Plan 76 – EP Review Louder Than War

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The Orchestra (For Now): Plan 76 Vinyl | DL available from Rough Trade Out Now Winning the Green Man Rising contest last year and cultivating a live reputation long before any recorded release, ingenious collective The Orchestra (For Now) share similarities with fellow Windmill alumni; thankfully, like anyone they vaguely sound like, each subsequent release of theirs confounds expectation enough to keep their anticipation alive. While sharing a similar title with their debut EP, this latest EP…

Royal Navy ‘wolf pack’ drone boats in warship trial success

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LPhot Daniel BladenThe Royal Navy tested five uncrewed Rattler boats off the coast of ScotlandA flotilla of uncrewed "wolf pack" drone boats has successfully been used to escort warships in a Royal Navy and Army trial.The five vessels "swarmed" around HMS Tyne and HMS Stirling Castle off the coast of Scotland - remotely piloted by personnel 500 miles (804km) away on board XV Patrick Blackett in Portsmouth naval base.The Navy said it was a "milestone" demonstration of how…

Forever Forever: Good Light In

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Forever Forever: Good Light In (Self Released) Out Now East London quartet Forever Forever release their debut EP, Good Light In. The six track EP showcases the band’s adept feel for crafting intricate musicality with a genuine sense of emotional sincerity through dappled electronics, mixed with and some beautiful organic instrumentation. Produced by Jasper Trim (Finnegan Tui, A K Patterson) and band member Fionn Connolly (also known for his work with Modern Liv and George Bone), before being…

Carnival lights and Punkie night

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BBCThousands of people descended on Bridgwater for the annual carnivalThe spooky season has come to a head this week, with Halloween celebrations across the county.Somerset saw care homes give away pumpkins and villages celebrate unique traditions.And thousands descended on Bridgwater for the annual Guy Fawkes Carnival, which featured colourful displays and carnival dancers.That and more can be seen in our weekly picture roundup.Shine bright: Around 150,000 people descended on Bridgwater on Saturday night to watch the dazzling lights…

Person in sea off Cornwall ‘saved’ by lifeboats and coastguards

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A person has been rescued by lifeboats in Cornwall after they were seen struggling in the sea.Falmouth lifeboat, part of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), said coastguards, lifeboat volunteers and a doctor were sent to help the person, who was in the water near the mouth of the Helford River, on Saturday afternoon.The RNLI's inshore lifeboat was launched within eight minutes with a full crew of four, including the doctor, arriving 10 minutes later."The casualty was quickly…

US federal agent in Chicago punches restrained man’s head on the ground | Crime

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NewsFeedPolice in Evanston, Illinois, are investigating a violent arrest by a Customs and Border Protection agent who repeatedly punched a man’s head against the road. It happened after the agent’s vehicle was rear-ended, and a hostile crowd formed telling federal officers to leave, who responded with pepper spray and pointing their guns at protesters. It’s unclear whether the man being punched was the driver behind the collision or part of a crowd that formed to pressure…

Cornwall pilot aims to help young people who feel isolated

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BBCCornwall Council said it was one of 12 local authorities to be selectedA council has said it aims to improved engagement with children and young people, especially in isolated and rural areas, after being chosen for a government pilot scheme.Cornwall Council said it was one of 12 local authorities to be selected to take part following a successful bid to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.It has been awarded £677,000 to deliver the Local Youth Transformation Pilot…

Exeter museum awarded for being ‘a space for everyone’

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A museum has been awarded the National Autistic Society's Autism Friendly Award for its work to ensure it is accessible to people with different needs.Exeter City Council's Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (RAMM) said it had met the standards needed to ensure it offered an industry approved autism-friendly environment.Councillor Bob Foale, Exeter City Council's lead for arts, culture and tourism, said: "The museum is a space for everyone, and we remain committed to continually improving its…

Flo Crowe And The Dilemmas: Shy Girl

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Flo Crowe And The Dilemmas: Shy Girl Little Genius Recordings Out Now StreamCornish musical wunderkind Flo Crowe and her merry band of Dilemmas follow up their bittersweet debut, That Was That, with the equally mellifluous but subtly defiant Shy Girl, a call to arms to anyone who still feels subjugated in our brave new world of equality and emancipation. Echoing similar sentiments to those expressed by X-Ray Spex in Oh Bondage Up Yours!’, albeit with greater subtlety, Flo…

Wales rugby: Bath prop Archie Griffin hopes he can make three his magic number

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Wales face Argentina next Sunday before further Tests against Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.They have a new head coach in Steve Tandy at the helm as he aims to lift Wales up from their current world ranking of 12th.Griffin is hoping a new era can emerge and Wales can once more connect with its fans. "We are looking for three words to describe us - tough, brave and smart," said Griffin."Success would be that connection with the…

Bins out an hour earlier in new Torridge waste rules

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A council has told residents to get their bins out an hour earlier on collection days.Torridge District Council in Devon said all household waste and recycling must now be ready by 06:00 on collection days instead of 07:00 as before.It said the change matches new crew schedules and aims to make collections more reliable and residents were urged to put their bins out the night before to avoid being missed.Councillor Chris Leather, who leads on operational services, said…

Train services resume after car fire on Brockenhurst railway track

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Train services have resumed after a car fire on a railway track.Emergency services were called to Brockenhurst level crossing in the New Forest on Saturday.A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said the occupant of the car "made it out safely".Hampshire police confirmed no-one was injured in the incident, which happened shortly after 15:50 GMT.According to posts on social media, the occupant of the car was an elderly man, who was able to…