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The Who guitarist Pete Townshend attacks "musical…

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The Who guitarist Pete Townshend attacks "musical…
The Who guitarist Pete Townshend has attacked “musical snobbery” after discovering an orchestral version of the band’s rock opera Quadrophenia will not be allowed in the classical chart.The album, which features vocals by Les Miserables star Alfie Boe alongside the London Oriana Choir and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, is a reworking of the band’s 1973 album.Townshend, who wrote many of the mod band’s biggest hits, said: “Classic Quadrophenia not allowed in UK Classical Charts?…

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Author: Western Daily Press
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Driving licence update: Car hire fears over online licences

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Driving licence update: Car hire fears over online licences
Motoring groups fear holidaymakers will face car-hire confusion following the abolition of the paper part of the driving licence.The paper counterpart shows a driver’s record, including offences and endorsements, and is being replaced by an online service.Drivers needing to show their driving record to car hire companies will need to have viewed their licence information online and to have generated a check code so details can be shared with third parties.The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency…

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Author: Western Daily Press

Flybe passenger jet in near miss with glider near Exeter Airport

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Flybe passenger jet in near miss with glider near Exeter Airport
A passenger plane came within seconds of disaster when it almost collided with a mystery glider in mid-air over the West Country.The Flybe aircraft carrying up to 78 people missed the unidentified light aircraft by around 300ft (91m) on the final approach to the runway at Exeter Airport.The airline pilot managed to avoid the mid-air collision during the “busy” phase of the inbound flight from Newcastle while travelling at around 200mph.Despite the object intercepting the plane’s…

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Author: Western Daily Press

Glastonbury Festival 2015 weather forecast – pack your wellies

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Glastonbury Festival 2015 weather forecast – pack your wellies
On 24-28 June more than 135,000 music fans will visit Worthy Farm in Pilton to see some of the world’s top music acts at Glastonbury Festival.
As well as listening to the most well known acts on the Pyramid Stage, festival goers can enjoy a range of performing arts with cabaret, theatre, circus, children’s entertainment, poetry, green crafts and much more.
Before packing your tent and choosing whether to take your wellies or flip flops to the 2015 Glastonbury Festival, check the Glastonbury…

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Author: journalwells
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