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Coolock residents have expressed their fury at the Irish Government as migrant protests at a former paint factory continue to escalate.Demonstrations broke out at the building after people opposed its alleged repurposing into a site for refugees and asylum seekers.FULL STORY HERE.

A suspected Isis terror plot at the Euro 2024 final was scuppered thanks to a series of police raids in Germany mere hours before kick-off, it has emerged.Authorities descended on a set of addresses just outside Berlin after fears were raised over an attack on a fan zone in the capital's Breitscheidplatz square - where swathes of fans had gathered to watch the tournament come to a close.German special forces had been on the hunt for five alleged Isis supporters […]

Coolock residents have expressed their fury at the Irish Government as migrant protests at a former paint factory continue to escalate.Demonstrations broke out at the building after people opposed its alleged repurposing into a site for refugees and asylum seekers.Gardai have confronted the protesters, who set up a camp back in March, with pepper spray and water cannons, enraging the locals even futher.Speaking to Dublin resident Sean, he said that a week on from the violent protests and clashes with […]

London's Albert Memorial has been slammed as "highly offensive" and "drawing on racial stereotypes" by Royal Parks.The memorial, which towers over the nearby Royal Albert Hall, has stood in Kensington Gardens since 1872 - but now, custodians have slated the monument for representing "problematic" values.On Royal Parks' website, the memorial is criticised for "reflecting a Victorian view of the world that differs from mainstream views today".Its description continues: "Its representation of certain continents draws on racial stereotypes that are now […]

Spanish police could learn a lesson from British forces in carrying out missing people inquiries following the case of Jay Slater, an ex-Met detective has suggested.A body found in Tenerife was confirmed as missing teenager Jay Slater on Monday, July 15 after he vanished while on his first holiday with friends.Officials in Spain say the injuries suffered were compatible with a fall "in a rocky area".The case saw huge speculation online which left Slater's family with "unanswered questions".Ex detective, Peter […]

The latest backlog figures for people waiting for treatment on the NHS show the highest since records began in 2007. The challenge for the new Labour government is whether to tackle the root causes of this backlog head on, or just do what most governments do and throw yet more money at it.Where I live, The Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust has a brilliant Chief Executive who works differently to many. He commissions space within the private hospital sector to […]

Conservative MP Suella Braverman has been forced to deny that she would defect to Reform UK if she loses the upcoming Tory leadership contest.The former Home Secretary is reportedly struggling to garner enough support from within her party to secure the top job, with sources from both sides now expecting her to jump ship to Nigel Farage's party.FULL STORY HERE.

Conservative MP Suella Braverman has been forced to deny that she would defect to Reform UK if she loses the upcoming Tory leadership contest. The former Home Secretary is reportedly struggling to garner enough support from within her party to secure the top job, with sources from both sides now expecting her to jump ship to Nigel Farage's party.A spokesperson for Braverman has said: "Suella has only recently been elected as a Conservative MP and has been a Conservative Party […]

Princess Kate and Prince William are looking to hire a new member of their team.The royal couple have shared a job description for a new hire to help them "maximise impact across the constituent nations of the UK" - but the successful applicant will need to possess a rare skill.The Prince and Princess of Wales are looking to hire an "Assistant Private Secretary" who will work alongside the couple at Kensington Palace in London.The full time job is described as […]