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Pro-Palestine activist spared jail after scaling Big Ben in 17-hour protest

A pro-Palestine protester who caused serious disruption by climbing Big Ben and sitting on the London landmark for 17 hours has been given a suspended prison sentence.

Evening Standard

Pro-Palestine protester who climbed Big Ben barefoot guilty of public nuisance

Daniel Day’s actions cost the taxpayer £67,000 by triggering an emergency services response, road closures and public transports diversions.

Evening Standard

CCTV footage appears to show pro-Palestine protester scaling Big Ben

CCTV footage appears to show a pro-Palestine protester climbing Big Ben where he is said to have remained for more than 15 hours.

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London's restored Big Ben clocktower is up for a top architecture prize

The restoration of London's iconic Big Ben clocktower has been nominated for Britain's leading architecture award, the RIBA Stirling Prize

The Independent UK

From a spruced-up Big Ben to Cambridge’s crystal doughnut – Stirling prize for architecture shortlist unveiled

Six contenders for the prestigious UK award for excellence in architecture also include two houses, a medical research centre and a college of fashion – but nothing north of the Fens

The Guardian - UK

Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower restoration shortlisted for RIBA architecture award

The project rectified previous restoration mistakes and repaired newly uncovered damage from the Second World War

Evening Standard

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Man accused of climbing Big Ben clock tower denies trespass

People in the public gallery called out ‘stay strong, Dan’ and ‘we love you’ as the defendant left the dock at the end of the hearing

Evening Standard

Security to be reviewed following Big Ben pro-Palestine protest, MPs told

THERE shall be a review into the security of the Big Ben tower clock after a man spent more than 16 hours holding a Palestine flag on the monument…

The National (Scotland)

Man charged after Big Ben clock tower incident

He was remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

The Independent UK

Big Ben protest: Man charged after spending 16-hours up Elizabeth Tower with Palestine flag

Daniel Day, 29, was remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday

Evening Standard

‘Police have done their job’ as man arrested after Big Ben incident – minister

The man, who scaled Elizabeth Tower barefoot at around 7.20am on Saturday, finally came down just after midnight on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Big Ben clock tower incident ends as man comes down

Westminster Police said the man was arrested after reaching the ground.

Evening Standard

Big Ben clock tower incident expected to continue overnight as man stays put

The man, who is barefoot and holds a Palestine flag, has been spoken to by negotiators several times but at 10.30pm had not yet agreed to come down.

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Palestine protester safely brought down from Big Ben clock tower after 16 hours

Barefoot protester had breached parliament security and flown Palestinian flag from tower ledge

The Independent UK

Pro-Palestinian demonstrator charged after scaling Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower

Shocked onlookers watched on as emergency services negotiated with the man to come down

Evening Standard

I’m blind: from Big Ben to Lime Bikes, this is how London is for me

Navigating London can be chaotic at the best of times. Author Lucy Edwards shares what it’s like as a blind person, from the good (a touch tour of Westminster Abbey) to the bad (guide dog taxi refusals and delivery cyclists on the pavement)

The Independent UK

Watch live: Elizabeth Tower chimes as UK falls silent to mark Armistice Day

Watch live as London's Elizabeth Tower, known as Big Ben, chimes to mark Armistice Day on Monday, 11 November.

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Joey Graceffa: Rediscovering Big Ben's Timeless Enchantment

Embark on a captivating visual journey as Joey Graceffa revisits Big Ben, recreating the enchantment of the iconic landmark and rediscovering the magic of ...

The Guardian - UK

Bong! Big Ben broadcasts to return to Radio 4’s regular schedule

Westminster’s famous bell will be heard live from next week after years of only occasional appearances

Evening Standard

Australians troll Big Ben on Google reviews after World Cup defeat

Gutted Australian fans have taken aim at Big Ben following defeat by England’s Lionesses

The Guardian - UK

Experience: I built a house of cards 50 storeys high

I’ve made replicas of buildings across the world, like the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben

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