Acting Class by Nick Drnaso review – ah, look at all the lonely people The author of Sabrina brings us a discomfiting picture of charlatanism in action The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2022
What to expect on a cruise to Alaska - epic wildlife, amazing glaciers and bears Princess Cruises offers Alaska cruises on Discovery Princess - Nigel Thompson packed his superlatives for an epic Alaskan wildlife and glaciers cruise Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022
Can environmental violations define oil and gas companies as bad actors? A judgment awaits PITTSBURGH — On the evening of July 19, when Allegheny County Council met to override Rich Fitzgerald’s veto of a fracking ban in county parks, council members were shown a black-and-white video of natural gas rushing from a well in Boyce Park. Tribune News Service · Aug 3, 2022
Part-time peers: Scottish lords attend parliament just 50 per cent of the time SCOTTISH peers attended the House of Lords around 50 per cent of the time on average over the past six months, new figures have revealed. The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2022
Lies About Science, Government, Etc. in Specific Libel or Fraud Lawsuits [I'm working on a draft article called When Are Lies Constitutionally Protected?, and I thought I'd serialize it here, since I still have plenty of time to improve it; I'd love to hear your thoughts on it! (You can also read the whole article here; all the posts about it… Reason · Jul 26, 2022
Everything that's happening in Cardiff this weekend including huge gigs, festivals, and sports events From Sir Tom Jones to breakdancing and parkour it is set to be a busy weekend in the capital Wales Online · Jun 15, 2022
Steve Clarke’s crass Rangers outburst unbefitting so now it’s bye, bye to the Scotland manager – Hotline David McCarthy manned the phones and found the supporters still aren't over the Dublin disaster. Daily Record · Jun 14, 2022
Sarah Brown 'will always be a little bit broken' as she opens up on death of premature daughter She said she and her husband, ex-prime minister Gordon Brown, feel the pain of Jennifer’s loss every day and their lives are a jigsaw that will always have a piece missing. Daily Record · Jun 6, 2022
Passenger trains could be blocked by freight trains during strikes It’s ‘important that we try and prioritise rail freight wherever we can’ says Department for Transport minister The Independent UK · May 26, 2022
Warning petrol stations and supermarkets may run-out due to train strike Fuel and food are delivered by rail freight across the UK and national strikes could cause disruption Wales Online · May 26, 2022
‘I saw two Tory whips having tequila for breakfast’: Margaret Beckett on Blair, the Iraq war and half a century in politics She is Britain’s longest-serving female MP. As she approaches retirement, she remembers the thrill of Westminster in the 70s, the successes and failures of the Blair years, and nominating Corbyn for the Labour leadership The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2022
NFT Photography: History, Growth & Future Capabilities By John Smith If someone said that a digital picture (in JPEG format) was sold for around 70 million dollars a few years back, would you believe them? Probably not! You will surely laugh! Benzinga · May 3, 2022
Federal plan to thin forest on Pine Mountain draws lawsuits from Patagonia, Ojai and others LOS ANGELES — Popular Ventura, California-based clothing brand Patagonia, the city of Ojai, Ventura County and several environmental groups are suing the U.S. Forest Service in an attempt to stop a forest-thinning project on Pine Mountain in Los Padres National Forest. Los Angeles Times · May 3, 2022
North East gym owner Eddy Ellwood fined over £55k after being found guilty of Covid rule breach Judge slammed the idea the gym premises were open for peaceful protesting Chronicle Live · Apr 8, 2022
Financial Times · Apr 7, 2022 Financial warfare: will there be a backlash against the dollar? The sanctions freezing Russia’s foreign currency reserves have created an incentive for countries to bypass the US currency
Reuters · Mar 30, 2022 Ukraine's Zelenskiy hires U.S. law firm for sanctions advice Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office has hired an American law firm to advise on Western sanctions imposed after Russia's invasion and help engage with U.S. officials on policy matters, according to a filing with the U.S. Justice Department.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2022 Margaret Beckett will retire at next election after 40 years as MP for Derby South Britain’s longest serving female MP was first elected to the Commons in 1974 and became the first woman to lead the Labour party in 1994
Texas Observer · Mar 25, 2022 Kelcy Warren’s Defamation Suit Has Beto O’Rourke Spoiling for a Fight Texas has strong protections against frivolous defamation suits that impede public discourse. Will the Democratic gubernatorial hopeful use them?
Manchester Evening News · Mar 20, 2022 Funeral and death notices of much loved people who died recently in Greater Manchester Tributes to much loved friends and family members who have died recently
Liverpool Echo · Mar 20, 2022 Liverpool striker loved by fans lived the dream before triumph, tragedy and brutal transfer exit Boyhood Kopite and natural born goalscorer John Aldridge had to bide his time until being able to fulfil his dream of playing for Liverpool and netted prolifically in one of the Reds' greatest ever teams before being prematurely sold against his wishes
Liverpool Echo · Mar 1, 2022 Faces of 79 people jailed in Liverpool in February Killers, rapists and thugs are in the overview of court cases linked to Merseyside
Daily Record · Feb 18, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon condemns social media trolls who 'hurled abuse' at BBC journalist Sarah Smith The First Minister said "no journalist whatever their gender should put up with abuse for doing their job".
The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon: I don’t have much in common with those who abused Sarah Smith The First Minister was speaking after the BBC broadcaster revealed the extent of abuse she suffered while Scotland editor.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2022 BBC’s Sarah Smith relieved to escape Scottish ‘bile and hatred’ Former Scotland editor says she repeatedly experienced gendered abuse while doing her job
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022 Ex-BBC Scotland editor recalls abuse as she tells of ‘relief’ at new job in US Sarah Smith was appointed the corporation’s North America editor last year.