Proposed £12bn cut to disability benefits for children called ‘shockingly cruel’ The proposals have been labelled ‘shockingly cruel’ The Independent UK · Oct 6
14-year-old UK boy learnt football freestyle tricks watching YouTube only, finishes third in World Freestyle Championship without any coach A 14-year-old boy from Penarth, Wales, James Taylor, has finished third at the NextGen World Football Freestyle Championships in the Netherlands after learning every trick by watching YouTube videos with no coach. He also holds five Guinness World Records, the latest set in April 2026 at Cardiff City Stadium in… The Economic Times · Sep 11
A 14-year-old Welsh teen taught himself football freestyle on YouTube; he now holds five Guinness World Records and has finished third in the world At just fourteen, Welsh football freestyler James Taylor has made headlines by winning a bronze medal at the World Championship. In addition to this remarkable achievement, he holds five Guinness World Records, showcasing his dedication and hard work. Learning through online tutorials and daily practice, James has inspired his younger… The Times of India · Sep 11
Self-Taught Freestyler Shines: Welsh teen racks up five Guinness World Records; YouTube drives rise At just fourteen years old, James Taylor from Penarth has made an impressive mark in the world of freestyle football, clinching the third spot at the world championships. With remarkable ball control skills, he holds five Guinness World Records. His dedication is evident in his daily practice and online training… The Times of India · Sep 10
Rangers chief announces departure as he makes move to English club Rangers chief announces departure as he makes move to English club The National (Scotland) · Aug 15
“I sang it to Yoko, Phil Spector and a few people and they always winced. I decided to change it... The words were silly anyway”: How John Lennon created one of his greatest post-Beatles songs – with a little help from Yoko A raw confessional piano ballad about his own deep personal insecurities MusicRadar · Aug 12
The 7 Lighting Trends Setting the Tone for the Best-Designed (and Illuminated) Homes for Next Year Taking inspiration from the past as well as the world around us, these trends show a desire to slow down and look around Livingetc · Aug 10
Quote of the day by James Taylor: 'If you're an addict, it controls your life and your life becomes...' - motivating quote by Grammy-winning singer of Handy Man and How's The World Treating You explains lessons on how addiction can take control of your life Quote of the day by James Taylor: James Taylor's quote highlights addiction's grip on life and its uncontrollable nature. This message remains relevant as unhealthy habits can gradually take over personal freedom. Taylor's words encourage readers to recognize the importance of self-awareness and healthier paths. The Economic Times · Jul 15
James Taylor review – 70s legend’s golden baritone shines best when stripped bare The AI-style backing videos are terrible and his accomplished band can be overly slick at times, but Taylor’s civility and grace cuts through it all The Guardian - UK · Jul 15
"Mr. Taylor is trying to record vocal tracks, and you guys are goofing off and being way too loud over here." The story of how Converge laid the template for their boundary-smashing classic Jane Doe in just 79 seconds Converge released the classic Jane Doe in 2001 and reshaped hardcore forever Metal Hammer · Jul 13
Joy Crookes dazzles Montreux Jazz Festival with a charismatic performance British artist unveiled two new songs at the Stravinski Auditorium, as the historic festival celebrates its 60th edition The Independent UK · Jul 10
'A Crap Show': Charles Barkley Explains Why He Declined Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding Invitation Charles Barkley declined an invitation to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, admitting such a highly-anticipated celebrity spectacle was too much for him. International Business Times UK · Jul 9
James Taylor skipped Taylor Swift’s wedding to play gig James Taylor revealed he and his wife were invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's lavish Madison Square Garden wedding but decided not to attend, instead sending the newlyweds his best wishes from the stage during a concert in Massachusetts. BANG Premier · Jul 7
Top BrewDog boss quits months after beer giant fell into administration ONE of BrewDog’s top bosses has quit the company just months after the Scottish beer giant was sold to the US-based Tilray Brands in the latest… The National (Scotland) · Jul 2
The National (Scotland) · Jul 1 Rangers chief financial officer James Taylor leaves club by 'mutual agreement' Rangers have confirmed chief financial officer Taylor has stepped down by mutual consent after three years at the club.
AAP · Jun 12 Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36 Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
The Guardian - US · Jun 10 Peter Asher on being music’s incredible ‘Everywhere Man’: ‘The secret is simple’ As the musician and producer reaches 82, a new documentary reveals his life working with everyone from James Taylor to Carole King to Paul McCartney
Guitar World · Jun 7 “It’s fine to become a technical monster, but if you can’t come up with a good bassline it’s useless”: Lee Sklar shares his secrets for finding the perfect groove in the studio Sklar has played on over 2,500 albums – not bad for someone who claims, “I never had any intention of becoming a studio player”
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6 Move over Middlemarch! Readers’ top 100 novels After critics and authors picked their top 100 novels of all time, we asked readers to choose their favourites. Thousands of votes came in from around the world ... which books did you choose that were missing from the original list, and what has pushed George Eliot off the top…
MusicRadar · May 29 “Neil sat in the control room and played it. We looked at each other and we both knew it was a number one record. It was incredible”: How Neil Young created his biggest hit – with love in his heart and an ache in his back “Two passes, and it was finished. It took less than two hours to record that song”
Louder · May 14 "I learned this note-for-note because it really touched me emotionally; it was so vulnerable." The eight songs that fuelled Steve Stevens' teenage rock'n'roll dreams Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens recalls the songs that rocked his world during his formative years
MusicRadar · May 13 “I knew it was a better song than I’d written up to that point. I’d turned a corner as a songwriter. But in terms of thinking it was a hit, I had no idea”: How a pilgrimage to the crucible of rock ’n’ roll inspired the ’90s classic Walking In Memphis “Me and the piano – that’s all I cared about”
The Guardian - UK · May 11 Glamorgan beat Somerset to claim first home win in Division One: county cricket, day four – as it happened Nightwatchman Ryan Hadley scored 50 not out from 231 balls in Glamorgan’s two-wicket victory at Sophia Gardens
The Independent UK · May 3 Southern California pier evacuated hours before popular music festival is set to begin Due to ongoing police activity, authorities issued an evacuation order for the Redondo Beach Pier Sunday morning, a popular beach city outside of Los Angeles. The Redondo Beach Police Department released a statement shortly after 11 a.m. local time, requesting anyone in the pier area to evacuate safely and stay…
Guitar World · Apr 22 “I talked my folks into buying me a plane ticket to London. I took my guitar and some songs, and I ran into some people…” How the Beatles launched the career of one of the all-time great songwriters James Taylor’s encounter with Pete Asher led to an audition in front of Paul McCartney and George Harrison