10 h. ago Sinéad O’Connor biopic in the works produced by company behind Slow Horses

The film about the Irish singer who died in 2023 will be directed by Josephine Decker, with involvement from Slow Horses producers See-SawA biopic of Sinéad O’Connor is in the works, with its backers including the company involved in Nothing Compares, the acclaimed 2022 documentary about the singer.According to Variety, the film will be directed by Josephine Decker, who made a much-liked biopic of horror writer Shirley Jackson, starring Elisabeth Moss, in 2020. The script will be by Stacey Gregg, who has credits on TV series Mary and George, Little Birds and The Letter for the King. Continue reading...

Politics

32 h. ago Charity shop worker says there's one gift that always gets donated to them

A charity shop worker, who advices people on the do's and don'ts of donating their second hand items, insists that one popular gift is being donated too often - and she insists people stop buying it

Economics

38 h. ago Uniformed cops unable to participate in Stirling Pride events after ruling

The change - prompted by a court ruling in England over police impartiality in trans/gender-critical debates - will mean cops will only attend the Stirling festival in their traditional public safety role.

Politics

63 h. ago Police issue update after shop worker stabbed in Moss Side street

A woman was arrested 'swiftly'

Economics

3 d. ago It's no surprise we are seeing vigilante groups on Britain's streets, warn Reform women who dub themselves 'Farage's Fillies'

Sarah Pochin said groups of British men are 'mobilising themselves into guardian angel-style street patrols' due to the threat posed to women's safety by immigration.

Events

3 d. ago Horror in Moss Side as shop worker stabbed hours after streets were filled with partying locals

"It gets like this on the road sometimes. But to see a police scene outside is a bit scary"

Economics

4 d. ago Hundreds of cyclists listening to loud dance music seen riding through Cardiff city centre

Riders filled the streets riding through the city centre

Culture

6 d. ago Shop worker fleeced Spar out of £34,000 with stolen scratch cards

The court heard how when staff put the accusations to Odin Parry in June last year he denied involvement, but when staff then showed him the footage they’d collected he responded: 'Well I can’t deny it now can I?'

Economics

8 d. ago Outrage as Spanish town bans Muslim religious festivals from public spaces

Conservative People’s party in Jumilla votes to stop civic centres and gyms being used for activities ‘alien to our identity’ A local authority in south-east Spain has banned Muslims from using public facilities such as civic centres and gyms to celebrate the religious festivals Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha.The ban in Jumilla, in Murcia, is a first in Spain. It was introduced by the conservative People’s party (PP) and passed with the abstention of the far-right Vox party and the opposition of local leftwing parties. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Great Ormond Street Hospital criticised by NHS watchdog for using doctors’ assistants to fill surgical rota

The Care Quality Commission found the trust also had a shortage of nurses trained to carry out tracheostomies

Science

1 week ago Charity shop worker gobsmacked by unique donation that 'belongs in museum'

A charity shop worker has been left stunned after a father and son donated a huge Barbie collection to the store that collectors believe is worth a significant sum of money

Economics

1 week ago Charity shop worker floored after receiving unusual donation 'worth thousands'

A charity shop worker was left stunned after a man donated hundreds of vintage Barbie dolls and accessories, but fans of the Mattel toys were saddened for one heart-breaking reason

Economics

1 week ago DJ K: Radio Libertadora! review – explosive freedom and skilful cacophony

(Nyege Nyege Tapes)Kaique Vieira’s latest ‘bruxaria’ album is even bolder and louder than his 2023 debut, as he brings revolutionary spirit to the funk sound of São PaoloOver the past two years, Kaique Vieira, AKA DJ K, has been crafting a new sound of São Paolo. Influenced by local favela street parties, the 24-year-old producer takes the distorted bass, Afro-Brazilian rhythms and vocal melodies of baile funk – a dance genre that originated in Brazil in the 80s – and adds a darker palette of reverb-laden vocal lines, rave sirens and buzzing synths to create a style he calls bruxaria (witchcraft). Vieira’s 2023 debut Pânico no Submundo was a 15-track introduction, harnessing the sound of blown-out speaker cones. Radio Libertadora! moves into even bolder and louder territory, developing his nascent genre into a source of dancefloor chaos.Opening with a sample of a 1969 radio speech by the revolutionary Carlos Marighella, which called on people to act against Brazil’s military dictato...

Events

3 w. ago Huge pop star spills pints of Guinness on Dublin pub floor as she parties with locals

Camila Cabello shocked locals in Dublin on Saturday night as she partied at a pub drinking Guinness following her show at the 3Arena. 

Politics

4 w. ago Knifeman stabbed man in street brawl just hours after release from prison

Dangerous Ricky Drewett, 33, was seen attacking his victim during a street brawl in Murton, Co Durham on April 2 and arrested at the scene with knife in his hand

Events

last month Toronto rapper stabbed in London hours after attending Drake's UK tour show

Toronto rapper stabbed in London hours after attending Drake's UK tour show  India Today

Politics

last month Drake’s Friend Top5 STABBED Hours After London Wireless Gig | Assault Caught On Cam

Drake’s Friend Top5 STABBED Hours After London Wireless Gig | Assault Caught On Cam  Times of India

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