Dakota pipline protesters show up at Hillary Clintons HQ

Dakota pipline protesters show up at Hillary Clintons HQ

Protesters seeking to block the Dakota Access Pipeline entered Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clintons HQ in New York. Those against the pipeline say its construction encroaches on sacred Native American land and could harm the area’s water supply. Demonstrators at Clinton HQ held a ceremony and spoke out before attempting to deliver a letter to Clinton’s team condemning the pipeline. Oct 28, 2016
Aberfan disaster: 50th anniversary of the coal tip landslide that killed 116 children

Aberfan disaster: 50th anniversary of the coal tip landslide that killed 116 children

Fifty years ago, on 21 October 1966, disaster struck in Aberfan, Wales. 116 children aged between 7-10 and 28 adults were killed when a landslide destroyed the local school and several houses. The avalanche happened after a build-up of water in a coal tip above the village. The National Coal Board (NCB) had ignored concerns of local authorities about the location of the tip. They were found guilty of extreme negligence by a tribunal in 1997. Oct 19, 2016
Footballer Ched Evans cleared of raping 19-year-old woman

Footballer Ched Evans cleared of raping 19-year-old woman

Footballer Ched Evans has been found not guilty of raping a teenager at a hotel in north Wales, following a two week retrial. Evans admitting to having sex with the 19-year-old but always insisted it had been consensual. Oct 14, 2016
David Oyelowo criticises lack of diversity in UK film industry

David Oyelowo criticises lack of diversity in UK film industry

Speaking athe BFI London Film Festivals Black Star Symposium British actor David Oyelowo criticized the UK film industry for its lack of representation of minority talent. During his speech he urged companies in the UK to look at their staff and ensure that diversity was there stating “If you are not part of the solution, trust me, my friend, you are part of the problem”. Oct 7, 2016