Suede’s Mat Osman: ‘The biggest difference between Richard and me is that he has no interest in being cool’

Suede’s Mat Osman: ‘The biggest difference between Richard and me is that he has no interest in being cool’

The bassist and author talks about artistic ambition, sibling dynamics - and how being on tour inspired his riotous new novel, The Ghost TheatreTheatre groups are like rock bands, says the musician Mat Osman, fixing tea in his dressing room before the sound check. Their natural life spans are short; they tend to spark, combust and collapse. It’s a tale as old as time. They might as well be reading from a script.“Every band,” he says. “Every acting troupe. They all set out feeling that they’re doing something fresh and new. But it’s like a Greek tragedy. It’s always hubris, and you...

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Spur to action: new, greener breaks on Italy’s Gargano peninsula

Spur to action: new, greener breaks on Italy’s Gargano peninsula

The Gargano peninsula is a popular seaside haunt for Italians, but now a new breed of young operators are offering low-impact activities away from the crowdsThe forest was deep, dark, almost mystical – ancient trees, mossy tussocks, rare glimpses of blue sky through the dense canopy. The afternoon air was cool and scented, and had we not been pedalling hard, I’d have needed the jacket from my pannier. Yet just that morning we’d been kayaking off a hot, sunny beach a few miles away.That’s the beauty of the Gargano: the spur of Italy’s boot offers beach and mountains in one holiday...

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US principal forced to resign for showing Michelangelo’s David to pupils travels to Florence to see sculpture

US principal forced to resign for showing Michelangelo’s David to pupils travels to Florence to see sculpture

Hope Carrasquilla was forced to resign as principal of Tallahassee Classical School after parents objected that they had not been informed that images of the naked biblical figure would be shown to their 11 and 12-year-old children

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School challenges Ofsted inspection procedures after being rated ‘inadequate’

School challenges Ofsted inspection procedures after being rated ‘inadequate’

Queen Emma head teacher Sarah Jarman said the inspection felt like ‘a wrecking ball had come through our school’.

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Warmer weather likely during holiday weekend, forecaster says

Warmer weather likely during holiday weekend, forecaster says

Warmer weather likely during holiday weekend, forecaster says

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Warmer weather likely during holiday weekend, forecaster says

Warmer weather likely during holiday weekend, forecaster says

England could enjoy its hottest day of the year.

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China contemplating giving single women IVF access to stem population decline

China contemplating giving single women IVF access to stem population decline

China implemented legalised registration of children by unmarried women in February in southwestern Sichuan province and is considering implementing it nationwide to address record-low birth rates

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Fears raised over low NHS staff morale, health leader says

Fears raised over low NHS staff morale, health leader says

NHS Confederation chief executive Matthew Taylor said he has ‘never known a period when leaders are so worried about staff morale’.

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‘Punched, chased and abused in the street’: Asylum seekers living in terror at riot-hit hotel

‘Punched, chased and abused in the street’: Asylum seekers living in terror at riot-hit hotel

‘The hotel staff tell us we’re safe at the hotel, but whatever happens to us outside the hotel is our responsibility,’ victim tells Lizzie Dearden as police investigate 15 incidents

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F1 starting grid: Sprint race positions for Azerbaijan GP after qualifying shootout

F1 starting grid: Sprint race positions for Azerbaijan GP after qualifying shootout

Charles Leclerc claimed pole in grand prix qualifying but who came out on top in the sprint shootout?

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What are the new rules on voter ID at polling stations for upcoming local elections?

What are the new rules on voter ID at polling stations for upcoming local elections?

First test of controversial photo requirement will be local elections on 4 May

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David Lammy says UK is a ‘long way’ from being a ‘generous’ country amid refugee crisis

David Lammy says UK is a ‘long way’ from being a ‘generous’ country amid refugee crisis

Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy has expressed his disappointment that the UK is such a ‘long way’ from being a ‘generous’ country amid the ongoing refugee crisis.

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Thousands offered half price power on Sunday – How to apply

Thousands offered half price power on Sunday – How to apply

British Gas urges customers to sign up to new energy-saving pilot

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Arcturus mapped: Is new Covid-19 variant in your region?

Arcturus mapped: Is new Covid-19 variant in your region?

New XBB.1.16 variant has made its way to almost every corner of the UK

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Jurrien Timber drops major hint on his future and explains why he snubbed Man Utd last summer

A summer move now seems certain.

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Michael J. Fox shares heartbreaking update on living with Parkinson’s

'Every day is tougher.'

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Love Island’s Samie Elishi comforted by co-stars after cancer scare and breakup from Tom Clare

Samie has a 5cm lump.

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Meralco opens ‘digital twin’ lab for high-tech monitoring of critical infra

The Powertech Innovation and eXperience Lab (PIXL) is Meralco’s own virtual world rendering studio and metaverse that uses real world data to create simulations for training and education.The post Meralco opens ‘digital twin’ lab for high-tech monitoring of critical infra appeared first on Newsbytes.PH.

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These are the socks your dad *actually* wants you to buy him this Father’s Day

These aren't your average socks.

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Your star sign’s tarot horoscope for the month of May 2023

Get ready for a new month.

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Lionesses set for success as 20,000 votes cast for Women’s Football Awards

From Barcelona to Bayern Munich - an array of football stars feature on the final shortlist.

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Mikel Arteta changes Arsenal transfer priorities following Manchester City defeat

The Spanish coach is having second thoughts over a swoop for Declan Rice.

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William and Kate share adorable new picture to mark 12th wedding anniversary

'I still remember the day you married.'

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Man ‘sacked from Waitrose after eating a doughnut’ in food waste protest

David Graham claims he was sacked for eating the dough-based delight destined to be thrown in the bin.

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Jessie Ware caught up in hilarious on-air gaffe while chatting about new album

'What?'

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