music
Nedra Talley Ross obituary
silverguide.site – Singer with the Ronettes girl group who renounced show business for gospel music…
Olympic hero Alysa Liu to sit out figure skating season before 2027 return
silverguide.site – The world and Olympic champion will continue training during a year away from competition before a planned return for the 2027-28 season…
film
‘A false narrative around a paedophile’: Michael Jackson biopic criticised by Leaving Neverland director
silverguide.site – Dan Reed says the film recasts abuse allegations as lies and sidesteps Jackson’s relationships with children…
education
Sussex University overturns £585,000 fine as high court rejects free speech breach claim
silverguide.site – Ruling is blow to Office for Students after it issued fine for handling of protests over professor’s trans rights views…
politics
The bridesmaid ban: how the Home Office tarnished a British citizen’s big day – and cost them £2,000
silverguide.site – Everything was in place for Andrea’s dream celebration in Barbados. Then her close friend was denied the right to walk across a British airport to board a connecting flight…
stage
Cynthia Erivo interrupts Dracula performance after spotting audience member’s camera
silverguide.site – Wicked star’s one-woman West End show was stopped in response to an increasingly common problem for theatres…
world
Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military hardware due to fears of Ukraine attack
silverguide.site – Annual event at Red Square will feature no armoured vehicles or missile systems for first time in two decades …
society
Swearing banned by one in five councils in England and Wales, finds report on ‘busybody’ fines
silverguide.site – Campaigners saying public spaces protection orders also being used to criminalise wide range of everyday activities…
politics
Reform’s Scottish leader called ‘tone deaf’ after boasting about his houses, cars and yachts
silverguide.site – SNP leader John Swinney suggests Malcolm Offord and other leaders should publish tax returns before 7 May…
stage
Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In review – galvanising story of landmark factory occupation
silverguide.site – Frances Poet’s music-driven drama reconstructs the Greenock dispute that saw 240 workers square up to bosses …
politics
Exclusive: Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024
silverguide.site – Reform leader changed his mind about standing as MP after gift from Thai-based crypto tycoon Christopher Harborne…
stage
A peace process thriller, the DUP opera and countless cuppas: Belfast’s Lyric theatre at 75
silverguide.site – What began as a tiny space above the founder’s stables became the beating heart of the city’s performing arts. Its leader Jimmy Fay reflects on recent hits and reveals what audiences can expect from the theatre’s anniversary year…
uk-news
Crewe religious group raided by police investigating allegations of serious sexual offences
silverguide.site – About 500 officers deployed as part of operation at headquarters of Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light…
us-news
First Thing: Justice department indicts ex-FBI director James Comey over seashells Instagram post
silverguide.site – The former FBI director, who is one of the president’s political enemies, has been charged with two felonies over the photo. Plus, Disneyland introduces facial recognition…
commentisfree
I got an allotment to escape the chaos – and discovered a hotbed of vendettas | Arwa Mahdawi
silverguide.site – Community gardens are flourishing as people seek a positive, productive space beyond the political noise. Just don’t express any strong opinions about gravel, writes Arwa Mahdawi…
tv-and-radio
David Attenborough at 100: share your memories
silverguide.site – As David Attenbourugh turns 100 years old, we would like to hear your memories over the years – including any encounters you’ve had with him in the wild…
us-news
‘A day of loss for our democracy’: civil rights groups slam supreme court ruling that weakens key part of Voting Rights Act – as it happened
silverguide.site – This live blog is now closed.…
sport
The Spin | Knight-Stokes Cup sets up much-needed platform for state school cricket
silverguide.site – New tournament aims to counter-balance the elitist fixture at Lord’s between Eton and Harrow…
football
‘I’ve given all I can’: Chelsea’s Millie Bright announces retirement with immediate effect
silverguide.site – Millie Bright has ended to a trophy-laden career in which she won eight Women’s Super League titles and 88 England caps…
tv-and-radio
Should I Marry a Murderer? review – the amazing woman who spied on her killer fiancé for police
silverguide.site – Caroline Muirhead’s whirlwind romance with a Scottish farmer soon took a turn when she discovered his dark secret. This Netflix docuseries is a tale of her bravery, and the shocking stupidity and neglect it was rewarded with…
music
Indie music has been invaded by fake fans and cynical viral campaigns. Here’s how deep it all goes
silverguide.site – Companies such as Chaotic Good are confecting social media buzz to promote Geese, Oklou and other indie darlings. Industry insiders reveal how widespread the practice is – even if no-one is sure it actually works…
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