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The National
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The National
Man charged and inquiries ongoing after Alloa mosque fire
Police attended the Alloa Mosque on Whins Road after receiving reports of the blaze on Monday, June 16. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 4.50am on Monday, 16 June, 2025, we received a report of fire damage to a mosque on Whins Road, Alloa. READ MORE: Angela Rayner does not rule out following US into war in Middle East 'A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection and was due to appear at Alloa Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 17 June, 2025. "A report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.' Charity Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND) posted on Twitter/X: 'Mosque set alight in Scottish town following a wave of incidents targeting Muslims across Scotland in recent months.' Stand Up To Racism also posted on Twitter/X: "Solidarity to the Muslim community there [and] across Scotland. READ MORE: 'This makes you complicit': Journalist calls out BBC director's Gaza coverage "The race to the bottom by politicians spreading Islamophobia has deadly consequences. It can wreck lives, and lead to the violent riots we have seen in this country." Solidarity to the Muslim community there & across Scotland The race to the bottom by politicians spreading Islamophobia has deadly consequences. It can wreck lives, and lead to the violent riots we have seen in this country#StopIslamophobia #StopTheHate — Stand Up to Racism - Scotland (@SUTRScotland) June 18, 2025 The news of the arson attack comes after a mosque in Aberdeen was targeted in March, where a teenager was charged with hate-related offences. Earlier this year, The National also reported on a Dundee man who hosted a Discord server where people as young as 14 were encouraged to help deport or kill Muslims.
BBC News
22-02-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Funding to fix crumbling North East museums brings joy
Funding for museums to fix their crumbling buildings and stay afloat has been greeted with attractions in the north-east of England, including Hartlepool Art Gallery, will receive a share of £24.8m as part of the government's Museum Estate and Development (MEND) Fund. Land of Iron in Skinningrove, Redcar and Cleveland, was awarded almost £656,000 and will use the funding to protect and stabilise its mining tunnels and reveal a previously unseen section to the Marie Wood said the funding was "huge" and the heritage sector faced "many challenges". Twenty-nine "local" museums across the country were awarded money, as part of a wider funding boost for arts and Wood said the team was "shocked" when the funding was announced, adding that the museum celebrated Teesside and North Yorkshire's mining heritage."This cause is worthy," she said. Other museums in the north-east of England to receive funding were:Weardale Museum - £499,665Sunderland Winter Gardens - £488,705Preston Park Museum, Stockton-on-Tees- £366,300Hartlepool Art Gallery - £302,383 Weardale Museum also announced an additional grant from the National Lottery Heritage said it would use the money to complete renovations on its building, the adjoining High House Chapel and create a home for its growing Methodist tapestries Allan Percival welcomed the funds saying the museum "provides a sense of place for those who live and those who visit Weardale by telling the stories of its history". MEND funding will "safeguard and expand access" to Hartlepool Art Gallery in Christ are plans to repair and reopen the clock tower of the Grade II-listed building for the first time since of Hartlepool Borough Council's Economic Growth and Regeneration Committee, Councillor Pamela Hargreaves, said it was a "much-loved town landmark". Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Send your story ideas here
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mining museum receives £700k funding boost
A museum in Cornwall has been awarded £707,200 of government funding. Wheal Martyn in St Austell is the UK's only China clay mining museum and its Victorian clay works are recognised as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) is part of the government's plan to support local economies, allowing them to grow. According to Arts Council England, the money received by the museum from the fund will be used to repair the asbestos roof of a pre-1907 extension to the Pan Kiln & Linhay building. Phil Gibby, area director of South West for Arts Council England, said: "We're thrilled to announce a £4.5m funding boost for museums across the South West. "Museums are more than just buildings - they hold a mirror to the world, allowing us to reflect on our individual and collective experiences." He added: "By investing in essential repairs now, we're not only safeguarding our cultural heritage but also ensuring greater public access to these treasures for years to come." Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Plans to rebrand St Austell 'Clay Town' Cornish mining heritage celebrated with new boards Wheal Martyn Arts Council England
BBC News
21-02-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Cornwall mining museum Wheal Martyn receives £700k funding boost
A museum in Cornwall has been awarded £707,200 of government Martyn in St Austell is the UK's only China clay mining museum and its Victorian clay works are recognised as a Scheduled Ancient Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) is part of the government's plan to support local economies, allowing them to to Arts Council England, the money received by the museum from the fund will be used to repair the asbestos roof of a pre-1907 extension to the Pan Kiln & Linhay building. Phil Gibby, area director of South West for Arts Council England, said: "We're thrilled to announce a £4.5m funding boost for museums across the South West."Museums are more than just buildings - they hold a mirror to the world, allowing us to reflect on our individual and collective experiences."He added: "By investing in essential repairs now, we're not only safeguarding our cultural heritage but also ensuring greater public access to these treasures for years to come."
