36 h. ago Black Country, New Road: Forever Howlong review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

(Ninja Tune)After losing their frontman, the band’s third studio album shows how resilient and adaptable they are, with luscious melodies, fantastical lyrics and lots of recordersThe last time Black Country, New Road released a studio album, in 2022, it was accompanied by a strange feeling. Their debut the previous year had reached No 4 in the UK charts, and Ants from Up There was an even greater breakthrough, the sound of the UK septet pulling confidently away from the serried ranks of sprechgesang-heavy alt-rock bands who proliferated in the late 2010s. But there was an elegiac feeling around its release: Black Country, New Road’s frontman, Isaac Wood, had announced his departure four days prior. The others had resolved to continue without him, but given how distinctive Wood’s declarative, ruminating vocals were, many thought the band’s future was uncertain at best.That proved to be an underestimation. Instead of touring Ants from Up There, the remaining members stopped playing an...

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42 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson announces Clarksons Farm season four release date

Forthcoming series will see former ‘Top Gear’ host navigate the difficulties of becoming a pub landlord

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55 h. ago James May's bold remark over prospect of reunion with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond

James May worked with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond on the BBC's Top Gear for more than a decade until 2015, and then again on the Grand Tour until last year

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57 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson says unlikely food item is helping him with weight loss

‘Weirdly, it does taste and feel like the real deal,’ TV star said of luxury food item

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57 h. ago Nintendo Switch 2 release date and price announced as new Mario Kart game unveiled

The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been revealed, and after months of rumours, we now know the release date, price and a list of games we'll be playing on it

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57 h. ago Clarkson's Farm series four release date finally revealed with string of first look pics

Fans will be welcomed back to the TV star's Diddly Squat Farm soon in a brand new instalment coming to Prime Video.

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57 h. ago Clarkson Farm's first look as Jeremy Clarkson faces biggest challenge yet

Jeremy Clarkson is back for a brand new series of his Prime Video show Clarkson's Farm where he faces an impossible task and some of the show's fan favourites are missing

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58 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson announces release date for Clarksons Farm season four

Forthcoming series will see former ‘Top Gear’ host navigate the difficulties of becoming a pub landlord

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59 h. ago Clarkson’s Farm Season 4: First look reveals Jeremy Clarkson’s biggest challenge yet as release date confirmed

The hit series follows the former Top Gear host, 64, as he swaps high-speed supercars for life on his Oxfordshire farm

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59 h. ago Clarkson's Farm season 4 release date and first look as Jeremy Clarkson left isolated at Diddly Squat

The fourth season of Clarkson's Farm will be split into three parts.

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67 h. ago Nintendo Direct to unveil Switch 2 details as release date, price have yet to be announced

Nintendo is set to provide a closer look at its Switch 2 gaming console

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68 h. ago Meghan Markle makes embarrassing error in product launch email

Meghan Markle's As Ever lifestyle brand is set to launch its first collection of products on Thursday - but the newsletter that announced the release contained an embarrassing blunder

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3 d. ago Susan Boyle teases major comeback as Scots star working on 'new projects'

Britain's Got Talent singer Susan Boyle delighted fans with the news in a huge announcement on her birthday, five years on from releasing her most recent album

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3 d. ago Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond set for Amazon Prime Video special

The special will see the returning trio of Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond star in an instalment from director Phil Churchward, who previously worked on Top Gear and The Grand Tour

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4 d. ago Snail caviar: how quickly will Jeremy Clarkson's new favourite snack catch on?

A pop-up dedicated to Clarkson’s new favourite isn’t out of the question, says Josh Barrie

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4 d. ago Jeremy Clarkson set to be replaced by social media influencer on The Grand Tour

A new host for Amazon Prime Video motoring series The Grand Tour is reportedly being lined up, and if you're a train fanatic you may know who he is.

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4 d. ago Jeremy Clarkson says 'I was sick a lot' as he explains recent health struggles

Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has opened up about his health struggles he suffered after he started taking diabetes drug Ozempic in an attempt to lose weight

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4 d. ago Jeremy Clarkson discovers random food item is helping him with weight loss

‘Weirdly, it does taste and feel like the real deal,’ TV star said of luxury food item

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4 d. ago MindsEye: Release date for former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies' new game confirmed

Developed by Scottish studio Build A Rocket Boy, MindsEye will be released on June 10, 2025.

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4 d. ago Jeremy Clarkson offered surprise olive branch by BBC star after long

The Springwatch host and Jeremy Clarkson have been involved in a feud that saw the Top Gear star point out a book titled 'The Fall of Chris Packham' and liken his haircut to Sir Keir Starmer's

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