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closed permanently in May last year after Southwark Council approved plans to turn the building into an office block. It had been open for six years.According to the detailed proposal filed today (February 12), British Land and its partner AustralianSuper – one of the UK’s largest pension funds – are looking to redevelop the site in Rotherhithe into a “permanent cultural venue”.It also outlined that both are also in talks with Broadwick, the same electronic music and arts operator that ran Printworks previously, to operate the new venue, and the reimagined space would occupy half of the existing building.

Keanu Reeves’ band Dogstar have shared details of a tour of the UK and Europe – set to kick off this summer. Find ticket details below.The ‘90s alt-rock trio – comprising vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Rob Mailhouse and bassist Keanu Reeves – are set to embark on a series of 13 headline shows across the continent later this summer.The live dates will commence at the end of May, when the band kick off with a slot at La Sala Teatro in Madrid, Spain on May 30, followed by a gig in Paris on June 2 – taking place at La Cigale.

Brontide have announced a 10th anniversary reissue of their 2014 album ‘Artery’.The British instrumental band will re-release their influential second album on August 2, 2024, which can be pre-ordered on limited edition silver fade vinyl here.They will also be performing their only UK show at Bristol’s ArcTanGent Festival on August 17.Brontide released two albums – 2011’s ‘Sans Souci’ and 2014’s ‘Artery’ – and also toured extensively throughout their nine years together.The band gained a cult following before announcing their split in 2017, after which members pursued their own musical endeavours.Bassist Nathan Fairweather is a member of Rolo Tomassi, while drummer William Bowerman went on to become a musical director and co-founder of WFB Live, the musical direction company behind tours and performances for the likes of Dua Lipa, Elton John and Blackpink.Guitarist Tim Hancock, meanwhile, moved to Los Angeles to work with Fender.In a social media teaser video shared last month, the band said they were “excited to see what the future of Brontide holds”.1. ‘Tonitro’2. ‘Bare My Bones’3. ‘Kith and Kin’4. ‘Cabin’5. ‘Knives’6. ‘Still Life’7. ‘Caramel’8. ‘Red Gold’Announcing their split in 2017, the band said: “After nine years, two albums, an EP, several videos plus multiple shows and tours, we have decided to stop playing as Brontide.“It has been a very difficult decision to make but we can no longer give it the time it deserves so it only feels right to roll end credits.They continued in a statement: “We will always reflect on what we did with a lot of pride and happy memories.

A man has been arrested after allegedly flying from London to New York without a passport or a boarding pass.

A 13-year-old boy has died after police were called to a 'medical emergency' at a house in Middleton.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has shared his memories of the "iconic" goal that he believes defines him as a player.

Gary Neville has laid out the challenge Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag faces to impress Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Millions of tax credit claimants will soon receive the £299 cost of living payment.

A man has been arrested in connection with a “stabbing” in Elderslie on Sunday.

A grieving father is pleading with young Buddies to seek help with their mental health just months after his soon took his own life.

Stephen Robinson yesterday saluted his battling Buddies in the wake of their Scottish Cup exit at the hands of Celtic.

A new Scots mum has told how hero emergency staff battled through Storm Gerrit to get her to hospital after she went into labour at the side of a busy road.

A man was rushed to hospital after allegedly being 'stabbed' in a Scots town.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Anonymous Content and Spain’s Morena Films, behind box office breakouts “Cell 211” and Champions, have named former Studiocanal executive Beatriz Campos as the managing director of their Spain-based film-TV production venture Anonymous Content España. Campos will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations working closely with David Davoli, Anonymous Content’s president of international, and Morena Films CEO Pilar Benito, Anonymous Content and Morena Films announced Monday.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent A planned international rerelease of Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles’ “City of God” will kick off from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), marking the 2002 cult crime drama’s first theatrical outing in the region. Prominent Dubai-based distributor Front Row Filmed Entertainment has partnered with Paris-based distributor The Festival Agency – which in turn acquired the “City of God” rerelease rights from Wild Bunch – on what it said marks the beginning of many rereleases planned by Front Row going forward.

As the cold weather is set to come to a head in the new few weeks, fashion fans will be looking to ditch their heavy winter coats for something a little bit lighter for spring. And if your warmer wardrobe is in need of a refresh, you might want to head over to New Look for a browse.

Security minister Tom Tugendhat said it is "not acceptable" that Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is sitting in dock when it should be out "defending our interests abroad".

Annabel Croft has told her fans it's been an 'honour' to dance with a new professional dancer after wrapping up her time on the Strictly Come Dancing live tour. The former tennis ace has been touring the country with a number of her co-stars after signing up to the show's 2024 tour.

Louise Thompson has offered her first health update after her fiance revealed she had been admitted to hospital. The former Made in Chelsea star concerned fans when she suddenly disappeared from social media following a holiday with partner Ryan Libby and their son, Leo.

A mortgage expert has issued advice to anyone looking to remortgage as millions of fixed-rate deals are set to come to an end this year. The guidance comes along with some good news for homeowners, as mortgage rates have seen the 'biggest drop' since 2022.

Lucy Mecklenburgh was left fighting tears after seeing her fiance Ryan Thomas fall twice during his latest performance on Dancing on Ice. The actor returned to the ice for the latest instalment of the ITV skating competition on Sunday night (February 11) which happened to be Musicals Week.