27 m. ago ‘Chipmunks were obsessed with my mics’: the man who recorded a tree for a year

Joshua Bonnetta spent 8,760 hours recording a pine – then honed it down into a four-hour album full of creatures, cracking branches and quite possibly the sound of leaves growingWhat does a landscape sound like when it’s not being listened to? This philosophical question was a catalyst for film-maker and artist Joshua Bonnetta, who has distilled a year of recordings from a single tree in upstate New York – that’s 8,760 hours – into a four-hour album, The Pines. As Robert Macfarlane writes in his accompanying essay, The Pines is a reminder of the natural world’s “sheer, miraculous busyness”, its “froth of signals and noise”. It is rich with poetic meaning, and resonant amid the climate emergency.“It started as a personal thing,” Bonnetta explains from his studio in Munich, where he relocated from the US in 2022. For over 20 years he has made sonic records of places as private mementos, but recent experiments with long-form field recording led him to push himself “to document this pla...

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41 m. ago Crowds cheer William and Kate on wedding anniversary visit to Isle of Mull

The Prince and Princess of Wales’s Royal Foundation is providing financial support for rural projects on the popular island.

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41 m. ago Beyonce's son Sir and why he stays out of limelight as daughters delight fans

Beyonce's fans were sent into a frenzy when her daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi joined her on stage for her Cowboy Carter tour, however her son Sir wasn't anywhere to be seen.

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44 m. ago Rangers takeover kingpins arrive for secret Ibrox summit as red carpet rolled out for Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers

Major change is on the horizon for the Scottish giants after the US consortium were handed an all-access tour

Politics

49 m. ago No criminal charges to be brought over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson

Nottingham Panthers player died in 2023 matchMatt Petgrave of Sheffield Steelers on bail for 18 monthsNo criminal charges will be brought against an ice hockey player arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of Adam Johnson with the crown prosecution service deciding there was no realistic chance of a conviction.The Nottingham Panthers player died of a neck injury from a skate after a collision with Sheffield Steelers’ Matt Petgrave in a match in October 2023. The Panthers described the incident at the time as a “freak accident”. CPR was administered on the ice at the Sheffield Arena, but Johnson died from his injuries. Continue reading...

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50 m. ago Glenmavis beauty secures Miss Great Britain Glasgow finals place for second year in a row

Efia Quartey, 18, will once again support charity FAST UK, who aim to cure Angelman Syndrome, a rare genetic condition her nephew Hudson, four, suffers from.

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76 m. ago Oprah as you've never seen her before! Weight loss queen, 71, debuts trendy new look at Beyonce concert

Oprah Winfrey debuted a fresh look as she attended she opening night of Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour in Los Angeles on Monday.

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86 m. ago Gary Barlow celebrates Liverpool victory with scarf on stage on new solo tour

"It's so great to be back up north it really is."

Society

88 m. ago Jo Cox family says Kneecap offering ‘half an apology’ over alleged call to kill MPs

Husband of murdered Labour MP says Belfast rappers’ talk of being unfairly targeted undermines their statementBrendan Cox, the husband of the murdered MP Jo Cox, has said the Irish rap trio Kneecap have offered only “half an apology”, after criticism of comments in which they appear to call for politicians to be killed.Kneecap apologised to Jo Cox’s family and that of the MP David Amess, who was also murdered, in the face of mounting criticism, including from Downing Street and Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader. Continue reading...

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99 m. ago John Higgins leads Mark Williams after first session of Crucible quarter

The duo were given a standing ovation when they entered the arena.

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1 hour ago Who Are Kneecap? Irish rap trio criticised over MP death comment and pro

Meet the Belfast band at the centre of a political firestorm after their inflammatory comments about British MPs

Events

2 h. ago Man arrested over death of ice hockey star Adam Johnson released without charge

Adam Johnson died aged just 29 in a horrific incident in an ice hockey match between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers at Sheffield Arena in October 2023

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2 h. ago MPs urged to address ‘scandalous’ dementia support for families of ex

Sir Geoff Hurst and Kevin Keegan will be at the House of Commons on Tuesday evening in support of the Football Families for Justice campaign

Politics

2 h. ago Meghan Markle 'clearly going against Queen's wishes' in yet another agreement breach

Meghan Markle agreed to not use her HRH title for commercial purposes when she quit her royal role with Prince Harry but it has now emerged she also used her royal monogram when sending notes to social media influencers, which palace insiders say is a "clear contravention of the agreement" with the late Queen

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2 h. ago Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter set list in full as she kicks off tour with surprise guest

Beyoncé kicked off her Cowboy Carter Tour at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, with the star performing at the venue for several more dates before heading to Chicago, New Jersey and London

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2 h. ago Irish rap trio Kneecap speak out against calls for them to clarify support for Hamas

Following calls for clarity from politicians, Belfast rap trio Kneecap has released a statement addressing their position on Hamas and Hezbollah, after their Coachella performance sparked controversy

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2 h. ago Chase & Status Glasgow Hydro Stage Times: Gig set times, support, tickets, setlist, age restrictions

An electronic duo are playing a huge Scottish gig this week.

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2 h. ago Jayne Torvill falls on ice during final tour with Christopher Dean as he rushes to help

Jayne Torvill was seen falling to the ice during her last ever tour with Christopher Dean, but she was quick to get back on her feet and continued the routine

Sport

3 h. ago Beyond the Bernabéu: how Modric’s shock Swansea investment came to be

The Ballon d’Or winner has set his sights on helping the club grow, offering his expertise and pulling powerIt was the transfer nobody saw coming: Luka Modric to Swansea City, not joining as a player but a minority stakeholder. The most decorated player in Real Madrid’s history, a six-time Champions League winner and one of the greatest midfielders of his generation pitching up as a co-owner at a mid-table Championship club was certainly an unforeseen end-of-season development. A Ballon d’Or winner and Bernabéu star walking into the Swansea boardroom or exploring the Mumbles?The sight of Modric cradling a Swansea-branded football in the accompanying press release prompted a few double-takes and sent a jolt across the game. “Hi Swansea fans, I’m Luka Modric and I’m excited to be part of the journey,” came his message. The 39-year-old Croatia captain may be in the twilight of his career but Swansea hope those words mark just the start of his involvement. “My goal is to support the clu...

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3 h. ago Antler luggage deal saves £170 on designer suitcase set perfect for family holidays

Getaway in style with a three-piece set of premium suitcases for £133 a pop

Economics