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Host of stars urge UK Government to protect refugees in powerful film

Dame Emma Thompson, Meryl Streep and Sylvester Stallone are the among stars who have called on the UK Government to reverse a “cruel Bill” which will criminalise refugees amid the Ukrainian conflict. The film, scripted by actor and comedian David ...

30 Mar 2022 at 12:25

Sir Bobby Charlton, Paul O’Grady and Sinead O’Connor among those mourned in 2023

The Prince of Wales joined football royalty and fans to mourn former England footballer Sir Bobby Charlton after he died in October. It came in a year which also saw the deaths of Paul O’Grady, Sinead O’Connor and Sir Michael Parkinson. Here are ...

31 Dec 2023 at 11:19

Benjamin Zephaniah tribute plaque unveiled by Brunel University London

A plaque paying tribute to writer, actor and musician Benjamin Zephaniah has been unveiled by Brunel University London. The dub poet, who appeared in hit BBC show Peaky Blinders as Jeremiah Jesus, died at the age of 65 in December 2023, shortly ...

02 Sept 2024 at 21:18

Fans of Benjamin Zephaniah asked to plant flowers in his memory

Fans of the poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah have been asked to plant flowers or trees and name them in his memory, rather than send cut flowers on the day of his funeral. The dub poet, known for his works about refugees and healthy eating ...

28 Dec 2023 at 09:19

Animal welfare charity takes Government to court over Frankenchickens

An animal welfare charity has taken the Government to court in an effort to end the practice of breeding “Frankenchickens”. Up to 90% of chickens sold in the UK are reared through intensive selective breeding to favour faster-growing ...

03 May 2023 at 13:43

Benjamin Zephaniah remembered as ‘beautiful human being’

Benjamin Zephaniah has been remembered as a “beautiful human being” and “generational” poet following his death aged 65. The dub poet, known for his works about refugees and healthy eating and who also appeared in hit BBC show Peaky ...

07 Dec 2023 at 14:34

‘Like a letter from the Queen’: Poet remembers childhood letter from Zephaniah

A writer and performer who received a letter from Professor Benjamin Zephaniah when she was 11 years old has spoken of the impact it had as she pursued her career. Jess Green, an award-winning performance poet and script writer for ...

08 Dec 2023 at 14:15

Poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah dies aged 65

Writer Professor Benjamin Zephaniah has died at the age of 65, his family have announced. The dub poet, known for his works about refugees and healthy eating and who also appeared in hit BBC show Peaky Blinders as Jeremiah Jesus, ...

07 Dec 2023 at 13:36

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Music, poetry and joy mark the first Benjamin Zephaniah Day tribute

A festival of “music, poetry, joy and laughter” has taken place to honour the trailblazing artist and activist Benjamin Zephaniah. The Handsworth-born dub poet, who appeared in hit BBC show Peaky Blinders as Jeremiah Jesus, died ...

12 Apr 2025 at 20:30

Council announces plans to honour Black Sabbath and Benjamin Zephaniah

All four members of Black Sabbath are set to be given the Freedom of Birmingham as part of plans which would also see late poet and actor Benjamin Zephaniah officially honoured by the city. A report due to go before a meeting ...

21 Jan 2025 at 14:58

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