All Things, Returning and Rising – EP Review Louder Than War

Rhiannon Hope: All Things, Returning and Rising (Private Regcords) Vinyl | Digital Available 25 September This debut EP excels on as many subgenres as tracks – including drone, folk-pop and freak-folk. Tracks that are musically and personally exploratory, and, with traditional instrumentation, vivid production, and fluid songwriting, have all the intrigue of an impromptu folk night. Rhiannon Hope is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Liverpool who has become ingrained within Leeds’s renowned scene; a fitting place for a…

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The Cords: The Cords – Album Review

The Cords: The Cords (Skep Wax/Slumberland) All Formats Available Released 26th September Buy Here The Cords, sisters Eva and Grace Tedeschi, release their eagerly awaited self-titled debut album via Skep Wax and Slumberland. It’s not often that there is so much excitement or expectation around a bands debut album these days, at least not in world of DIY Indie. The Cords debut however has been eagerly anticipated by a huge swathe of those in the Indie Community following…

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Experts outline changes needed to make the most of Alzheimer’s treatment breakthroughs

A dementia expert at the University of Exeter is part of an international panel to outline thechanges needed to for people to get the greatest benefit from  Alzheimer’s treatment breakthrough. The approval of new antibody medications for Alzheimer’s disease – lecanemab and donanemab – and diagnostic tests in the blood mark the beginning of a new era in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment. However, Professor Clive Ballard is one of 40 leading Alzheimer’s disease experts to take part…

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Forensic markers to deter Devon and Cornwall sports club thefts

BBCJames Ewan said thieves "cleared out" Bridestow Cricket Club before the start of the summerSports clubs are being offered forensic markers to help protect equipment, following a rise in thefts. Devon and Cornwall Police said tractors, mowers and other high-value equipment had been stolen from clubs this year, and the crime prevention team had worked with victims to find a solution.Hannah Denton, crime prevention officer, said about 35 incidents had taken place throughout Devon and Cornwall since 1…

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Jon Savage : the John Robb interview

    Jon Savage : the John Robb interview Jon talks about his latest compilation that defines a musical period…Jon Savage’s 1986 – 1990: Rollin’ Under The Melody   Eleventh and final instalment in his revered series chronicling the wildly diverse and inventive musical subcultures from 1965 to 1990    32 tracks over 2 CDs with extensive sleevenotes   Out 26th September    Pre-order link:https://acerecords.co.uk/jon-savages-1986-1990-rollin-under-the-melody Ace continues the celebration of its 50th Anniversary with the release of 1986-1990: Rollin’…

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JJ Burnel The John Robb interview

JJ Burnel : The John Robb interview As we await the annual Stranglers UK tour this autumn we thought it was time to get a quick catch up with the band’s iconic bassist JJ Burnel. Catching him on a quick break from intense rehearsals and a headlining slot at a Cornish festival which he had to dash off to cutting the interview ending JJ Burnel talks about the upcoming Stranglers tour. It looks like the band have shaken…

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NATO warns Russia of airspace violations, will defend self, deter threats | NATO News

NATO has issued a stern warning to Russia against what it calls an “increasingly irresponsible” string of violations of its member states’ airspace, adding that it will employ “military and non-military” measures to defend itself.In a statement on Tuesday, NATO said, “Our commitment to Article 5 is ironclad,” the provision in NATO’s founding treaty that commits all member states to mutual defence in the event of an attack on any one of them.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend…

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Call-outs to automatic fire alarms reducing in Devon and Somerset

BBCDevon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said only 1.7% of automatic fire alarms attended by the service were classed as emergenciesFire crews will no longer respond to all automatic fire alarms, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has announced.It said automatic alarms alerted the service almost 58,000 times in the five years leading to March 2025 with an average of 1.7% being emergencies.The service said "this places an unnecessary burden on the service's resources and ability…

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Speed Of The Stars: While Italy Dreamed…

Speed Of The Stars: While Italy Dreamed… (Easy Action Records) Out Now Following the 2023 vinyl release of their debut album, Steve Kilbey of The Church and Frank Kearns of Cactus World News return with a brand-new Speed Of The Stars longplayer While Italy Dreamed… For the album, drummer Barton Price (Models, Divinyls) and guitarist Hugo Race (Nick Cave’s Bad Seeds, True Spirit), who also produced the album. Mixed by Ted Howard (renowned for his work with The…

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Exeter co-authors World Alzheimer Report 2025 on ‘the power of rehabilitation’

The University of Exeter has co-authored this year’s World Alzheimer Report, published by Alzheimer’s Disease International and titled: ‘Reimagining life with dementia – The power of rehabilitation’. The report, co-authored by Exeter, Alzheimer’s Disease International, and the University of Sydney, explores how rehabilitation is defined and implemented, looks at practical considerations for how best to adapt rehabilitation practices for people living with dementia in different contexts, and includes expert essays and real-world case studies from multiple countries. Linda…

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Dartmoor prison staff and inmates sue over radon gas levels

Angela FergusonSouth WestBBC"Higher than normal" radon levels were found at HMP DartmoorAround 60 prison staff, prisoners and former inmates of HMP Dartmoor have launched legal action over radon levels.Solicitor Mladen Kesar said he was acting on behalf of more than 500 claimants in total, with between 50 and 60 claims already issued on behalf of prison staff, prisoners and former inmates.All inmates were moved from the prison in Princetown, Devon, after the Prison Service found "higher than normal"…

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Inca Babies announce Reincarnation album

Inca Babies announce Reincarnation album: Manchester’s own post punk – death rock pioneers, Inca Babies have announced their forthcoming Reincarnation album which will be released via Black Lagoon Records on the 28th November 2025. Ahead of the full album they have released Candy Mountain alongside a road-tripping video that escapes the urban sprawl for the hills of North Wales. The album, a selection of the bands extensive back catalogue has been re-invented, reincarnated for the times we live…

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