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Strawbs share live video of Benedictus as 1972 classic Grave New World gets new limited edition live release
A new live version of Strawbs’ 1972 album Grave New World is being released as a limited edition through Witchwood Records on 9 October, tied to the band’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The release is notable because it captures what the article describes as the only full concert performance of the album, giving fans a rare…
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Map reveals areas most at risk to wildfires as heatwave sparks huge infernos across the UK
The article reports that a heatwave has coincided with large wildfires in parts of the UK, and that a map has been used to show which areas are judged most at risk. Its main significance is as a public-warning story: it links extreme heat and dry conditions to a higher chance of fast-moving fires, with…
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Heritage Live cancel all events, including Eric Clapton and Lionel Richie shows, due to low ticket sales
Heritage Live has cancelled all of its planned summer 2026 events across three English estate venues, including major shows by Eric Clapton and Lionel Richie. Organisers said they could not proceed after low ticket sales and a last-minute collapse of an investment package left them unable to guarantee payment of artists, crew and suppliers. The…
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Summer Games Done Quick raises $2.4 million for charity, cancels sponsored stream with SNK over Saudi Arabia ties
Summer Games Done Quick said its 2026 event raised $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders, but the announcement was quickly overshadowed by controversy over a planned sponsored stream with SNK. The charity speedrunning organisation cancelled that stream within hours after community criticism over SNK’s Saudi links, saying the partnership conflicted with its stated support for…
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Pollock and Caluori target starting for England
Henry Pollock and Noah Caluori say they want to move from impact substitutes to starters for England after both impressed in the 73-8 win over Fiji on Saturday. Their performances matter because they underline England’s emerging depth and increase competition for places ahead of the side’s final summer match against Argentina. Pollock, 21, scored a…
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Sitges, SWSW & Fantasia Entry ‘Bagworm’, Starring Peter Falls, Michelle Ortiz & Robbie Arnett, Gets North America Deal
Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired North American rights to *Bagworm*, a genre film marking director Oliver Bernsen’s feature debut and written by Henry Bernsen. The deal matters because it gives the film a confirmed route to cinemas in North America after festival exposure and early acclaim, signalling growing distributor confidence in the project. The story centres…
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Octopath Traveler 1 & 2 Announced For Switch 2 With Improved Performance And Visuals
Square Enix has announced Switch 2 versions of Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II, bringing both role-playing games to Nintendo’s newer console with enhanced visuals and performance. The games are already available in Japan, with a western release set for 1 October 2026. The announcement matters because it offers what may become the best Nintendo…
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VW chief confirms plan to cut 50,000 jobs as board rejects plant closures
Oliver Blume tells staff restructuring proposal includes ‘controversial decisions’ but he has broad support Business live – latest updates The chief executive of Volkswagen has confirmed plans to cut 50,000 more jobs despite the carmaker’s supervisory board rejecting his plan to shut four factories in Germany. Oliver Blume told staff on Monday that proposals for…
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Amid Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced furore, Ubisoft’s latest financial report removes widely mocked claim microtransactions make games “more fun”
Did you know that microtransactions make games more fun? That might seem like a dubious statement, but it was one Ubisoft was more than happy to put its name to last year. However, it appears the company might have learned a lesson from the pushback it subsequently endured across the internet: as complaints around the…
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“We’d got our club back” Max Lowe explains emotional Sheffield Wednesday interview and future decision – thestar.co.uk
“We’d got our club back” Max Lowe explains emotional Sheffield Wednesday interview and future decision thestar.co.uk