Spotify wins case over ‘billions’ of Eminem streams
Getty Images Eminem is one of the most-streamed artists in the world, with 76 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone Spotify has won a long-running court case, in which it was accused of streaming Eminem’s music without permission. The case was launched in 2019 by the rapper’s publisher, Eight Mile Style, which said Spotify failed […]
Candyman and Final Destination actor dies aged 69
Alamy Tony Todd appeared as Candyman in four films, from 1992 to 2021 Tony Todd, best known for starring in the Candyman horror films, has died aged 69. The American actor died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, according to reports. He starred as the title character in the horror series, depicting […]
No-deal Brexit ‘could wipe out sheep farming in NI’
Getty Images A no-deal Brexit could virtually wipe out sheep farming in Northern Ireland, it has been claimed. The imposition of costly tariffs could price local lamb producers out of the French market. That would be very costly for the industry here, which exports a large amount of produce there. The Ulster Farmers’ Union beef […]
Detectorist’s Anglo-Saxon find goes on display
An Anglo-Saxon gold artefact which was found by a metal detectorist has gone on display in a West Sussex town. The small gold plate, which is believed to have been a decoration on a sword, is on show at Littlehampton Museum. Experts believe the item, which was found near Climping, dates from about 570 to […]
Denmark builds anti-pig border fence amid swine fever fears
AFP The fence will run for almost 70km along the border Denmark has started building a 70km (43-mile) fence along its border with Germany in an effort to control the migration of wild boar. There are fears that African swine fever, which has been found in two dead wild boar in Belgium, could threaten Denmark’s […]
Larkfield Leisure centre gets £1.6m carbon-cutting scheme
Google Larkfield Leisure Centre will have a £1.6m carbon-cutting revamp A Kent leisure centre will have carbon-cutting technology and new changing facilities under a £1.6m scheme. Funds will be used to install additional solar panels, improved insulation and air source heat pumps at Larkfield Leisure Centre. Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council said it had been […]
Can a two-letter word really change your life?
Sophie Jones Sophie Jones has 180k followers on TikTok where she puts herself out of her comfort zone to gain confidence “Get out of your comfort zone.” “Take no for an answer.” “Do something every day that makes you feel uncomfortable.” If you’ve spent any time on social media you’ll be used to seeing these […]
Tesco and Aldi limit sales of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers
BBC Tesco is the latest supermarket to introduce limits on sales of certain fruit and vegetables due to shortages of fresh produce. It follows similar moves by Aldi, Asda and Morrisons, with other supermarkets also said to be facing problems after extreme weather hit harvests abroad. Tesco is putting limits of three per customer on […]
Winter plan aims to better protect district’s roads
BBC More than 7,800 tonnes of salt was used on priority routes in the Bradford district in 2023 Electric gritters and thermal imaging techniques could be part of a new plan to protect Bradford’s roads from snow and ice damage. Creating a gritting map of the city using surface temperature sensors, upgrading weather stations and […]
A dancer’s guide to Seville’s best flamenco experiences
José Montes (Credit: José Montes) Manuela Barrios has performed flamenco around the world. Here are her favourite spots in Seville to see the spectacle, from casual nights at La Carbonería to the cabaret shows of Tablao Las Setas. Seville, the capital of Spain’s Andalusia region, is known for its tiled Moorish architecture, colourful 19th-Century facades […]