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Officer concerned about racism claims following Sheku Bayoh death, inquiry hears

A senior officer told the inquiry set up to probe the death of Sheku Bayoh in police custody he was concerned there may be allegations Mr Bayoh’s race played a part in his death. Sergeant Scott Maxwell managed the response team on the day of May 3 ...

08 Jun 2022 at 18:27

Sam Smith performs at White House celebration of law to protect same-sex couples

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Sam Smith performs at White House celebration of Act to protect same-sex couples

Sam Smith performed at the White House to help celebrate the signing of a federal law protecting the rights of same-sex and interracial couples. The Oscar-winning singer gave a rendition of their hit track Stay With Me at a ceremony on the South ...

14 Dec 2022 at 10:51

William pays tribute to legacy of Windrush pioneer Alford Gardner

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to Windrush pioneer and cricket trailblazer Alford Gardner, saying he “changed the lives of so many with his courage and positivity”. William visited Mr Gardner, who has died at the age of 98, at his home in ...

03 Oct 2024 at 11:34

Sarwar says Labour will ‘end austerity’ as he challenges SNP ministers on Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget will “end the era of austerity” and provide more cash for “vital” public services, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said. With Mr Sarwar saying there will be “more money and new money” for services, he ...

28 Oct 2024 at 15:29

Football

Gary Neville calls for ‘disruptive response’ to support players suffering racism

Gary Neville said a “disruptive response” was called for across football with players continuing to suffer incidences of racist abuse. The new season has been marred by a number of episodes of reported racism directed at players, most ...

04 Sept 2025 at 21:18

Blue plaque honour for first black footballer called up by England

The remarkable career of the first black footballer to receive an England call-up is to be honoured with a national blue plaque. John ‘Jack’ Leslie, who scored 137 goals in 400 appearances for Plymouth Argyle between 1921 and 1934, ...

16 May 2025 at 00:01

Tributes paid to ‘trailblazer’ academic Sir Geoff Palmer after death aged 85

Sir Geoff Palmer, one of Scotland’s best-known academics who was the country’s first black professor, has died at the age of 85. The professor was long associated with Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, serving as chancellor and ...

13 Jun 2025 at 10:27

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