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9 May 2021
2021 BRIT Awards to take place with live crowd as part of UK government pilot scheme
The music awards show will be held at the London O2 Arena and will feature an audience of 4,000 people as the UK government looks to test the viability of live events.
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7 May 2021
Florence Welch to adapt The Great Gatsby for Broadway musical
Also known as Florence + The Machine, the singer is adapting the 1920’s literary classic The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald for the stage.
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7 May 2021
Odeon cinemas to reopen in May with safety measures in place
In accordance with the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, most Odeon cinemas will reopen from 17 May 2021. Filmgoers will be encouraged to pre-book tickets online, and seats will be limited inside screens to meet social distancing requirements.
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7 May 2021
PlayStation to incorporate Discord into service by 2022
The partnership announcement follows in the wake of Discord reportedly rejecting a $12 billion acquisition offer from Microsoft.
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3 May 2021
Apple charged by European Commission over anti-competitive policies
The case, originating from a complaint made in 2019 by Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek, relates to ‘Apple’s rules distort[ing] competition’ in the music streaming market, and could force the tech giant to change its App Store policies as a result.
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3 May 2021
Hawaii declares climate emergency in historic decision
As the first US state to declare a climate emergency, Hawaii will pass a legislative resolution acknowledging the risks to humanity and the environment posed by climate change.
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3 May 2021
BT to offer cheaper broadband to universal credit recipients
The Home Essentials package, which will launch next month, will offer fibre broadband to households in receipt of universal credit for £15 a month.
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3 May 2021
Topshop's flagship Oxford Street store goes up for sale
Once the prime location for clothing brand Topshop, the Oxford Street building is to be sold for as much as £420 million.
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30 April 2021
BAFTA TV Awards dominated by Small Axe & The Crown
Steve McQueen’s anthology series Small Axe dominates the BAFTA TV Awards with 15 nominations, with The Crown and I Will Destroy You close behind.
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30 April 2021
Spotify passes 350 million monthly active users mark
In its earning reports for the first quarter of 2021, the company has seen an increase in its user-base and has been vindicated by the success of its podcasts.
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30 April 2021
Allegations of sexual misconduct made against Noel Clarke
First reported by The Guardian, 20 women working at different levels in the film industry have made allegations against the actor. Clarke has denied all allegations made against him.
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30 April 2021
Forest of Dean plans extension to sculpture trail
Subject to council approval, visitors to the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire will be able to enjoy a new art sculpture trail.
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30 April 2021
Co-op eliminates 'bags for life' to avoid plastic waste
Environmental campaigners have raised concerns that ‘bags for life’ are only being used once, before being discarded, contributing to plastic pollution.
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30 April 2021
Ofcom report reveals 1.5 million UK households without internet
Over-65s and and households with low incomes or financial vulnerabilities were found to be the most likely to be without internet access. Additionally, 1 in 5 children did not always have access to online learning while schools were closed.
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29 April 2021
23 young producers are given the chance to shine in the West End
Nica Burns is giving 23 young producers a life-changing opportunity to showcase their work at top London venues.
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29 April 2021
Leeds Hyde Park Picture House is back in motion
Film screenings are to resume from 17 May at the iconic Hyde Park Picture House as they launch their On the Road Programme.
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29 April 2021
Manchester International Festival announces programme for 2021
Manchester International Festival (MIF) returns from 1-18 July with a vibrant programme of original new work.
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28 April 2021
Self-driving technology in cars to be legalised for use on UK roads in 2021
The announcement has been made by the Department for Transport, and relates to the use of Automated Lane Keeping System technology in vehicles.