    In dealing with the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles police chief described his force as “overwhelmed” by the protesters and rioters. The city, as is the case with many of America’s other large cities, suffers from inadequate manpower. The size of the LAPD is the smallest in 20...
Ayshea Buksh/BBC This September work will begin to take the tower block to the ground Bereaved families, survivors and local residents will come together in west London this weekend to remember the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire. The Met Police investigation into what led to the “avoidable” tragedy in 2017 which claimed the lives...
    It’s been five years since the George Floyd/BLM protests and riots. Therefore, the leftwing legacy media seizes upon this occasion to pull out its race-colored thermometer to measure America’s post George Floyd “racial progress.”     A recent New York Times headline read, “Five Years After Floyd — We...
The sound of bells is likely to be heard throughout Devon on Saturday as the county’s bell-ringers’ association marks its centenary. The Devon Association of Ringers said more than 100 towers, and more than 1000 ringers, would sound the bells from 10:00 BST through to 21:00 BST to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Bell ringers at...
Reuters Family members of George Floyd gathered this weekend as friends and community members paid their respects at a memorial site for Floyd Americans across the country are remembering George Floyd five years after he was killed by police, with special gatherings in the city where he grew up and the one where he died....
The existing plaque which marks the disaster is situated on the wall of the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand at Liverpool’s ground. The new memorial – titled ‘Forever Bound’ – will be moved to a new location yet to be decided on, “to offer a more visible and accessible space for reflection and remembrance”. Former Liverpool...
David Spereall BBC News, Yorkshire Getty Images Fifty-four Bradford supporters and two Lincoln fans died in the disaster Forty years ago this weekend, what should have been a day of celebration for Bradford City turned into one of tragedy as a fire swept through the club’s home ground and claimed the lives of 56 fans....
The Lord Mayor of Exeter Cllr Kevin Mitchell led a minute’s silence to mark 80 years since Victory in Europe as events to make the anniversary were held across the city. The Lord Mayor led veterans and guests attending the War Memorial in Northernhay Gardens to lay a wreath and take part in a minute’s...
Events are taking place in Exeter on Thursday to mark Victory in Europe 80 years ago. The Lord Mayor of Exeter Cllr Kevin Mitchell will attend the War Memorial at Northernhay Gardens to lay a wreath and take part in a minute’s silence at 10.30am on Thursday 8 May. All are welcome to attend. A...
Ruth Comerford & André Rhoden-Paul BBC News Watch: The unseen royal bits from VE Day celebrations Four generations of the Royal Family appeared on Buckingham Palace’s balcony to watch the Red Arrows flypast, marking 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe. The King and senior royals watched on as a war-time...
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Daniela Relph Senior Royal Correspondent in Mull PA Media William and Kate will tour the island over the next two days The Prince and Princess of Wales are spending their 14th wedding anniversary in Scotland on the Isle of Mull. William and Kate will tour the island over two days and visit community halls that...
Pubs in England and Wales will be able to stay open until 01:00 BST to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the government has confirmed. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said pubs and bars that usually close at 23:00 will be able to keep serving for an extra two hours on Thursday 8...
Queen Camilla has been given a Margherita pizza on a visit to a school in Rome, in honour of her 20th wedding anniversary to King Charles. The King and Queen are on the third day of their state visit to Italy – and the Queen was given a taste of local cuisine when she was...
Caroline Robinson & Caroline Densley BBC News, South West BBC The Plough arts centre has a theatre, gallery and cinema An arts centre in Devon is holding exhibition to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The Plough Arts Centre, in Great Torrington, has invited members of the public to add their memories of the centre to a...