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Looks like the white, middle class organisers forget to invite any black people.
In the wake of death of UK political prisoner, Peter Lynch, who was fast tracked into prison for essentially shouting in the street.
The grandfather was ultimately sentenced to death.
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Tiny ‘Black Lives Matter’ crowd gathers outside the Old Bailey courtrooms to protest the not guilty verdict of the police officer who shot violent criminal Chris Kaba.
Kaba rammed his car repeatedly into armed police officers’ cars.
BLM is finished in the UK.
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Get you up to speed: Russian warship carried out live firing exercise off Plymouth coast | News UK
A Russian warship, the Neustrashimy, conducted a live-fire artillery exercise 40 miles off the coast of Plymouth on Monday. The Royal Navy, specifically HMS Tyne, monitored the operation and was advised to maintain a safer distance during the 30-minute exercise.
The Royal Navy’s HMS Tyne was involved in monitoring the live-fire artillery exercise conducted by the Russian frigate Neustrashimy, which lasted 30 minutes. This incident is part of a broader context of heightened Russian naval activity near UK waters, where multiple vessels have been tracked this year.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the Royal Navy is “tracking the vessel’s activity closely” following the Russian warship’s live-fire exercise off Plymouth. Defence sources reportedly declined to comment on whether the incident coincided with Andy Burnham’s arrival at Downing Street.
What remains unclear — The Ministry of Defence did not clarify whether the timing of the Russian warship’s exercise was related to Andy Burnham’s arrival at Downing Street.
Russian warship conducts live-fire exercise off Plymouth coast
A Russian warship carried out a live-fire artillery exercise 40 miles off the coast of Plymouth on Monday.
It was monitored by the Royal Navy, who are continuing to ‘track the vessel’s activity closely’, according to the Ministry of Defence.
The Russian frigate, Neustrashimy, had reportedly informed the HMS Tyne – a Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel – of its intentions to fire.
A French military aircraft also made radio contact with the warship and asked those on board to clarify its intentions.
The BBC reported that the HMS Tyne was asked to move to a safer distance while the exercise took place, lasting 30 minutes.
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This is one of several Russian ships seen near UK waters this year, with a ‘shadow fleet’ oil tanker in the Channel last month.
Royal Marine Commandos boarded the tanker in a six-hour operation, the first of its kind by the UK armed forces.
Russian warships regularly pass through the international waters in the Channel, not entering UK or French territories.
UK defence sources would reportedly not comment to the BBC on whether this incident may have been timed with Andy Burnham’s arrival at Downing Street.
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Get you up to speed: Family rack up £2,100 bill at resort before trying to flee Gran Canaria | News World
An Irish woman was arrested at Gran Canaria Airport after allegedly failing to pay a £2,100 hotel bill while travelling with her family. She ceased communication with hotel staff and was detained at border control while attempting to leave the island.
The woman was detained at Gran Canaria Airport and taken to Maspalomas National Police Station for questioning. A file is being prepared as part of the ongoing investigation, with authorities emphasising their commitment to supporting the tourism sector in the Canary Islands.
The National Police in Gran Canaria confirmed their commitment to protecting the local tourism sector, stating they will enhance cooperation with hotels to address criminal activities impacting operations. Following her arrest, the unidentified woman was taken to Maspalomas National Police Station for questioning and the preparation of a case file.
What remains unclear — It is not specified what legal actions will follow the woman’s arrest and questioning.
Irish woman arrested at Gran Canaria airport after failing to pay £2,100 hotel bill
An Irish woman has been arrested at border control after allegedly failing to pay her £2,100 hotel bill.
The unidentified woman appeared in court today in Gran Canaria after she stopped responding to requests for payment from the hotel where she had been staying with her family.
The unnamed hotel in San Bartolome de Tirajana said she had booked an 11-night stay for two adults and a minor at the all-inclusive resort on a bank card.
But when they tried to charge the card at the end of the family’s holiday, it was declined.
A National Police spokesperson said: ‘Hotel staff repeatedly attempted to contact the person who had made the reservation in order to resolve the situation.
‘Although she initially stated that she intended to make the payment, claiming she was unable to access her bank card because she was already at the airport, she ultimately ceased all communication without paying the outstanding amount.’
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The woman was detained at the airport while trying to leave (Picture: Policia Nacional)
Officers traced her to Gran Canaria Airport, where she was arrested at border control.
She was taken to Maspalomas National Police Station for questioning and for a file to be prepared.
A police spokesperson added: ‘The National Police remains firmly committed to protecting the Canary Islands’ tourism sector, a key pillar of the archipelago’s economy, by strengthening cooperation with hotels to combat any type of criminal activity affecting their operations.’
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