North Shields is set to welcome a brand new club, Are You Affiliated (AYA), thanks to investment secured by founder Geoff Kirkwood, better known as Man Power. After two years of successful pop-up shows at the King Street Social Club, the organisers were able to purchase and renovate a space on the upper floor of… Continue reading New grassroots venue to open in North Shields, Are You Affiliated
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Man charged with helping Russian intelligence in UK
Counter-terror police in the UK have arrested Howard Michael Phillips, a 64-year-old from Harlow in Essex, over allegations that he assisted Russian intelligence. Phillips was taken into custody in central London and is due to face charges at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. Detectives have also searched addresses in Hertfordshire and Essex as part of… Continue reading Man charged with helping Russian intelligence in UK
General election campaigning under way in Wales
On the first full day of general election campaigning, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attacked the Welsh government over speed limits and waiting times. Speaking at a brewery in Barry, Sunak accused Labour of pursuing a “war on motorists” and said Welsh patients were being let down by the state of the Welsh NHS. Welsh Labour… Continue reading General election campaigning under way in Wales
Romania’s UNTOLD Festival announces next wave line-up for 2024
Upcoming music festival UNTOLD, held annually in Romania, has unveiled the next wave of artists set to perform at this year’s event. New additions to the line-up include Zerb, Jax Jones, Nicky Romero, Steve Aoki and Tujamo. Three new live acts have also been added: Tom Grennan, Louis Tomlinson and Milky Chance. This brings almost… Continue reading Romania’s UNTOLD Festival announces next wave line-up for 2024
Kamaal Williams accused of sexual assault by three women
Three women have stepped forward to accuse jazz keyboardist and producer Kamaal Williams of sexual assault. The investigation was carried out by Resident Advisor’s Anu Shukla and Annabel Ross and was published on May 22nd. The report contains allegations from three separate women, describing incidents that occurred in 2010, 2021, and August 2023. The report… Continue reading Kamaal Williams accused of sexual assault by three women
Sheffield music venue The Leadmill wins court battle following eviction threats
After a two-year legal battle with building owners, The Leadmill, Sheffield’s longest-running music venue, has won its recent court battle. Last May, the venue was served an eviction notice after its landlords submitted an application for a premises licence. Electric Group had purchased the venue in 2017, and was looking to remove the management team… Continue reading Sheffield music venue The Leadmill wins court battle following eviction threats
Irish kids become internet sensations with drum ‘n’ bass rap banger ‘The Spark’
A rap track entitled “The Spark” performed by Irish children has gone viral on social media. The song was debuted by Irish national broadcaster RTE and its accompanying video features the youngsters partying around Cork. The track was produced by local artist GMCBeats, who collaborated with the children of youth rap projects Lisdoonvarna Crew and… Continue reading Irish kids become internet sensations with drum ‘n’ bass rap banger ‘The Spark’
Net migration to UK fell 10% last year, ONS figures show
Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that net migration to the UK fell by 10% in 2023 after reaching a record high in 2022. The difference between the number of people arriving in and leaving the UK was 685,000 last year, down from 764,000 in 2022. The drop comes as the… Continue reading Net migration to UK fell 10% last year, ONS figures show
Leah Harrison: 'Bubbly girl', 10, died in mudslide on school trip
Leah Harrison, a 10-year-old pupil at Mount Pleasant Primary School in Darlington, tragically passed away during a school trip on Wednesday afternoon. The young girl was killed in a mudslide in Carlton-in-Cleveland, North Yorkshire. Police received a call about the incident around 13:15 BST. Leah’s family described her as a “happy, bubbly, go-lucky little girl”… Continue reading Leah Harrison: 'Bubbly girl', 10, died in mudslide on school trip
Vet prescription fees could be capped by watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority in the UK is considering the implementation of a cap on prescription fees for vets as it looks into the industry’s alleged overcharging of pet owners for treatments. The regulator says it has received “thousands” of comments from pet owners who cannot afford veterinary bills and consequently do not always… Continue reading Vet prescription fees could be capped by watchdog