Simon Le Bon ‘fortunate’ to be part of Duran Duran as Royal Mail stamps unveiled Royal Mail is releasing a set of stamps to celebrate Duran Duran’s almost five-decade career. Evening Standard · Sep 9
Royal Mail to release special Duran Duran stamps to celebrate five-decade career The release is focused around the band’s album artwork as it charts their journey from the Birmingham club scene to international acclaim The Independent UK · Sep 9
Developers are rethinking data center design as the AI backlash makes its way to Asia "There are physical limits to how quickly you can build data centers at scale," Kevin Guan, chief investment officer of Bridge Data Centres, said. Fortune · Sep 9
How to watch Ludwig season 2 from anywhere - stream the BBC’s new cosy crime classic David Mitchell returns as the master puzzle maker who solves crimes - while dealing with a mystery closer to home Woman & Home · Aug 20
London teacher who ‘stupidly’ added ex-pupils on Snapchat avoids ban John Taylor a former head of sixth form, was involved in ‘inappropriate and unprofessional’ exchanges with two teenage girls Evening Standard · Jul 30
Stolen war medals' long journey home brings joy to families An epic project began when police discovered war medals among stolen items. The Canberra Times · Jul 12
'We split everything equally': Simon Le Bon shares the secret to Duran Duran's 45-year survival Pop titans Duran Duran on reviving their edgy Halloween show for London, their jet-set reputation, how they’ve stayed together for 45 years — and retaining a teenage thrill for music Evening Standard · Jul 11
‘National embarrassment’: Long Island village voters head to the polls with no names on the ballot after no one filed to run for mayor The sitting mayor is not seeking re-election. We Got This Covered · Jun 17
History repeats as 70th anniversary of Mallory Park is celebrated The 500cc Formula 3 machines that were in action at first car race meeting at the Leicestershire circuit were in competition again and two cars with strong links to 1956 triumphed Autosport · May 25
Duran Duran refuse to play Glastonbury unless they get a headline slot Duran Duran say they will only play Glastonbury if they are given a top‑billing headline slot after previously turning down a 3pm “disco tent” offer. BANG Premier · May 11
You're probably wrong about fuel-efficient driving Tips from Formula One mechanics and fuel economy world-record holders could save you a few pricey trips to the servo. And you can keep your air con on. AAP · Apr 11
Honoring Colorado’s Black History requires taking the time to tell stories that make us think twice For the past eight years, the Colorado Springs City Council has issued proclamations and recognitions paying homage to the achievements of its African American citizens. The Conversation · Feb 24
“I hit the drum maybe five times. That was it. Concorde flights, 14 days in a 5-star hotel. The most expensive bit of drumming in history”: When stars of Duran Duran and Chic formed a decadent ’80s supergroup to rock out like Led Zeppelin “I had to be, like, strapped to the desk if I was gonna get a bass line finished," John Taylor said MusicRadar · Nov 25, 2025
Trial date set for Kilwinning murder accused John Taylor, 44, was pronounced dead after being found on his doorstep in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, in October. Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025
Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025 July 7 bombings survivor tells how her life ‘changed in an instant’ Susan Greenwood lost her leg in the attack on Aldgate station on July 7 2005.
MusicRadar · Jul 7, 2025 “I’m gonna need you guys to put that howling to good use”: Sabrina Carpenter is Hungry Like The Wolf as she performs with surprise guests Duran Duran at Hyde Park Well, half of Duran Duran, anyway
Guitar World · Jul 5, 2025 “If we played a two-hour show, the blood would be dripping down the bass!” Nile Rodgers on what made Bernard Edwards a bass genius – and the making of some iconic 4-string moments With Chic, Bernard Edwards delivered some of the most infectious basslines of all time
The Guardian - US · Jun 19, 2025 ‘What’s so controversial about kids learning?’: students compete over history in the face of Trump cuts Witch trials, Radio Free Europe and social security were all fair game for middle- and high-schoolers who did deep, hands-dirtying research for National History Day
Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025 Inside Duran Duran’s chicly bonkers immersive one-night only nightclub This week Duran Duran hosted a one night-only immersive experience which for a few hours, was the hottest nightclub in London
Reason · Mar 1, 2025 "Humiliating for Every American" Guest post from John Taylor, Episcopal Bishop of Los Angeles
The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2025 When Britain was hot on manufacturing – and kettle design Letter: Dr Nicholas Russell responds to a review by Edward Posnett and reflects on the pioneering work of his father and his business partner, Peter Hobbs
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025 Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor ‘fighting cancer as hard as he can’ Simon Le Bon said his former bandmate has ‘very late, fourth-stage metastasised cancer’
Guitar World · Feb 8, 2025 “It’s one of our best tunes and one of my best basslines”: When Duran Duran fused Chic and Sex Pistols for one of bassist John Taylor’s standout performances Duran Duran may be back in vogue – but for anyone who learned to play bass in the ’80s John Taylor has never been out of fashion
Guitar World · Dec 21, 2024 “There’s not a bad note on Rio. Everything just came together for that album”: Duran Duran’s John Taylor breaks down the group’s landmark album and how it inspired his signature bass John Taylor and Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood are among the guests on a new podcast series from fanned-fret originators, Dingwall Guitars
Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024 Consultant felt rogue surgeon’s mastectomies were ‘not adequate’, inquest hears Despite his concerns, plastic surgeon Fazel Fatah said he did not feel it was his role to report Ian Paterson to the General Medical Council.