The fall-out from the coup attempt in Turkey has taken another twist, as the country suspends the European convention on human rights. The deputy prime minister, Numan Kurtulmus, said: “Turkey will suspend the European convention on human rights insofar as it does not conflict with its international obligations.” Over two ...
There have been claims of an establishment over-up, as government records relating to Mark Thatcher, the late PM’s son, will remain under lock and key until 2053. Under the 30-year-rule the National Archives are releasing notes and records from Government cabinet meetings from 86-88, the height of Mrs Thatcher’s premiership, ...
An appeal to re-enter 68 banned Russian athletes has failed after Cas (Court of Arbitration for Sport) decided the original decision would remain in place. The IAAF had suspended Russia after widespread doping was uncovered. It could even get worse for the country as they might be banned entirely from ...
Brewed: Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire Strength: 4.2% ABV Britain’s longest-established brewer of craft lager, Freedom Brewery has been operating since 1995. However, it’s not until very recently that they’ve finally started to delve into the world of ales. Following a huge expansion project, which saw a brand new brew house and ...
By Deborah Hodge Hilary Clinton is set to be the first female American President and Theresa May has snuck in from nowhere to become the second female British Prime Minister. I have to be honest, even though I stood for London Mayor in 2016, I had no clue who she was ...
My phone beeped and a Watsapp message flashed up on my screen as I walked into the gym. “What time are we meeting?” I sighed and stuffed the phone back into my pocket. I’ll reply when I’ve finished my session. But two seconds later my phone buzzed again with a new message, ‘oi ...
Free range meat – check. Against animal tested products – check. Ethical sustainable clothing – err…… but Primark!!! This is awkward. I am just as guilty as most people who try and make the effort to live a more ethical life; I have gaping blind spots. It appears I care more about animal ...
It took no time at all for the authoritarian Turkish government to turn the failed coup into a PR victory for the regime. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's unbelievable claim that Turkey's 'democracy' has won the day is as grounded in reality as Donald Trump's ideas about Mexicans. The crackdown has already ...
This month we've had to bare witness to some pretty murky goings on; a political merry-go-round, public backstabbing, public frontstabbing, smear campaigns, etc, etc. Isn't it refreshing to see someone truly standing up for their principles and acting with a degree of integrity. Sports radio presenter Colin Murray yesterday announced that ...