Faith leaders urge communities to 'remember what unites us'

Faith leaders urge communities to 'remember what unites us'

Merseyside faith leaders have called for calm and unity in the aftermath of the Southport knife attack. The statement follows violent incidents throughout England since the 29 July attack, which left three schoolgirls dead and ten others seriously injured. Merseyside’s faith leaders urged people to remember that there is much more that unites than divides… Continue reading Faith leaders urge communities to 'remember what unites us'

Paris Olympics 2024: Keely Hodgkinson & Josh Kerr keep gold medal bids on course

Paris Olympics 2024: Keely Hodgkinson & Josh Kerr keep gold medal bids on course

Keely Hodgkinson and Josh Kerr, both of Team GB, put themselves in the running for Olympic gold medals during their respective events at Stade de France. Hodgkinson, aged 22, breezed through her women’s 800m semi-final in 1 minute 56.86 seconds, qualifying fastest overall. Unfortunately, her teammates Jemma Reekie and Phoebe Gill could not qualify for… Continue reading Paris Olympics 2024: Keely Hodgkinson & Josh Kerr keep gold medal bids on course

Parc Prison: Victim sent letters from her rapist behind bars

Parc Prison: Victim sent letters from her rapist behind bars

A rape survivor has expressed disgust at a prison in south Wales for its failure to keep victims safe. Rieve Nesbitt-Marr, 21, waived her right to anonymity to reveal that she had received seven letters within 10 months from her rapist, despite repeatedly pleading with authorities to intervene. HMP Parc in Bridgend was already facing… Continue reading Parc Prison: Victim sent letters from her rapist behind bars

Should Bakewell's landmark love lock bridge be preserved?

Should Bakewell's landmark love lock bridge be preserved?

Derbyshire County Council has decided to remove thousands of love locks from Weir Bridge in the Peak District. The bridge has become known as “Love Lock Bridge” over the years as padlocks were placed by couples and individuals as a symbol of their love. Councillor Charlotte Cupit, who is cabinet member for highways assets and… Continue reading Should Bakewell's landmark love lock bridge be preserved?

Newspaper headlines: 'Far right rampage' and 'Robinson in Cyprus'

Newspaper headlines: 'Far right rampage' and 'Robinson in Cyprus'

The UK has been hit with further violent clashes and unrest in various cities and towns across England and Northern Ireland following the murder of three young girls in Southport. The Daily Mirror has a headline of “Under siege” with an accompanying image from police officers who were handling the violent clashes in places such… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Far right rampage' and 'Robinson in Cyprus'

Rioters celebrate as fire blazes at Tamworth hotel

Rioters celebrate as fire blazes at Tamworth hotel

Amidst the growing turmoil and unrest that has gripped the United Kingdom, videos uploaded to social media have captured the terrifying sight of a Holiday Inn Express hotel in Tamworth, Staffordshire engulfed in flames. The flames raged across the building, lighting up the night sky with an eerie orange glow, as plumes of smoke billowed… Continue reading Rioters celebrate as fire blazes at Tamworth hotel

Police officer injured after second hotel targeted in Tamworth

Police officer injured after second hotel targeted in Tamworth

A number of people have caused damage to a hotel in Tamworth, Staffordshire, prompting police to warn the public to stay away from the area due to violent acts. Videos posted on social media websites show a group of individuals throwing items and starting fires at the Holiday Inn Express. The police said that one… Continue reading Police officer injured after second hotel targeted in Tamworth

Watch: Smoke bombs and mounted police in Bolton

Watch: Smoke bombs and mounted police in Bolton

In the town of Bolton in the United Kingdom, police were called to keep rival groups of protesters separate. According to reports from the BBC’s Phillip Norton, smoke bombs and fireworks were thrown from both sides during the incident. The two groups in question were made up of around 250 members of the Asian community… Continue reading Watch: Smoke bombs and mounted police in Bolton

Starmer condemns 'far-right thuggery' as unrest continues

Starmer condemns 'far-right thuggery' as unrest continues

The current riots taking place throughout the UK have been denounced by UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, who labelled the actions of the individuals taking part as “far-right thuggery”. Sir Keir has promised those involved in the unrest will be met with the full force of the law. He has stated that the people… Continue reading Starmer condemns 'far-right thuggery' as unrest continues

Amanda Abbington: Police probe Strictly Come Dancing exit 'death threat'

Amanda Abbington: Police probe Strictly Come Dancing exit 'death threat'

Actress Amanda Abbington has been the victim of an alleged death threat. She received an email warning she would “die on stage” if she didn’t retract a complaint she made against her former Strictly Come Dancing partner, Giovanni Pernice. The Metropolitan Police were called to the Park Theatre in London, where Abbington is performing, on… Continue reading Amanda Abbington: Police probe Strictly Come Dancing exit 'death threat'