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Edinburgh councillors agree proposals to apologise for city’s slavery links

Edinburgh councillors have agreed to implement recommendations made in a report into the city’s historic links with slavery and colonialism. It will see a public apology issued to those who suffered through the city’s involvement. A report by ...

30 Aug 2022 at 13:45

No tension between UK and Australia on colonial past, says Foreign Secretary

The Foreign Secretary said there was “no tension” between the UK and Australia after a visiting minister urged Britain to confront its “uncomfortable” colonial past. James Cleverly said it was not possible to “erase your history”, but it was ...

02 Feb 2023 at 17:25

Foreign Office urged to rebrand and face colonial legacy ‘head-on’

A report by leading diplomats is encouraging the Foreign Office to rebrand, including a new name and modernisation of premises. Moazzam Malik, former director-general at the Foreign Office and one of the authors of the report, said the ...

08 Apr 2024 at 13:08

Derry Now

County Derry ‘giant ’ skeleton to be removed from British museum after 250 years

The skeleton of a County Derry 'giant' who dreaded becoming an exhibit will be removed from a British museum after 250 years on display. Charles Byrne from Littlebridge was seven foot seven inches tall and performed as a 'curiousity ...

18 Jan 2023 at 17:33

Golf

Emiliano Grillo claims second PGA tour title in Texas

Emiliano Grillo won his second PGA tour title after he edged out Adam Schenk in a double playoff hole while English golfer Harry Hall finished tied third in Texas on Sunday. The Argentinian was two strokes clear and looked primed ...

29 May 2023 at 02:13

Scotland

Museum of Empire and Slavery urged to recognise Glasgow’s imperialist past

Calls have been made for a Museum of Empire and Slavery to recognise Glasgow’s major role in British imperialism. Known as “the second city of the Empire”, Glasgow and was a major trade route for sugar, cotton, and tobacco, as ...

25 Sept 2023 at 15:00

Golf

Harry Hall bounces back from double blow to keep share of lead

Harry Hall survived back-to-back double bogeys to head into the final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge tied for the lead in pursuit of his first PGA Tour victory. The 25-year-old Cornish rookie heads into the last day ...

28 May 2023 at 07:12

Golf

Harry Hall opens three-stroke halfway lead at Charles Schwab Challenge

Cornish rookie Harry Hall fired four consecutive birdies around the turn as he took a three-shot halfway lead in the Charles Schwab Challenge. Hall followed his opening-round 62 with a 66 as he moved to 12 under par, ...

27 May 2023 at 07:20

Scotland

Money to address slavery and colonialism in museums could be wasted, MSPs warned

Money to address the role of slavery and colonialism in Scottish museums could be “wasted” unless more permanent funding is provided, MSPs have heard. Holyrood’s Culture Committee also discussed whether work to ...

28 Nov 2024 at 12:34

Government urged to formally apologise over 1919 massacre in India

The Government should formally apologise for the massacre of hundreds of Indians by British colonial forces in the north-west city of Amritsar 100 years ago, MPs have heard. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also ...

27 Mar 2025 at 14:27

World

White South Africans gather in support of Trump amid claims of racism

Some white South Africans showed support for President Donald Trump on Saturday and gathered at the US Embassy in Pretoria to claim they are victims of racism by their own government. Hundreds of protesters ...

15 Feb 2025 at 10:48

Major works by artist Alberta Whittle acquired for the nation

Two “powerful” installations by artist Alberta Whittle which explore themes such as compassion and resisting racism have been acquired for the nation’s art collection. National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) ...

28 Mar 2023 at 12:07

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