Anger and frustration as Newport medieval ship set to remain in storage

Nearly 25 years after its discovery, campaigners remain disheartened over the uncertain future of the medieval Newport Ship. This 15th-century vessel was uncovered in 2002 during construction work on the Riverfront Theatre, found buried in the muddy banks of the River Usk in Newport city centre. Despite its significance, plans to create a permanent home… Continue reading Anger and frustration as Newport medieval ship set to remain in storage

Jonathan Ross ‘horrified’ by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy addressed the recent allegations on Tuesday, describing them as part of a troubling pattern of power abuse within the entertainment industry. She emphasized the significant power imbalances that have long been present and highlighted Russell Brand’s conviction as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by survivors. Nandy pointed out… Continue reading Jonathan Ross ‘horrified’ by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction

Newspaper headlines: ‘David Walliams accused’ and ‘Named & shamed’

The Sun has published a story revealing that David Walliams lost a legal attempt to prevent certain allegations from being made public. The article prominently features his photograph and states that the BBC is taking action by removing some shows that include Walliams, notably the popular comedy series Little Britain. In response to the media… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: ‘David Walliams accused’ and ‘Named & shamed’

Judge allows Trump’s $10bn defamation case against BBC to proceed

A federal judge in Florida has allowed former US President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC to proceed, rejecting the broadcaster’s attempt to have the case dismissed. However, Judge Jeffrey Kuntz dismissed a separate claim related to Florida’s unfair trade practices law within the $10 billion (£7.5 billion) lawsuit. Trump’s legal action centers around… Continue reading Judge allows Trump’s $10bn defamation case against BBC to proceed

New photos ‘essential evidence’ of possible SAS war crimes, inquiry hears

An investigation into the actions of UK special forces during their operations in Afghanistan has revealed photographs described as “essential evidence,” suggesting that soldiers may have executed unarmed individuals while they were asleep. For the first time, these graphic images—captured during two separate SAS missions—have been made public, showing several people lying in bed with… Continue reading New photos ‘essential evidence’ of possible SAS war crimes, inquiry hears

Devon school’s strict rules led to boy’s death – coroner

Lee, a student from Plymouth, passed away just weeks after publicly expressing his concerns about new, stricter rules at Ivybridge Community College regarding punctuality. The school employs a disciplinary system called “reset” and “reflection,” which involves isolating students from their peers for portions or the entirety of the school day. If a student arrives late… Continue reading Devon school’s strict rules led to boy’s death – coroner

Michael Carrick: Manchester United head coach’s future to be discussed at Monaco meeting

Manchester United’s management will convene on Wednesday to decide the future of head coach Michael Carrick, with key figures including owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, minority owner Omar Berrada, and director of football Jason Wilcox taking part in the discussions. Despite Carrick’s precarious position following the team’s drop to 18th place in the Premier League after… Continue reading Michael Carrick: Manchester United head coach’s future to be discussed at Monaco meeting

Census should include black English and Asian English options, says MP

A group of Members of Parliament is advocating for the next census to expand ethnicity categories, enabling individuals to identify as black English or Asian English. Liberal Democrat MP Josh Babarinde expressed to the BBC that many people across the country recognize that being English is not limited to white individuals, and he emphasized the… Continue reading Census should include black English and Asian English options, says MP