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Walker to take over from Farbrace as Sussex coach
Sussex have appointed Matt Walker as their new head coach, taking over from Paul Farbrace, who is moving into the newly created role of Director of Cricket. The 52-year-old will start on 1 November ahead of the 2027 season, joining a club that is trying to rebuild after a difficult financial period and a points…
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Andy Burnham’s cabinet reshuffle: The winners and losers
Andy Burnham has carried out a sweeping cabinet reshuffle within hours of becoming prime minister, removing ministers closely associated with his predecessor, Sir Keir Starmer, while restoring several senior Labour figures to government. The purge, which saw more than nine ministers sacked, signals a decisive break from the Starmer era and sets the tone for…
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 studio Infinity Ward can “see the conversation around weapon progression” and promises “more to share on leveling and the grind soon”
Infinity Ward, the studio behind the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, has acknowledged ongoing player discussion about weapon progression systems in the franchise. The developer said it can “see the conversation” happening around the topic, suggesting the studio is monitoring community feedback as it shapes the game ahead of release. The studio promised…
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“We stopped playing for 10 minutes and ate pizza on-stage while the crowd watched.” The Damned were the first UK punk band to tour America and it was an unforgettable experience for all involved
The Damned, the first UK punk band to release a single with “New Rose” in October 1976, went on to become the first British punk act to tour America, playing New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco in April 1977. Drummer Rat Scabies has recalled the tour in a new interview with MOJO magazine,…
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Matilda 2? Mara Wilson Says It’s Possible, but Doesn’t Quite Understand How It Would Work for One Good Reason
Actor Mara Wilson, who played the title role in the 1996 film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda”, has said a sequel could be possible but questioned how it would logically work. Speaking at Fanboy Expo in Tennessee, Wilson, now 38, was responding to the common fan suggestion that a follow-up could centre on Matilda’s daughter,…
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Josh Caffé Picks Out His Production Inspirations
London club fixture Josh Caffé has released a new EP, “The Velvet Hour”, via dh2, Dirty Hit’s electronic sub-label, blending Chicago house, acid, electroclash and pop into a euphoric tribute to nightlife. Caffé, known for his long-running Love Child residency at fabric and past studio collaborations with Honey Dijon, spoke to Clash about the tracks…
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The next major moment for Marathon arrives today with a new update and the debut of its PvE mode, Vault Breaker
Bungie has launched Vault Breaker, a new time-limited PvE mode for Marathon, alongside a mid-season update for Season 2. The mode marks a notable shift for the extraction shooter, which has struggled since launch, by offering players a dedicated, roguelite-style co-operative option separate from the game’s usual player-versus-player structure. Vault Breaker runs for two weeks,…
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6 Best Vampire Movies Released Since 2020
This Collider article is a listicle recommending what the writer considers the six best vampire films released since 2020, arguing that despite the disruptions of that year, the genre has produced some standout entries. It highlights films that reimagine classic vampire folklore alongside those putting a modern spin on the mythology, framing the early 2020s…
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Morgan Wallen fan allegedly pisses on family of four at Baltimore show
A fan attending a Morgan Wallen concert in Baltimore is alleged to have urinated on a family of four during the show, according to reports. The incident has drawn attention amid a wider pattern of unruly behaviour reported at large country music concerts and stadium events in recent years. Details of the alleged incident, including…
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Xbox admits its game exclusivity strategy isn’t “obvious”, but insists Gears of War and Clockwork Revolution won’t be the only non-PlayStation games
Xbox executives have acknowledged that the company’s approach to game exclusivity is not “obvious” to players, while insisting that upcoming titles Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will not be the only games kept off PlayStation. Chief strategy officer Matthew Ball and chief content officer Matt Booty made the comments in an interview with…