Riot/Clone: Everything Else Was Just Noise 1982-2021

Riot/Clone – Everything Else Was Just Noise 1982-2021 (Riot/Clone) LP | CD | DL Out Now A retrospective of EPs released by Riot/Clone across 4 decades tracks their anarcho punk sound from youthful singalong punk to a solid hard-hitting machine spewing out polemic. A prime example of two approaches to anarcho-punk says Nathan Brown. Riot/Clone don’t get enough credit if you ask me. Their 1995 double album Still No Government Like No Government (featuring Paco of Conflict/I.T. on…

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Top global arms producers’ revenues surge as major wars rage: SIPRI report | Weapons News

Revenues from sales of weapons and military services by the 100 largest global arms-producing companies reached a record $679bn in 2024, according to new data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).The Gaza and Ukraine wars, as well as global and regional geopolitical tensions and ever-higher military expenditures, increased revenues generated by the companies from sales of military goods and services to customers domestic and abroad by 5.9 percent compared to the year before, the organisation…

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Man, 33, suspected of attempted murder after assault in Wincanton

GooglePolice said the attack happened on Wincanton's High StreetA 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a serious assault on a town high street.Police said the victim, a man in his 20s, was left with potentially life-changing injuries following the attack on the High Street in Wincanton, Somerset, on Sunday morning.Avon and Somerset Police said they were called to the scene at 09:28 GMT.The arrested man remains in police custody. The force said it…

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Exeter Digest #94: Harbour Revision Order Special Report – Homefield Road – Princesshay – Moor Exchange – Exeter Is For Everyone – St Petrocks – Haven Banks – Exeter Observer

Exeter Digest #94: Harbour Revision Order Special Report – Homefield Road – Princesshay – Moor Exchange – Exeter Is For Everyone – St Petrocks – Haven Banks – Exeter Observer
Exeter Digest #94: Harbour Revision Order Special Report – Homefield Road – Princesshay – Moor Exchange – Exeter Is For Everyone – St Petrocks – Haven Banks – Exeter Observer

SPECIAL REPORT Exeter City Council is about to seize the helm of Exe estuary maritime life: will it steer it onto the rocks? Charges for waterways access are set to be imposed from the quay and canal basin to the coast under proposed Harbour Revision Order powers after six years of rising costs propelled by

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Exeter Digest #94: Harbour Revision Order special report – Homefield Road – Princesshay – Moor Exchange – Exeter is for Everyone – St Petrock’s – Haven Banks

SPECIAL REPORTExeter City Council is about to seize the helm of Exe estuary maritime life: will it steer it onto the rocks?Charges for waterways access are set to be imposed from the quay and canal basin to the coast under proposed Harbour Revision Order powers after six years of rising costs propelled by pursuit of Port Marine Safety Code compliance.They risk driving away craft of all sizes, from kayaks to yachts, while redevelopment threatens canalside land – but…

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Tens of thousands rally in Europe, demanding justice over Israel’s Gaza war | Gaza News

Tens of thousands of people have marched in cities across Europe, denouncing Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and demanding tougher global action against its continued and deadly violations of a United States-brokered ceasefire.The demonstrations, held to mark the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on Saturday, came as the death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza surpassed 70,000 people.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe latest victims include two boys, aged eight and…

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Cornish Pirates urges people to call out violence against women

The Cornish Pirates have launched a campaign on social media to encourage people to "stand up" when they see domestic violence.The club released a video featuring pledges from players to "call out" violence against women and girls.Neil Smith, community coach at Cornish Pirates, said they aimed to "show our support for women and girls and to end domestic violence, not just in Cornwall, but globally"."The boys standing up and putting that message across hopefully will encourage more people…

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Women fear for safety running after dark

Millie OwenFemale runners across the South West and Channel Islands said being in a group made them feel saferFemale runners across the South West and the Channel Islands have been speaking about issues they've experienced while running in the dark and how they keep safe. Women said campaigns such as This Girl Can's Let's Lift the Curfew events was helping to raise awareness about women's safety and their concerns around getting active outdoors in the darker months.In 2023,…

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Milton Keynes exhibition features men speaking up about misogyny

Nicola Haselerin Milton KeynesNicola Haseler/BBCJason Selormey says he is worried about a rise in toxic masculinity online and wants to "push back" against itA new exhibition features portraits of men committed to speaking up against gender-based violence.The 16 men photographed by Claudia Janke - an artist who documents women's equality movements - are from different backgrounds and were nominated by colleagues, friends and family.The portraits were unveiled at centre:mk shopping centre in Milton Keynes as part of White…

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Plymouth woman may have been murdered 10 days before body found

BBCLisa Paris was found dead in Plymouth on March 18A 54-year-old woman may have been murdered 10 days before her body was found. Mark Fitzgerald, 62, has denied murdering Lisa Paris who was discovered dead at his flat in Rendle Street, Plymouth, on 18 March 2024.A jury at Plymouth Crown Court heard Miss Paris had not been seen in person or on CCTV, and her phone had not been used, since 8 March.Forensic pathologist Dr Amanda Jeffery told…

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Father of Liverpool parade victim tells of ‘state of panic’

Julia BrysonandJonny Humphries,North WestOsborne familyMason Osborne (right), then aged 17, and his friends were struck by Paul Doyle's car at the paradeThe father of a Liverpool fan injured in the car attack on the club's victory parade has spoken of the "absolute state of panic" he felt when his son called to say he had been hit by driver Paul Doyle's vehicle.Nick Osborne said his son, Mason, was 17 when he travelled to the city with friends to…

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Putin says he is ready to guarantee in writing no Russian attack on Europe | Russia-Ukraine war News

President Vladimir Putin has said he is ready to guarantee in writing that Russia will not attack another European nation, as he dismissed claims that Moscow intends to invade another country as a “lie” and “complete nonsense”.Speaking on Thursday in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek – where he attended a summit of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), a Russia-led military alliance that includes some former Soviet republics – Putin branded claims Moscow is planning to attack Europe as “ridiculous”.Recommended…

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