Olympic hosts defy 'naysayers' on 2032 Games rowing in Rockhampton Australian organizers are determined to hold the Olympic rowing regatta in Rockhampton's Fitzroy River for the 2032 Brisbane Games The Independent UK · Sep 10
Tony Williams obituary Other lives: Film expert who wrote books on the cinema and was a lecturer at Southern Illinois University in the US The Guardian - UK · Jul 26
“I think he altered his perspective after working with us. He did some wonderful stuff after that. He got out of just heavy metal, and that's a good, good thing": John Lydon and Bill Laswell remember the making of Rise - with a little help from Steve Vai "I think it’s one of my best pop songs" says the singer MusicRadar · Jun 27
Riverside city breathes collective sigh of flood relief Warnings of high flood levels have been revised down, allowing residents of a riverside city to breathe easy and watch the waters flow on to the sea. AAP · Jan 22
“He would do a fill where you’d think, 'Oh no, there's no way he's going to land on 1' – Jimi would just laugh because they were so silly”: The magic of Mitch Mitchell, the drummer who landed a spot in Hendrix’s band on a coin toss On what would've been his 79th birthday, we explore the legacy of one of history's most underrated drummers MusicRadar · Jul 9, 2025
“A lot of dreams that came to fruition in the 70s were born in the 60s. The Mahavishnu Orchestra was just one. Shakti was another”: John McLaughlin doesn’t know why his music sold so well. In fact, he knows he knows nothing The jazz rock pioneer on being fast and loud, walking away from success, and why a musician is actually exploring the meaning of life Louder · May 29, 2025
“I have never felt so ashamed to be onstage. If I never see you again, it's too soon!”: When John McLaughlin laid into Jaco Pastorius after an onstage meltdown Trio Of Doom was aptly named… MusicRadar · Apr 1, 2025
"He was such an interesting man. A funny combination of intensity and craziness." King Crimson's Jamie Muir remembered... King Crimson biographer and Prog writer Sid Smith pays tribute to percussionist Jamie Muir, who died this weekend, aged 821 Louder · Feb 19, 2025
“I had no illusions about losing popularity – in fact, I almost did it intentionally. A guy from the label said, ‘Are you crazy?’ I said, ‘Yes, but I assume the consequences’”: John McLaughlin’s career outside the lines Surrounded by genre-breakers from an early age, the Mahivshnu Orchestra mastermind learned quickly about ignoring critics – but never stops reminding himself of his own incapabilities and ignorance Louder · Jan 4, 2025
Infamous Detroit Gas Station Shuttered After Latest Lethal Incident Involving Suspected Shoplifter: 'We Consider This Business Very Dangerous' Authorities have shut down a Mobil gas station in Detroit after a clerk shot at a suspected shoplifter, marking the second time the Michigan gas station has been shut down in two years. Latin Times · Dec 18, 2024
Well-paid partners in City firms escape paying national insurance rises Treasury forgoes ‘billions’ of pounds of potential revenue as well-paid self-employed partners spared employer NIC increases The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024
Can you plant bulbs too deep? Experts warn gardeners of this common mistake that could have disastrous consequences How to determine how deep you *really* need to be planting your blooms Ideal Home · Nov 8, 2024
The 8 plants you should never prune in autumn - or risk ruining next year’s garden You might know what you should prune… but do you know what you shouldn’t? Ideal Home · Oct 31, 2024
Should you deadhead marigolds? You can, but there’s another alternative that will give you free marigolds for life You have a choice to make Ideal Home · Aug 15, 2024
Guitar World · Aug 14, 2024 “Eric was a bit taken aback”: When Jack Bruce radically reworked Cream hits to Eric Clapton’s surprise – and that time Marvin Gaye asked him to join his band Some people believe rock ’n’ roll should never leave the cozy three-chord confines of the garage – and then there’s Jack Bruce
Ideal Home · Aug 14, 2024 When to plant potatoes for Christmas – the cut-off date is approaching, so act fast Plus, top tips to ensure your festive spuds are the talk of the town
The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2024 Revealed: The spycops who snooped on anti-nuclear protests in Scotland AT least nine officers from London’s secret undercover policing unit, known as spycops, aided the infiltration and surveillance of anti-nuclear…
Louder · Aug 6, 2024 “I was absolutely horrified when I saw the box set. I went ballistic! Explain to your readers I didn’t know about that”: Allan Holdsworth’s life in music The influential guitarist died days after the release of 12-disc collection The Man Who Changed Guitar Forever! – but ahead of the launch he had a lot to say about that and many other things
Ideal Home · Aug 6, 2024 How and when to prune lavender - expert tips to ensure this beautiful pollinator continues to flower year after year Prune your lavender plants in 4 easy steps
Ideal Home · Aug 3, 2024 How to tackle an overgrown garden - tame an unloved outside space and restore it to its former glory An overgrown garden can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be
Ideal Home · Aug 2, 2024 How to deadhead petunias for a second flush of blooms before the summer is over It’s the easiest way to get the most out of your petunias
Guitar World · Jul 21, 2024 “You could argue that Cream was the first fusion band. Eric Clapton was our Ornette Coleman – we just didn’t tell him!” How Jack Bruce tapped into his jazz roots with fusion supergroup Spectrum Road Jack Bruce launched Spectrum Road in 2012, featuring drummer Cindy Blackman-Santana, and Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid
Ideal Home · Jul 12, 2024 How to get rid of brambles - a step-by-step guide to banish these prickly bushes once and for all It's all about the roots
Ideal Home · May 26, 2024 5 peony pruning mistakes to avoid if you want these romantic blooms to come back year after year Don’t risk damaging these delicate blooms for good
Ideal Home · May 20, 2024 Can you take cuttings from peonies? Yes, as long as you follow this step-by-step guide There are a few things you need to know before getting too scissor-happy