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‘He understands soft power’: why Andy Burnham put music at the heart of his political identity

Oasis and Elbow have soundtracked Burnham’s byelection campaign and he got Liam Gallagher doing Manchester’s tram announcements. Will he keep banging the drum for music if he reaches Westminster?

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Tony Wilson obituary

Bassist and singer with Hot Chocolate who co-wrote some of their biggest hits, including You Sexy Thing

The Guardian - UK

Hot Chocolate star and ‘You Sexy Thing’ co-writer Tony Wilson dies aged 89

The co-founder, bassist and songwriter of the British soul band Hot Chocolate, best known for hits like 'Brother Louie' and 'You Sexy Thing', has died at the age of 89.

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Tony Wilson death: Hot Chocolate star dies aged 89 as son shares ‘staggering’ diary entries

Wilson was a founding member of the soul band formed in London

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Hot Chocolate co‑founder and You Sexy Thing co‑writer dead at 78

Hot Chocolate bassist and songwriter Tony Wilson has died in Trinidad, his family confirmed, leaving behind a legacy that helped shape British soul music.

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Tony Wilson dead: Hot Chocolate star's son reveals 'staggering' secret diaries after his death at 78

The bassist and co-founder of the beloved 1970s British soul band died in his native Trinidad on Friday

Evening Standard

‘Charisma is a form of psychosis’: inspiring Eric Clapton, having kids at 70 … the irreverent life of post-punk puppeteer Ted Milton

He crossed paths with William Burroughs, Terry Gilliam and Spitting Image while whipping up almighty grooves with his band Blurt. Now 82, he’s back on tour – and bracing for a warts-and-all documentary made by his many children

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Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder calls for statue in Manchester in honour of late Stone Roses legend Mani

Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder has called for a statue to be erected in Mani's hometown Manchester in honour of the late Stone Roses bass player.

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Takeaways from AP report on a Chicago raid that signals a major escalation of immigration crackdown

A raid last month in Chicago has signaled a sharp escalation in the White House’s immigration crackdown and ratcheted up tensions in a city already on edge

The Independent UK

In Chicago, an immense show of force signals a sharp escalation in White House immigration crackdown

A raid last month in Chicago has signaled a sharp escalation in the White House’s immigration crackdown and ratcheted up tensions in a city already on edge

The Independent UK

“His passing leaves a void in the music world, and he will be deeply missed”: Rick Derringer, legendary rock pioneer who played with Johnny Winter and Kiss, dies aged 77

The influential guitarist scored a hit single when he was still a teenager and carved out a formidable career playing with the likes of Kiss, Steely Dan, Bonnie Tyler and more

Guitar World

Legendary guitarist and singer Rick Derringer dies at 77

RIP Rick Derringer, the man behind Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo and one of the great American rockers

Louder

Guitarist Rick Derringer dead aged 77

After a career spanning more than 60 years, guitarist Rick Derringer has died aged 77.

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Rick Derringer, who had a hit with 'Hang On Sloopy' and produced 'Weird Al,' dies at 77

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer has died

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“Derringer's legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining fans with his signature energy and talent”: All American guitar legend Rick Derringer dies, aged 77

He scored a number one hit when he was still a teenager, played with Johnny and Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, KISS, and more. He wrote Hulk Hogan's anthem. Derringer's life was extraordinary

The Independent UK

Rick Derringer death: Classic rock guitarist of ‘Hang On Sloopy’ fame dies aged 77

Derringer was just 17 when his band The McCoys recorded ‘Hang On Sloopy’

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What has Drive to Survive done for F1? Our writers have their say

The latest season of Drive to Survive is set to land on Friday (7 March) and the teasers and trailers promise more of the same from the super successful series.

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Exodus from workforce costs UK ‘£16bn a year’ in lost tax receipts

Institute for Employment Studies says UK has 800,000 fewer people in work or looking for work since before Covid

The Independent UK

ITV Granada Reports presenter quits channel after 36 years

Bafta-winning newsreader joined ITV in 1988

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'The FA will never accept that!' Hidden innuendo and anarchy behind England's 1990 World Cup smash World In Motion

Keith Allen has revealed how the famous rap in the New Order hit was cobbled together in the studio and has hidden double-meanings

The Guardian - UK

A musical tour of Manchester: from the Hallé to the Happy Mondays

Every genre of music has made its mark on Manchester, including dialect ballads, classical, TV theme tunes and all the strands of post-punk. Welcome to the north-west sound

The Guardian - UK

UK’s weak economy is taking a toll on its labour market

Most employers are holding on to staff, but more people are either not looking or not available for work

The Guardian - UK

UK unemployment rises and wages growth falls in recession

Employers cut back on hiring new staff in three months to January as slowdown bites

The Guardian - UK

Jürgen Klopp and how his Liverpool exit echoes that of the greats

In today’s Football Daily: Jürgen Klopp’s Anfield exit

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