3 h. ago Trump’s tariffs are choking small US manufacturers – even those making music magic

EarthQuaker Devices has served Smashing Pumpkins, PJ Harvey and Radiohead but says tariffs add costs up to 30%Julie Robbins and her team at EarthQuaker Devices have made guitar pedals for some of the biggest names in the world of music. The Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, PJ Harvey and others have sought out the company’s bespoke, handmade pedals for their unique sounds and designs. Its most popular model, Plumes, has sold over 67,000 devices.Their made-from-scratch effects petals use more than 1,000 components, many which are imported directly from countries such as China and Vietnam or are bought from companies that bring them in from overseas. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Scottish rail journey known for 'raw, haunting beauty' named among world's most scenic routes

National Geographic said that the route is “often cited as one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys”

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9 h. ago Glamour model branded 'gold digger' for dating darts ace made doubters 'shut up'

One of darts' biggest names starts his 2026 Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship campaign on Wednesday - and his ex-glamour model wife will be watching

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20 h. ago Little girl 'murdered' named locally in heartbreaking tribute as teen boy arrested

Floral tributes placed at police cordon at the scene named the little girl.

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22 h. ago Greater Manchester club named on of the world's 'best' in new guide

The city centre venue sits alongside some of the world's biggest clubbing institutions

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25 h. ago Instant karma for 'watch thief' as his attempt to steal the timepiece is thwarted by the victim and a passerby

The alleged thief was chased down after trying to rob a man of his watch in Margaret Street, in central London, where the average property price on the road is £2million.

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30 h. ago 4 London Clubs Have Been Named in the 100 Best in the World for 2025

4 London Clubs Have Been Named in the 100 Best in the World for 2025  Time Out Worldwide

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31 h. ago Man, 20, charged with murder after boy, 15, stabbed to death in residential street

A MAN has been charged with murder after a "beautiful and loving" fifteen-year-old boy was stabbed to death in a busy residential street. Adam John Henry was tragically killed in Islington, north London, during a horror attack in broad daylight on December 9. Emergency crews were scrambled following reports of a stabbing on Westbourne Road at...

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42 h. ago London plane trees to be cut down in main street of Victorian city

London plane trees to be cut down in main street of Victorian city  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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50 h. ago Former world snooker champion Neil Robertson mysteriously pulls out of Scottish Open hours before tournament begins

NEIL ROBERTSON has snubbed the Scottish Open at late notice - and he's not the only big name to pull out. Former world champion Robertson would have been one of the better-known stars at this week's Edinburgh showdown. The Aussie, 43, is in good form, having made it to the UK Championship semi-finals earlier this...

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53 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 15 December: Lenders issue house price forecasts, index rallies

Heavy selling on Asia stock markets today failed to prevent the FTSE 100 index from trading in positive territory.

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55 h. ago Bondi Beach shooting victim named as talented French footballer

Footballer Dan Elkayam has been named as one of the victims tragically killed in the terror attack on Bondi Beach, Sydney.

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55 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 15 December: Index higher despite Asia selling, Hikma boss steps down

Heavy selling on Asia stock markets today failed to prevent the FTSE 100 index from trading in positive territory.

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68 h. ago Bondi Beach victim named as Holocaust survivor who died saving beloved wife

One of the victims, Alex Kleytman, has been identified as a Holocaust survivor

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3 d. ago The hidden London street 'that inspired Harry Potter' but tourists walk right on by

The hidden London street 'that inspired Harry Potter' but tourists walk right on by  My London

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5 d. ago London's best street art and graffiti: 7 top locations for seeing murals and public art — according to those who paint them

London's best street art and graffiti: 7 top locations for seeing murals and public art — according to those who paint them  Shortlist

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5 d. ago Moment Algerian migrant on bail caught brazenly stealing designer clothes from Selfridges

Dade Mustafa told police ‘no problem, no problem’ when confronted on London’s Oxford Street

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5 d. ago Luke Littler holds his tongue on live TV after World Darts Championship question

Luke Littler refused to name the rivals he believes he can defeat as the world No.1 kept his cards close to his chest before beginning to defend his world championship

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6 d. ago Family slam parents for naming 2.14am baby after 'chaotic' birth story

A couple welcomed their baby girl into the world at 2.14am following a chaotic birth, and decided to name her after the circumstances of her arrival - leaving their family speechless

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6 d. ago Creative duo design magical Christmas window displays on London's Oxford Street

Angel Reid and partner Jack Farrell created wonderful work for Selfridges and Disney.

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