Woman, 42, arrested on suspicion of murdering three children in Bristol

A woman has been arrested after a young girl was found dead.

—the largest unbroken caldera in the world—when our safari guide stops our vehicle in front of a dozen elephants. It is in this quiet moment of observation when Vanessa Berlowitz, the executive producer of National Geographic's , Queens, casually mentions the kind of random fact you know you’ll never forget.“Wrinkles on an elephant help them stay cool because their wrinkles retain ten times more water than smooth skin," she says.That’s my headline, I decide: “Elephants Reveal the Best Reason to Embrace Your Wrinkles.”And yet, little did I know that coming up with a headline—and a particular focus for this piece—was going to take weeks to figure out.

A woman arrested on suspicion of murdering three children in Bristol has been detained under the Mental Health Act. Avon and Somerset Police said the 42-year-old was taken to hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening after being arrested at a house in Blaise Walk in the Sea Mills area in the early hours of February 18.

A woman has appeared in court accused of murder as a provisional trial date has been set.

LCD Soundsystem and Loyle Carner set to headline.The two-day event is due to take place at Clifton Downs in Bristol on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1.Taking to the stage on the first date will be Four Tet, Maribou State, Floating Points, Romy, Greentea Peng, Yussef Dayes, Nubya Garcia, Hak Baker, MRCY and Jersey ahead of a bill-topping performance from Carner.The following day will feature sets from Jessie Ware, Yard Act, Baxter Dury, CMAT, Crazy P, Holysseus Fly, and Da Fuchaman & The Fire Blaze Band before LCD Soundsystem’s closing slot.LCD’s appearance at the festival will mark the band’s first Bristol performance in 14 years. James Muphy and co.

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets have been forced to cancel the remainder of their 2024 UK and European tour after frontman Jack McEwan was attacked by a dog.The Australian psychedelic rock band played the first three shows of the run last week when they took to the stage in Birmingham (February 21), Glasgow (22) and Manchester (23).Further gigs had been scheduled in Leeds, Bristol, London and Southampton this month ahead of a string of European headline dates in March.Prior to the Crumpets’ concert in Leeds, however, McEwan shared a video on Instagram to reveal a nasty dog bite on his face.“Leeds! We are so sorry to do this, but unfortunately a dog bite has put Jack out of action tonight,” the band captioned the footage, which was filmed in a hospital room.“100 stitches later & a tetanus shot, we’re piecing him back together slowly. Unfortunately it means we can’t play the Leeds show tonight, BUT please keep hold of your tickets and we are working on announcing a rescheduled date ASAP.”Later, McEwan shared some “pretty bad news” with fans as he prepared to have surgery on the bite.“They’ve got me hooked up on the old drip here.

Giant Swan have announced an “indefinite pause” for the band following recent abuse allegations made against one of their members.The electronic duo, comprising Harry Wright and Robin Stewart, were removed from the line-up for Simple Things Festival in Bristol last week “in light of recent details [being] made public” regarding the latter musician.At the time, the event said it “would not be appropriate” for Giant Swan to perform their scheduled set at the festival last Saturday (February 24).In a statement posted on social media, Stewart (aka RS Tangent) wrote: “In light of matters relating to my personal life, it would be inappropriate to platform ourselves and we will therefore no longer be performing at Simple Things.“This is not something we take lightly and hope for your understanding while I address how to proceed from here.”Stewart has since shared a message in which he addressed the “very severe allegations” that had been made against him, while announcing that Giant Swan would be “paused indefinitely until further notice”.As Mixmag reports, Stewart has been accused of verbal and emotional abuse, and ignoring sexual consent among other allegations by his ex-partner Daniela (aka PMS Casualty). The claims are said to have surfaced on X/Twitter last Thursday (February 22), but the posts have since been made private.The alleged abuse was claimed to have occurred over the former couple’s nine-and-a-half-year relationship, and when Daniela was recovering from cancer.A post shared by GIANT SWAN (@giant_swan)Responding in a statement online, Stewart wrote: “I have been accused of various forms of narcissistic abuse and neglect of my ex-partner as she underwent treatment for cancer.

A man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after an elderly couple were left injured in a crash on Hyde Road on Tuesday (February 27).

GIRLBAND! have debuted a playful new single, ‘Not Like The Rest’.The alternative newcomers hail from Nottingham and are signed to EMI North, where they are labelmates with the likes of Nadine Shah.Per a press release, members Georgie, Jada and Kay came together after making music in other projects and, during the pandemic, they “plugged into the wider community in Nottingham, one that inspired them with 80s culture, vintage fashion and massive dose of 90s nostalgia, Gwen Stefani and R&B groups.” The sound they carved out has been described as “a punk band making pop songs”.Now, their spirited new single sees them take a trip down memory lane, thinking back to growing up in a small town and not fitting in – “My school was so white/My town was so grey/I was a rainbow, had to hide away/On the 54 bus, she was my first crush/That’s when I knew I had to run away.”Check out ‘Not Like The Rest’ below:The band are set to head out on tour later this year and also have festival appearances booked at the likes of Stockton Calling, Sound City, Teddy Rocks and Block Party in France.You can see the full list of their headline tour dates below and buy your tickets here.MAY3 – Manchester, Deaf Institute 9 – London, The Grace10 – Newport, Le Pub11 – Bristol, Louisiana16 – Southampton, The Joiners18 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms GIRLBAND! have also been announced to be supporting Taking Back Sunday on tour in the UK next month – you can find those dates below and buy your tickets here.MARCH26 – Manchester, O2 Ritz27 – London, O2 Forum Kentish Town28 – Cardiff, University Great HallThey will also be supporting Feeder at York’s Barbican and Manchester’s Albert Hall on March 19 and 20 – you can find tickets here.

Palace have announced details of a UK tour, set for later this year. Find ticket details below.The dates arrive off the back of the band’s intimate headline show at London’s EartH last week, which saw the members play their upcoming new album in full for the crowd.Details of the album ‘Ultrasound’ – which will mark their fourth studio album – arrived earlier this year, and is set for release on April 5.

Fish has added a series of UK shows to his upcoming farewell tour. Find ticket details below.News that the ex-frontman of Marillion would be embarking on his final-ever run of live shows arrived earlier this month, when he announced ‘Road To The Isles’ tour dates across Europe.Now, bidding a final goodbye to the music industry after four decades of hits, memories and touring, Fish has added a run of UK shows to the schedule.

Emiliano De Pablos U.K.-based distributor DCD Rights has pre-sold the fourth season of New Zealand’s mystery drama “My Life Is Murder” to a raft of territories ahead of its Feb. 27 official launch at the London Screenings. Starring Lucy Lawless (“Top of the Lake,” “Spartacus,” “Xena: Warrior Princess”), the series’ brand new season rights have been secured by YLE Finland, TV2 Denmark, Quebecor Content Canada and Yes DBS Israel.

A private jet - with the enigmatic call-sign 'Mr Big' - touched down at Dublin Airport earlier today. The plane, a Lear Jet costing around £11.7 million, raised eyebrows when it landed in the Irish capital from Southend.

Kings Of Leon have announced further UK and Ireland tour dates for 2024. Find ticket details below.The newly-shared live shows come ahead of the band sharing details of their forthcoming ninth album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’ yesterday (February 22), and dropping the highly anticipated lead single ‘Mustang’.Set for release on May 10, the LP comes as the follow-up to 2021’s ‘When You See Yourself’, and also saw the band announce a series of live shows for later this year.Among the list of dates, one show in Europe was mentioned: a headline slot at the 2024 edition of BST Hyde Park in London.

Major update in the case of murdered model Maleesa Mooney! The late 31-year-old was found dead in her LA a

RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. The World is currently going out on BBC Three, and now a UK-wide tour has been announced for the spring.The first two episodes have been broadcast already, with new episodes premiering every Friday night on the channel.It brings 11 contestants from previous seasons and incarnations of Drag Race together in competition with each other, with RuPaul being joined on the judging panel by Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton.

Three children found dead at a home in the Sea Mills area of Bristol on Sunday have been named by Avon and Somerset Police as siblings Fares Bash, seven, three-year-old Joury Bash and nine-month-old Mohammed Bash.

Royal Blood have added a string of UK and European headline shows to their 2024 live dates – check out dates below.The Brighton rock duo are performing in South and North America throughout April and May – including as support for Queens Of The Stone Age – followed by a string of summer festival dates.They’ve now added a trio of UK shows in Glasgow, Norwich and Bristol this June, along with shows in France, Germany and Czech Republic running through to July. You can find the full schedule below.Tickets for the new dates go on sale this Friday (February 23) at 9am GMT from here.

Police have confirmed that a 10-month-old baby boy is among three children who were found dead at a house in Bristol on Sunday.

The Libertines have announced a 2024 UK and Ireland tour kicking off in September – find all the details below.The band will be embarking on a 16-date tour in support of new album ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade‘ (out March 15), opening at Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre on September 23, before continuing onto UK shows in Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool and more.Pete Doherty, Carl Barat and co. will then play two nights at London’s Roundhouse on October 30 and 31, before performing their remaining shows in early November, concluding at the Albert Hall Manchester on November 7.Fans can pre-order the new album here to get ticket pre-sale access from 9am GMT on Wednesday (February 21), while general sale tickets can be purchased from 9am GMT Friday (February 23) here.A post shared by The Libertines (@thelibertines)SEPTEMBER23 – Dublin, 3Olympia Theatre24 – Belfast, The Telegraph BuildingOCTOBER3 – Birmingham, O2 Academy4 – Norwich, UEA5 – Cambridge, The Corn Exchange7 – Cardiff, Great Hall8 – Bristol, O2 Academy18 – Glasgow, Barrowland Ballroom19 – Liverpool, Mountford Hall21 – Nottingham, Rock City22 – Leeds, O2 Academy30 – London, Roundhouse31 – London, RoundhouseNOVEMBER4 – Sheffield, The Octagon5 – Newcastle, NX7 – Manchester, Albert HallThe Libertines spoke to NME in October last year about ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’, with Barat explaining that they were all “facing in the same direction” for this record.Doherty elaborated: “All we want to do is write beautiful songs.