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Animal Collective, Bonobo and Mercury prize winner Little Simz among acts to cancel concerts

Many in the UK’s creative sector are being hit hard by rising fuel costs and reluctant audiences

French shop Mototherapy presents Ride Mercury, an electric powertrain conversion kit for vintage BMW R-Series models.

Editorial: Many have an opinion on the latest winner of the UK’s top literary prize, Shehan Karunatilaka. It’s a shame not all of them have read his book

Seven years after her debut album, the London based rapper is finally getting the industry recognition she deserves.

Speaking after she won the 2022 Mercury Music Prize, Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, aka Little Simz, was clearly honoured to be given the award. It wasn’t about the money (£25,000), or at least it wasn’t just about the money. It was about the fact that the prize was a recognition…

The UK is set for more high temperatures for the time of year with the mercury hitting 21C over the coming days but it will be accompanied by heavy rain in many areas and strong winds

Self Esteem, whose real name is Rebecca Lucy Taylor, told The Mirror that she felt compelled to wear the piece of clothing jewellery for 'all the women of the UK' at the 2022 Mercury Prize Awards

Rapper beat the likes of Harry Styles and Sam Fender to the music prize

The 2022 Mercury Prize shortlist was dominated by eclectic, brilliant works. With one exception, writes Roisin O’Connor

Rapper beat 11 other acts including Harry Styles and Sam Fender for the prestigious award