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17 September 2021
The winners and losers of Johnson's cabinet reshuffle
With demotions, promotions, and some key figures getting the chop, Johnson appeared to prioritise loyalty during his reshuffle of the Tory cabinet on Wednesday.
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15 September 2021
Rick Astley joins Blossoms to perform as The Smiths cover band
The Never Gonna Give You Up icon is set to play two shows with indie band Blossoms, in arguably the most surprising music news of the week.
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15 September 2021
Strictly Come Dancing seeks to improve inclusivity with first deaf participant
EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis hopes to “break stereotypes” when it comes to assumptions on the ability for deaf people and those with hearing impairments to enjoy music.
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15 September 2021
Unearthed 1931 anti-fascist film Europa set for world premiere in London
Created by surrealists Stefan and Franciszka Themerson, the film is deemed an anti-fascist masterpiece.
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15 September 2021
Tesco launches zero-waste trial across selected stores in England
The supermarket chain is aiming to make a move away from single-use plastics.
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15 September 2021
Climate protesters block M25 during rush hour
The protesters, from the group Insulate Britain, are calling for increased home insulation.
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14 September 2021
Well, That Happened Ep.3
Your weekly roundup of news that made us say, "WTH!"
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13 September 2021
Pop Smoke’s gravesite vandalised, late rapper’s crypt smashed
Police are investigating the recent vandalism of Pop Smoke’s gravesite, where it is believed that the rapper’s body was subject to attempted removal.
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13 September 2021
Video Music Awards sees the worlds biggest musicians attend another successful ceremony
The iconic 2021 Video Music Awards (VMAs) took place last night at Brooklyn’s Barclays Centre. Where many of the world’s most influential artists turned up in some of the wildest outfits to receive awards for their efforts over the past year.
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13 September 2021
Nicola Sturgeon calls for second Scottish independence referendum
The referendum, if confirmed, will not occur until the pandemic is “under control”.
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13 September 2021
Playstation Showcase 2021: Remakes, remasters, trailers, and teasers
Playstation streamed the event in which they revealed upcoming additions to the PS5’s roster of games, including a sequel to Insomniac’s Spider-Man and a remake of Knights of the Old Republic.
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13 September 2021
Epic vs Apple: A key verdict shakes tech giant
The verdict comes in the midst of ongoing legal action rules against Apple’s desire to prohibit third-party in-app purchases that bypass their cut of in-app payments.
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13 September 2021
Vaccine passport plans shelved in England
The unexpected decision has faced a mixed reaction.
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10 September 2021
Arlo Parks wins 2021 Mercury Prize
The 21-year old singer-songwriter wins the prestigious award with her album Collapsed in Sunbeams, adding to a Brit award win earlier this year.
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10 September 2021
Winners of the Ig Nobel prize announced: Upside-down rhinos declared A-okay
The award was presented in ten different categories, including an award for transportation given to a group of researchers analysing the impact of transporting rhinoceroses upside-down.
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10 September 2021
Afrika Bambaataa sued for child sex trafficking
Lawsuit alleges that Bambaataa was sexually abusing and trafficking a 12-year old boy between 1991-1995.
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10 September 2021
The Guardian censors Judith Butler’s criticisms of TERFs
The publication has removed statements from the feminist philosopher criticising TERFs alignment with far right ideologies.
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10 September 2021
Susanna Clarke named winner of the 2021 Women's Prize for Fiction
The British author, known for Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrel, wrote the winning novel whilst struggling with a long-term chronic fatigue syndrome.