Iranian forces recently admitted to ‘unintentionally’ shooting down a Ukraine International Airlines flight from Tehran, killing all 179 passengers. But still, few are aware of the exact location of the aircraft’s black box, causing fresh concern. Canadian President Justin Trudeau has promised ‘justice’ for the victim’s families, insisting the black box be sent to France,…
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I hate to drone on…
Last week, a drone flew into the window of my bedroom and bounced onto the road below. The sheepish pilot stood a distance away, asking me to throw the drone back to him. As I threw it, a piece fell off. ‘I’ve got another bit here, what is it?’ I was told it was the…
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Ella Gilbert: campaigning, conviction and climate change
On July 13th last year, Ella Gilbert took part in a protest against the building of a third runway at Heathrow. She and 12 others chained themselves together on one of the airport’s runways, causing the cancellation of 25 flights. They were convicted of aggravated trespass on 25th January, and must return to court for…
Creative Writing, OldVenue, Uncategorized
When There Were Planes
When there were planes There, I was small, and could barely reach the windowsill with my fingertips A few years and I made progress, progress enough to draw on the wood In coloured crayon and get told off, and blame it on my imaginary friend, Tiny pink fingernails digging into my palms in earnest as…
