58 h. ago Disabled schoolgirl forced to shower at leisure centre because of unsuitable home

Kelsi Waddell, who has cerebral palsy, scoliosis, and chronic lung disease, can’t access the upstairs bathroom in her family’s home because she uses a wheelchair.

Culture

2 d. ago Crazed Diddy fans are removed by riot police after spraying each other in baby oil outside court

Die-hard Diddy fans were seen rejoicing outside of court after his shock verdict was revealed Wednesday morning. He was found not guilty of he most serious charges against him.

Events

3 d. ago Moment hundreds of rioters shouting 'don't protect paedos' clash with police as they arrest man, 38, accused of sending sexual messages to a child

In shocking footage posted online, crowds clashed with officers in Havant, Hampshire, as armed police with riot shields took the 38-year-old into custody.

Events

8 d. ago Cosmeston Lake plan for new cafe, visitor centre and leisure events

The Placemaking Plan for Penarth mentions the possibility of using Cosmeston Country Park for leisure events and activities in the future

Politics

9 d. ago Another suspect charged after disorder breaks out in Salford street

Riot police were deployed to an outbreak of disorder on Lower Broughton Road earlier this month

Politics

1 week ago Jury orders man to pay $500K for assaulting police officer who killed himself after Capitol riot

A federal jury has awarded $500,000 to the widow and estate of a police officer who killed himself nine days after he helped defend the U.S. Capitol from a mob of rioters, including a man who scuffled with the officer during the attack

Events

1 week ago Italian football match abandoned as fans throw chairs and flares onto the pitch

'the referee had simply suspended the game, then decided to return to the locker rooms. Several seats were also thrown onto the field, and riot police intervened'

Sport

2 w. ago Riot police cordon off Edinburgh street as residents evacuated from homes in major incident

Around eight emergency vehicles and multiple officers, as well as police dogs, were spotted on scene.

Events

2 w. ago Perth and Kinross councillors vote for £74m leisure centre PH2O at Thimblerow

The revised proposal - which now includes flumes and a larger splashpad area - is part of a 97m investment in leisure facilities across Perth and Kinross

Politics

2 w. ago Rugby fans storm pitch and fight as top players chased into dressing room

15 riot police attempted to break up the violence as players fled to safety

Sport

2 w. ago Airdrie's John Smith Pool to remain closed for at least another two months as council says repair costs will reach around £1m

The popular town centre leisure venue has been shut since late December.

Economics

2 w. ago London Roller Derby's future thrown into doubt as date for closure of historic leisure centre is revealed

Brent council says it has taken the decision to close the historic Bridge Park Community Centre ‘with regret’

Politics

2 w. ago Photos of protests following the death of a blogger while in police custody

A demonstration over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody turned violent Tuesday with police in riot gear facing protesters in downtown Nairobi, Kenya. Several demonstrators were injured and property destroyed.

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2 w. ago Trial opens for lawsuit against pardoned Capitol riot defendant over police officer's suicide

Nine days after he helped defend the U.S. Capitol from a mob of Trump supporters, Metropolitan Police Officer Jeffrey Smith shot and killed himself while driving to work

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2 w. ago ‘I do not believe I have done anything worthy of an apology’ – Lyons

The Communities Minister has been accused of ‘poor judgment’ over a social media post hours before Larne Leisure Centre was attacked.

Politics

2 w. ago Police are working 'night and day' to catch Ballymena rioters after alleged sex attack on local girl sparks violent disorder

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has welcomed a reduction in disorder on Saturday night after several consecutive days of rioting and attacks on police officers.

Events

2 w. ago Pussy Riot’s founder built a ‘police state’ in an LA art gallery. Then the national guard arrived

Nadya Tolokonnikova tells the Guardian she felt she had ‘entered a wormhole’ when her police state exhibition was shut down – by the police stateNadya Tolokonnikova, the co-founder of the feminist art collective Pussy Riot, was sitting in a replica Russian prison cell in downtown Los Angeles when the police started shutting down the streets around the art museum.Police helicopters hovered overhead. Somewhere, through a loudspeaker, an officer delivered a tinny order to disperse. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Elderly man challenges riot police on his mobility scooter while wearing a Roman helmet in Ballymena

A video has gone viral showing a mobility scooter rider in Ballymena challenging riot police.

Events

2 w. ago If Greg Taylor leaves Celtic for PAOK he can expect broken windows, riot police and tear gas – I loved it

Mark Kerr is one of only a handful of Scots to play in Greece and while it's not for the faint hearted, he couldn't get enough

Events

3 w. ago The Guardian view on riots in Northern Ireland: racist violence does not express ‘legitimate grievance’ | Editorial

Politicians must analyse the forces behind mob unrest, but not in terms that make excuses for itA reputation for political violence is one reason Northern Ireland has historically attracted fewer immigrants than the rest of the UK. In that context, increasing diversity could be read as a measure of progress; a peace dividend after the Troubles. That isn’t how it has felt to families cowering in fear of racist mobs this week. The riots started in Ballymena, ostensibly triggered by the arrest of two boys, reported to be of Romanian origin, accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl. A community vigil mutated into a racist rampage. Masked thugs targeted the local migrant population. When police came to quell the pogrom, officers were attacked with bricks, fireworks, petrol bombs. There was contagion. Windows were smashed and a fire started at a leisure centre in nearby Larne that had been used as a temporary refuge for those fleeing the Ballymena violence. There were outbreaks of di...

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