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1 October 2021
Scarlett Johansson vs Disney reaches its conclusion
The public feud over Black Widow’s simultaneous release in cinemas and on Disney+ has been settled out of court.
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1 October 2021
Winners of 2021’s Creative Future Writers’ Award announced
The £10,000 prize is intended to celebrate the prose and poetry of writers from traditionally marginalised backgrounds, this year going to two women of Asian heritage.
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29 September 2021
On the scene at largest Scottish Independence march since first lockdown
Last Saturday, independence advocate group All Under One Banner hosted their first major demonstration since the easing of Covid restrictions. Here is a firsthand account of the event.
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29 September 2021
At least 15 police officers have killed women in the UK since 2009 finds Femicide Census
The involvement of police in femicide crimes has come into focus again following the sentencing of officer Wayne Couzens for the murder of Sarah Everard.
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29 September 2021
Toxic traces of drugs found in river at site of Glastonbury festival
Environmentally damaging substances have been found in the river that runs through the Glastonbury Festival site, and scientists believe they are caused by copious amounts of drugs in festival goers' urine.
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29 September 2021
Scotland becomes first country worldwide to include LGBT issues in education system
Advice and information will be available across the curriculum to teachers and students regarding LGBT issues.
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29 September 2021
Kanye West removes Chris Brown’s vocals from new album DONDA
The rapper has also removed a contribution from musician KayCyy, and has edited the mixing of the album further, a month after the record’s initial release.
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28 September 2021
R. Kelly found guilty in trial for sex trafficking
Singer R. Kelly has been found guilty of using his status as a superstar celebrity to run a sex trafficking scheme where he was sexually abusing women and children over the span of decades.
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27 September 2021
Global Citizen festival sees biggest musicians performing 24 hour show
Lizzo, Billie Eilish, and Ed Sheeran were amongst the pop stars performing, helping to raise awareness for famine, climate change, and vaccine inequality.
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27 September 2021
£32K spent on Welsh vaccine campaign featuring band GLC
The Welsh government spent the money on a campaign that featured rap group Goldie Lookin’ Chain (GLC), in an attempt to get more people vaccinated.
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27 September 2021
Angela Rayner takes on ‘Tory sleaze’, and more from the Labour conference
The conference has been eventful so far, with Angela Rayner and Kier Starmer both facing criticism from the opposition and from within their own party.
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27 September 2021
Lower income graduates may be hit hard in proposed student loans overhaul
Ministers have proposed that the income threshold for loan repayments be lowered to save government money.
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26 September 2021
Mike Freer appointed as new additional Minister for Equalities
The gay Conservative MP will occupy the role alongside Kemi Badenoch and Liz Truss, both of whom have faced criticism from LGBTQ groups.
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24 September 2021
Fugees reunite for glorious NYC show, despite Lauryn Hill arriving hours late
After a 15 year hiatus, The Fugees have returned for their first show in decades, but the performance was marred by Lauryn Hill’s usual and chronic lateness.
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24 September 2021
St Clements church in Ipswich to be turned into an arts centre.
A church that has been abandoned for nearly 40 years to be refurbished as an arts and music venue.
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24 September 2021
Nintendo Direct September 2021: The biggest announcements
Bayonetta and Splatoon 3 stood out amongst the presentation’s most anticipated insights, and were accompanied by several unexpected reveals.
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24 September 2021
Construction companies urged to stop demolishing buildings to tackle climate change
A new report calls for the government to support a transition to more reusing and recycling of building materials.
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24 September 2021
Chris Pratt to (metaphorically) don the red hat and blue overalls of gaming icon Mario
Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black are set to star in an upcoming animated flick based in the world of Super Mario Bros.