Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced his plans to end “hare-brained” road safety schemes, including 20mph zones, to halt what he calls the “war on motorists”. The Prime Minister explains that he wants to ensure such measures are no longer “forced” on drivers. Plans would also include a review of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) in England… Continue reading Sunak vows to end 'hare-brain' road schemes
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Two injured after Flying Scotsman crash at Highland station
The Flying Scotsman locomotive collided with the Royal Scotsman at a station in the Highlands, resulting in two people being treated in hospital. The incident took place on the Strathspey Railway heritage line at Aviemore Station at a low speed. A man and woman sustained minor injuries and were taken to Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. Other… Continue reading Two injured after Flying Scotsman crash at Highland station
Amapiano DJs pledge money to the creator of the log drum, Mdu Aka TRP
Amapiano artists have banded together to donate money to Mdu Aka TRP, the producer believed to be responsible for the iconic log drum sound that has become a defining feature of the genre. The log drum has been credited with contributing to the success of amapiano music ever since it gained global prominence in the… Continue reading Amapiano DJs pledge money to the creator of the log drum, Mdu Aka TRP
Man arrested in connection with murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996
The long-running investigation into the murder of Tupac Shakur has taken a new development, as a man has been arrested in connection with the 1996 incident. Las Vegas police have arrested Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is a long-term person of interest in the case. He has previously spoken about being in the car with… Continue reading Man arrested in connection with murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996
Richie Hawtin announces winner of PhD scholarship at the University of Huddersfield
Richie Hawtin has announced the winner of his new PhD scholarship in electronic music, cultures and production at the University of Huddersfield. After receiving his honorary doctorate from the university, the DJ and producer, also known as Plastikman, launched the scholarship. It includes personal tutoring from Hawtin himself, who has also visited the campus to… Continue reading Richie Hawtin announces winner of PhD scholarship at the University of Huddersfield
The Warehouse Project announces UP YA ARCHIVES show curated by Nia Archives
Nia Archives is set to make her UP YA ARCHIVES show debut at Depot Mayfield, as part of The Warehouse Project on December 8. The event will feature three stages, showcasing the best of drum ‘n’ bass, jungle, dubstep and UKG. Among the lineup are Skream, Yung Singh, salute, Clipz, Special Request, and D Double… Continue reading The Warehouse Project announces UP YA ARCHIVES show curated by Nia Archives
Arca and DJ Babatr join forces on new single ‘MK3TreF’
Venezuelan electronic artists Arca and DJ Babatr collaborated on a new single called ‘MK3TreF.’ The radio edit of the song was released on DJ Babatr’s Bandcamp. The ‘Rapacious Mix’ will be out on the 29th of September. Raptor house, which is an electronic subgenre that originated from Venezuela’s Changa Tuki movement, is what both artists… Continue reading Arca and DJ Babatr join forces on new single ‘MK3TreF’
Sycamore Gap: Man in his 60s held after Hadrian's Wall tree cut down
Police investigating the cutting-down of the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland have arrested a second suspect. A man in his 60s was arrested on Friday evening and remains in custody assisting with inquiries. A 16-year-old boy was arrested previously on suspicion of criminal damage and has since been released on bail. The tree, which… Continue reading Sycamore Gap: Man in his 60s held after Hadrian's Wall tree cut down
Jermaine Baker: Officer who shot man dead must face hearing – IOPC
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has recently announced that a Metropolitan Police officer must undergo gross misconduct proceedings after he fatally shot an unarmed man in North London. Jermaine Baker, the victim, was killed in December 2015 during a thwarted prison van breakout near Wood Green Crown Court. The IOPC has upheld their… Continue reading Jermaine Baker: Officer who shot man dead must face hearing – IOPC
Post Office scandal: Scottish victims have convictions overturned
Over 700 sub-postmasters in the UK were wrongfully accused of theft, fraud, and false accounting between 2000 and 2014 due to issues with the Horizon computer system. The cases of Susan Sinclair and William Quarm were among six cases being considered in Scotland which found a group of Post Office workers guilty of embezzlement. However,… Continue reading Post Office scandal: Scottish victims have convictions overturned