内容摘要：Middlesbrough Council was one of 19 authorities allowed to borrow money to fund day-to-day spending in 2024-25.

Middlesbrough Council was one of 19 authorities allowed to borrow money to fund day-to-day spending in 2024-25.

It'll be released on YouTube on 18 June and stars Stormzy as a former rap star navigating an uncertain new chapter.The film, produced with Apple, marks the first time the London rapper has acted in a lead role.

On the poster for the short, he is credited as Michael "Stormzy" Omari - mixing his real name with his more famous alter-ego."It captures the joy, the spirit and the fearless energy of youth and I hope it inspires you to dream big," he said, as he announced the project.In the film, which was shot entirely on a phone, Stormzy plays Tenzman, who rediscovers his love of music after forging a bond with two young boys, Klevis and Tyrell.

It's an acting debut for 15-year-old Klevis Brahja, who plays his namesake, who bagged the role after being scouted in the street.Tyrell is played by Jaydon Eastman, 14, who's already had West End roles including Bruce Bogtrotter in Matilda the Musical and Little Michael in MJ The Musical.

Stormzy says he's been working on #Merkyfilm "for a long time" and hopes it will be "a platform for bold, authentic and powerful British storytelling".

"I always say: music is my first love, but film is my second.Niall Walker, 25, from Lovis Media Ltd, told them he was not expecting significant congestion as many revellers were likely to travel via public transport, arriving at Grantham Railway Station and using a shuttle bus to reach the site.

He also explained there would be a minimum of 10 security staff on site during between 09:00 BST and midnight, with numbers dropping by four during quieter hours.Mr Walker said if successful, he hoped the festival would become an annual event.

"There are a lot of festivals struggling at the moment, it's a very difficult industry."I know a lot of people whose favourite festivals have just been cancelled and we'd love to help create a new home for those people."