London-based event series Dancing Family has taken a new approach to promoting their parties, with a switch in their party format. The “Family b2bs Only” event welcomes DJs who are ready for a track-for-track showdown, demonstrating the spirit of musical appreciation and the celebration of togetherness. Dancing Family was originally created by a group of… Continue reading Dancing Family launch family b2b party series at The Carpet Shop, Peckham
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Secret Garden Party announces line-up, drops headliner to support grassroots artists
This year’s Secret Garden Party festival is taking a unique approach to programming by exclusively booking grassroots artists for its 2024 event. The festival is supporting venue Chai Wallahs’ “Drop a Headliner” campaign, which aims to nurture homegrown talent. 350 artists are set to play across the weekend, including Unkle, Crystal Fighters, Chinchilla, Carly Wilford,… Continue reading Secret Garden Party announces line-up, drops headliner to support grassroots artists
Northern Lights: Why you may not have seen them on Saturday
Despite high expectations following Friday night’s spectacular Northern Lights display, geomagnetic activity remained high throughout Saturday but unfortunately not when the sky was dark enough to see it. The activity weakened from the extreme “G5” category to a severe “G3”, but there was still hope that the aurora would be visible across the UK. However,… Continue reading Northern Lights: Why you may not have seen them on Saturday
M25 closures: Good progress on works, says highways agency
The M25 motorway in Surrey is currently closed in both directions between junctions nine and 10, as National Highways are working on the installation of a new 68-beam bridge. The beams will weigh 16 tonnes each, with an additional four beams weighing in at 40 tonnes. This planned closure started at 9 pm BST on… Continue reading M25 closures: Good progress on works, says highways agency
Eurovision: What does the UK have to do to win?
Last October, Olly Alexander agreed to represent the UK at Eurovision this year. This was known as Project Cauliflower, and the preparations for this secret mission began within the next two months. Alexander started recording his album as a solo artist which led to the possibility of using one of his songs for Eurovision. The… Continue reading Eurovision: What does the UK have to do to win?
Newspaper headlines: Defector MP and 'Strictly Come Darting'
A Conservative MP who defected to Labour last week has been accused of asking the former justice secretary to interfere in a sexual assault trial of her ex-husband. The allegations are the latest in the saga surrounding MP Natalie Elphicke, who left the Conservative Party to join Labour. Robert Buckland, the former justice secretary, has… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Defector MP and 'Strictly Come Darting'
Ghana, Nigeria and the quest for UK looted treasure
The return of looted artefacts stolen by the British in the colonial era has been a long time coming for many African nations. However, while Ghana recently celebrated the return of 32 pieces of gold and silver initially taken by British soldiers from the Asante land during the 19th century, Nigeria is yet to showcase… Continue reading Ghana, Nigeria and the quest for UK looted treasure
Switzerland wins Eurovision, while UK comes 18th
Swiss singer Nemo has been crowned the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden, taking home the coveted crystal microphone trophy for their compelling hybrid of opera and hip-hop, The Code. Croatia, which led the public vote, finished second with the raucous party anthem Rim Tim Tagi Dim, while the UK’s Olly Alexander secured… Continue reading Switzerland wins Eurovision, while UK comes 18th
Health: Misleading online ads a risk to women, medics fear
Doctors and campaigners have raised concerns over women being targeted by misleading ads that promote alternative treatments online. As NHS services are struggling to keep up with demand, some alternative treatments do not have enough evidence to back them up, while others can clash with prescribed medications. This situation is made worse by the explosion… Continue reading Health: Misleading online ads a risk to women, medics fear
UK records hottest day of the year so far
The UK experienced record-breaking temperatures on Saturday as the country saw its warmest day of the year so far, according to the Met Office. Herstmonceux in East Sussex hit temperatures of 25.9C, while Cassley in northern Scotland recorded temperatures of 25.7C. Gogerddan in Wales also saw a high of 25.1C, while in Northern Ireland, temperatures… Continue reading UK records hottest day of the year so far