Turbulence TXL, a new club in Berlin, is set to open this weekend at the city’s decommissioned Tegel Airport after the venue was forced to delay its opening due to COVID-19 restrictions. The inaugural party, called “Lift Off”, will feature performances from Saraab, Mareena, Lisbird, and Philipp Johan Thimm, as well as a special DJ… Continue reading New club to open at Berlin’s Tegel Airport, Turbulence TXL
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Epic Games to sell Bandcamp 18 months after acquisition
Music licensing platform Songtradr has bought Bandcamp from Epic Games. Epic Games purchased Bandcamp only 18 months ago, but it is now divesting from the company and marketing firm SuperAwesome, laying off 16% of its staff in the process. In 2019, Songtradr was the world’s biggest music licensing platform, according to The Music Network. The… Continue reading Epic Games to sell Bandcamp 18 months after acquisition
Daft Punk to release “drumless edition” of ‘Random Access Memories’
Daft Punk has revealed that they are releasing a ‘Drumless Edition’ of Random Access Memories (RAM) to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. The album will be available on vinyl and all digital streaming platforms starting November 17th. The single ‘Within’ has been released for fans to start listening to it. The RAM album artwork… Continue reading Daft Punk to release “drumless edition” of ‘Random Access Memories’
Disabled woman left on hotel sofa after Travelodge room error
A woman who relies on a wheelchair said she was left waiting for hours in a café at a Travelodge hotel because staff did not book her into an accessible room. Bethany Handley said the hotel made her feel as though she was the problem for using a wheelchair and complained that she is “disabled… Continue reading Disabled woman left on hotel sofa after Travelodge room error
Tory MPs complain to chief whip about Suella Braverman's asylum speech
Several members of the UK’s Conservative Party have lodged complaints against fellow Tory MP Suella Braverman over comments she made regarding immigration and refugees. These complaints were made anonymously by around 12 MPs, some of whom are ministers, who claimed Braverman’s speech was factually inaccurate, divisive, and even offensive. They also raised concerns when the… Continue reading Tory MPs complain to chief whip about Suella Braverman's asylum speech
Laurence Fox: The actor who became a political activist
Laurence Fox, known for his work as an actor, has recently gained attention as a right-wing commentator, activist, and aspiring politician after he was suspended from news channel GB News this week. His on-air comments about journalist Ava Evans sparked controversy and led to his temporary removal from the channel. Fox asked what “self-respecting man”… Continue reading Laurence Fox: The actor who became a political activist
Woman in £37,000 payout after boss dismissed menopause 'excuses'
A former employee of Thistle Marine in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire has won a £37,000 payout after suing the engineering firm for unfair dismissal and harassment. Karen Farquharson, an office manager earning £38,000 per year, left the company due to the behaviour of Jim Clark, the managing director. The employment tribunal heard accusations that Clark dismissed Farquharson’s… Continue reading Woman in £37,000 payout after boss dismissed menopause 'excuses'
M53 crash: Girl, 14, and driver killed after school bus overturns
A tragic accident involving a school bus occurred early on Wednesday morning, resulting in the deaths of a 14-year-old female student and the bus driver. The coach was carrying pupils from Calday Grange Grammar School and West Kirby Grammar School when it overturned on the M53 in Wirral, Merseyside. 54 people were on board and… Continue reading M53 crash: Girl, 14, and driver killed after school bus overturns
M53 crash: Major incident as school bus full of children overturns
An incident of significant magnitude has been declared at a children’s hospital following a mishap involving a school coach that overturned on a motorway. As per reports by the North West Ambulance Service, one female patient has suffered “major trauma-related injuries,” and nearly 50 others are also being treated following the crash that occurred on… Continue reading M53 crash: Major incident as school bus full of children overturns
Sycamore Gap: Shoots could regrow from felled tree, says trust
The iconic tree at Sycamore Gap in Northumberland was intentionally cut down, devastating visitors who held it dear to their hearts. The National Trust team overseeing the site has confirmed that the stump remains healthy, offering a chance for regrowth through coppicing, but it will take up to 200 years before it reaches the majestic… Continue reading Sycamore Gap: Shoots could regrow from felled tree, says trust