London’s Clapham Grand pressing ahead with socially distanced gig plans, says venue boss

coronavirus pandemic, many people have turned to films as a source of solace, an escape when they have felt isolated from the rest of the world.While several films have had to have their release dates delayed, Venice Film Festival is going ahead this year as planned, albeit with several changes put in place.Taking place from Wednesday 2 September until Saturday 12 September, the 77th edition of the film festival will see stars take to the socially-distanced red carpet, face coverings in hand as

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Extinction Rebellion will be returning to the streets of Manchester city centre as part of a series of nationwide protests over the bank holiday weekend.Regional branches of the environmental movement in the north of England have been urged to ‘build up energy and demonstrate the power of local rebellions’.This will include a socially distanced march through Manchester on August 30 taking in Manchester Cathedral, Manchester Art Gallery and the Royal Exchange.The locations have been chosen to

sitting six feet apart, but plenty close enough for tears, teases and, of course, a healthy dose of socially distanced screaming.

James McClain An elegant mansion in a particularly celebrity-favored pocket of L.A.’s Brentwood neighborhood has sold for $16.5 million in an all-cash deal.

hereA 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, money laundering, dangerous driving and insurance fraud.Police say properties linked to the man have been searched and a number of assets have been seized, including vehicles.An application will be made to the courts to retain these under the proceeds of crime legislation.Police previously described how the car had been spotted driving in a dangerous manner in the south of the

Musician Van Morrison is calling on people in the music industry to stand up against socially distanced gigs.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that music venues will be able to re-open with social distancing measures in place, nightclubs and dance halls still remain closed.

2,500 fans watching Sam Fender at the new Virgin Money Unity Arena at Newcastle Racecourse. The gig made use of 500 platforms which were spaced two metres apart from one another.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe first official socially distanced venue to open in the U.K. since the pandemic began held its first concert Tuesday night, with 2,500 fans gathering on 500 separate elevated platforms placed on a racing track field.Sam Fender headlined the first of two sold-out shows at what has been dubbed the Virgin Money Unity Arena, a pop-up amphitheater on the grounds of Gosforth Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.