Step-inside this hoarder's house that was deemed so unliveable that the owner was removed and the property condemned.
05.04.2022 - 13:55 / variety.com
BBC in the last year saying they are “exhausted” from fighting a system that “is not systemically built to support anyone who is different,” a Variety investigation has uncovered.“There has been an exodus,” says Simone Byrne, a Black Scottish journalist who spent 16 years at the BBC, first in news and then in diversity and inclusion (D&I), a unit that recruits diverse talent and ensures compliance with in-house D&I policies.Byrne left in November 2021 after being told by her managers that she needed to be “sensitive about how I speak about race to white people.” She had pointed out that after two years of lockdown, the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests, no one at the organization had asked “how I’m feeling or about being Black in the BBC or in this media space.” “I said, this should really have been addressed,” says Byrne. In response, she was told “people felt uncomfortable [with] me saying that.”In a statement, a BBC spokesperson told Variety: “As an employer we are committed to being welcoming and inclusive, where people can thrive regardless of background, but if some individuals have had a negative experience we always want to hear about that and learn from it.
Step-inside this hoarder's house that was deemed so unliveable that the owner was removed and the property condemned.
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Naman Ramachandran Two of the most respected practitioners working in the entertainment industry have slammed the U.K. government’s ongoing plans for broadcasters Channel 4 and BBC. Earlier this month, U.K.
Naman Ramachandran Kate Atkinson’s bestselling 2013 novel “Life After Life” has been brought to vivid life as a four-part BBC series by a heavyweight team. The story centers on Ursula Todd who dies one night in 1910 before she can draw her first breath.
It's no secret that Dubai has come to be a celebrity hotspot over recent years, with many famous faces enjoying sun-soaked getaways and romantic trips to Dubai. Reality TV stars have especially been keen to jet off to the location, with numerous The Only Way Is Essex, Love Island and Geordie Shore stars being spotted soaking up the sun on multiple occasions. However, some have decided to make Dubai their home and it's easy to see why.
The Scottish residence is apparently the Queen’s favourite home. “She says it’s the only place that she can really relax, enjoy her freedom and be herself away from prying eyes. “She can clear her mind and have a think without being bothered by the niceties of court life,” says royal expert Ingrid Seward of the Cairngorms estate where Her Majesty has traditionally upped sticks to in the summer months.
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Metro Weekly, Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil gave voice to the sentiments of progressive-minded people the world over still reeling from Trump’s hate- and fear-fueled rise to power.“It’s really scary to see people that don’t share our values [about] love, togetherness, people being what they want to be, doing what they want to do,” the Scottish rocker said. “As long as you’re not hurting anyone else, who gives a fuck? And that’s what’s really scary: there are lots and lots of people in this world who feel the exact opposite.”As lead vocalist and guitarist, Neil founded the Scottish rock trio more than 25 years ago with twin brothers James and Ben Johnston, who play bass and drums, respectively.Although the origin of the band’s name remains a mystery — the members notoriously give a different answer each time they’re asked — there’s nothing mysterious about their appeal, given their output of addictive pop riffs powered by raw, forward momentum and elaborate, skillful songwriting, and — secret sauce — Neil’s Scottish accent, which provide his vocals an alluring and distinctive hard edge.During the 2017 Metro Weekly interview, Neil also shared that, during his university days in Glasgow in the late ’90s, he worked at a gay bar.“It wasn’t a full-on leather and chains kind of place,” the straight Scot laughed.
Police have discovered £100,000 worth of cannabis during a routine vehicle stop.
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Jean Johansson has been left "overwhelmed" by support for her racism documentary which aired on BBC Scotland last night.
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Scotland will face England at the Qatar World Cup if they qualify for the winter tournament.
For most people, being nominated for a prize as illustrious as an Oscar would be enough to secure bragging rights for the rest of their lives but for those attending the prestigious ceremony, a golden statue isn’t the only thing to smile about. Ahead of the event on Sunday, Distinctive Assets has given a sneak peek into the award show’s infamous ‘Everyone Wins’ Nominee Gift Bag, and reports suggest that it boasts a hefty price tag of more than £105,000.