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An indigenous community in Canada has had a historic totem pole returned to them from a British museum. The Ni’isjoohl memorial pole, measuring 11 metres high, was purchased by Canadian ethnographer Marius Barbeau in the 1920s who sent it oversees. However, now, almost a century later, it has been repatriated to the Nisga’a Nation community… Continue reading From Scotland to Canada, a totem pole finally returns home

Craig Black, a Scottish artist, discovered his passion for art after quitting his career as a professional footballer. Black, from Greenock, had always had a love for drawing alongside his footballing ambitions. However, he eventually left football after struggling to make it as a professional player. Black decided to return to his childhood love of… Continue reading The former footballer scoring with his art

Groups of mostly young men from Sudan and Afghanistan have arrived in a makeshift camp in the Italian town of Oulx, swapping out their sandals for hiking boots and their flip-flops for sturdy trainers and coats. These migrants want to continue on to France and beyond, with more than 130,000 entering Italy in 2021, almost… Continue reading Migrants trying to reach the UK cross the Alps on foot

One of the most iconic concerts in history, Live Aid, will be transformed into a stage musical in London next year. The event, organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in July 1985, raised funds for famine relief in Ethiopia and featured legendary musicians such as Queen, U2, Paul McCartney, and Elton John. The musical,… Continue reading Live Aid concert to be turned into stage musical

Next April, the national living wage will increase to at least £11 per hour, according to an announcement that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to make during today’s Conservative Party conference. The move is set to help two million of the country’s lowest-paid workers, but it comes as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under increasing… Continue reading Jeremy Hunt to confirm national living wage to rise to £11 an hour

At a fringe event during the Conservative Party conference, comedy writer Graham Linehan claimed to be “the most cancelled person in this room”. Linehan, best known for creating TV shows such as The IT Crowd and Father Ted, has been accused of transphobia due to his views on gender. His controversial opinions have led to… Continue reading Graham Linehan attacks cancel culture at Conservative conference fringe event

Dale Houghton, a 31-year-old man from Rotherham, has been charged with a public order offence following reports that an image of Bradley Lowery was used to taunt opposition football fans. The alleged incident took place on Friday, during Sheffield Wednesday’s home game against Sunderland, the team that Bradley supported before he sadly passed away from… Continue reading Bradley Lowery: Man charged over 'taunt' at Sheffield Wednesday match

Former Queens Park Rangers manager Michael Beale has been relieved of his managerial duties at Rangers after a defeat to Aberdeen left them seven points behind leaders Celtic. Beale started brightly, with 13 wins out of 14 games, but ultimately ended last season without a trophy. Although his side won their opening Europa League game… Continue reading Beale sacked by Rangers after third defeat in seven

The family of a woman who was killed in Manchester has paid tribute to her, describing her as “beautiful inside and out”. Charlene Mills, 43, died on Saturday after police were called to a report over “concerns for welfare” in Gorton. A 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of her murder. Ms Mills’ family described… Continue reading Alleged murder victim was 'beautiful inside and out'

The leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Andrew RT Davies, has criticised the Welsh government for implementing a “blanket” 20mph speed limit across the country, calling it an “extreme ideology.” Speaking at his party’s conference in Manchester, Davies accused the Welsh Labour government of ignoring the 450,000 individuals who signed a petition against the new speed… Continue reading 20mph: Andrew RT Davies blasts speed limit as 'extreme ideology'