He helped define the look as well as the sound of the enduring British post-punk band, which influenced Nirvana, Metallica and others.
Category: England
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Palantir Wins Big N.H.S. Contract Despite U.K. Criticism
The Peter Thiel-owned company overcame opposition from activists, doctors and lawmakers to sign a lucrative deal with England’s National Health Service.
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Two More Arrests Made Over Destruction of Sycamore Gap Tree
More than a month after the tree was mysteriously cut down, the police in Britain said they had arrested two men in their 30s on suspicion of criminal damage.
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A Tour of British Farmhouse Cheesemaking
A writer spends eight days exploring the world of British farmhouse cheeses, from London to the West Country, where a good Cheddar rules the day.
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A Tour of British Farmhouse Cheesemaking
A writer spends eight days exploring the world of British farmhouse cheeses, from London to the West Country, where a good Cheddar rules the day.
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Green Energy Casts a Shadow Over a Cherished English Landscape
Residents of East Anglia fear that planned power lines for offshore wind projects will blight their rural idyll.
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Horace Ové, Pioneering Black Filmmaker in Britain, Dies at 86
His feature-length film, “Pressure,” mapped the struggles of Black Britons in an era of unyielding racism. He was knighted in 2022.
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Roger Whittaker, Balladeer With an International Following, Dies at 87
A Briton with a rich baritone, he charmed audiences, mostly in Europe and America, with sentimental songs, like his signature hit, “The Last Farewell.”
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Russell Brand Denies Accusations of ‘Egregious’ Sexual Assaults
Three British media outlets published an investigation in which four women accused him of sexual assault in a series of incidents between 2006 and 2013.
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Nick Faldo Talks About Retirement and More
The six-time major champion has retired after 16 years as a CBS analyst. It’s given him time to consider playing one last tournament.
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Nike Says It Will Offer Mary Earps’s Goalkeeper Jersey
After being criticized for not offering replicas of the jerseys worn by the English goalkeeper Mary Earps and others in the Women’s World Cup, Nike said limited quantities would be available.