Music Venue Properties has launched the ‘Our Own Venues’ project aimed at community ownership to prevent the closure of seven grassroots music venues, including Esquires in Bedford and The Joiners in Southampton. This initiative comes as many venues struggle amid competition from developers, exacerbated by the Covid pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis, with a reported decline in London’s grassroots venues. The project seeks to secure sustainable leases and maintenance support, ensuring these venues remain vital cultural hubs for future generations.
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Four dead in mass shooting at Montana bar with gunman on the loose
A shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, on August 1, 2025, resulted in the deaths of four individuals, prompting a manhunt for an armed suspect last seen near Stump Town. Local businesses were placed on lockdown as law enforcement searched the suspect's home and the surrounding woods, with Governor Greg Gianforte monitoring the situation closely. Want More Context? 🔎
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