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Scout Niblett - It's Up To Emma

Album review: Scout Niblett – It’s Up To Emma

Niblett’s trademark intensity is met with softer elements that will widen her appeal without diminishing her gritty vitriol.

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Gabrielle Aplin - English Rain

Album review: Gabrielle Aplin – English Rain

The 20-year-old’s first record reveals an artist with some promise – but only time will tell if it’s enough.

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Ghostpoet - Some Say I So I Say Light

Album review: Ghostpoet – Some Say I So I Say Light

The urban poet stretches his musical wings on this impressive sophomore record, while keeping the kitchen sink in sight.

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Public Service Broadcasting - Inform - Educate - Entertain

Album review: Public Service Broadcasting – Inform - Educate - Entertain

Their hotly-anticipated debut long player is a triumph of unlikely vintage samples and an up-to-the-minute mashing of live instruments and electro meddling.

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The rarely seen guitar is to auction in New York on May 18. Picture: @StaffordLondon/Twitter

Rarely seen Beatles guitar goes on show in central London

A custom-made guitar used on the Beatles Magical Mystery Tour in 1967 was given a rare public outing today at a London hotel ahead of its expensive auction.

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Redbridge volunteer Krithika Subramanian helps with admin and other tasks at the centre

Redbridge’s Volunteer Centre hopes to encourage more people to help others with £75k grant

From youngsters fresh out of college to business men and women and retired folk, volunteering catches the mood of plenty in Redbridge.

But it is not a one-way street.

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Helen Mirren is shown around the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013. Picture: Keith Larby/iwitness

Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens to the public today, but celebrities and VIPs, including the Queen, have already had a look at the floral displays.

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