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I’m no Ed Sheeran fan, but he’s right: when it comes to musical plagiarism, guilt is in the ear of the listener

Musical history is littered with cases like the failed $100m suit against the singer, and they risk stifling pop music, says music journalist Simon Price

The Guardian - UK

What’s occurrin’? Gavin & Stacey has breathed new life into my hometown

The Barry I grew up in was a far cry from its peak as a thriving coal port then a holiday destination. It took an unassuming sitcom to give it a lifeline, says music journalist and author Simon Price

The Guardian - UK

“I love Radiohead more than I could possibly love anything other than my kids.” Why In Rainbows is Charlotte Church's favourite Radiohead album

“Basically I really like Radiohead”

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Stop the celebrations – Oasis are the most damaging pop-cultural force in recent British history

Dismal lyrics, plodding tunes and prehistoric political views: why is everyone so happy that the Gallagher brothers are back, asks Simon Price

The Guardian - UK

Pop is awash with nepo babies – Lennon and McCartney are just the latest. But why aren’t they better at it?

Other fields are plagued with famous people’s offspring too, yet musical genius seems particularly difficult to pass down the generations, says music journalist Simon Price

The Guardian - UK

Madonna, two hours late to her own gig? Believe me, I’ve seen far worse

From Guns N’ Roses to Pete Doherty, turning up on time is far too lowly a concern for some artists – and there are limits to our patience, says music journalist and author Simon Price

The Guardian - UK

People’s behaviour at music gigs is getting worse. I have three rules to solve that

Live shows should allow for self-expression, catharsis and abandon. It’s the boorishness and selfishness that need to stop, says music writer Simon Price

The Guardian - UK

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Thursday briefing: The latest in the hunt for the missing Titan sub

In today’s newsletter: As the search intensifies, we look at the key developments – and controversy – around the lost submersible

The Guardian - UK

Commercial property rents soar to record high in South West

The largest increases were seen in Bristol, followed by Gloucester, Swindon and Taunton

Birmingham Post

There is a way to limit Brexit damage – rejoin the single market

Letters: Michael Gold makes the case for membership of the European Economic Area, Simon Price outlines our slow economic decline after leaving the EU, and Dr David Mathieson urges Labour to rethink its policy

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