Raploch War Memorial Project Seeks Final £10,000
Raploch war memorial campaign has raised £28,000 but needs £10,000 more to complete the monument and remembrance books.
Category : Activism
Dog crying in cage on mountain needs new home
A two-year-old dog without a name was found crying in a cage on a mountainside in Greece and is now ready for adoption in the UK after being rescued.
Greenpeace Activists Arrested After Forth Road Bridge Protest
Ten Greenpeace activists arrested after suspending from Forth Road Bridge to block fracked gas tanker for 24 hours.
Abandoned Dog on Greek Mountainside Seeks Home
A two-year-old dog, discovered living in a cage on a remote mountainside in Greece, is now searching for a loving home in the UK through rescue charity Greek Stray ResQ.
Sally McManus and Michele O'Neil resign as ACTU leaders
The ACTU's secretary and president, Sally McManus and Michele O'Neil, have resigned from their leadership positions, marking a significant change in Australian union leadership.
India Cockroach Party Demands Release of Protesters
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in India has demanded the release of protesters arrested during recent demonstrations, calling the detentions politically motivated.
UK Immigration Hurdles Raise Doubts on Hong Kong Pledge
Former Hong Kong lawmaker Wu Chi-wai was denied entry at Heathrow despite assurances, sparking concerns that Britain is sacrificing activists for warmer ties with China.
Kerkez on keeping distance from Robertson
Milos Kerkez says he kept his distance from Andy Robertson after replacing him at Liverpool because he knew the Scot was emotional about leaving. The Hungarian played 27 league games to Robertson's 11 before Robertson joined Tottenham.
Burnham LGBTQ+ Record Clashes with Cabinet Picks
Trans charities fear Andy Burnham's promises of a reset may fall short after he retained Bridget Phillipson and Shabana Mahmood in his cabinet.
Chicken Empathy Museum Proposed at Former KFC in Fleetwood
PETA wants to turn a vacant former KFC in Fleetwood into a Chicken Empathy Museum with slaughterhouse exhibits, vegan food, and a mascot chicken.
Veterans Community Lanarkshire Open Day Raises Over £3k
Veterans Community Lanarkshire's Open Day raised over £3,000 to support veterans and their families across Lanarkshire, with proceeds going directly to services and initiatives.
Scottish Labour extinction warning by 2040 without UK split
Just For Scotland warns Scottish Labour could become extinct at Holyrood by 2040 unless it severs ties with the UK party, urging leadership candidates to back a conversation on breaking away.
Climate activists cite philosophers in appeal against long sentences
16 climate activists appeal long sentences for Just Stop Oil protests, citing Thoreau and Arendt in arguing judges ignored conscientious motives.
Barber transforms homeless man with free haircut
Barber Joshua Santiago gives homeless man a free haircut, leaving him transformed and emotional. TikTok users praise the kind gesture.
US Grassroots Groups Mobilise Against Trump Policies
Activists in the US are organising resistance to Trump administration policies on immigration, reproductive rights, and police brutality.
Italian PM condemns drone attacks on Gaza aid flotilla but calls mission 'dangerous and irresponsibl
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni condemns drone attacks on Gaza aid flotilla but criticises mission as dangerous and irresponsible. No injuries reported.
Starmer Demands BBC Explain Glastonbury 'Hate Speech' Broadcast
Starmer demands BBC explain broadcast of 'death to IDF' chants at Glastonbury by Bob Vylan, sparking political backlash and police assessment.
Stonehenge Sprayed Orange by Anti-Oil Activists for ‘Maximum Impact’, Court Told
Just Stop Oil activists sprayed Stonehenge orange for summer solstice, court hears. Three deny damaging monument and causing public nuisance.
Count Binface unveils Clacton manifesto targeting Farage
Count Binface releases his Clacton by-election manifesto, taking aim at Nigel Farage with pledges like banning resigning MPs from standing again and building affordable homes.
Border wall construction 'desecrating' Native American sacred sites, say Indigenous leaders
Indigenous leaders condemn US-Mexico border wall construction for damaging sacred sites like Kuuchamaa Mountain and ancient geoglyph in Arizona.
Claremont Ramblers Enjoy Sunny Walk on Isle of Bute
Claremont Rambling Club members took a ferry to Rothesay on the Isle of Bute for a sunny day of walking on July 26, 2026.
Retirees Among Thousands Arrested in Palestine Action Protests Hail Court Ruling
Retirees among nearly 2,800 arrested for supporting Palestine Action celebrate High Court ruling overturning ban as unlawful, but government appeal leaves many in legal uncertainty.
England's Biodiversity Net Gain Scheme Faces Delays Despite Promising Start
England's biodiversity net gain scheme, aiming to boost wildlife on farmland, faces delays and concerns over effectiveness as pilot projects begin in South Downs.
Fauci Diaries Show Trump Insults During Covid
Diary entries released by Senator Rand Paul show Anthony Fauci called Donald Trump 'rambling,' 'crazy,' and 'a true embarrassment' during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Soccer's relentless schedule overwhelms fans
The 2026 World Cup ended just a week ago, but soccer seasons worldwide are already resuming, making the sport feel overwhelming as supply exceeds demand.
Webb Vows to Boost Minority Referees Amid Diversity Backlash
Howard Webb, England's chief refereeing officer, vows to increase match officials from minority groups, rejecting backlash against diversity initiatives.
Device thrown into Perth Invasion Day crowd as protests sweep Australia
A man arrested after throwing a device containing ball bearings into a Perth crowd; tens of thousands march nationwide for Invasion Day protests.
Human rights chief: Infantino unfit to govern football after rant
Gianni Infantino has been branded unfit to govern world football after a 15-page Instagram post attacking critics of the World Cup, says human rights group FairSquare.
Lanarkshire Pride back in Hamilton for fourth year
Lanarkshire's fourth annual Pride celebration will be held in Hamilton town centre on Saturday, August 1, featuring a march, entertainment, and stalls on Quarry Street.
Mum of tragic baby campaigns to end parental rights for abusers
Jo Early, 54, calls for automatic removal of parental responsibility for parents who kill or seriously harm their children, after ex Gavin Gibbs kept contact with daughter Abi despite killing baby Charlie.
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