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Eleven 'far-right agitators' banned from UK ahead of rally, PM says
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (665+ words) Eleven foreign "far-right agitators" have been blocked from entering the country to attend a rally organised by anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson, the government has said. Thousands are expected to join the Unite the Kingdom event on Saturday, while an annual…...
Large police presence planned in Leeds ahead of protests
2+ week, 6+ day ago (223+ words) Hundreds of additional police officers will be present in Leeds city centre later ahead of protests by three groups. UKIP and Yorkshire Patriots, Stand Up To Racism and Palestine Solidarity Campaign all plan demonstrations in the city between 12: 00 BST and…...
No Kings protests: Thousands gather across US against President Donald Trump
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (715+ words) Large protests against di Trump organisation don dey happun for cities round di US. Dis go make am di third kain 'No King' rallies wey don carry crowds wey reach millions bifor. Organisers tok say dem dey protest against policies…...
Civilisations: Rise and Fall - Everything you need to know about the landmark new four-part series from BBC Arts
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1686+ words) The moments when four ancient worlds faced disaster are brought to life in an epic new series exploring Rome, Egypt, the Aztecs and the samurai of Japan. Drawing on the beautiful art and artefacts left behind by these four cultures,…...
The Futurist: Site of former Birmingham cinema gets listed status
1+ year, 3+ day ago (306+ words) Image source, Historic England The site of a "pioneering" former cinema has been granted listed status. The Futurist, on John Bright Street in Birmingham, survived two world wars and was the first in the city to show "talkies", according to…...
University applications from Wales' 18-year-olds fall again
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (1008+ words) Many 16 to 18-year-olds will be getting exam results this summer with their sights set on university. But, in an area with one of the lowest university entry rates in Wales, some are taking a different path. Eighteen-year-olds in Blaenau Gwent…...
The Death of Reithianism?
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (1040+ words) Where did the cultural revolution of the 1960s leave the Reithian principle of bringing viewers 'the best' of culture? In 1967, along with the arrival of pop a wider cultural revolution was unfolding. Everywhere, it seemed, informality was "in" and authority was…...
Harvest mice return to Breary Marsh in Leeds after 50 years
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (339+ words) The harvest mouse - Europe's smallest rodent - has returned to a city's marshlands after 50 years. The tiny mice, which weigh less than a 50p coin, have been found at Breary Marsh in Leeds for the first time since 1975. David L Preston, countryside…...