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Associated Press
a day ago
- Politics
- Associated Press
UK will hold inquiry into violent Orgeave clash between police and miners during bitter 1984 strike
LONDON (AP) — The British government said Monday that it will hold a public inquiry into the 'Battle of Orgreave,' a violent confrontation between police and striking coal miners that became a defining moment in the conflict between unions and then-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's Conservative government. Some 120 miners and police were hurt when officers clashed with miners trying to stop trucks entering the Orgreave Coking Plant in northern England on June 18, 1984. It came three months into a nationwide strike over plans to close two dozen coal pits and lay of 20,000 miners. The bitter dispute between the National Union of Mineworkers and the government was a decisive moment in Thatcher's bid to break the power of trade unions and remake the U.K. economy along free-market lines. The strike ended in defeat for the miners after a year and hastened the end of British coal mining, which employed 180,000 people at the start of the strike. Today, no coal mines remain. Campaigners have long called for an inquiry into why police from across the country were sent to Orgreave and what their orders were. Images of mounted police in riot gear charging stone-throwing miners with truncheons and dogs shocked and divided the nation. Some 95 picketers were arrested and charged with riot and violent disorder, but all charges were later dropped after evidence from the police was discredited. The Home Office said the inquiry will be led by Pete Wilcox, the bishop of Sheffield, and start in the fall. It will have the power to compel witnesses to testify under oath. Kate Flannery, secretary of the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign, said the announcement of an inquiry was 'really positive news.' She said it must be given 'unrestricted access to all relevant information including government, police and media documents, photos and films.' Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the events at Orgreave 'cast a shadow over communities in Yorkshire and other mining areas. 'The violent scenes and subsequent prosecutions raised concerns that have been left unanswered for decades, and we must now establish what happened,' she said.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
"Safety is still very much in": Northern Powergrid's holiday advice
In time for the school holidays, Northern Powergrid is reminding parents and guardians across Yorkshire about the risks of playing near the electricity network. The advice includes avoiding substations and overhead power lines, cables, and poles; and bearing in mind that "electricity jumps gaps." A reminder was also shared that retrieving items like balls, kites, or drones, or retrieving pets, from substations or the power network is "extremely dangerous." Gareth Pearson, Northern Powergrid's director of health, safety, and training, said: "School may be out for summer, but safety is still very much in. "We're asking parents and carers to have a chat with their children and teenagers to make sure they know the dangers of electricity." Northern Powergrid is offering free downloadable resources that can be used to help children to understand risks and stay safe. The resources can be downloaded at An informative animation is also available to watch on YouTube at To report unsafe behaviour, or a damaged electricity cable or pole, you can phone Northern Powergrid's 24-hour team on free-phone 105 (a national number which automatically directs people to their electricity distributor). Further health and safety advice is available at
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ant and Dec strip down to their boxers as they reveal their very surprising new career move
Ant and Dec stripped down to their boxers to announce their surprising new career move with a small Northern business. The presenting duo, both 49, stripped in honour of their collaboration with Northern Dough Co. - a pizza dough company that allows people to enjoy restaurant-quality food at home. The Britain's Got Talent presenters have made no secret of their love of the North of England so it is no surprise they reached out to the company and suggested a collaboration. They went on to jokingly strip down to their boxers as they announced that their act would now include a third party who was 'dependable, consistent and ready when you need them.' Dec said 'they will rise to any occasion' before joking that they would be 'ideally so chilled they are frozen'. 'After decades as a duo. We've invited someone else in. Meet our new partner,' Dec said, 'Northern Dough Co.' Ant went on to joke: 'They've got lovely balls of dough. Look at them. Beautiful.' Dec added: 'Cool. Clam. Always ready to deliver,' before Ant stressed: 'Just like us.' Referencing the fact that the pair had stripped to their boxers, Ant said: 'It's restaurant quality pizza at home. Without putting your trousers on.' Dec joked: 'Oh! That's what this is. I thought we were just getting comfy for pizza.' The pair went on to praise the at-home pizza-making kit. However, Dec admitted that he did feel a bit cold at this point and asked Ant if he could finally put his trousers back on. Ant said: 'I love making pizzas at home with my family and was already using Northern Dough Co when we started conversations with Amy & Chris about working with them. 'As soon as we met it was clear we had the same values and together we have some great ideas on how we can expand the business, it's very exciting and we can't wait to get started in our role as co-owners!' Dec added: 'We love the Northern Dough Co.'s ethos of celebrating the joy of eating at home and bringing people together.' 'Whether it's a pizza party with mates or a Saturday night in front of the telly with your granny, everyone can get stuck in and make delicious pizzas.' Northern Dough Co. founders, Amy and Chris Cheadle, said: 'It's not every day Ant & Dec 's team drop you a line to ask if you'd be interested in exploring working together. 'But from the very first meeting it was clear just how well their personal values aligned with ours. 'And how easy it would be to partner and grow our business together.'
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
TV stars Ant and Dec pose in boxers as they promote new ‘very exciting' business venture
PANTS & DEC The Saturday Night Takeaway duo reveal why they're backing a small business ANT and Dec try to prove their new business isn't pants — by posing in their boxer shorts while holding pizza dough. Their stunt is meant to show that The Northern Dough Co offers affordable, restaurant-style food which can be served at home with no need to dress up. 2 2 The Saturday Night Takeaway duo, both 49, wanted to support the small business set up by Amy and Chris Cheadle, and are now both co-owners. Ant said: "I love making pizzas at home with my family. "I was already using Northern Dough Co when we started conversations with Amy and Chris about working with them. "As soon as we met it was clear we had the same values and together we have some great ideas on how we can expand the business. "It's very exciting and we can't wait to get started in our role as co-owners!" Dec said: "We love The Northern Dough Co ethos of celebrating the joy of eating at home and bringing people together. "Whether it's a pizza party with mates or a Saturday night in front of the telly with your granny, everyone can get stuck in and make delicious pizzas. "We are excited to celebrate all things dough through our partnership and social content."
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Warrington Town full fixture list for 2025-26 season
WARRINGTON Town's full list of fixtures for the 2025-26 Northern Premier League Premier Division season can now be revealed. This list will be kept up-to-date with results, cup draws and fixture changes throughout the campaign. August Saturday Town (H) Tuesday Town (A) Saturday Town (A) Tuesday Town (H) Monday Town (A) Saturday Cup first qualifying September Saturday Trinity (A) Tuesday Olympic (H) Saturday United of Manchester (H) Tuesday Cables (A) Saturday Bridge (A) Saturday United (H) October Saturday Trophy third qualifying Saturday Park Steels (A) Saturday (H) Saturday City (H) November Saturday Town (A) Saturday Town (H) Saturday United (A) Saturday (A) Saturday Town (H) December Saturday Trinity (H) Saturday Olympic (A) Saturday Town (H) Friday Rylands (A) January Thursday Town (H) Saturday Town (A) Saturday United of Manchester (A) Saturday Cables (H) Saturday Bridge (H) February Saturday United (A) Saturday Park Steels (H) Saturday (A) Saturday United (H) March Saturday City (A) Saturday Town (H) Saturday Town (A) Saturday Town (H) April Saturday Town (A) Monday Rylands (H) Saturday (H) Saturday Town (A)
