Almond Valley Local Heroes Honoured at Scottish Parliament
Community champions from Almond Valley were recognised at the Scottish Parliament after Angela Constance MSP invited nominees to celebrate their contributions.
Category : Activism
GMB star 'shaking' after police visit in animal rights row
Anneka Svenska said she felt 'violated' when police visited her home over a video she shared criticising an animal testing lab.
Reform anthem ploy backfires as Greens sing on
Green councillors in Kent outlasted Reform colleagues by singing extra verses of God Save the King, prompting a gavel bang and a rebuke.
Streeting hits back after radio caller's homophobic rant
Wes Streeting urges followers to 'be strong by being you' after a radio caller's homophobic rant questioning his appointment as Defence Secretary goes viral.
Naked cyclists ride through Cardiff for second time this summer
The World Naked Bike Ride returned to Cardiff on Sunday, August 9, with riders advocating for safer cycling, body acceptance, and environmental causes.
Badenoch's 'kemikaze' mission to outflank Reform is a fraud
Kemi Badenoch's attempt to outflank Reform UK on immigration and other issues is a fraud, given the Tories' 14 years of failure, writes Jonathan Saxty.
Agony Aunt: Sex-Mad Boss, Stingy Sister-in-Law
Daily Star's agony aunt Jane O'Gorman advises a man harassed by his sex-mad boss and a woman bitter over her stingy sister-in-law.
Sarwar's successor must hit ground running to hold SNP to account
The next Scottish Labour leader must immediately challenge the SNP, as weak opposition has allowed complacency, says Record View.
Wirral Council defends yellow gate amid backlash
Over 1,000 sign petition against Wirral Council's locked yellow gate on Banks Road, Heswall. Council says it recognises strength of feeling but defends gate as vital to prevent boat abandonment.
Giant warehouses make neighbours' lives 'hell' with HGV noise
Residents near four 60ft warehouses in Tyldesley say relentless HGV noise is ruining their lives, with one unit already operating round-the-clock.
Emmerdale Sarah Sugden faces bigger shock after killing Todd
Emmerdale boss Laura Shaw reveals Sarah Sugden will face another huge secret after accidentally killing Dr Todd, with long-lasting fallout for her and Charity.
Letter: Let local communities steward their own wildlife
A letter argues that banning the guga hunt on Sula Sgeir undermines local stewardship and the Kunming-Montreal framework, urging Scotland to reconsider.
US couple moves 4,800 miles to Wrexham after missing hoodie
A Texas couple is relocating to Wrexham after a missing hoodie from a local band sparked a life-changing move.
X posts on UK riots mostly from overseas, analysis finds
Over half of X accounts posting about Belfast and Southampton unrest were based outside the UK, with US accounts dominating top posts, a Guardian analysis reveals.
Inside Indonesia's meme factories: cash for political outrage
Indonesian content creators monetize political outrage on Facebook, earning dollars from Meta by posting about foreign politics, including Australia's Pauline Hanson.
Protesters gather at RAF Barnham amid Thetford unrest
Dozens of protesters gathered outside RAF Barnham in Suffolk on Sunday, as police powers remain in Thetford after anti-immigration disorder.
Dozens protest outside RAF Barnham amid asylum plan
Dozens gathered outside RAF Barnham on Sunday to protest plans to house asylum seekers, following unrest in Thetford.
MP hurls eggs at Kosovo PM in parliament protest
Kosovo's Parliament was suspended after an opposition MP threw eggs at the prime minister, sparking chaos in the chamber.
Curry Mile residents hit back at far-right election videos
Rusholme residents reject Restore party's claims of high crime and illegal trading on the Curry Mile, calling the videos divisive and unfair.
Friends walk Valleys in memory of Carl Blakemore
Two friends walked the length of the Valleys in memory of Carl Blakemore, who died weeks after winning £25,000, raising over £15,000 for a memorial bench.
UK Charity Gives Migrants Free SIM Cards and Food Packs
Care4Calais hands out over 162,000 items, including 2,000 free SIM cards with data, to migrants heading for the UK, sparking criticism.
Pilot draws giant bin in sky above Clacton
A pilot traced an eight-mile-long bin shape in the sky off Clacton, apparently backing Count Binface in the by-election against Nigel Farage.
Ex-Cambridge Professor's Wild Claims and Police Visit to Journalist
The Jason Arday scandal raises concerns about police involvement in journalism, as a reporter faced a visit from Scotland Yard over legitimate questions.
GMB star Anneka Svenska in police free speech row
Anneka Svenska says police confronted her at home over a video criticising a dog testing facility, calling it an attack on free speech. The case was dropped.
Banksy artworks cost taxpayers £150,000
Three Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers nearly £150,000 in security and cleaning fees, with bills expected to rise as authorities manage the crowds and preserve the pieces.
Black non-binary Dad finds joy in rural Somerset town
A Black non-binary Dad shares how moving to Frome, Somerset, from Bath brought family happiness, community, and an affirming haircut, challenging assumptions about rural life.
Lidl Responds to Teacher's Mission to Fix Wavertree Eyesore
Lidl responds to a teacher's campaign to save the historic Abbey Cinema in Wavertree, saying it is actively working to explore all avenues for the site.
Welsh Scouts help land hot air balloon at Bristol Fiesta
A Welsh Scout group on a camping trip near Bristol helped land a hot air balloon during the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta's mass ascent on Saturday evening.
Paralysed skier: 'I thought life was over after crash'
Stewart Mackay, 60, from Edinburgh, was paralysed in a 2019 skiing collision in Austria, but found new purpose in bridge.
Farage: Woke police turning UK into Communist Russia
Nigel Farage claims police are biased against Right-wingers due to 'woke culture', comparing UK to Russia and China. He cites Met's refusal to act on Green leader's guillotine post.
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