In emergency, break glass: Are UK climate activists being stripped of their last legal defence?

In emergency, break glass: Are UK climate activists being stripped of their last legal defence?

Five XR protesters could be the last to use the statutory defence, after the government asked the Court of Appeal to review it. ADVERTISEMENT UK climate protesters charged with criminal damage could... Read more »
Pro-Palestinian protest sees 100,000 demonstrators marching through London in defence of civilians in Gaza and West Bank after Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel brought violent response

Pro-Palestinian protest sees 100,000 demonstrators marching through London in defence of civilians in Gaza and West Bank after Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel brought violent response

More than 100,000 people took to the streets of London on Saturday in protest as they defended the rights of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank following the violent response to horrific Hamas... Read more »
Kevin Spacey trial – latest updates: Actor denies ‘crotch grabs’ are his ‘trademark’; director called as defence witness | Ents & Arts News

Kevin Spacey trial – latest updates: Actor denies ‘crotch grabs’ are his ‘trademark’; director called as defence witness | Ents & Arts News

Kevin Spacey admits he might have “smacked” the bottom of one of the complainants – a driver – in a “jokey way” but tells jurors any touching was “consensual”. Asked about a... Read more »
St Clements start defence of title with tense victory

St Clements start defence of title with tense victory

After several false starts the North London Cricket League finally began at the weekend. Millfields witnessed defending champions St Clements and I Don’t Like Cricket serve up a tense contest in sun.... Read more »
Our Royal London Cup defence begins at Derbyshire

Our Royal London Cup defence begins at Derbyshire

Head coach David Harrison has named a 14-man squad for our opening Royal London Cup fixture against Derbyshire. Glamorgan begin the defence of their Royal London Cup title away at the Incora... Read more »
Defence Secretary presents Operation PITTING medals to personnel

Defence Secretary presents Operation PITTING medals to personnel

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has presented medals to Armed Forces personnel who served on Operation PITTING to mark Armed Forces Week. The ceremony at Permanent Joint Headquarters, North London, was one of... Read more »
‘I want to fight’: Ukrainian in Britain plans to join defence of his homeland | Ukraine

‘I want to fight’: Ukrainian in Britain plans to join defence of his homeland | Ukraine

He has never fired a gun before, but 27-year-old Tim Maxymenko says he sees no other option but to go back to his home country to fight. The Ukrainian-born artist, who is... Read more »
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Chelsea’s one-man defence thwarts Brentford as two players stake Leicester claim

Going toe to toe with the European Cup winners When you come away with a defeat absolutely deflated against the Champions of Europe, you know you delivered a performance of intent and... Read more »
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French defence minister ‘postpones’ UK talks as Aukus row deepens | Military News

Florence Parly pulls out of meeting with UK counterpart as Paris continues to vent fury over new security pact. France has pulled out of defence talks with the United Kingdom, the latest escalation... Read more »
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Breaking: Chelsea discover Champions League group stage opponents to start title defence

Chelsea have discovered their opponents for the group stage of the Champions League this season as the Blues start the defence of their European crown next month. Thomas Tuchel’s side will face... Read more »