Anti-Islam film protest in Leicester
A demonstration has taken part in Leicester against an anti-islamic film, that has sparked a wave of protests around the world.
A demonstration has taken part in Leicester against an anti-islamic film, that has sparked a wave of protests around the world.
A protest took place in Nottingham today against the dangerous dog legislation, which prohibits the ownership of certain dogs.
Teachers will be lobbying the leader of Nottingham City Council today over plans to change term-times in the city.
The protests which caused the Bullring to lock its doors with people still inside appear to have ended.
100 people were protesting outside the shopping centre, it is not yet known the motives for them.
A number of buses are being re-routed due to the Birmingham city centre protest. For bus route alterations, please see @nxwestmidlands.
From @WMPolice on Twitter:The Bullring has locked its doors as a precaution as 100 people protest outside.
Police are monitoring the demonstration, for which people have been gathering since 3.00pm today.
– Bullring spokesperson"As a precautionary measure Bullring has locked its external doors after consultation with the police due to a protest currently taking place on Rotunda Square. As always our primary concern is the welfare of our shoppers and retailers."
As a precautionary measure Bullring has locked its external doors after consultation with the police due to a protest currently taking place
From @Bullring on Twitter:Police are monitoring 100 people protesting outside the Bullring in Birmingham.
People started gathering at around 3.00pm today, police say the motive for the protest is not yet known.
No crimes have been reported though police say say some shops and businesses have closed.
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A demonstration has taken part in Leicester against an anti-islamic film, that has sparked a wave of protests around the world.
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A demonstration is underway in Leicester against the anti-Islam film 'Innocence of Muslims' made in the USA.
After Friday prayers in Leicester Mosque the Islamic Centre and The Leicester Central Mosque took to the streets to condemn the film.
A protest took place in Nottingham today against the dangerous dog legislation, which prohibits the ownership of certain dogs.
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Teachers will be lobbying the leader of Nottingham City Council today over plans to change term-times in the city.
Read the full story"We thought it was the right time. We've had a good stretch, we've had six months here.
We've raised awareness, fought the council legally but the odds were stacked against us.
"Ultimately, it was a decision as to whether we wanted to risk facing twenty to thirty thousand pounds in legal costs."
"We couldn't afford to pay them and it would have been lost revenue for the city too. With that in mind we decided it was time to pull out and try another plan of action."
CARL FREEMAN - Occupy Nottingham