British singer‑songwriter known for a contralto voice and autobiographical songs
The High Court has ruled on costs in the case involving Mitch Winehouse and Naomi Parry/Catriona Gourlay after an 11-week trial. ANL faces a potential indemnity costs award, with interim payments due in August. The court notes the overall costs exceed 34.5 million pounds, while the claimants’ insurance coverage stands at 16.2 million.
Barry Mitchell, Queen’s second bassist during the band’s formative period in 1970–1971, has died. Mitchell played 13 gigs before leaving the group and later reflected that he wasn’t enthusiastic about their music at the time. He subsequently played with Tiger and left a legacy celebrated by fans and fellow musicians.
A Bristol-born team has produced Doctor Who: Outlander, a fan-driven film set around John F. Kennedy’s era. The project, created with students and professionals, has been shot in Bristol and Bath and premieres in Cardiff as the crew aims to keep the Doctor Who spark alive after the 2026 Christmas special was cancelled.
The Guardian and The Scotsman analyze the evolving role of culture and arts funding in the UK. They highlight investments like Freelands’ £1.5m over five years to nurture art education and warn that cutting arts education infrastructure risks undermining community renewal and creative opportunity.
Reform UK's Welsh leadership has faced fresh upheaval as Dan Thomas has stood down after a police arrest; Helen Jenner is interim leader, with a deputy; Sarah Cooper-Lesadd defects to Plaid Cymru, dramatically reshaping the Senedd opposition balance.