A top private school in Norwich has faced criticism for its “extremely disappointing” handling of allegations of “rampant racism.” The allegations were originally raised in a letter sent to the school in mid-June. The letter requested staff at the Norwich School to be better trained to deal with issues of racism, as well as detailing…
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UEA released virtual graduation video online for class of 2019/20
On the 26 March, a campus-wide email announced that there would be no graduation ceremony taking place this summer as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Just over two months later, UEA Vice-Chancellor Prof David Richardson announced that plans were underway to accommodate this year’s finishing students in the graduation ceremony at the end of…
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Pottergate underpass protest graffiti defaced
The Pottergate Underpass has become the site of a controversy concerning street art for the second time this month. Murals expressing support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement have been scrawled over with racist sentiments and slurs. Photos of the mural show names of victims of racism and police brutality being crossed out, and…
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Reading stabbing treated as terror attack
On Saturday, Khairi Saadallah stabbed and killed three people in a park in Reading. Police have now announced they are treating it as a terrorist attack. Saadallah, a 25-year-old Libyan refugee, was arrested at the scene of the crime. He was rearrested this morning under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000, say reports from…
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Racist graffiti emerges on Norwich BLM mural
The Pottergate Underpass has become the site of newsworthy graffiti sabotage for the second time this month. Murals expressing support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement have been scrawled over with racist sentiments and slurs. Photos show the names of victims of racism and police brutality, including Sarah Reed and Shukri Abdi, have been…
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Three dead in Reading terror attack
Khairi Saadallah stabbed and killed three people in Reading on Saturday. Police have now announced they are treating it as a terrorist attack. Saadallah, a 25-year-old Libyan refugee, was arrested at the scene of the crime. He was rearrested this morning under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000, say reports from Counter Terrorism Policing…