inmate dies in three months
Watch dealer who died after robbery 'should not have been alone'
Owners of the Richmond-based jewellers 247 Kettles have said that a 27-year-old shop assistant, who was found dead in his Shepperton home, “should never have been alone” following a robbery at the store. Oliver White was put in a chokehold on Saturday as two men robbed the shop of its stock. Mr White’s body was… Continue reading Watch dealer who died after robbery 'should not have been alone'
Homeless sent out of Edinburgh to make room for Taylor Swift fans
Several homeless people in Edinburgh have been sent to other cities, including Aberdeen and Glasgow, to make room for tourists during Taylor Swift’s three-night concert in the city. Some individuals have been offered temporary accommodation as far away as Newcastle as a result of a shortage in housing. Housing charity, Shelter Scotland, has called the… Continue reading Homeless sent out of Edinburgh to make room for Taylor Swift fans
Bournemouth stabbing: Family pay tribute to Amie Gray
A woman who was fatally stabbed at Durley Chine Beach, Bournemouth, has been remembered by her loved ones. Amie Gray, a 34-year-old personal trainer, was one of two women attacked at the beach. The incident occurred on May 24th at around 11:45 pm BST. The second woman, aged 38, suffered serious injuries and is still… Continue reading Bournemouth stabbing: Family pay tribute to Amie Gray
Owners of Pikes and Ibiza Rocks launch new 6000-capacity venue in San Antonio
Ibiza will welcome a new outdoor venue called 528 Ibiza, which will accommodate up to 6,000 people. The venue will be located in the former zoo once held by The Zoo Project in Benimussa, San Antonio. The first shows will see performances from BBC Radio 1 Dance and Brunch Electronik in July. The venue consists… Continue reading Owners of Pikes and Ibiza Rocks launch new 6000-capacity venue in San Antonio
Vaughan Gething to face no confidence vote next week
Vaughan Gething, the First Minister, is set to face a vote of no confidence in the Senedd on Wednesday due to controversy surrounding donations to his recent leadership campaign, questionable Covid-era text messages, and the sacking of a minister for allegedly leaking information to the media. While Welsh Conservatives tabled the vote, Plaid Cymru will… Continue reading Vaughan Gething to face no confidence vote next week
Manhunt after Liverpool prisoner goes missing from jail
Daniel Gee, a prisoner serving an indefinite sentence for making threats to kill in 2010, has absconded from an open jail. The 44-year-old inmate was assessed as posing a significant risk to the public and has been subject to months of police surveillance. During this time, police recorded him making threats to kill and attempting… Continue reading Manhunt after Liverpool prisoner goes missing from jail
Spotify’s former licensing head claims the streaming service “deprives” artists of royalties
Adam Parness, former Global Head of Publisher Licensing at Spotify, has criticized the streaming service’s subscription changes, calling them “misguided and unfair.” In an article for Billboard, Parness said that the new “bundled subscription” is an ill-informed attempt to deprive songwriters and music publishers of their rightfully earned U.S. mechanical royalties. The premium individual, duo,… Continue reading Spotify’s former licensing head claims the streaming service “deprives” artists of royalties