Natalie Key

The Script released a new single, ‘The Crowd Was Singing Wonderwall,’ from their upcoming album ‘The User’s Guide To Being Human,’ due August 14. Inspired by the emotional impact of Oasis’s reunion tour, the song reflects themes of nostalgia and reconciliation. Danny O’Donoghue highlights the cultural significance of the Gallagher brothers’ reunion. The band continues an extensive touring schedule across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia and Australia, supporting both their new music and major artists such as Take That and Luke Combs.

A crime thriller by MC Dutton follows Detective Sergeant Jaswinder Singh as he confronts riots, drug crime and a hidden orchestrator behind escalating violence in London, blending Sikh cultural elements with authentic police detail. Inspired by real events the author witnessed in 2011 while working at Barking Police Station, the novel combines criminal intrigue with insights from her CPS experience. The review highlights the book’s strong characterisation, links to actual unrest and an exploration of how tensions can mask deeper criminal activity.

A review of Claire Baker’s novel Family Matters highlights the challenges faced by a young trainee solicitor in 1986 Manchester as she confronts an unplanned pregnancy, conflicting expectations, and societal pressures on women seeking both career advancement and motherhood. The story reflects on the era’s evolving but imperfect gender equality and contrasts past and present attitudes toward women’s roles. The review praises the novel’s themes, sense of place, and production quality.