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Representatives from the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) and the Green Party also voted against the agreement with the BBC at the recent committee meeting.
However, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and the Alliance Party are in favour of the BBC deal.
It is believed the plan would allow the broadcaster use of the studio space for 140 days a year for at least 10 years.
It would not have exclusive access to the space and it would not be branded as a BBC studio, as other organisations could use it, for exhibitions, film-screenings or other cultural events.
Plans for the Belfast Stories project were first revealed in 2021.
It is believed the event space being discussed is larger than the original plan and might cost an extra £10m.
However, the council would receive a financial return with the BBC and other organisations paying for use of the space.
Alliance councillor Jenna Maghie called on parties opposed to the plan to reconsider.
She said: “At a time when our arts and cultural sector is already facing an uphill battle to be able to continue delivering the works of film and TV magic that have put Northern Ireland’s creative industries on the map, to see this project fall short of its potential would be immensely disappointing.”
Police, fire and mountain rescue were called to the River Wye after reports an 18-year-old had entered the water
The A483 was closed in both directions at Glasbury at the search was carried out(Image: Google)
A body has been found in the search of a river for a missing man in mid Wales. The discovery comes after multi-agency search was launched following reports that a teenager had entered the River Wye on Tuesday evening.
Police, fire and mountain rescue were called to the River Wye at Glasbury, in Powys, after reports an 18-year-old man had entered the water before going missing. Tragically, after hours of searching police have found a man’s body.
His family has been informed and are being supported.
Police are working in the area and are expected to remain there for some time. The A483 near Glasbury was closed in both directions and a force spokesperson has asked the public to stay away as they conduct their investigation.
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “A multi-agency operation has taken place at the River Wye in Glasbury this evening, following a report that an 18-year-old male had entered the water and could not be located.
“Dyfed-Powys Police, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Mountain Rescue and the National Police Air Service have searched the area since the report was made at 6.30pm.
“Sadly, the body of a male has been located.
“Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time.
“Emergency services remain in the area and ask that members of the public stay away while enquiries continue.”
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Police, fire and mountain rescue were called to the River Wye after reports an 18-year-old had entered the water
The A483 was closed in both directions at Glasbury at the search was carried out(Image: Google)
A body has been found in the search of a river for a missing man in mid Wales. The discovery comes after multi-agency search was launched following reports that a teenager had entered the River Wye on Tuesday evening.
Police, fire and mountain rescue were called to the River Wye at Glasbury, in Powys, after reports an 18-year-old man had entered the water before going missing. Tragically, after hours of searching police have found a man’s body.
His family has been informed and are being supported.
Police are working in the area and are expected to remain there for some time. The A483 near Glasbury was closed in both directions and a force spokesperson has asked the public to stay away as they conduct their investigation.
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “A multi-agency operation has taken place at the River Wye in Glasbury this evening, following a report that an 18-year-old male had entered the water and could not be located.
“Dyfed-Powys Police, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Mountain Rescue and the National Police Air Service have searched the area since the report was made at 6.30pm.
“Sadly, the body of a male has been located.
“Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time.
“Emergency services remain in the area and ask that members of the public stay away while enquiries continue.”
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Just like when Swift releases new music and her lyrics are dissected for any hints about her personal life, her legion of fans around the world have been scavenging for clues to her nuptials.
When it comes to New York, Swift’s love of the Big Apple can be found in her music and some have even pointed to her recent appearance at Madison Square Garden during the Knicks playoff series in early June, as . The star also owns a home in the city.
There have been some other natural geographic theories about where the couple’s wedding could be.
Swift owns a home in the US state of Rhode Island, a picturesque coastal location for a summer wedding.
She was at that estate just before she met Kelce.
In a now-famous Instagram post shared just after Independence Day weekend of 2023, Swift posted, “See you tonight Kansas Cityyy.”
Many fans have latched on to the idea that Swift would appreciate the symbolism of marrying Kelce nearly three years to the day that she met her future husband.
There was the debunked theory that Swift wanted to hold her wedding at a Rhode Island venue nearby her coastal estate, and offered another couple a significant amount of money to move their wedding date so Swift and Kelce could host theirs. The venue refuted that account.
Speculation of a possible Rhode Island wedding mounted in June, with paparazzi snapping photos of weddings in the area (that they later found weren’t celebrating the famous couple) and fans swarming the area. Swifties who turned up at the site last month were left disappointed.
Then there were other theories: Kansas City, where Kelce lives and works, Swift’s home state of Pennsylvania, and the NFL star’s home state of Ohio.
But on timing, the singer is a big fan of the 4 July holiday, giving further credence to the theory that she would choose the US holiday weekend as a possible date.
Owners have blamed increased Government costs and the heatwave
Romesh Ranganathan said he is “gutted” after the 89-year-old bakery chain he part-owned has shut down blaming hikes to business rates and national insurance. Coughlans Bakery – which operates a chain of shops across south London, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex – announced it had ceased trading on Tuesday after it went into voluntary liquidation.
Ranganathan, who is best known for his deadpan stand-up comedy, became a co-owner of the bakery chain in 2024, describing it as “the partnership of the century”. In a video posted to Facebook, managing director Sean Coughlan said the decision to close was affected in part by the Government’s decision to increase national insurance contributions for employers in April last year.
He also blamed high business rates, which he said had “absolutely smashed local business”. Mr Coughlan said these taxes, combined with the spike in fuel prices in the wake of the conflict in the Middle East, cost the company an extra £20,000 a week.
Ranganathan reposted Mr Coughlan’s video to his 1.4 million followers on Instagram with the caption: “Gutted isn’t the word.” In the video, Mr Coughlan said: “Romesh has been amazing, I want to thank him so much. I feel like we’ve absolutely let him down. Everything he’s done, it’s been from the heart.
“He’s devastated. None of us saw this coming. We were looking forward to working together. We had so much fun. There’s not a day working with Rom we haven’t had a great time, and he’s really included himself into our family.”
Mr Coughlan said recent heatwaves, which saw the South East England swelter in temperatures as high as 35C, had been the “nail in the coffin”. “These two heatwaves where no-one really seems to come out,” he said.
“We literally take about 50% of what we would normally take in a normal week, with our outgoing still exactly the same, which is absolutely heartbreaking.”
Mr Coughlan said the business went into voluntary liquidation in order to make sure they will still be able to pay suppliers and employees.
More trains than usual need repairs, Transport for Wales has said
Transport for Wales services between Newport and Ebbw Vale are affected (Image: Matthew Horwood)
Transport For Wales has warned of disruption to its services on a key Welsh route on Wednesday. It will cause problems for people travelling between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town.
All services will be cancelled in both directions between the two destinations. It is expected that will continue until 11.59pm.
The disruption is a result of more trains than usual needing repairs. Always keep on top of the latest Welsh news with our newsletter.
A statement reads: “Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB).
“Services will be cancelled in both directions between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB).
“We expect the incident to last until 11.59pm July 1 and disruption to services is expected.”
It clarifies that services between Ebbw Vale Town and Maesteg are not affected.
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If AC/DC, Iron Maiden and Metallica were caught up in a test tube reaction, it’s likely the new creation to emerge from the biochemical slime would resemble Airbourne. Derivative to the core, the rock-till-you-drop Australian four-piece have touched down in Cardiff’s Tramshed signalling for all men over 50 to don their long beards, heavy metal tees and dark biker-esque clothing, grab a pint and indulge in a spot of headbanging.
Having played with the big boys for some time – supporting the likes of the Rolling Stones, Mötley Crüe and Motörhead – the group are in the Welsh capital for their fourth visit since 2008, slinging their brand of 80s hard rock and still mining that seam, no doubt, hoping for the rock’n’roll gold struck by their long-haired predecessors.
Comparisons to fellow Aussies AC/DC should be understood by anyone with a musical ear. With a guitar tone and style almost identical to that of Angus Young, frontman Joel O’Keeffe plays the double role of lead singer and lead guitarist, behaving with such outlandish abandon that other members of the band almost appear as session musicians in comparison as he regularly takes up the limelight. Sitting atop someone’s shoulders whilst shredding pinky-burning licks as they parade him through the crowd, or headbanging furiously in front of a wall of Marshall amps all turned up to 11, the guy doesn’t let up for a moment – indeed, there’ll be no rendition of Candle In The Wind here.
If having no qualms about being unoriginal is a superpower, then Airbourne wear that badge with honour. Sticking to a formula that works, they display a kind of cartoon majesty, regularly belting out choruses that even someone with memory loss can master. Songs such as Breakin’ Outta Hell, Raise The Flag and Back In The Game are enough to entertain and get the audience going, resulting in fans occasionally attempting to crowdsurf, or sit atop their friend’s or lover’s shoulders trying to catch cups of water thrown at them from the stage.
If this wasn’t all high-octane enough, Bristolian support act Mother Vulture kick off proceedings, brandishing a more original, 21st-century take on hard rock while packing more energy than a Snickers Duo. Screamo in places, ear-bitingly loud and anyone’s guess as to what they were singing about, though evidently someone at some point had made them very, very angry, hints of Faith No More even overshadow the Chuckle Brothers-style dancing that randomly breaks out in the audience. The group successfully launch what was largely a light-hearted, fun and carefree evening. An after-party if you like, following in the steps of Metallica’s big showdown the evening before – albeit more intimate and budget-friendly.
Airbourne + Mother Vulture, Tramshed, Cardiff, Mon 29 June
words OLIVER R. MOORE-HOWELLS photos ANTHONY JAMES
The Met Office has forecast the weather for Wales today.
It says: “Any morning showers clearing to leave a mainly dry and bright day, with some sunny spells.
“Perhaps some more prolonged spells of sunshine developing by late afternoon.
“Feeling warmer than Tuesday. Maximum temperature 23 °C.”
The opening section, “Bowie Through a Lens”, explores how photography shaped Bowie’s image and identity, including work by Terry O’Neill, Mick Rock, Sukita, and Brian Ward.
The second section, “All the Somebody People” focuses on the musician onstage and in the studio across four defining eras; Ziggy Stardust, the Berlin years, Let’s Dance, and Blackstar.
The third section, “Hooked to the Silver Screen”, features Bowie’s onscreen performances, including music videos, film, TV roles and unexpected cameos.
The final section, “I Can’t Give Everything Away”, explores his “interest in time, documenting his process and legacy”.
This includes the stopwatch he used when songwriting, his 1988 British passport, and post-it note conversations with his archive team about items he chose to retain.
