1 hour ago Graham Linehan says he may never come back to Britain after arrest

The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer was arrested over posts he made on X about transgender issues after flying in from the US where he now lives.

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7 h. ago Father Ted creator Graham Linehan 'was trying to stand up to bullies' when he made anti

The Irish comedy writer, 57, is on trial accused of harassing Sophia Brooks, 18, in a series of social media posts last year.

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7 h. ago Graham Linehan claims in court that police ‘are basically working for trans activists’

Father Ted co-creator denies he became ‘a bit obsessed’ with transgender teenager he is accused of harassingGraham Linehan, the co-creator of the TV sitcom Father Ted, has accused the police of “basically working for trans activists” as he defended himself in court against charges of criminal damage and harassing a teenager.He denied claims from the prosecution that he had “become a bit obsessed” with Sophia Brooks, a then 17-year-old transgender activist, with whom he had an altercation last October. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Campaigners launch petition calling for 'action now' on 'dangerous' A84 near Blair Drummond Safari Park

The Blair Drummond Safety Campaign has launched an online petition calling for Transport Scotland to "act now" to make the stretch past the safari park safer.

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9 h. ago Father Ted creator Linehan wanted to ‘destroy’ anonymity of trans activist

The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks.

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11 h. ago Graham Linehan says grabbing trans activist’s phone was ‘reflex response’ after taunts about divorce

The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks

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11 h. ago Graham Linehan 'grabbed trans activist's phone as a reflex response after being taunted about his divorce and family life'

The Irish comedy writer, 57, is on trial accused of harassing Sophia Brooks, 18, in a series of social media posts last year.

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13 h. ago Rangers £8million Youssef Chermiti transfer fee baffles Hotline as one Ibrox punter points out Celtic irony

Anthony Evans took your calls as the fall-out from transfer deadline day continues

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13 h. ago Man United's 'desperate' transfer call ridiculed after 'deal was very close'

Manchester United signed Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens for £18.2m on transfer deadline day after being linked with Emi Martinez, with the move branded as a "panic buy"

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14 h. ago Grabbing trans activist’s phone was ‘reflex’ response to ‘taunting’ – Linehan

The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks.

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14 h. ago Moment Father Ted creator Linehan allegedly ‘whacked’ phone out of trans activist’s hand

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan allegedly “deliberately whacked” a phone out of a transgender activist’s hand, a court has heard.

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23 h. ago My posts on transgender activists were in the public interest, Father Ted creator tells court

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan, 57, denies harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks, 18, in a series of posts last year, which she said left her 'alarmed and distressed'.

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29 h. ago Teacher sacked for refusing to 'call a boy a girl' in trans row is fined £195,000 for ignoring court order not to return to the school

Enoch Burke, a secondary school teacher from Castlebar, has already racked up £68k in previous fines - and his latest punishment comes as the court grows frustrated with his defiance.

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33 h. ago Trans woman feared vigilante violence after Graham Linehan’s social media posts, court told

Father Ted creator on trial accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks

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33 h. ago Moment Father Ted creator Graham Linehan 'damages trans woman's mobile phone after harassing her in a series of X posts' is shown to court

The Irish comedy writer, 57, is on trial at Westminster Magistrates' Court accused of harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks.

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33 h. ago Graham Linehan ‘relentlessly’ posted abuse about trans teenager, court told

Prosecution tells hearing Father Ted writer’s posts about Sophia Brooks, 18, were ‘oppressive and unacceptable’Graham Linehan, the co-creator of Father Ted, “relentlessly” posted abusive and vindictive material on social media about an 18-year-old transgender activist, a court has heard.Linehan’s posts about Sophia Brooks were “oppressive and unacceptable”, the prosecution told a hearing at Westminster magistrates court. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Graham Linehan called trans activist 'deeply disturbing sociopath' in 'oppressive' posts

The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster Magistrates' Court accused of harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks.

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34 h. ago Graham Linehan trial: Trans activist threatened police with legal action unless harassment allegations were pursued, court hears

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest from Westminster Magistrates' Court where Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan stands trial accused of harassing a transgender woman.

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34 h. ago Father Ted creator Linehan called trans activist ‘deeply disturbed sociopath’

The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks.

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37 h. ago Graham Linehan 'smashed phone of trans activist he branded a terrorist and an incel'

Linehan denied harassing a trans activist and damaging a mobile phone in a confrontation at an LGB Alliance conference

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