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Amateur stunt pilot, 64, who nose-dived into runway during crash ’caused by dodgy nut’ sues for £2million
A 64-year-old amateur stunt pilot is suing for £2 million in damages after crashing nose-first into a runway in an accident he claims was caused by a faulty nut. The case highlights safety concerns around aircraft maintenance in amateur and stunt flying, where mechanical faults can have severe consequences for pilots. Limited further detail is…
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Charli XCX relents and puts B-side tracks on iTunes
Charli XCX has “begrudgingly” put three previously exclusive B-side tracks onto iTunes, having earlier insisted the songs would never appear on digital platforms. The tracks were added on Sunday 26 July as part of a digital deluxe edition of her latest album, “Music, Fashion, Film”, with the singer telling fans “you can call me a…
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Heathrow expansion would take thousands of jobs from other UK regions, report finds
An economic analysis of the government’s own forecasts has found that expanding Heathrow airport with a third runway would shift thousands of aviation jobs away from other UK regions rather than creating new employment nationally. The findings, drawn from a Department for Transport paper published last month, suggest airports across England and Wales would lose…
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Aussie loses it over unnecessary addition to oversized US-style pickup truck: ‘Should be illegal’
An Australian has voiced frustration online after spotting an oversized US-style pickup truck, or “ute,” on a Melbourne street, taking particular issue with what they described as an unnecessary addition to the vehicle. The reaction reflects a wider debate in Australia over the growing popularity of large American-style pickups, which critics argue are impractical and…
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Girl Guides get new casual dress code to promote ‘belonging’ and ‘inclusiveness’ in first overhaul in 30 years
The Girl Guides organisation has introduced a new, more casual dress code, marking the first overhaul of its uniform guidance in around 30 years. The change is intended to foster a greater sense of “belonging” and “inclusiveness” among members, reflecting a broader shift towards making the movement feel more welcoming and accessible to girls and…
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Wales win fourth Commonwealth Games swimming medal
Wales won a fourth swimming medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as their men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team took bronze behind Australia and England. It marks the second successive evening Wales have claimed a relay bronze, keeping the team’s medal tally rising even as they continue to wait for their first gold of the…
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Charli xcx shares B-side companion tracks for new album
Charli xcx has released a collection of B-sides to accompany her album ‘Music, Fashion, Film’, pairing an extra track with each song on the record. The release came shortly after the album’s launch, which drew considerable international attention, including a 9/10 review from Clash magazine praising its “unsettling brilliance”. The bonus material gives fans further…
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DIIV unveil ZIRP, produced by A. G. Cook, out October
Shoegaze band Diiv have announced a new album, ZIRP!, produced by A. G. Cook and set for release on 30 October 2026 via Fantasy Records. The follow-up to their previous record, Frog In Boiling Water, marks a notable pairing: Cook has spent 2026 becoming one of pop’s most in-demand producers, working with Charli XCX among…
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Don’t Expect DC’s ‘Lanterns’ To Just Be Another ‘True Detective’-Style Series [Exclusive]
DC Studios’ upcoming HBO series “Lanterns” will offer more than the grounded, crime-drama tone suggested by its early “True Detective with Green Lanterns” pitch, according to co-creator Tom King. Speaking to Collider at San Diego Comic-Con, King said that while the detective story centred on Hal Jordan and John Stewart remains intact, the show grew…