Who really funds extremists? Amber Rudd would rather you didn’t know
A report commissioned by former prime minister David Cameron, that investigated foreign funding and support of extremist groups, has been banned from publication by UK home secretary Amber Rudd, who said the report could not be published for “national security” reasons. Rather than have the report published in full, Rudd decided that it would be better to present parliament with a written response outlining details of the report. She said: "Having taken advice, I have decided against publishing the classified...
LISTEN: New album on the way from Memnon Sa, new single ‘Healing Chamber’
Following the release of their acclaimed debut Citadel in 2015, Memnon Sa return with Lemurian Dawn, a cosmic journey through space, time and myth. The guitar driven sound of Citadel has been replaced here by a myriad of analog synthesisers, ancient world instruments, throat singing and strings. Lemurian Dawn channels New Age meditational works, film soundtracks and cosmic jazz from the 70s and 80s. The result could be the soundtrack to a lost 1970’s European sci-fi film, warm analogue sounds...
Mindless thugs vandalise Bradley Lowery tribute
Heartless thugs have vandalised a shirt hung up in tribute to inspirational youngster Bradley Lowery - by writing a SWEAR word on it. A Sunderland AFC shirt with a heartfelt message to Bradley had been put up outside the Clock Pub, on Victoria Road East, Hebburn. Bradley Lowery tribute defaced outside The Clock pub in Hebburn. The loving message on the shirt read 'There is only one Bradley Lowery, rest in peace love. Alan and Yvonne xxx.' But a...
Grenfell Tower victim identified as 13-year-old girl
The aunt of a 13-year-old boy who died in the Grenfell Tower fire has paid tribute to the 'pure hearted boy'. Yahya Hashim had been missing since the devastating fire alongside parents Noura and Hashim Jemal, as well as siblings Firdaws, 12, and Yaqub, six. The family lived on the 23rd floor of the tower block, and the children attended the nearby Kensington Aldridge Academy, where Yahya was a star pupil. Speaking on behalf of his family, his aunt, said:...
Aristocrat Rhodri Philipps sentenced to 12 weeks in prison for “run over and kill” Brexit comments
Rhodri Philipps, 4th Viscount St Davids, has been sentenced to 12 weeks in prison over Facebook post about Brexit campaigner Gina Miller. The aristocrat offered money on Facebook for anyone to run over and kill anti-Brexit campaigner Gina Miller. Writing on the social platform he said: “£5,000 for the first person to ‘accidentally’ run over this bloody troublesome first generation immigrant.” He also described Miller as a “fucking boat jumper” and added: “If this is what we should expect from immigrants, send...
Alien autopsy performed in London’s old mail rail tunnels
The UK’s first alien autopsy was performed last night in front of astounded guests in the subterranean lair of London's old mail rail tunnels. Members of the public were invited to the yet-to-be-opened Postal Museum in the spooky Mount Pleasant sorting office for the event hosted by Audible, to launch X-Files: Cold Cases. They were joined by former Ministry Of Defence UFO expert Nick Pope who has been described as a 'real life Fox Mulder'. With Pope on hand to...
Endangered baby snow leopards take first steps in public after born at Twycross Zoo
This is the moment two adorable endangered baby snow leopards took their first steps in public after being born at a British zoo. The cute cubs were welcomed into the world back in April and have spent three months getting used to their new surroundings. The pair, who have yet to be named, are now on show at Twycross Zoo, Leics., after they were born to proud parents Suou and Irma. Zoo staff hope the two will become the next...
QuotedData investment companies roundup – July 2017
QuotedData investment companies roundup – July 2017 – is our latest roundup of news; price, NAV and discount movements; flows in and out of the sector and report on full year dividends announced over the month of May 2017. Kindly sponsored by Baillie Gifford. July Investment Companies Roundup Money raised in July Newly launched in June were AEW UK Long Lease REIT and ScotGems which raised £80.5m and £50.3m respectively. It might be fair to say that both funds were hoping to...
Civitas Social Housing buys New Walk portfolio
Civitas Social Housing buys New Walk portfolio - The Board of Civitas Social Housing has announced the purchase of a portfolio of regulated social housing for a total consideration of GBP18.5 million, comprising the freehold interest in 41 properties, with 194 tenancies, in North East England. The portfolio is immediately income generating with an initial net yield in line with the Company's expectations and was sourced off-market by Civitas Housing Advisors Limited, the Company's Investment Manager. Each property is subject to a...