Man charged with murder of 71-year-old woman in Belfast
A man is to appear in court charged with the murder of 71-year-old Marie Green in Belfast.
Ms Green was pronounced dead in the early hours of Tuesday at a house in the Shore Road area.
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A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder and non-fatal strangulation.
He has also been charged with common assault on another person in connection with the investigation.
He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court on Thursday afternoon.
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- BBC News
Colston statue toppling shows 'history isn't static'
For hundreds of years, Edward Colston was celebrated and honoured by many in his home city of Bristol, but an anti-racism protest held in the city on 7 June 2020 changed that in the most dramatic way. The toppling of his statue five years ago today made headlines around the world, forcing Bristolians to examine the legacy of the 17th Century slave years, his prominence in Bristol in the form of the city-centre statue and multiple locations bearing his name sparked controversy. Born into a merchant's family, Colston went on to build his own business in London trading in slaves, cloth, wine and found wealth through his work and later became an official of the Royal African Company, which held the monopoly in Britain on slave is believed to have transported about 80,000 men, women and children from Africa to the Americas between 1672 and 1689. When Colston died in 1721, he left his wealth to churches and hospitals in Bristol. A portion of it was also used in founding two almshouses and a legacy continued to live on, with his name and face appearing on various city streets, buildings and memorials. The beginning of the end for Colston's close relationship with Bristol began thousands of miles away in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 25 May, were called to a grocery store to reports of a 46-year-old man allegedly paying for a pack of cigarettes with a counterfeit $20 bill. That man was George police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Mr Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes during his arrest. Mr Floyd's pleas of "I can't breathe" as he died sent shock waves around the world - including towards Lives Matter protests sprung up across the world, calling for an end to racism and police Floyd: What happened in the final moments of his lifeChauvin was convicted of Mr Floyd's murder along with three other officers - Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J Alexander Kueng - who were convicted of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter. The Black Lives Matter protest in Bristol attracted an estimated 15,000 people who gathered on College Green before heading down to Colston Avenue, where the bronze statue was erected in honour of the slave trader in 1895. On the day of the protest, the figure was covered up with a canvas material. It had already been targeted by egg-throwers, but the canvas was later torn off by protesters saying they wanted to look Colston in the eyes. Shortly after the cloth was removed, three protesters climbed up to the statue and attached ropes to its head. To roars of celebration from the crowd, they pulled on the ropes and 30 seconds later the statue was on the ground. Many ran towards the fallen figure, jumping on it and kicking it. One protester placed his knee on the statue's neck, mirroring the actions of Chauvin during Mr Floyd's arrest. Other protesters climbed the empty plinth, chanting and holding anti-racism statue was later dragged the short distance over to the harbour, where it was dumped into the water. For many that was symbolic, as Bristol's waterways had plenty of links with the slave people - dubbed the Colston Four - were charged for their involvement in the toppling, but were later acquitted of criminal damage. The toppling of the statue was dramatic. Other change has been slower, but over the last five years, Colston's name has gradually started disappearing from the city. In fact three years before his statue was toppled, the city's largest music venue, Bristol Beacon - known formerly as Colston Hall - announced that it was considering dropping the link to Colston. Massive Attack, perhaps the most famous band from Bristol, had always refused to play the venue due to its name change proposal led to a debate, with bosses maintaining that the venue was named after the street it is located on, rather than the slave trader. There was no investment from Colston in building the of Bristolians were against the change, it should be noted, but on 23 September 2020, the Bristol Music Trust, which runs the venue, decided to go ahead with the schools in Bristol also implemented changes after the statue came School in Stapleton became known as Collegiate School, Colston's Girls' School became Montpelier High School and The Dolphin Primary School changed its logo from the Colston family crest. Karen Macdonald, head of public engagement on Bristol City Council's culture team, said the toppling was "symbolic".The statue was temporarily displayed at the M Shed museum in the city in 2021 after it was retrieved from the harbour. The council launched a public survey which more than 14,000 Bristolians responded to with "very clear wishes" of what they wanted for the statue's future. The majority of the responses called for the statue to be displayed in its damaged state, alongside balanced historical information and context about Colston's that is where you will find the Colston statue now, lying on its back in a glass case, surrounded by the real placards left behind by the protestors. Ms Macdonald said: "There is value in listening to different viewpoints and coming to an understanding, even if you can't agree with each other. "This isn't erasing history, this is recording history. History isn't something that can remain static and preserved - that moment was history in action. "It wasn't about lumps of cast metal," she added. Nothing has replaced the toppled statue, the plinth is still it does now feature an updated plaque reflecting Colston's involvement in slavery and telling the story of that dramatic day in June.
The Sun
38 minutes ago
- The Sun
I've been branded a cheat and a prostitute by evil trolls online & my boyfriend is starting to believe them
1 DEAR DEIDRE: EVER since I started dating this great guy at work, someone has been waging a nasty campaign against me. At first it was lies all over his socials, and mine, from an anonymous account, saying I was cheating on him. I managed to convince him that none of the accusations were true but I'm worried that their latest stunt is getting to him. We've been together for six months but as soon as he posted pictures of both of us together, the lies started. Thankfully the first lie they told was easy to disprove. When we went public, I posted a lovely photo of the two of us hugging and tagged him in. Within the hour someone commented from an anonymous account 'hang on? I didn't realise you were in a relationship otherwise I would never have stayed the night with you last weekend.' What they didn't know was I spent every single minute of that weekend at my boyfriend's so the lies didn't stack up. Dear Deidre: Cheating and can you get over it My boyfriend and I decided to ignore the comments, hoping whoever it was would get bored but they just kept repeating other untruths on his socials. Eventually we blocked the account but as soon as we'd blocked them, they would start up another. At first I felt it was us against this faceless saboteur, but now I can see in his eyes that he isn't quite sure about me any more. Their latest trick is to accuse me of being a prostitute. They posted a link to an escort site saying I had a secret past and sure enough there was a profile where they had used my photo. They have clearly cropped an image from my social media but I don't feel like my boyfriend is behind me any longer. And to be honest, I'm not sure that I want to be with someone who hasn't got my back anyway. I'm devastated and feel so anxious. I used to consider myself a quietly confident person but now I feel like hiding away. I'm sure everyone at work thinks there is some truth in these lies. Whenever I walk into a room, I can't help but notice the nudges, long looks and suddenly no one seems that interested in chatting to me. I don't want to let this malicious person win but I'm getting so tired. I wish I could make them stop and go back to how we were. HOW TO REBUILD TRUST You thought you were heading off into the sunset together but then an unexpected curveball comes spinning into your relationship and shatters the once unwavering trust you had. Perhaps they have started to hold back in conversations with you and you can feel an emotional gulf looming, or maybe they have become more attached to their phone making you acutely aware there's an unknown presence threatening your status quo. Worse still, you've discovered they've cheated physically or emotionally. Whatever the cause, when the trust crumbles between a couple, it can spell the beginning of the downfall. Only if you are both dedicated to working at rebuilding that trust has the relationship got a chance. Here are my trust re-enforcing tips: You've got to be prepared to talk about your worries to your partner. They have to be prepared to listen and reassure you, taking your concerns seriously. They also have to show genuine remorse and understand how their actions damaged your confidence in them. You both need to be ready to be honest about any issues in your relationship, without being unkind. This is about wanting to improve your connection, not blame one another. You both need to have the capacity to be consistent in your actions, proving you can be relied upon and ultimately trusted. Agree to have regular check-ins spending quality time together where you put all tech away and find out what is going on for the other in their life. Be patient. Rebuilding trust isn't a quick fix, especially if someone has cheated, it can take months, years even, of regular reassurance to find the more stable ground. And this is a biggie - you both have to be ready to forgive, or be forgiven and let all that resentment go. DEIDRE SAYS: You're fighting on two fronts; firstly you're dealing with this awful unsettling harassment and secondly you're facing the diminishing trust in your relationship. It is of course disappointing that your boyfriend seems to be questioning you - and actually on a practical level makes little sense. He knew from the start these slurs were fabricated so why would he now start believing that you worked as a prostitute - even when you insist this is a lie. Does he not see that it is at the very least a coincidence? It would be worth letting him know you feel he is pulling away and that you're worried he's starting to believe the untruths. He could be distancing himself, not because he doesn't believe you but because he's getting tired of the drama and wants a return to a care-free life. While the malice is being directed at you, his life and reputation are also being scrutinised. But you're only going to find out what is going through his mind if he is willing to talk. In terms of this harassment, it's really important that you start to record every incident. Don't interact with this person at all if they make any new contact with you or your boyfriend. It would be advisable if you and your boyfriend make your social accounts private to stop this individual from accessing your private lives. It's also a good idea to let any friend, family and managers know what you are going through, they may be able to help gather more evidence of this harassment and even help protect you. And be wary of the sort of content that you post on your social platforms - it all helps build a picture of your life and can easily provide material for anyone with ill intent. Also, contact the administrators of the escort site and ask them to take down your photo, they have a legal obligation to remove fake profiles. If they don't do anything, contact the web hosting company. I'm afraid you are the victim of harassment and stalking and you would be very wise to report these incidents to the police. You can also get in touch with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust ( who can offer further advice. Dear Deidre's Harassment Files Deidre's mailbag is full of harassment and stalking problems. One reader was left stressed and worried after a former friend was sending him malicious texts; another from a different subscriber who was living in fear after being stalked by a woman he went on a date with, while one woman was afraid to leave her home after receiving chilling messages from her husband's lover. Get in touch with the Dear Deidre team Every problem gets a personal reply from one of our trained counsellors. Sally Land is the Dear Deidre Agony Aunt. She achieved a distinction in the Certificate in Humanistic Integrative Counselling, has specialised in relationships and parenting. She has over 20 years of writing and editing women's issues and general features. Passionate about helping people find a way through their challenges, Sally is also a trustee for the charity Family Lives. Her team helps up to 90 people every week. Sally took over as The Sun's Agony Aunt when Deidre Sanders retired from the The Dear Deidre column four years ago. The Dear Deidre Team Of Therapists Also Includes: Kate Taylor: a sex and dating writer who is also training to be a counsellor. Kate is an advisor for dating website OurTime and is the author of five self-help books. Jane Allton: a stalwart of the Dear Deidre for over 20 years. Jane is a trained therapist, who specialises in family issues. She has completed the Basic Counselling Skills Level 1, 2, and 3. She also achieved the Counselling and Psychotherapy (CPCAB) Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Studies. Catherine Thomas: with over two decades worth of experience Catherine has also trained as a therapist, with the same credentials as Jane. She specialises in consumer and relationship issues. Fill out and submit our easy-to-use and confidential form and the Dear Deidre team will get back to you. You can also send a private message on the DearDeidreOfficial Facebook page or email us at: deardeidre@
BBC News
an hour ago
- BBC News
Head of Cambridgeshire Police to step down after seven years
The chief constable for Cambridgeshire Police will step down from the position in September. Nick Dean has been in the role for seven years after he became head of the force in Dean previously announced he would retire in 2023, but abandoned the plans when he "realised now is not the right time".The force confirmed the end of his contract and applications for the role remain open until the 11 June. Mr Dean joined Norfolk Constabulary in September 1992, serving in both uniform and criminal investigation has more than three decades of police service under his belt and became head of the Cambridgeshire force in September 2023 he announced his plans to retire, but continued in the role following an extension to his chief constable he was accountable for the Cambridgeshire Constabulary and was responsible for command, leadership, response to crime and critical June 2024, he was recognised in the King's Birthday Honours and was awarded a King's Policing Medal for distinguished service.A spokesperson from the Cambridgeshire force said: "I can confirm that Chief Constable Nick Dean's contract has come to an end and he will be leaving in September." 'Funding boost' The Cambridgeshire force is expected to grow between 2025 to follows a £2m funding boost from the government to help visit to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, this year, Sir Keir Starmer said visible policing had fallen dramatically in recent years, with 90% of crime left unsolved. He announced £200m would be spent on hiring police in areas including Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire and on the funding allocation the Cambridgeshire force could increase by 30 police officers, seven police community support officers and 13 special constables. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
