4 d. ago ‘His delivery cut through class barriers’: Moby, Mala and other musicians on working with Benjamin Zephaniah

On what would have been the late dub poet’s 67th birthday, his musical collaborators remember his warmth, invigorating words and reflections on the state of the worldTuesday marks the 67th birthday of the late Benjamin Zephaniah – revolutionary poet, playwright, musician and fearless voice for social justice – following the inaugural Benjamin Zephaniah Day held over the weekend at Brunel University. But while he is widely celebrated for his work in literature and activism, Zephaniah’s influence on music remains relatively overlooked.Emerging from the dub poetry scene, Zephaniah channelled personal experiences of systemic racism and state violence into intelligent spoken word. Albums such as Rasta combined politically charged poetry with dub rhythms and studio effects, laying the cultural groundwork for UK genres such as trip-hop, jungle and dubstep. We revisit his unique collaborations in electronic music, hearing from the artists who had the honour of working with him. Continue rea...

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4 d. ago Edinburgh flat erupts into flames as fire crews battle blaze for hours

Six fire engines and one height appliance were sent to battle the blaze for hours in the early hours of this morning.

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4 d. ago Socialite influencer releases CCTV of burglar stealing £10million of jewellery from her Primrose Hill mansion

Shafira Huang called on other victims of crime to come together to ‘enhance local safety and support a stronger police presence’

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4 d. ago Gun safety warning as relatives charged after boy shot and killed in Australia

Man, 33, and teenager, 14, charged over minor’s death

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4 d. ago Person arrested after intruder reported at UnitedHealthcare headquarters months after CEO’s killing

Minnetonka Police Department reported a large police presence at the health insurance company’s head office Monday late morning

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5 d. ago Man 'stabbed' in early hours attack as police tape off Edinburgh road

Images from the scene this morning show a huge police presence with cordons erected outside of homes and businesses in the residential area.

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6 d. ago Woman dies at hotel in busy UK city centre as guests told to 'not leave rooms'

The death of a woman at a hotel in Liverpool led to a significant police presence and guests being told not to leave their rooms - police are now investigating the tragic incident

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7 d. ago Armed police pictured blocking off city centre street as GMP issue statement

The force said residents can expect to see an increased police presence

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8 d. ago As temperatures soar to hotter than Barcelona, fire brings devastation

Two moor fires remain ongoing, with dozens of firefighters at the scene

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8 d. ago Devastating images show scorched moorland in aftermath of huge fire

Crews remain at the scene

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8 d. ago Firefighters continue to tackle Arran wildfire as public urged to avoid area

Emergency services remain on the scene of a large grass fire on the Isle of Arran which broke out on Thursday afternoon.

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8 d. ago Moorland fires LIVE as crews remain on scene after THREE blazes break out overnight

Emergency services were scrambled to several incidents last night, including one near Helmshore and Marsden Moor

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8 d. ago Mahmoud Khalil can be expelled for his beliefs alone, US government argues

Marco Rubio provides two-page memo to judge who asked government for evidence against Columbia student activistUS politics live – latest updatesFacing a deadline from an immigration judge to turn over evidence for its attempted deportation of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, the federal government has instead submitted a brief memo, signed by the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, citing the Trump administration’s authority to expel noncitizens whose presence in the country damages US foreign policy interests.The two-page memo, which was obtained by the Associated Press, does not allege any criminal conduct by Khalil, a legal permanent US resident and graduate student who served as spokesperson for campus activists last year during large demonstrations against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and the war in Gaza. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Probe launched into cause of Ayrshire explosion as emergency services remain on scene

Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have launched a joint investigation into the cause of the fire at a battery recycling facility in Ayrshire on Wednesday.

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9 d. ago Weezer bassist's wife shot by police 'after pointing gun at them' in Los Angeles

Jillian Lauren, 51, was shot after allegedly refusing to drop her gun when ordered to do so by police

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9 d. ago Manhunt launched after woman 'sexually assaulted' at sunset on popular UK beach

Detective Sergeant Mark Dickson had to reassure locals that there had been an increased police presence since the incident, and said incidents like this are 'rare'.

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1 week ago Man Utd transfer news: Jadon Sancho 'decision made' and Ruben Amorim handed Victor Osimhen boost

Manchester United are already beginning to prepare for a huge summer transfer window as they look to rectify their squad and challenge in the Premier League

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1 week ago Ashbourne plane crash: Two dead after aircraft crash lands at race track as public told stay away

Derbyshire Police confirmed two men died following the horror plane crash, and said emergency services remain at the scene, while members of the public were also urged to avoid the area

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1 week ago Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries following stabbing

A large police presence descended on the street

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1 week ago Chelsea transfer news: Victor Osimhen 'wants Stamford Bridge move' with target set to sign contract

Chelsea could fall into a Champions League place this season with Enzo Maresca’s stuttering side in pole position to secure a top five finish in a huge boost to their summer transfer window hopes

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