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The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Three arrested as demo takes place outside hotel used to house migrants
Protesters waved union flags, while Stand Up To Racism counter-protesters marched to the hotel with signs reading: 'Stop scapegoating refugees and migrants'. People take part in a Stand Up to Racism protest (Jordan Pettitt/PA) A 52-year-old man from Loughton was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence. It is understood the arrest was in connection with abuse being shouted towards counter-protesters. A 53-year-old woman, also from Loughton, was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence connected with a previous protest, and it is understood she was part of the protest against the use of the hotel. A 27-year-old woman from Deptford was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and a public order offence, and it is understood she was part of the counter-protest. People take part in a Stand Up to Racism protest in Epping (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Essex Police Chief Superintendent Simon Anslow said: 'I want to thank those who attended for the peaceful nature of both protests. 'Our role is to ensure that you can express your democratic right to protest safely and lawfully and we had a proportionate and robust plan in place to ensure that could happen. 'I am pleased that today has passed off without incident and I am grateful to our colleagues from other forces for their support.' Weyman Bennett, co-convener of Stand Up To Racism, told the PA news agency that volunteer security personnel accompanied them. He added: 'We're happy to demonstrate but we're not happy to be attacked by thugs, racists and hooligans.' It is believed that the hotel houses a number of asylum seekers (Jordan Pettitt/PA) One man was seen being taken away from the station area by two officers, though it was not clear if he was part of any group. Members of Stand Up To Racism were seen trying to stop people from filming the protesters, as locals watched the march from their driveways. One local man was seen chanting in support of Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, as the march went past. He began shouting 'there's only one Tommy Robinson' when a protester approached him. One Stand Up To Racism protester chanted 'fascist scum' at him before police stepped in to ensure they would not come together. Essex Police said it had established protest restrictions due to repeated serious disruption, violence, and harm to the community during previous demonstrations. The force said that there was a ban on anyone wearing face coverings and that there were designated sites opposite the hotel for protesters. Protesters and counter-protesters were kept separated (Jordan Pettitt/PA) A dispersal order was in effect from 12pm on Sunday until 8am on Monday, covering Epping town centre and nearby transport hubs. Both sets of protesters were kept separated by fences. Those protesting outside The Bell Hotel in Epping chose to ignore counter-demonstrators and began singing. They sang Sweet Caroline and Come On Eileen while demonstrators from Stand Up To Racism chanted: 'Nazi scum off our streets'. Essex Police said that residents have reported feeling 'trapped', fearful of leaving their homes and anxious about protest activity previously. A number of demonstrations have taken place outside the hotel (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Hotel residents and staff have been advised to remain indoors after 5pm as some have experienced verbal and physical harassment, including a resident chased and injured while returning to the hotel, the force added. Essex Police said there was an 'escalation of violence' during protests on July 13, 17, 20 and 24, involving hundreds of people. The force added that officers were assaulted, missiles were thrown, vehicles were vandalised and the hotel sustained broken windows and graffiti. The Epping protest was sparked by the charging of asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, with sexual assault after he allegedly attempted to kiss a 14-year-old girl. He denied the charge at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and will stand trial in August.
Scotsman
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Spreading the Fringe further across the city makes a lot of sense
The Stand comedy club celebrates its 30th year with a special exhibition With only three weeks to go until the start of this year's Fringe there's already a sense of excitement among creative businesses in the city. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Posters for festival shows are already going up in pubs and shops across town. The year-round venues like The Stand and Monkey Barrel are already giving a big push to their Fringe line-ups, and there's still another 20 days until the opening night. In two weeks' time, like it or not, it will be impossible to ignore it. It looks like there is going to be much livelier Fringe presence in the New Town this year, which can only be a good news for local businesses and festival punters alike. There is a much more relaxed vibe north of Princes Street, away from the mayhem on the other side of town. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Old Town, particularly the Cowgate, is well beyond saturation point. With crowds spilling off pavements onto the roads, getting from A to B on foot is time-consuming and dangerous. Likewise, the University quarter is similarly over-crowded, despite the Teviot Building undergoing renovation. Queues at bars and food outlets in these parts of the city can be prohibitively long. It's exciting to be out and about among crowds of people, but the festival experience is somewhat diminished if you have to wait in line for 15 minutes to buy a pint. It will make for a better atmosphere city-wide if the Fringe has a larger geographical spread. This year, for the first time there will be events in St James Quarter and at Edinburgh Street Food next to the Omni Centre. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Free Festival are opening new venues alongside the Assembly Rooms in George Street and St Andrew Square Garden will be hosting shows once more, which is very welcome news indeed. The Famous Spiegeltent returns there for the first time in eight years and The Stand are staging an exhibition which charts the 30-year history of this Scottish comedy institution. This will include some fascinating archive photos of the club's beginnings, plus some audio and video material which can be accessed by scanning a QR code. The Stand itself will have a full programme in its four venues on York Place, including my show. On sale now. Only three weeks to go.
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Mark Wright signs up for huge reality show with star-studded line-up four months after becoming a dad
The radio presenter is making his TV comeback wright's back Mark Wright signs up for huge reality show with star-studded line-up four months after becoming a dad Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MARK Wright has signed up for a huge reality show with a star-studded line-up four months after becoming a dad. The ex-Towie star and radio presenter is making his return to TV. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Mark Wright is returning to TV four months after becoming a dad Credit: instagram 3 Mark and wife Michelle Keegan welcomed their daughter Palma earlier this year Credit: Instagram / @wrighty_ A source said: 'Mark has had his hands full being a new dad but he found time to film for the new series of Celebrity Bake Off. 'It's a cause close to Mark's heart as it's all for the Stand Up Cancer charity and he is a big fan of the show. It won't air until next year so fans will have to wait a good few months to find out how he fares in the tent.' Mark and wife Michelle Keegan welcomed their first child, a daughter named Palma in May this year. Mark is just one of the latest celebrities to sign up to the latest series of Celebrity Bake Off. Hollywood star Ambika Mod, who rose to prominence in This Is Going To Hurt, and shot to stardom in One Day, was the most recently announced star. The Sun exclusively revealed that the hit Channel 4 show snapped Ambika up, and she will appear in the upcoming Celebrity Bake Off series. "Bosses were thrilled to sign Ambika up - she's a fan of the show so loved doing it," a source told us. Former Geordie Shore Vicky Pattison star has signed up to be judged by the likes of Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. We previously revealed that Babatunde Aleshe has also signed up for the Stand Up To Cancer special. He will joining the likes of Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague and former Celebrity Big Brother star JoJo Siwa. Other names include RAG 'N' Bone Man, Edith Bowman, and 8 Out of 10 Cats favourite Jon Richardson. Mark is returning to TV after first rising to fame on ITV reality series, The Only Way is Essex. He starred on Towie for three seasons and was later a runner-up on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. Before hitting the small screen, Mark enjoyed a career as a semi-professional footballer. He currently hosts a radio show on Heart radio with Olly Murs.
Gizmodo
09-07-2025
- Gizmodo
If You're a Mac Mini Owner, This UGREEN Dock Is a Must-Have Prime Day Deal, and It's Going for Peanuts
Apple's accessory game is usually pretty strong, but sometimes you find a third-party device that's custom made for an Apple computer that works so seamlessly that it makes you wonder how Apple didn't design it themselves. In the case of the UGREEN Mac Mini M4 Dock and Stand, be glad for that — instead of paying Apple prices, you get this amazing extension device for a Prime Day price of just $60. Plug your M4 Mac Mini into the UGREEN dock and stand, and it looks like it came straight from the factory with your Mini. They stack together perfectly, and the UGREEN has the same sleek, curved design as the latest M4 Mac Mini. What it adds to your already formidable compact desktop computer, however, is where the fun really starts — a huge array of high-speed extension ports, and an ingenious enclosure for a SSD that transforms the UGREEN dock into a massive external storage device. See at Amazon The UGREEN dock connects to the M4 Mac Mini with a neat, unobtrusive built-in 4cm USB-C cable that can't be seen from the front of the computer. The dock has a silicone anti-slip pad on its top so the Mac Mini is securely placed and won't slide off the dock. When stacked, the M4 Mac Mini and UGREEN dock and stand look like one unit. The M4 Mac Mini comes with three built-in Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI port, and a Gig Ethernet port, which is all well and good. But the UGREEN dock and stand turns a modestly connectible compact desktop computer into a true superhub of productivity. There are 11 ports in total — three USB-A 3.2 ports, two USB-A 3.0, three USB-C 3.2, and a SD and MicroSD card reader that reads and writes at 170MB/s, all in the same compact package that looks like it's already part of the Mac Mini. All of the UGREEN's ports are easily found — 4 in the front and 6 in the back — but the secret weapon is at the bottom of the dock and stand. There's an enclosure for an M.2 NVMe SSD drive, which you can add up to 8TB of external storage to your Mac Mini. The NVMe SSD is not included, but the stand supports PCI Express, NVM Express, and NVM3 M.2 drives. Installation is a simple plug-and-play, and the drive sits securely within the UGREEN port. Once installed, the UGREEN port moves data back and forth with the Mac Mini at a blistering 10Gbps. The M4 Mac Mini is an impressive desktop computer all on its own, but the UGREEN Dock & Stand elevates it to an entirely new level of storage and connectivity with one simple connection. It's a Prime Day bargain at just $60 right now at Amazon. See at Amazon
Bangkok Post
07-07-2025
- Business
- Bangkok Post
Bangchak Celebrates Thailand's Badminton World No.1
Marking a historic milestone for Thai sport, Bangchak Group recently celebrated the achievement of 'View' Kunlavut Vitidsarn, the first Thai male badminton player to attain the World No. 1 ranking in men's singles. The celebratory event, titled 'Road to Number One – Together We Stand Strong', took place at Bangchak Headquarters at M Tower, honouring his outstanding success and dedication. On 4 July 2025, Mr Chaiwat Kovavisarach, Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, joined Bangchak Group executives and employees in congratulating Kunlavut. Also present were 'May' Ratchanok Intanon, Thailand's former women's singles World No. 1 in 2016, and 'Coach Pae' Phattaphon Ngernsrisuk, Director of Banthongyord Badminton School and a key figure behind the success of both athletes. Mr Chaiwat extended his heartfelt congratulations and presented Bangchak Hi Premium cash cards and commemorative gifts to Kunlavut. In addition, he offered fuel cards and gifts to Ratchanok and a commemorative token of appreciation to Coach Phattaphon. Bangchak Group, a proud supporter of Banthongyord Badminton School for over a decade, remains committed to empowering Thai athletes and promoting the sustainable development of sports in Thailand. As part of the 'Road to Number One' programme, Mrs Gloyta Nathalang, Senior Executive Vice President, Sustainability Management and Corporate Communications, hosted an inspiring conversation with Coach Phattaphon, Ratchanok, and Kunlavut. They shared insights into their athletic journeys, from early beginnings and intensive training to sources of inspiration and perseverance through adversity, highlighting their growth both on and off the court. The session concluded with a warm and engaging atmosphere as Bangchak employees joined in a souvenir giveaway from Banthongyord, took photos with their favourite athletes, and shared in the collective joy and positive energy. Looking ahead, Kunlavut and Ratchanok will represent Thailand at the upcoming Japan Open 2025, a major World Tour event set to take place from 15–20 July in Tokyo. Bangchak Group encourages everyone to continue supporting Thai athletes – with the enduring belief that 'Together We Stand Strong.'
