Sefton Samuels obituary Photojournalist who documented life in north-west England, with subjects ranging from LS Lowry and George Best to bingo players and coalminers The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024
The truth about this unsolved murder is finally coming to light. Here’s what it reveals about racism in Britain Kelso Cochrane was stabbed to death in 1959. After 65 years, newly released files show the Met still has questions to answer, says journalist and author Mark Olden The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2024
Cable Street review – dazzling musical portrait of a community against fascism Framing the battle within a 1930s romance and a 2024 walking tour, Adam Lenson’s production has big ballads, hip-hop-ish commentary and high camp The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024
Repentance review – dreamlike satire from Soviet Georgia brings life to Stalinist ghosts 1980s black comedy unravels the brutal legacy of a despot who is as ludicrous as his crimes are appalling The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2024
‘In the face of great evil, you have to stand together’: new stage shows mark historic battle of Cable Street The East End battle of 1936, when the community united to force back Oswald Mosley’s fascist forces, has inspired two theatre productions The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2024
Beatty Orwell obituary Other lives: Councillor and mayoress whose political influence and volunteering helped shape her part of the East End of London The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023
Tracy-Ann Oberman: ‘Shakespeare could not avoid the attitude of hatred towards Jews at the time he was writing’ The actor talks to Sarah Crompton about setting ‘The Merchant of Venice’ at the time of Oswald Mosley’s fascists, and her thoughts on trigger warnings The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2023
‘Is it antisemitic? Yes’: how Jewish actors and directors tackle The Merchant of Venice Tracy-Ann Oberman’s Shylock, who has been relocated to 1930s Britain, is inspired by her tough great grandma – while Henry Goodman felt shame after losing himself in Shakespeare’s most notorious character The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023
Scottish film directed by granddaughter of Holocaust survivors up for major award A NEW Scottish feature film about a German-Jewish refugee has been nominated for a prestigious film festival prize having already claimed a Best… The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2022
Kent Tory councillor pictured in blackshirt at far-right event Andy Weatherhead has been suspended after photos emerged of him at 2013 event that he says he attended ‘in spirit of curiosity’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022
UK's 'most prolific sperm donor' with 140 children is 'fascist who supports Aryanism' Clive Jones, who claims to be the world's "most prolific sperm donor", says he is a "proud fascist" and is one of the leaders of the New British Union, which promotes "total Aryanism" Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022
Eddie Adams obituary Other lives: Community activist devoted to improving life for his neighbours in west London The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022
Britain's oldest foodbank volunteer 'disgusted' after MP says poor people can't cook Joan Hibberd still cooks her own dinner at the age of 100. She said MP Lee Anderson's comment that poor people need to learn to cook properly was 'absolutely ridiculous' Daily Mirror · May 12, 2022
The day Liverpool said no to fascism and chased Oswald Mosley out of town The fascist leader was knocked unconscious when he tried to rally in Liverpool Liverpool Echo · Apr 17, 2022
Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2022 Peaky Blinders Series 6 finale review: a bloodbath and final orders for our favourite gang of criminals The bleak midwinter has arrived. With nothing to lose, what does fate hold in store for Tommy Shelby?
Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2022 When is Peaky Blinders film released as fans praise 'phenomenal' TV show ending The ending of Peaky Blinders was widely praised by fans of the show. The finale of the sixth series was the last episode of the show's nine-year run, but a film has already been confirmed
The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2022 Peaky Blinders recap: series six finale – a thrumming, electrifying signoff The gangster saga bows out in a blaze of glory, giving all our fan favourites their moment in the sun … and leaving plenty of feuds for the future. See you on the big screen, Peakys
The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2022 Max Mosley killed himself after learning of terminal cancer, inquest hears The former F1 boss died aged 81 at his home in London in May 2021
Daily Record · Mar 29, 2022 Former F1 boss Max Mosley shot himself after learning he had weeks to live The court heard that Mr Mosley had formed a "settled intent" and could not be persuaded.
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022 Max Mosley shot himself after learning he had just weeks to live, inquest hears Former F1 boss Max Mosley shot himself while in ‘debilitating’ pain after learning he had just weeks to live, an inquest heard.
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022 F1 boss Max Mosley ‘found with fatal gunshot wound after learning he had terminal cancer’ The former president of the motorsport’s governing body FIA for 16 years between died at home in Chelsea west London
Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2022 Peaky Blinders series 6 episode 5 recap review: The gathering storm hints at a thunderous finale It’s the penultimate episode and there’s lots to keep track of as Tommy gets his ducks in a row
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2022 Peaky Blinders recap: series six, episode four – is Tommy his own worst enemy? As the series moved beyond the halfway point, tragedy continued to stalk the Shelby family – alongside a little brotherly bonding and fascism coming to the fore
Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2022 Peaky Blinders series 6, episode 4 recap: Tommy settles scores - and comes up against his biggest foe yet Our favourite TV gangster is used to dodging bullets - but this time he meets an enemy he just can’t conquer
Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2022 Peaky Blinders villain Sam Claflin's real life and split from Inbetweeners star wife Peaky Blinder star Sam Claflin, who plays evil Oswald Mosley in the BBC series, was married to actress Laura Haddock for six years and has since been romantically linked with a Saturdays singer