The opening of a new exhibition at the British Museum was disrupted this morning by Greenpeace activists who were protesting at what they alleged were show sponsor BP’s negative effects on the environment. The exhibition, Sunken Cities, displayed artefacts from ...
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The Flood, Consequences
To mark Greenpeace’s actions at the British Museum today to highlight the number of cities and islands around the world that have suffered flooding as a “consequence” of climate change, we bring you “The Flood” – an abstract aural representation ...
Read More »Will new compromise settle doctors’ dispute?
The Government and the British Medical Association (BMA) have reached an agreement over a new contract for junior hospital doctors – but the dispute is far from over. ♥First, the details of the new contract have to be examined ...
Read More »Mushtaq Tufail receives award for journalism
Veteran BBC Sheffield broadcaster Mushtaq Tufail has been presented with an award in recognition of his services to journalism – and used the occasion to call on British Asians to work in an on the mainstream media to counter negative ...
Read More »Cemetery Park joins Chelsea Fringe
Elvis Costello didn’t want to go to Chelsea – but now there’s no need, as the Chelsea Fringe has come to East London. The Chelsea Flower Show is a major event in the horticultural calendar – and it’s so popular ...
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