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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

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Heat warning issued for Louth from 12 noon today

A heat warning has been issued for 18 counties including Louth by Met Eireann. The forecaster’s status yellow high temperature warning comes into effect for all counties in Leinster and Munster from noon today, Thursday and will remain in ...

11 Aug 2022 at 11:33

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Heat warning issued for 18 counties in Ireland

A heat warning has been issued for 18 counties in Ireland by Met Eireann. The forecaster’s status yellow high temperature warning comes into effect for all counties in Leinster and Munster from noon on Thursday and will remain in place ...

09 Aug 2022 at 18:01

Cries of approval meet suggestion for Queen statue in Trafalgar Square

Calls for a statue of the Queen on Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth have been met with cries of support in the House of Commons. Shouts of “hear, hear” were heard from some MPs in the chamber after Conservative former minister Sir ...

22 Sept 2022 at 16:58

Dunfermline awarded city status as part of Platinum Jubilee celebrations

The former royal burgh of Dunfermline is being granted city status as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The Fife town is one of several locations in the UK and further afield being bestowed the honour to mark the ...

20 May 2022 at 01:01

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Warning - high risk of wildfires across Donegal as dry spell continues

The spell of dry, breezy weather is leading to an increased risk of wildfires, and property owners are urged to play their part in preventing the spread of any such fires. This time of year is the peak risk for wildfires in ...

25 Apr 2022 at 18:33

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Warning - high risk of wildfires across Donegal as dry spell continues

25 Apr 2022 at 18:33

Scotland

Data watchdog raps Scottish Government over Covid Status app privacy issues

The UK’s data watchdog has reprimanded the Scottish Government and NHS National Services Scotland over their failure to inform people how their personal information is used by the NHS Scotland Covid Status app. The app ...

25 Feb 2022 at 09:25

Charles to present Letters Patent making Southend a city

The Prince of Wales is to formally present Southend with the Letters Patent which grant it city status, on behalf of the Queen and following the death of MP Sir David Amess. Sir David, who had served as Conservative ...

01 Mar 2022 at 03:55

Colston statue case referred to Court of Appeal over legal direction

The Attorney General has asked for clarification from the Court of Appeal over the circumstances in which defendants can cite their human rights as a defence in a case of criminal damage. Suella Braverman made the ...

13 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Concert hall that hosted Ed Sheeran performance granted listed status

A concert hall that was opened by the Queen and has hosted an Ed Sheeran performance has been granted listed status. Snape Maltings Concert Hall, on the bank of the River Alde, is close to Sheeran’s Suffolk home ...

01 Jun 2022 at 01:01

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