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The UK has seen a decline in music festivals, with 192 disappearing since 2019 and 60 cancelled or postponed last year, attributed to factors like the pandemic, inflation, and a lack of connection, according to industry experts Will Page and Nico Perez. They argue that AI-driven music curation has led to a homogenization of music tastes, resulting in festival lineups feeling like "playlists made for someone else," causing attendees to prefer day passes over full...

A double-decker bus crashed into a railway bridge on A215 Portland Road in south London, peeling off its roof after the driver misjudged the height. The incident occurred around 12:30 PM, leading to road closures and disruptions in London Overground, Southern, and Thameslink services, with delays of up to 15 minutes expected. The bus, which had L plates indicating it was part of a learner driver’s lesson, was mostly empty, and footage showed the bus's...

Summary King Charles visited the inaugural SXSW festival in London, braving the rain while engaging with key figures in the creative arts and technology sectors. He highlighted a sustainability-themed immersive art installation called "Grounding" by artist Damien Roach and participated in a panel titled 'Love the Earth.' The festival, running from June 2 to June 7, features various prominent speakers and performers, including Idris Elba and Erykah Badu, marking a historic cultural moment for the...

A 16-year-old boy died and another boy, aged 18, was seriously injured after being struck by a grey Audi while walking and riding an electric bike, respectively, on Staniforth Road in Sheffield. The Audi failed to stop, prompting a manhunt, while the deceased's family is being supported by specialist officers. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred around 4:50 PM, and have urged the public not to share distressing footage related to the crash. Full...

Summary Janet Olufunke Damiro, a 71-year-old cleaner at the London School of Economics (LSE), was dismissed after 13 years of service for allegedly stealing a bracelet she claims to have found and returned. Over 70 colleagues have defended her character, stating it was an innocent mistake, while her union, the United Voices of the World (UVW), is appealing the decision due to the disproportionate nature of the punishment. Janet, feeling devastated by the incident, worries...

A woman reported missing in March, Portia Vincent-Kirby, was last seen leaving Hyde Park after an evening with friends on February 21 and mysteriously reappeared at the Blind Beggar pub in Whitechapel on May 14. Despite her sighting, her bank cards, passport, and phone have not been used since early March, raising concerns for her safety. Portia's family is appealing for information on her whereabouts, emphasizing her vulnerability and urging the public to assist the...