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People smuggler fled UK 11 minutes after 39 migrants found dead court told

A people-smuggler who fled the UK after 39 Vietnamese nationals were found dead in the back of a lorry is facing jail. Dragos Stefan Damian, 28, was extradited from Italy to face a UK court following the investigation into the deaths of the men, women and children. The victims’ bodies were found in a lorry trailer after it was transported by ferry from Zeebrugge to Purfleet in Essex, early on October 23 2019. At a sentencing hearing on Monday, prosecutor […]

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The Power Of The Dog takes top honours at Bafta film awards

The Power Of The Dog won top honours at the Bafta film awards, where sci-fi blockbuster Dune also collected a string of gongs. The Power Of The Dog won top honours at the Bafta film awards, where sci-fi blockbuster Dune also collected a string of gongs. Will Smith and Joanna Scanlan were named winners of the top acting prizes, while No Time To Die actress Lashana Lynch was crowned EE rising star. Belfast, Sir Kenneth Branagh’s autobiographical film about his […]

March 13, 2022 40

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Mother pays tribute after beautiful 18 year old son stabbed to death

A mother has paid tribute to her “beautiful” 18-year-old son, after he was stabbed to death. A mother has paid tribute to her “beautiful” 18-year-old son, after he was stabbed to death. Abdikarim Abdalla Ahmed was stabbed on Market Street in Bury, Lancashire, shortly before 4pm on Friday. Emergency services treated him at the scene before he was taken to hospital, where he died. A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with murder. The […]

March 13, 2022 53

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Just Stop Oil campaigners stage noisy protest at Baftas

A Just Stop Oil protest has taken place near the red carpet for the Bafta film awards. A Just Stop Oil protest has taken place near the red carpet for the Bafta film awards. Protesters at the Royal Albert Hall in London could be heard chanting “just stop oil” and banging drums while surrounded by police. A statement from the organisation said that 30 young supporters of the campaign disrupted the event to “demand an end to new fossil fuel […]

March 13, 2022 31

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More than 600000 people in Scotland had new debt problems during pandemic

Citizens Advice Scotland estimate over 236,000 did not have debt pre-pandemic, but do now More than 600,000 adults in Scotland entered debt during the pandemic, or saw their pre-existing debt get worse, according to new analysis. Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) said that from its analysis of YouGov polling it estimates that 364,004 Scottish adults had debt before the pandemic which has got worse. A further 236,602 Scottish adults did not have debt before the pandemic and now do. Meanwhile an […]

March 13, 2022 28

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Russian leaders will be questioning what they have unleashed in Ukraine

That's according to the former head of the British armed forces, General Sir Nick Carter The former head of the British armed forces has said Russian leaders will be questioning “what they have unleashed” in Ukraine. General Sir Nick Carter told Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby on his BBC Radio 4 show The Archbishop Interviews that the people of Ukraine will be “suffering significantly” for years following the invasion. It comes as Russian forces continue their advances towards Ukraine’s capital […]

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Vital climate research in jeopardy after invasion of Ukraine

Permafrost, the frozen ground that covers around 60% of Russian territory, is estimated to hold twice as much greenhouse gas as the atmosphere Scientists trying to piece together data on the stability of one of the earth’s largest carbon sinks could see their work hampered by Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Permafrost, the frozen ground that covers around 60% of Russian territory, is estimated to hold twice as much greenhouse gas as the atmosphere. Its stability is key to limiting […]

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Arts and culture venues in England to share in 48m fund to secure future

63 galleries, museums, libraries and other cultural venues will benefit from the support Arts and culture venues in England are set to share £48 million of funding to support their recovery and safeguard their future. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that 63 galleries, museums, libraries and other cultural venues will benefit from the support. It has said that the funding is part of the Government’s levelling up drive to “improve people’s access to the […]

March 11, 2022 31

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Gluten free veggie creation wins pie of the year

The winning entry was made with vegetarian jackfruit ‘steak’, gluten-free craft ale and black pepper A vegetarian and gluten-free pie has claimed the Supreme Champion crown at this year’s British Pie Awards in Melton Mowbray. There were 23 different classes of hot and cold savoury and dessert pies and pasties for the 151 judges to consider at the competition, which returned to its traditional March timing after the pandemic saw last year’s competition moved to September. The contest plays out […]

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