Film Review: Avengers – Infinity War
Warning: Though this review is spoiler free, the film’s set-up is referenced throughout. “It’s not overselling it to say that the future of the universe is at stake,” declares Benedict Cumberbatch’s Stephen Strange with a solemn tone. He’s referring, of course, to the coming of Thanos (Josh Brolin), a galactic warlord with an unhealthy violet complexion, towering height and intimidatingly chunky chin, who supposedly wishes to bring balance to the universe by destroying half of it. The Sorcerer Supreme, however,...
Man who filmed dog giving Nazi salute starts a GoFundMe page – and raises over 75K
A man fined £800 after he filmed a pet dog giving Nazi salute set up a GoFundMe page to pay for his appeal - and has raised over £75,000. Mark Meechan was found guilty of a hate crime in communicating a video which was "grossly offensive". Meechan, from Coatbridge, Scotland, taught his girlfriend's pug to react to the words "gas the Jews". The 30-year-old was given six months to pay the fine. But in a new video, named "The Price...
Child Sexual Abuse Inquiry’s key findings so far: political reputations and institutions still prioritised over victims
“All too often institutions are prioritising the reputation of political leaders or the reputation of their staff, or avoiding legal liability, claims or insurance implications, over the welfare of children and tackling child sexual abuse,” the inquiry established to examine how institutions in England and Wales handled their duty to protect children from sexual abuse has found. “The UK Government must demonstrate the priority and importance of tackling child sexual abuse through its actions,” warns the report. “Children are still accused of ‘child prostitution’,...
A loving farmer spent all night carving a proposal message into a hill – with 300ft letters
A loving farmer spent all night carving a proposal message into a hill - with 300ft letters. Romantic Ben Wolfe spent all night meticulously carving "Marry Me" in giant letters on one of his hills to surprise girlfriend Lacey Jordan. Ben, 29, kept the whole scheme under wraps for days, and took veterinary nurse Lacey on a romantic walk first thing in the morning - so he could pop the question. The entire plan was accidentally revealed by pilot Dave...
Labour councillor’s car was set alight in what he believes is a “politically motivated” attack
This is the terrifying moment a councillor’s car was set alight in what has been described as a "professional" job. Cllr Mohammad Sakib, 46, could only watch on in horror as his Audi Q7 - worth around £50,000 - went up in flames after being torched by a masked arsonist who remains at large. CCTV footage shows the mindless individual pouring petrol over the car, casually getting out a lighter and setting it on fire. Fortunately, nobody was injured in...
Making it through end of tenancy cleaning in one piece
End of tenancy cleaning is not only quite a hassle, its failure is also the leading contributor to deposit deductions. That being said, it is also one of the simplest end of tenancy issues to work through, which is best done by contacting the right end of tenancy cleaning service. Contacting a company such as EOT Cleaning Services will ensure that you get through this transitionary period - in which you will definitely require much help - without losing anything...
Windrush grandmother, who has paid taxes for almost 40 years, was sacked from her charity job last month – because she couldn’t prove her right to remain
A Windrush grandmother, who has paid taxes for almost 40 years, was sacked from her charity job last month - because she couldn't prove her right to remain. Jessica Eugene, who came to the UK in 1970, was fired from her receptionist job at a migrant charity after three years, because she was unable to prove her right to work when bosses demanded. Jessica was just ten when she came over from the Caribbean island of Dominica, on April 3,...
Quarterly investment companies roundup – First quarter 2018
Quarterly investment companies roundup – First quarter 2018 Global equity markets declined in the first quarter of 2018. Concerns about US interest rate rises were the feature of the first half of the quarter. However, worries about global trade took over in the second part, particularly with the implementation of trade tariffs by the Trump administration. Global bond markets reflected higher inflation, with most major government bond yields climbing. The median discount across all funds is still on a narrowing...
Letter to Conservative Minister who promised to look into miscarriage of justice…but has since remained silent
GMB has called the Government out over a Minister’s broken promise on the Cammell Laird miscarriage of justice. A total of 37 Cammell Laird shipyard workers were caged in 1984 after taking official strike action over job losses. They were thrown in a high security category A jail - normally reserved for violent criminals and murderers - for 30 days and were then sacked, losing all their redundancy payments and pension rights. Official documents relating to the severity of their...