MHD, a French rapper whose real name is Mohamed Sylla, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the murder of a 23-year-old man in Paris back in 2018. The victim, identified as Loic K, was killed in a gang-related attack where he was first knocked down by a black Mercedes and then attacked… Continue reading French rapper MHD sentenced to 12 years in prison for murder
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Jeremy Hunt says UK must break out of tax rise 'vicious circle'
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has stated his intent to bring an end to the continuous increase in taxes by making changes to public services and the benefits system. His announcement comes just as some senior Tories are pushing for tax cuts ahead of this week’s party conference. However, MPs like Liz Truss and Dame Priti Patel… Continue reading Jeremy Hunt says UK must break out of tax rise 'vicious circle'
Luton Town: Did a football club's success help reduce crime?
Luton Town Football Club’s promotion to the Premier League earlier this year coincided with a noticeable drop in crime in the town. While some residents attributed this to the “feel-good factor” inspired by the club’s success, Bedfordshire Police and football experts are circumspect about the reasons. Luton Labour mayor and Hatters fan Yaqub Hanif believes… Continue reading Luton Town: Did a football club's success help reduce crime?
Healthy dogs may be put down after American bully XL ban, dog charity warns
An animal charity has warned that the ban on American bully XL dogs could result in healthy dogs being put down, as it may be illegal to re-home a banned breed. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the breed will be banned following a spate of recent attacks. While the ban has… Continue reading Healthy dogs may be put down after American bully XL ban, dog charity warns
What could Rishi Sunak's British baccalaureate look like?
The UK government is reportedly considering launching a new “British baccalaureate”, in a major shake-up of post-16 education. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to reveal more about his plans at the upcoming Conservative Party conference. The proposed baccalaureate is modelled on the International Baccalaureate (IB), and was a key recommendation of the 2022 Times… Continue reading What could Rishi Sunak's British baccalaureate look like?
Mae Muller: Eurovision broke my heart but album kept me going
After finishing second to last in Eurovision, Mae Muller didn’t let the defeat get the best of her. Instead, she recorded a TikTok video poking fun at the loss. In the 10-second video clip, Mae mimed “ask me another question” when asked how well she did in the contest. However, the clip doesn’t tell the… Continue reading Mae Muller: Eurovision broke my heart but album kept me going
South London’s Venue MOT to host fundraising Dancing for Morocco & Libya party
This Friday, South London collectives Infa Red and Late Night Shopper, along with members of the North African diaspora, will be hosting a charity event called Dancing For Morocco & Libya. The event will raise funds for those affected by the recent Marrakesh earthquake and flooding in Libya. Venue MOT Unit 18 will play host… Continue reading South London’s Venue MOT to host fundraising Dancing for Morocco & Libya party
Karen Nyame KG launches new label Rhythm In The City
London-based DJ and producer Karen Nyame, known as KG, is launching a new label called Rhythm in the City. The label has debuted with the release of its first single, ‘P.L.L’ (Pretty Little Liar), which will feature on KG’s forthcoming EP ‘Red’. The new EP will showcase KG’s signature style that revamps UK club music… Continue reading Karen Nyame KG launches new label Rhythm In The City
Joy Orbison releases pack of “sought after” tracks from 2009 – 2010
A brand new compilation of five of Joy Orbison’s most popular tracks from 11 years ago has been released today. The “archive 09-10” brings together five tracks that were originally released in-between 2009 and 2010 shortly after his first hit “Hyph Mngo”. The record is now available on digital platforms via Toss Portal, the self-run… Continue reading Joy Orbison releases pack of “sought after” tracks from 2009 – 2010
Armenian nightclub Poligraf is raising funds for families displaced by conflict
Yerevan-based Armenian techno nightclub Poligraf has initiated a series of fundraising events for families affected by the recent military conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The club will donate a portion of proceeds from this weekend’s events to support those displaced by the Azerbaijani military. The country lifted a 10-month blockade on the region’s only road… Continue reading Armenian nightclub Poligraf is raising funds for families displaced by conflict