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British town hit by earthquake as residents left feeling ‘shaking’ and ‘rumbles’ from tremor
A minor earthquake struck Grimsby, on England’s east coast, on Tuesday evening, with residents in the town and nearby Cleethorpes reporting shaking homes and a loud rumbling noise. The tremor caused no damage or injuries but startled locals, some of whom initially mistook it for thunder or something falling in their loft. Such events, while…
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London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance for firms to follow
Uber and Wayve’s plan to launch self-driving taxi rides in London “later this summer” now looks unlikely to happen this year, as regulatory and technical hurdles delay the timetable the UK government had set out. Transport for London has yet to publish the guidance companies must follow to gain approval, with TfL’s director of strategy…
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Moment Brit tourist is robbed of his £20,000 watch by thieves who used pepper spray on family ‘to create confusion’ before fleeing in Florence
A British tourist had his €20,000 watch stolen in Florence after two men used pepper spray to distract him and his family before fleeing the scene. CCTV footage of the attack outside a restaurant enabled Italian police to track the suspects, aged 19 and 22, to a nearby B&B, where they were arrested on charges…
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‘If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain’: The wit and wisdom of Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton, the American singer-songwriter, has died at the age of 80, prompting tributes that highlight not only her music but also her sharp wit and gift for memorable one-liners. Throughout her career, she offered candid, humorous and often profound observations on fame, resilience, songwriting, love and her own carefully crafted image, endearing her to…
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‘Tall Tales & Murder’ First Look: Ella Lily Hyland and Aidan Gillen Star in Wild Comedic Crime Drama From ‘Veep’ Director and ‘Love/Hate’ Creator (EXCLUSIVE)
The BBC has revealed a first look at “Tall Tales and Murder”, a six-part dark comedic crime drama created by “Love/Hate” writer Stuart Carolan alongside “Veep” director Chris Addison. Shot in Ireland, the series is a co-commission between BBC Northern Ireland and RTÉ, and is notable for pairing its modern-day gangster storyline with an unusual…
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Dolly Parton was the one thing most Americans could agree on
Dolly Parton’s death prompted tributes across America’s political and cultural divides, highlighting her unusual ability to appeal to very different groups without becoming a partisan figure. Her broad popularity mattered because, in an increasingly polarised country, she was widely seen as a rare public figure who combined commercial success, philanthropy and outspoken values with a…
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Korea’s DRX Signs Strategic Partnership With Indonesia’s Nuon to Expand Gaming and Entertainment Ties (EXCLUSIVE)
South Korean esports and entertainment company DRX Corp has signed a strategic partnership with Indonesian firm PT Nuon Digital Indonesia, aiming to deepen gaming and entertainment ties between the two countries. Announced in Jakarta, the deal combines DRX’s esports, content production and fan engagement expertise with Nuon’s local distribution network, creator relationships and market knowledge,…
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ReelShort Partners With Vidio to Launch 200 Short-Form Dramas in Indonesia
Vidio, Indonesia’s leading streaming platform, has finalised a partnership with microdrama service ReelShort, giving the Crazy Maple Studio-owned platform its first foothold in Indonesia. From 1 September, more than 200 ReelShort titles will be available on Vidio through a dedicated Short Drama tab, spanning genres such as fantasy, family drama, romance and billionaire romance in…
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Ted Hodgkinson To Leave Southbank Centre & Join Hay Festival As Creative Director
Ted Hodgkinson, the Southbank Centre’s long-serving director of literature and spoken word, is leaving the London institution to take up a newly created role as creative director of Hay Festival. He will join Hay’s executive team in the autumn, taking responsibility for the festival’s artistic and creative strategy and public programming, as it prepares for…
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Adam Riches celebrates Captain Matthew Webb’s Channel swim
Adam Riches, already known for another hit show at this year’s Edinburgh fringe, brings his comic talents to The Captain, a solo lecture-style tribute performed at Summerhall’s Anatomy theatre. He plays Fred Beckwith, the Victorian coach who trained Captain Matthew Webb, the first man to swim the English Channel unaided, and the show blends genuine…