[ad_1] A new mural by elusive street artist Banksy has appeared on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice building in central London.It depicts a judge in a traditional wig and black robe hitting a protester lying on the ground, with blood splattering their placard. While the mural does not reference a particular cause or incident, its appearance comes two days after almost 900 people were arrested at a
[ad_1] Relatives of people killed in the Lockerbie bombing are among those being asked to register with the FBI in order to remotely access next year's criminal trial of a Libyan man accused of carrying out the attack. Emergency service workers and local people who were among the first to provide assistance are also being encouraged to register as victims ahead of the trial in Washington in the US. Abu
[ad_1] Getty ImagesThe M8 is used by about 150,000 people a dayDrivers using Scotland's busiest road are set for nine months of disruption due to roadworks.Work on Junction 26 on the M8 - spanning both the eastbound and westbound carriageways - began on Monday morning.With the exception of a brief break for the festive period, disruption on the road, which is used by 150,000 people a day, is set to
[ad_1] Club: Tottenham Debut: 15 August 1992 Premier League appearances: 20 Goals: 3Former winger Turner became the Premier League's youngest goalscorer at 17 years and 166 days - striking a late winner for Tottenham against Everton on 5 September 1992, less than a month into the new competition's first season. His record stood for nearly five years before being broken by Michael Owen at Liverpool.Having been given his debut in
[ad_1] Kevin KeaneEnvironment, energy and rural affairs correspondent, BBC ScotlandBBCQuality truffles can be sold for hundreds of pounds per kilo Climate change is affecting truffle production in mainland Europe – but scientists believe it is creating the ideal conditions for Scotland to grow one of the world's most valuable foods.Dryer conditions on the continent have led to a decline in production, with some scenarios predicting the collapse of truffle farming
[ad_1] A woman has marked her 105th birthday with a Cockney-themed party reminiscing on her youth.Ada Cook, who is a resident at Alexandra House Care Home in Harlow, was born in London before moving to Essex during World War Two.Her friends, family and fellow residents celebrated her birthday at the home, with a live singer and photographs from her younger years were displayed.Paul, her son, said he was sincerely thankful
[ad_1] Darragh MacIntyre, Stephen Dempster & David HunterBBC SpotlightBBCPSNI Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Neill is the head of organised crimeInternational drugs cartels are increasingly using Northern Ireland to smuggle drugs into the UK and Europe, a senior police officer has confirmed.Det Ch Supt Emma Neill told BBC Spotlight that this development is also contributing to more drugs than ever before being seized here.The BBC can reveal international cartels are taking
[ad_1] Sarah Spina-Matthews & Anna JamesonBBC News, ManchesterBBCSally Dynevor says she is up for the "great challenge" aheadCoronation Street star Sally Dynevor is set to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to support breast cancer prevention after surviving the disease herself.Dynevor, who plays Sally Metcalfe on the ITV soap, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 46 - at the same time that her on-screen character was also fighting the disease.
[ad_1] Police ScotlandIan Ross was last in touch with his family on 6 September 2024Police have appealed for help to trace a hillwalker who went missing a year ago.Ian Ross, 66, last spoke to his family on 6 September 2024. His car was found 12 days later in a car park in Torridon in the west Highlands.Since then, police have carried out extensive inquiries and used drones to carry out
[ad_1] Sima KotechaSenior UK correspondentEve Robinson: "I just froze in that moment"Warning: This article contains detailed description of sexual harassment.It had been a long and tiring day for 23-year-old Eve Robinson who was having after-work drinks with colleagues.On a summer evening, the pupil barrister was sitting in the outside section of the bar when a barrister she had met only a couple of times sexually assaulted her.Speaking exclusively to the
