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'Pinch me moment' for optometrist painted by Hockney 12 hours ago ShareSave Tammy Gooding,BBC Hereford & Worcesterand Elliot Ball,West Midlands ShareSave Jack Lupton Jack Lupton was painted by David Hockney over two days in "silence" An optometrist and glasses-maker has become the latest subject for the world-renowned artist, David Hockney. Jack Lupton, originally from Malvern, […]
Sony removes 135,000 'deepfakes' of its artists' music 2 hours ago ShareSave Mark SavageMusic correspondent ShareSave Getty Images Beyoncé is among the artists whose voice has been cloned by people trying to skim money from streaming services Music giant Sony Music says it has requested the removal of more than 135,000 songs by fraudsters impersonating […]
Who is Banksy? Unmasking the elusive street artist 3 hours ago ShareSave Bea SwallowBristol ShareSave Getty Images The anonymous street artist has become synonymous with subversion, satire and secrecy For three decades, Banksy has challenged authority, mocked consumer culture and transformed public spaces into poignant canvases – while keeping his true identity hidden from the […]
Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists 6 hours ago ShareSave Graham FraserTechnology reporter ShareSave Reuters Dua Lipa is one of many artists who was angered by the government's plans The UK government has backtracked on its position on copyright and AI, stating it must take time to "get this right". […]
Dune releases new trailer as it gears up for box office battle with Avengers 8 hours ago ShareSave Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter ShareSave Warner Bros Zendaya will return as Chani in the forthcoming third film in the sci-fi franchise Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya have been seen in the first trailer for Dune: Part Three, the final […]
Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg arrested again 6 hours ago ShareSave ShareSave PA Media Stuart Hogg was convicted of a domestic abuse charge in 2024 Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been re-arrested after a complaint that he breached a non-harassment order involving his ex-wife. The 33-year-old was previously given a community payback […]
Have the 30 hours of funded childcare brought down costs for parents? 8 hours ago ShareSave ShareSave Getty Images The cost of a full-time nursery place for a child under two in England has fallen by nearly 40% for some families, according to the latest annual survey from the Coram Family and Childcare charity. Eligible […]
Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34 2 hours ago ShareSave Michael Sheils McNameeBusiness reporter ShareSave Getty Images The average age of a first-time buyer in England has climbed to 34, with new research showing the growing difficulty of getting on the housing ladder. Skipton Group's annual home affordability index charted the increase […]
Food pantry shuts as community shop announced 17 minutes ago ShareSave Oprah FlashWest Midlands ShareSave BBC The pantry has been running for six years and the team say they will continue to serve the community A food pantry in Wolverhampton is set to close after six years. The Hope Community Project set up the pantry […]
Bentley workers 'shocked and angry' at job cuts 25 minutes ago ShareSave Alex McIntyre,West Midlandsand Lee Blakeman,BBC Radio Stoke ShareSave PA Media Bentley confirmed up to 275 jobs would be lost as part of "overall efficiency activities" Workers at luxury car maker Bentley have been left shocked and angry after the firm announced up to […]
