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Human rights protections were no defence to ‘violent’ Colston statue toppling

The toppling of a statue of slave trader Edward Colston was “violent” and therefore human rights protections were not available as a defence to a charge of criminal damage, Court of Appeal judges have ruled. The bronze memorial to the 17th-century ...

28 Sept 2022 at 22:05

Court of Appeal due to rule on legal issues arising out of ‘Colston Four’ case

A ruling on legal issues arising out of the acquittal of four people who were prosecuted for pulling down a statue of slave trader Edward Colston during a Black Lives Matter protest – the so-called Colston Four – will be delivered by judges. ...

28 Sept 2022 at 03:45

Little Britain back on iPlayer with edits to ‘better reflect’ cultural landscape

The BBC has returned Little Britain to iPlayer after its creators made edits to “better reflect the changes in the cultural landscape” since the show first aired 20 years ago. The comedy series from Matt Lucas and David Walliams was removed ...

16 Mar 2022 at 12:25

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Former police officers convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights

Three former Minneapolis police officers have been convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Tou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were charged with depriving Floyd of his right to medical care when officer Derek Chauvin ...

24 Feb 2022 at 23:25

Black Lives Matter placards go on display in Welsh heritage museum

Black Lives Matter placards have gone on display at a museum in Cardiff that celebrates Welsh heritage and culture. St Fagans National Museum of History has placed the collection from the anti-racism protests that took place across ...

07 Mar 2022 at 11:55

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Work Matters at the Library event for Local Enterprise Week

As part of Work Matters at Your Library and Local Enterprise Week, Central Library, Letterkenny will present a free marketing workshop with Evelyn McGlynn on Thursday next, March 10 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Evelyn McGlynn is a ...

05 Mar 2022 at 16:33

The world is in chaos but there is power in unity, says Delia Smith

Delia Smith said “human beings together can do anything”, urging a solution to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The TV chef, 80, said she “can’t believe” the co-incidence that her new book, encouraging people to think about ...

01 Mar 2022 at 22:25

86% of people do not want retirement savings funding Russia, say campaigners

Some 86% of people believe UK pensions should not be invested in Russia, a survey carried out for a campaign group has found. The survey of 2,000 people across the UK was carried out for Make My Money Matter, an ...

04 Mar 2022 at 15:55

Anti-racism groups condemn ‘disturbing’ school impartiality guidance

Anti-racism campaigners have criticised new Government guidance on political impartiality in the classroom as “disturbing”, while teachers’ leaders have said it will stop pupils from engaging with challenging ...

18 Feb 2022 at 12:55

Schools given ‘impartiality guidance’ on teaching of racism and British Empire

New Government guidance on political impartiality in schools will help teachers avoid “promoting contested theories as fact”, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has said. Schools are already required to teach ...

17 Feb 2022 at 01:25

New digital platform launched to boost online safety lessons for children

Primary school children will have the chance to learn about online safety and media literacy via a new, free education platform launching in the UK. Created by online safety group Internet Matters and ...

26 May 2022 at 01:01

Policeman tells inquiry he feared Sheku Bayoh had killed fellow officer

A police officer said he thought Sheku Bayoh had killed his colleague while they were trying to restrain him, an inquiry has heard. Pc Ashley Tomlinson, 30, was one of the officers first on the scene ...

25 May 2022 at 18:52

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