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Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race by Labour ruling committee
Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race by Labour ruling committee
Decision likely to set off ferocious row between Keir Starmer loyalists and allies of Greater Manchester mayor
Labour’s national executive committee has blocked Andy Burnham’s request to seek selection for the Gorton and Denton byelection, according to Labour sources.
The decision is likely to set off a ferocious row with allies of the Greater Manchester mayor. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race by Labour ruling committee
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Review: Dead Dads Club - Dead Dads Club: Imbued with a real sense of healing and closure.
Dead Dads Club - Dead Dads Club
Imbued with a real sense of healing and closure.
diymag.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Review: Dead Dads Club - Dead Dads Club: Imbued with a real sense of healing and closure.
Let Robeson Sing
‘The most dangerous man in America’: how Paul Robeson went from Hollywood to blacklist
‘The most dangerous man in America’: how Paul Robeson went from Hollywood to blacklist
The groundbreaking singer, actor and athlete became a victim of McCarthyism and saw his shining career destroyed and his legacy tarnished
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Let Robeson Sing
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Class of 2026: Chalk: From the world of their ‘Conditions’ EP trilogy to their imminent debut album, the Belfast duo have carved out their own sonic lane of electronic-meets-industrial punk. Now, they’re determined to push it as far as they can.
DIY Class of 2026: Chalk
From the world of their ‘Conditions’ EP trilogy to their imminent debut album, the Belfast duo have carved out their own sonic lane of electronic-meets-industrial punk. Now, they’re determined to...
diymag.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Class of 2026: Chalk: From the world of their ‘Conditions’ EP trilogy to their imminent debut album, the Belfast duo have carved out their own sonic lane of electronic-meets-industrial punk. Now, they’re determined to push it as far as they can.
Adore this track, still play it regularly, particularly in summer ahead of a weekend away.
So envious of people hearing it for the first time, how they must be taken aback by its awesomeness.
So envious of people hearing it for the first time, how they must be taken aback by its awesomeness.
BBC Radio 6 Music
Lauren Laverne
Now Playing
Flowered Up
Weekender
Lauren Laverne
Now Playing
Flowered Up
Weekender
January 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Adore this track, still play it regularly, particularly in summer ahead of a weekend away.
So envious of people hearing it for the first time, how they must be taken aback by its awesomeness.
So envious of people hearing it for the first time, how they must be taken aback by its awesomeness.
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If UK news shows are going to give Nigel Farage a platform to spout this absolute boll**** about Brexit & the vaccine rollout (unchallenged) I’ll happily come back every week to correct it.
We cannot allow him & others to rewrite history.
youtu.be/vL7_mwSNMvc?...
We cannot allow him & others to rewrite history.
youtu.be/vL7_mwSNMvc?...
When are UK News Shows going to start calling out Nigel Farage and his completely rubbished claims?
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 3:37 PM
If UK news shows are going to give Nigel Farage a platform to spout this absolute boll**** about Brexit & the vaccine rollout (unchallenged) I’ll happily come back every week to correct it.
We cannot allow him & others to rewrite history.
youtu.be/vL7_mwSNMvc?...
We cannot allow him & others to rewrite history.
youtu.be/vL7_mwSNMvc?...
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‘A perplexing, astonishing finale’: world pays tribute to David Bowie a decade after his death
‘A perplexing, astonishing finale’: world pays tribute to David Bowie a decade after his death
Celebrations of his life include David Bowie Day at Foyles bookshop and a re-release of classic family film Labyrinth as well as a slew of club nights
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 12:28 AM
‘A perplexing, astonishing finale’: world pays tribute to David Bowie a decade after his death
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‘The whole world can think whatever they want’ – Naseem Hamed on boxing, racism and his greatest regret
‘The whole world can think whatever they want’ – Naseem Hamed on boxing, racism and his greatest regret
Former champion on his relationship with trainer Brendan Ingle that is now portrayed on film, quitting at the right time and the importance of his religion
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:19 AM
‘The whole world can think whatever they want’ – Naseem Hamed on boxing, racism and his greatest regret
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Review: The Cribs - Selling A Vibe: They remain one of the most irrepressibly vital bands in Britain.
The Cribs - Selling A Vibe
They remain one of the most irrepressibly vital bands in Britain.
diymag.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Review: The Cribs - Selling A Vibe: They remain one of the most irrepressibly vital bands in Britain.
