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‘He lived here a long time, so it feels poignant’: Nick Cave thrills Brighton passersby with secret rooftop gig
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds gave an unannounced rooftop performance above Resident Records in Brighton, ahead of their major Preston Park concert, drawing a large crowd of fans and passers-by. The impromptu show added to a city-wide programme celebrating Cave and carried particular emotional weight because Brighton was his long-term home before the death…
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Key suspect emerges in murder of British woman found in a suitcase in Athens
Greek police are investigating the death of a 38-year-old British woman whose body was found in a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens. Detectives are reportedly focusing on a key person connected to her final movements, while activity on her mobile phone after her suspected death has raised the possibility that someone tried to…
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Rochelle Jordan Invites Ron Trent To Put His Stamp On ‘I’m Your Muse’
Rochelle Jordan has released Ron Trent’s remix of ‘I’m Your Muse’, a track from her acclaimed 2025 album ‘Through The Wall’. The release launches a wider remix project, ‘Disc 1-5’, intended to reinterpret her R&B songwriting through club-focused production and connect her music with the dance influences of her upbringing. The first instalment, due on…
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Sheffield road on the edge of Peak District closed following crash – thestar.co.uk
A road on the edge of the Peak District near Sheffield has been closed following a crash. The closure is likely to affect local journeys and access through the area while emergency services deal with the incident. No details were provided about the vehicles involved, any injuries, the exact location or how long the road…
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Healey sets budget for late October, promising to ‘spread money and power’ around UK
John Healey has set 28 October for the government’s autumn budget, saying it will shift “money and power” from Westminster to communities across the UK. The budget will be a key test of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s early policy agenda, as the government must explain how it will fund new cost-of-living measures, devolution plans and…
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Stokes return would not surprise England chief Key
England men’s cricket director Rob Key says he would not be surprised if former captain Ben Stokes eventually reversed his international retirement, though he has received no indication that a return is planned. Stokes’s potential availability would matter particularly ahead of next summer’s home Ashes, as England seek to rebuild following changes in both the…
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Wildfire near Sizewell nuclear plant causes ‘total devastation’ to Suffolk landscape
A major wildfire at Dunwich Heath and the nearby Minsmere nature reserve in Suffolk has devastated protected coastal heathland close to the Sizewell nuclear power station. More than 100 firefighters have been tackling the blaze since Wednesday evening, and although conditions were stabilising on Friday, emergency services said the incident remained changeable. The fire matters…
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Burstow wants another ‘trophy’ after joining SWFC on loan from Hull City – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday have signed striker Mason Burstow on loan from Hull City, with the player saying he wants to win another “trophy”. The move gives Wednesday an additional attacking option and reflects Burstow’s ambition to contribute to a successful season. The available material does not provide further details on the loan’s duration, any transfer terms…
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Date set for first Budget of Andy Burnham’s government after recent spate of policy announcements
Chancellor John Healey will deliver the new government’s first Budget on 28 October, promising fiscal discipline while shifting “money and power out of Westminster”. The Budget will be a key test of whether Andy Burnham’s government can fund its early policy commitments and devolution agenda without undermining its borrowing rules or economic stability. Potential costs…
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England and Wales on course for driest July on record
England and Wales are on course for their driest July since records began, intensifying drought conditions and pressure on water supplies. The lack of rainfall, combined with repeated heatwaves, has reduced river flows, prompted early harvests, increased wildfire risks and led to hosepipe bans affecting more than 20 million people. England received 5.6mm of rain…