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How this forgotten corner of Manchester could redefine the age-old battle between the left and right

A by-election in Gorton and Denton on Thursday could see a new frontier emerge in British politics, as Dan Haygarth finds out

The Independent UK

‘I would pack Starmer’s suitcase for him’: Disdain for Labour unites Gorton and Denton ahead of crucial by-election

ON THE GROUND: The fate of Keir Starmer’s premiership could be decided in Gorton and Denton on Thursday, where Labour faces a struggle to cling on to a 13,000 majority. Dan Haygarth speaks to despondent constituents who are considering switching their allegiance to the Greens or Reform

The Independent UK

Move over Chalamet — The Dune TV miniseries turns 25 today, so we talked to the director of the star-studded show that reached for the stars on a shoestring budget (exclusive)

‘I wanted to elevate it. I didn’t want to do it like the original 'Battlestar Galactica' or 'Babylon 5.''

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MAD 4 1T: the obsessive collectors who pay big money for personalised number plates

Customised plates often cost more than the car – and yet the number of people queueing up to buy them is at an all‑time high. What’s the appeal?

The Guardian - UK

New stamps to celebrate the Royal Observatory

Royal Mail released images of the 10 new stamps on the 350th anniversary of the institution.

Evening Standard

Voices: Mea Culpa: Rhyme or reason

Susanna Richards peers deep into the darkness of last week’s Independent

The Independent UK

Special stamps to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Images of Dame Vera Lynn from different aspects of her wartime career are included.

The Independent UK

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"About halfway through the gig, I got down on my knees and prayed that God would forgive me and release me from this situation": The psychedelic early days of acid overlords and space travellers Hawkwind

Leading lights of the UK's psychedelic revolution, Hawkwind's early days were a fug of good trips, bad trips, free-form chaos and dancing gazelles

Louder

Think the new Dune TV series is bonkers? You should watch the Noughties ones

IN FOCUS: As the sprawling franchise returns to our television screens in the form of ‘Dune: Prophecy’, Greg Evans takes a look back at when SyFy boldly adapted Frank Herbert’s first three novels in an ambitious and bizarre TV event

The Independent UK

Iconic custom carbon brand Parlee Cycles loses founder, Bob Parlee, to cancer

Parlee frames have been at the forefront of carbon fibre development for a quarter of a century

Cycling News

In Texas visit, second gentleman Douglas Emhoff raises more than $1 million

The stop by the husband of presidential candidate Kamala Harris included a rally to boost local Democrats looking to flip seats in the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune

Bob Parlee, visionary founder of Parlee Cycles, passes after battle with cancer

The iconic frame builder is remembered for pioneering custom carbon bike frames

Cycling Weekly

Why Is WBD Paying $8.5 Billion For a Physical Studio ... While It's $38 Billion in Debt and AI Production Is Dawning?

Also in this week's 'Next Text,' we break down Kamala Harris' Bigger DNC crowd sizes, and we look at how the Venu Sports guys really messed up

Broadcasting & Cable

Luxury ski chalet with helipad and view of Matterhorn on sale for €24m

Most expensive listing in Italian Alps has cinema and gym as well as atrium with Swarovski chandelier

The Guardian - UK

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“On a few occasions I didn’t bother turning up at the early Hawkwind gigs - I earned more money busking at cinema queues”: Dave Brock’s life and times

From a dreamer using subway tunnels as echo units to leader of the anti-establishment icons, his encounters include Lemmy, LSD and celebrity druids

The Canberra Times

Walter Hood bombshell: 'We let the captain drown'

The crewman's admission sent a shudder of horror through the crowd.

Inverse

20 Years Ago, 'Dune' Went Further Than Lynch Or Villeneuve Ever Dreamed

In 2003 'Frank Herbert's Children of Dune,' pushed filmed versions of Dune way into the third book. Here's why it's worth another look.

Inverse

10 Years Ago, J.J. Abrams Proved He Was the Wrong Director for Star Wars

Why build a new universe just to throw it out? 'Star Trek Into Darkness' proves just how wrong that approach can be.

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Star Trek Into Darkness: The sequel that took the Kelvinverse wildly off course

Ten years ago a promising franchise lost its way with a Wrath of Khan tribute act.

Inverse

'Dune 2's "Secret Agent" Character is Fixing a Major Book Plot Hole

In 'Dune: Part Two,' Léa Seydoux' Lady Margot will expand the Bene Gesserit beyond the page. But could this change the novel?

Reason

On Universal Vacatur, the Supreme Court, and the D.C. Circuit

Thoughts on recent oral argument exchanges on whether the Administrative Procedure Act contemplates (let alone requires) universal vacatur.

Chronicle Live

Demolition of historic footbridge in North Shields would hinder disabled people, objectors claim

A public inquiry into the demolition of a North Shields footbridge will now include an experiment suggested by objector.

Liverpool Echo

Chinese restaurant turned nightclub where people would knock and ask for a table

The nightclub was a regular go-to spot for Holly Johnson and Paul O'Grady

Reason

Let's Not Set Aside The Scholarly Debate About Vacatur

Sam Bray and John Harrison have moved an argument about equity from "off-the-wall" to "on-the-wall"

Reason

Vacatur and United States v. Texas

Yesterday the Supreme Court heard argument in United States v. Texas. This case brings together standing, merits, and remedial issues of unusual complexity. Here are a few points of commentary on the vacatur question, about which there was a range of views on the Court, to put it mildly. One…

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