0 Have your say Drivers in Edinburgh city centre could be facing major delays this afternoon because of a climate change protest on the city’s North Bridge. The Extinction Rebellion group is planning to create the roadblock between 3pm and 9pm as part of a worldwide call for governments and councils to declare a climate emergency. Press F5 or refresh the page for the latest updates18.33 - Police threaten more protesters with arrestA senior police officer addresses the crowds saying “our intention is to reopen the roadway - arrest tactics maybe used”.Activists respond with chants of “do not let our planet down”, 18.25 - Arrests madeThree arrested at the corner of Waterloo Place and Leith Street. Police heard to be quoting the Public Order Act in restricting the movements of activists.18.15 - Police move protestersPolice seen moving a handful of protesters off Princes Street 18.05 - Police move protestersActivists have been … [Read more...] about Edinburgh climate change blockade LIVE: Arrests made as hundreds of protesters gather| City Centre delays|
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Edinburgh climate change blockade LIVE: Hundreds of protesters gather| City Centre delays| Buses diverted
0 Have your say Drivers in Edinburgh city centre could be facing major delays this afternoon because of a climate change protest on the city’s North Bridge. The Extinction Rebellion group is planning to create the roadblock between 3pm and 9pm as part of a worldwide call for governments and councils to declare a climate emergency. Press F5 or refresh the page for the latest updates16:20 - Fancy DressSome of the activists are in fancy dress - including a Chinese-style dragon - and singing climate change themed songs. One set of activists, seemingly preparing for the long haul, have even erected a gazebo in case the weather turns. 16:15 - Carnival AtmosphereExtinction Rebellion Scotland has tweeted: “There’s a carnival atmosphere at the #NorthBridge #InternationalRebellion roadblock! Even the dead are dancing.”16:10 - ‘I approve, as long as it’s nonviolent’Nearby office workers are broadly in favour of the … [Read more...] about Edinburgh climate change blockade LIVE: Hundreds of protesters gather| City Centre delays| Buses diverted
Festival celebrates city’s classical music talent
Sheffield music performers take over the city centre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with an explosion of talent at the city’s Classical Weekend. The event is organised by Classical Sheffield, an umbrella organisation that brings together the city’s classical performers. The idea is for the music to appeal to a far wider audience than just those music lovers who are comfortable walking into a concert hall .One of the organisers, Fraser Wilson of Music in the Round, said: “Our Classical Weekend in Sheffield puts professionals, volunteers and young musicians together, sharing a stage.“That embodies what I believe in for music and it’s all free or low cost and that means there’s a lower barrier as cost needn’t be an issue.“We use venues like Kelham Island Museum and the Winter Gardens for pop-up stuff involving large groups and small groups. It takes the word classical and opens it up to a broad definition.”The festival has … [Read more...] about Festival celebrates city’s classical music talent
Why Liverpool’s music business is vital to our city’s creative life and future
Music is massive to Liverpool - and it’s about much more than just The Beatles. Most discussions about music tend to focus on the people onstage. But there’s a whole industry beyond that. For every performer there’s another handful of people offstage making the music happen, from the technicians who get the music heard to the people who run the venues and the publishers who make sure artists get their money Meanwhile, music history and a thriving modern music scene together bring visitors to the city. And that in itself helps businesses and create jobs. All of that means the music industry is much bigger and more important to the city region than people might at first think. Last year Liverpool council and Culture Liverpool commissioned a report on how the city could make the most of its Unesco City of Music status. It showed the music industry was worth £100m to the region and supported more than 2,300 jobs. Michael Eakin, chair of the city … [Read more...] about Why Liverpool’s music business is vital to our city’s creative life and future
All 50 adverts shown during Sunday’s Super Bowl
There is about to be an influx of puppies and celebrities on your television screen, which can only mean one thing - it's Super Bowl Sunday. It's no secret that the multi-million dollar commercials that air between plays are almost as beloved as actually watching the game. With more than 100 million people tuning in, the pressure has always been high for major brands to deliver ads that will be the talk of Monday morning. This year's commercials are packed with celebrities trying to sell everything from sparkling water and Skechers slippers to dating apps and peanuts. And CBS' hefty $5.25million price tag for a 30-second slot clearly didn't deter the likes of Amazon and Pepsi to bring out major stars including Harrison Ford, Cardi B, Steve Carrel, and the Backstreet Boys. So, without further ado, here are the best and worst of all 50 ads that aired as the New England Patriots faced off against the Los Angeles Rams. AMAZON With its CEO currently … [Read more...] about All 50 adverts shown during Sunday’s Super Bowl