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“Richard Fortus messaged me and said, ‘I’ve shown Slash your guitar and he likes it, too…’ After that, the phones didn’t stop”: How a small UK boutique builder became a Guns N’ Roses favorite and the next big name in retro-inspired electric guitars

Ivison Guitars has only been in business for six years, but its Dakota model has already headlined Glastonbury with Guns N’ Roses star Richard Fortus. Founder Neil Ivison shares its story

Guitar World

Ulez expansion labelled ‘death of the modern classic car’ by owners

One owner said he will refuse to pay the charge when the boundary is extended to cover the whole of Greater London on August 29.

The Independent UK

North East business life: charity, community and award events

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Opencast, UNW, Newcastle Building Society, Hays Travel and CEO Sleepout

Birmingham Post

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Parents and 12-year-old son found shot dead in Massachusetts home

Police say Andrew Robinson killed his wife and son before turning the gun on himself

The Independent UK

Risky 'Shadow Banks' Are Still Unregulated: Are They A Threat To The UK Economy?

The Bank of England recently unpacked £65 billion ($72 billion) in an emergency measure to avoid a crash in government bond prices. Without the intervention, the U.K.’s pension funds, which rely heavily on bond holdings, would have entered default. A larger economic crisis was averted.

Benzinga

Tunde Baiyewu's solo move confirmed after 'bitter' Lighthouse Family split before Mouth of the Tyne gig

Lighthouse Family singer Tunde Baiyewu has been announced for a Newcastle show after the band split before Mouth of the Tyne

Chronicle Live

Burger King bid for Newcastle police station denied High Court date – but site could still be turned into flats

Plans for a drive-thru at the derelict West End station will not go before a judge, but a separate application to turn part of the site into apartments, shops, and a dental surgery will

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Secret fallout behind Lighthouse Family split as member claims of 'one-sided' dynamic

We reported earlier that music duo Lighthouse Family have split up, but it's since been suggested that there has been tension between its two members behind-the-scenes of the band

Daily Mirror

Lighthouse Family keyboard player says sorry to fans after split

Band member takes to Facebook to apologise after break-up meant festival left without headliner

Chronicle Live

Lighthouse Family split after 30 years just weeks before festival headline performance

The musical duo Lighthouse Family - which consisted of singer Tunde Baiyewu and keyboardist Paul Tucker - formed in 1993 and are best known for tracks including High and Lifted

Daily Mirror

Lighthouse Family apologises after break-up leaves festival without a headliner

'It breaks my heart to let you down'

Wales Online

Mouth of the Tyne issue Lighthouse Family refund advice as band cancel performance

Mouth of the Tyne organisers have issued refund advice for fans who had tickets to see Lighthouse Family

Chronicle Live

Lighthouse Family split and Mouth of Tyne performance cancelled as band member left 'heartbroken'

Lighthouse Family will no longer perform at this year's Mouth of the Tyne performance after going their separate ways

Chronicle Live

People on the Move: new jobs and appointments in the North East

Jobs at legal and accountancy firms are among those in this week's round-up of new positions

Birmingham Post

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