Music Venue Trust (MVT) has launched a new campaign to encourage artists to support grassroots music when they reach arena-selling levels. The “Artist Pledge” scheme was announced on May 21st and asks artists to commit to helping grassroots venues, artists, and promoters by pledging to a ticket levy on arena-sized gigs. According to Music Venue… Continue reading ‘The Artist Pledge’ calls on arena-selling artists to support grassroots music
Author: Dave Carter
UK weather: Amber warnings for heavy rain and flooding issued
The Met Office has issued several weather warnings for the UK, warning of possible travel disruption and flooding. An amber warning for rain has been issued for parts of the north-west of England and north Wales, with flooding and disruption “likely” in areas such as Liverpool and Manchester. This warning is in place for 24… Continue reading UK weather: Amber warnings for heavy rain and flooding issued
Ireland recognises State of Palestine despite Israel's objections
The Republic of Ireland has announced that it will recognise a Palestinian state. The announcement comes after three leaders of the coalition government: Taoiseach Simon Harris; Tánaiste Micheál Martin; and Green Party Minister Eamon Ryan held a press conference at government buildings in Dublin this week. Speaking on Wednesday, Mr Harris stated that it was… Continue reading Ireland recognises State of Palestine despite Israel's objections
'Locked up far from my family': The teens in care detained by law
Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) orders are being used more frequently in England and Wales on children aged as young as seven years old. The orders are applied when a child is seen to be at serious risk from themselves or others and when depriving them of their freedom is believed to be the only way… Continue reading 'Locked up far from my family': The teens in care detained by law
Geoff Kitchen named as British man who died on Singapore airlines flight
Geoff Kitchen, a 73-year-old British man, has been identified as the passenger who died on board a Singapore Airlines flight after it was hit by severe turbulence. Reports suggest that Mr Kitchen suffered a suspected heart attack after the plane experienced a sudden drop in altitude. A number of other passengers were injured in the… Continue reading Geoff Kitchen named as British man who died on Singapore airlines flight
Newspaper headlines: 'Terror in the sky' and 'I've lost my hands and feet'
A British traveller named Geoffrey Kitchen, 73, has died on a flight from London to Singapore that was struck by severe turbulence, according to reports in several newspapers. The Guardian showed an alarming photograph of oxygen masks hanging down from the plane’s ceiling, and stated that Mr Kitchen, believed to be from Gloucestershire, may have had… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Terror in the sky' and 'I've lost my hands and feet'
Junior doctor strike: Two-day action begins in Northern Ireland
Junior doctors in Northern Ireland are set to go on strike for two days due to concerns over pay, with further strikes planned in June. The industrial action is expected to cause significant disruption to health services, with hundreds of appointments and surgeries already postponed. This marks the second time this year that junior doctors… Continue reading Junior doctor strike: Two-day action begins in Northern Ireland
Microsoft Copilot+ Recall feature 'privacy nightmare'
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data regulator, is investigating a feature developed by Microsoft called Recall. The system allows the collection of encrypted snapshots of a computer screen stored locally on a device, and quick searches of past activity, including files, photos, emails and browsing history. Microsoft states that the feature is designed for… Continue reading Microsoft Copilot+ Recall feature 'privacy nightmare'
Londonderry: Police carry out searches after gun find
A suspect gun has been found during a routine traffic stop by specialist police officers in the city of Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Law enforcement officials have carried out several follow-up searches in the area following the incident, with one man, 50, taken into custody. The PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit found the suspect firearm and ammunition… Continue reading Londonderry: Police carry out searches after gun find
Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea after one season
Mauricio Pochettino, the former manager of Chelsea has left the club by mutual consent after just one season. Pochettino had signed a two-year contract with the club with the option of a further year in July but was under pressure following an underwhelming first half of the season. Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League… Continue reading Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea after one season