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Christine Vachon, Ewan McGregor & Sarah Brocklehurst Among Names Set For Edinburgh Film Festival’s 2026 Industry Programme

  • Edinburgh’s 2026 industry programme runs from 13 to 19 August.
  • Christine Vachon, Ken Burns and Ewan McGregor are among speakers.
  • A new UK Film Conference focuses on independent filmmaking.

Edinburgh Film Festival has announced its 2026 industry programme, running alongside the festival from 13 to 19 August. The programme brings together prominent filmmakers, actors and executives for talks, networking and discussions intended to support connections across the Scottish, UK and international film sectors. Events begin on 14…

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Sheffield approves funding for Springs and Concord leisure centre rebuilds

  • Sheffield releases initial funding for two leisure-centre rebuilds
  • Springs work starts in October and lasts two years
  • Concord rebuild is scheduled to begin in summer 2027

Sheffield City Council has released initial funding and approved lease arrangements for the rebuilds of Springs Leisure Centre and Concord Leisure Centre, enabling the previously agreed projects to move towards construction. The council says the schemes will modernise affordable sport and leisure provision, with both centres remaining open…

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Tyla – A*POP

  • Clash praises Tyla’s assured, identity-led pop evolution.
  • The album balances intimacy, confidence and South African influences.
  • Collaborations support rather than overshadow Tyla’s sound.

Clash Magazine’s review presents Tyla’s A*POP as a confident, polished follow-up that develops the South African singer’s blend of pop appeal and personal identity. It argues that the album moves between romance, vulnerability and independence while retaining the restrained, melodic style associated with her breakthrough. The review highlights…

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Why have thousands taken to the streets? India’s ‘cockroach’ protest explained

  • Youth protesters demand India’s education minister resign.
  • The CJP grew from online satire.
  • Demonstrations have spread beyond Delhi.

Tens of thousands of Generation Z protesters have demonstrated in Delhi and other Indian cities, demanding the resignation of the education minister. The protests matter because a movement that began as online satire only months ago has quickly become one of India’s most visible youth campaigns. The movement…

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Scotland’s Gunn concedes four in San Jose debut defeat

  • Gunn’s San Jose debut ended in a 4-0 defeat.
  • He was largely not at fault for the goals.
  • San Jose remain second in the Western Conference.

Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn conceded four goals on his San Jose Earthquakes debut as Orlando City won 4-0 following Major League Soccer’s World Cup break. Although the result was a difficult start for Gunn after leaving Nottingham Forest, he was not considered at fault for the goals and…

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U2 and Martin Garrix officially release soaring collab ‘Fireflies’: “There’s always a sense of adventure whenever we get together”

  • U2 and Martin Garrix release long-developed single ‘Fireflies’.
  • The track debuted live at Tomorrowland with The Edge.
  • It follows previous collaborations and precedes U2’s new album.

U2 and Dutch DJ-producer Martin Garrix have released ‘Fireflies’, a collaborative single first performed live during Garrix’s Tomorrowland set the previous week. The release reunites Garrix with Bono and The Edge, and marks a further crossover between U2’s rock sound and electronic music. Garrix said the song was…

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Cool new prog from Lesoir, Chelsea Wolfe, Pattern-Seeking Animals and more in Prog’s brand new Tracks Of The Week

  • Prog returns with six new tracks to discover.
  • Asia comfortably won the previous reader poll.
  • Lesoir, Chelsea Wolfe and Pattern-Seeking Animals feature.

Prog has returned with a new Tracks Of The Week feature after a one-week break for the Prog For Peart festival, presenting six recently released tracks from progressive-leaning artists. The article matters chiefly as a curated listening guide and reader poll, designed to highlight a range of new…

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Charli XCX reveals her top five Charli XCX songs

  • Charli XCX selected five favourites from her back catalogue.
  • ‘Stay Away’ remains especially meaningful to her.
  • She also highlighted a new album closer featuring David Cronenberg.

Charli XCX has named her five favourite songs from her own catalogue during an appearance on the Lipps Service podcast, alongside the release of her new album, ‘Music, Fashion, Film’. - ‘Stay Away’ from ‘True Romance’, which she described as sentimental because it was her first official release.…

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Let the gimmick begin! Burnham spends first day at temporary ‘No10 North’ office in Manchester after frantic clearout… amid fears of huge security bill

  • Burnham began work from Manchester’s temporary No10 North office.
  • The base is meant to support devolution beyond London.
  • Questions remain over security costs and long-term practicality.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham spent his first working day at the temporary “No10 North” office in Manchester, presenting it as a practical symbol of his plan to move economic decision-making and political influence beyond London. The initiative matters because it is intended to support wider devolution, though critics…

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‘Jumbo’ Sequel, ‘Queen of Malacca’ Franchise Plans on the Cards as Indonesia’s Visinema Eyes Expansion (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Visinema targets a 2027 “Queen of Malacca” release.
  • The fantasy film is planned as a franchise.
  • A “Jumbo” sequel is also in development.

Indonesian studio Visinema is planning to turn its fantasy film “Queen of Malacca” into its next major franchise, with a release targeted for the first quarter of 2027. The project signals the company’s push to build locally rooted intellectual property that can travel internationally, while expanding its production…

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