South West Water has said that hundreds of people may have been infected with a parasite due to a faulty valve. 22 cases of cryptosporidiosis have been confirmed in Brixham, Devon according to Public Health, with up to 100 people reporting symptoms to their GP last week. Laura Flowerdew, the chief customer officer of South… Continue reading Devon: 'Faulty valve' blamed for Brixham water parasite outbreak
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I remember Madeleine McCann suspect's eyes, rape accuser says
A woman has come forward to testify in a German court that she was raped by Christian Brückner, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Hazel Behan waived her right to anonymity and recounted her traumatic experience in court, revealing that she would never forget her attacker’s bright blue eyes. The court is… Continue reading I remember Madeleine McCann suspect's eyes, rape accuser says
Noods Radio launches crowdfunder amid threat of eviction
Radio station Noods Radio, based in Bristol, has set up a crowdfunding campaign to save itself from eviction from its venue, Mickey Zoggs. The pub and live music venue has given the station an ultimatum to move, or buy the venue outright for a deposit of £70,000. The station is now taking to crowdfunding to… Continue reading Noods Radio launches crowdfunder amid threat of eviction
Sheffield’s No Bounds shares 2024 line-up featuring Flowdan, Manuka Honey, DJ Storm and more
No Bounds, a music festival held in Sheffield, has announced its line-up for this year’s event. It will take place across different locations in the city from October 11 to October 13. For the first time, the festival will be expanded into Rotherham. The festival has confirmed artists such as Flowdan (live), Big Ang, Manuka… Continue reading Sheffield’s No Bounds shares 2024 line-up featuring Flowdan, Manuka Honey, DJ Storm and more
Verraco announces Timedance debut with forthcoming EP ‘Breathe… Godspeed’
Medellin-based DJ and producer Verraco has announced his forthcoming EP, ‘Breathe… Godspeed’, representing his debut on Bristol label Timedance. The TraTraTrax co-founder shared the news on Instagram, expressing his excitement at the collaboration: “It means a lot to me to make this Medellín-Bristol connection,” he wrote. “Eternally grateful to Batu for believing in me, for… Continue reading Verraco announces Timedance debut with forthcoming EP ‘Breathe… Godspeed’
Man killed himself after strangling girlfriend during sex – inquest
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Boy, 6, dies in fall from upper floor of east London block of flats
A tragic event occurred as a six-year-old boy died after falling from the upper floors of Jacobs House in New City Road, Plaistow in east London at around 06:00 am BST. The child was pronounced dead at the scene. According to a neighbour who called the emergency services, the boy’s parents were inconsolable. The Met… Continue reading Boy, 6, dies in fall from upper floor of east London block of flats
Over 120 artists pull out of The Great Escape over Barclays sponsorship
More than 120 artists withdrew from The Great Escape festival due to its sponsorship by Barclays, alleging that the bank had links to arms manufacturers, which were accused of funding violence against Palestinians. The Palestine Solidarity Campaign launched a boycott of Barclays in light of the situation, as the bank was reportedly profiting from pain… Continue reading Over 120 artists pull out of The Great Escape over Barclays sponsorship
NTS Radio unveils more than 50 new residents for 2024
London-based radio station, NTS, has unveiled 59 new residents set to join the station this summer. The residents, hailing from the UK, US, and other countries, will bring new and regular shows to NTS. The station announced the news via Instagram account on August 6th, revealing that labels such as DEEP MEDi, Flying Nun Records,… Continue reading NTS Radio unveils more than 50 new residents for 2024
Death by dangerous cycling set to become offence
The UK government has agreed to a change in the law which would make causing death or serious injury by dangerous or careless cycling an offence. The proposed amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill would create an offence of causing death or serious injury by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling for which perpetrators could face… Continue reading Death by dangerous cycling set to become offence