England Archives - Page 19 of 19

Christian teaching assistant sacked over transgender views wins appeal

William Gibson / News / 19 June 2023 / Education, England

A Christian teaching assistant sacked after expressing her views on transgender books in primary schools has won an appeal. Kristie Higgs, 46, was dismissed for gross misconduct by Farmor’s School in Fairford, Gloucestershire, 2019 after sharing Facebook posts criticising plans to teach LGBT+ relationships in primary schools. In one post, she shared an article on the rise […]

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Nottingham: migrant suspect named

Daniel Gale / News / 16 June 2023 / East Midlands, England

The 31-year-old West African migrant who is accused of murdering three and driving a van into three other people on Tuesday has been named as Valdo Amissão Mendes Calocane. Three people died on Tuesday and three more injured in an attack in the early hours. Calocane, who is understood to have had settled status in

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Nottingham: students among three dead, suspect questioned by police

Daniel Gale / News / 14 June 2023 / East Midlands, England

Police have today been questioning a 31-year-old man who was arrested yesterday after three people were stabbed and three more injured in a van attack in Nottingham. The man, who has not yet been named, is believed to be a West African migrant with a history of violence and “mental health issues”. It is believed

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Edale Skyline Challenge

Homeland Admin / Activism / 11 June 2023 / East Midlands, England

Congratulations to the 3 Homeland activists who completed the Edale Skyline Challenge yesterday 🏆. A grueling 20 mile trip over the peaks of Hope Valley; Win Hill, Lose Hill, Hollins Cross, Mam Tor, Brown Knoll, Kinder Low, Grindslow Knoll. Total ascent 4590 ft. Honourable mentions: Other activists attempted to complete the route but due to

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Cannock banner-drop

Homeland Admin / Activism / 4 June 2023 / England, West Midlands

Activists from the Midlands were out in Cannock for a banner-drop, signalling a bold message, Put our people first. Motorists passing by honked in the dozens in support of the message displayed, showing that many are conscious of the plight we here in England face.

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Archer’s Field in Stapleford

Homeland Admin / Activism / 22 May 2023 / East Midlands, England

On Sunday activists from the East Midlands were out cleaning up litter at a local park. Archer’s Field in Stapleford is often ridden with rubbish, including beer bottles, food wrappers and even car tyres and batteries. After a hard day’s work, activists and their families from the East Mids and Yorkshire enjoyed Sunday evening together

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Haughmond Abbey

Homeland Admin / Activism / 16 May 2023 / England, West Midlands

Homeland activists from West Midlands and Wales met at Haughmond Abbey near Shrewsbury to explore this Augustinian monastery founded in the 12th century and to enjoy a woodland walk. This was followed by lunch at a local country pub after which some of the group decided to take the forest path up to the top

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Nurses strike in England

Simon Crane / News / 2 May 2023 / England

Nurses in England are taking part in a fresh strike in what they describe as their biggest walkout so far. The Royal College of Nursing strike affects half of England’s NHS trusts and will last until midnight on Monday. It is the first time areas such as intensive care, chemotherapy and dialysis have been affected.

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