“My observation is that Trowbridge has quite a lot of graffiti,” said Barrie. Image: Trevor Porter77026-5 (Image: Trevor Porter)Denham, who formerly worked in the music industry, now spends his spare time sourcing parts for people who make and restore guitars. He fears that the new toilet block – which should be installed at Trowbridge Town Park by the summer if planning approval is granted by Wiltshire Council – will become a ‘blank canvas’ for graffiti artists. Image: Trevor Porter 77026-1 (Image: Trevor Porter)Denham fears the toilets will become a magnet for people engaging in anti-social behaviour in the town park late at night. Cllr Stewart Palmen, the leader of Trowbridge Town Council, told the Times that Graffiti is an ongoing issue in the town.

May 16, 2024 20:20 UTC

The Labour leader said there would be no 'quick fix' to the deep problems the party will inherit if it wins the next election, as he set out Labour's six election pledges at a launch event in Essex. The six steps, which Starmer said would back Labour’s five national missions, were: to deliver economic stability, to cut NHS waiting times with 40,000 more appointments each week, to launch a new border security command, to set up Great British Energy – a publicly owned clean-power company, to crack down on antisocial behaviour and to recruit 6,500 new teachers

May 16, 2024 20:05 UTC

Russia is increasingly seeking to encourage and direct hackers to attack British and other western targets , the director of GCHQ has said in her first keynote speech as head of the British intelligence agency. From a report:

May 16, 2024 19:36 UTC

Luke Shaw is a doubt for England’s Euro 2024 squad after Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag revealed the left back is still struggling with a muscle problem. Gareth Southgate names his provisional squad for the tournament on Tuesday, with major question marks over Shaw — who has not featured for United since picking up a thigh injury in the February win over Luton — and concerns too about Harry Maguire. Let’s say it’s less of a chance he will make it, a very small chance. Asked about Shaw, 28, in March, Southgate said: ‘He’s going to be right on the edge of the season. We know now for him to play seven matches in a Euros is highly unlikely.'

May 16, 2024 17:41 UTC

The Slovakian president-elect, Peter Pellegrini, said the prime minister, Robert Fico, had ‘very difficult hours and days’ ahead of him as he recovers from an attempted assassination. At least five shots were fired at Fico, 59, on Wednesday as he met a small group of supporters after a government meeting in the town of Handlová, about 90 miles (150km) north-east of the capital, Bratislava. Pellegrini told reporters Fico's condition was still ‘very critical’, but he had managed to have a short conversation with him in hospital

May 16, 2024 17:20 UTC





The Slovakian interior minister, Matúš Šutaj Eštok, said at a news conference that the assassination attempt on the prime minister, Robert Fico, was a 'politically motivated act'. At least five shots were fired at Fico, 59, on Wednesday as he met a small group of supporters after a government meeting in the town of Handlová, about 90 miles (150km) north-east of the capital, Bratislava. Eštok confirmed that the suspect had acted alone and had previously taken part in anti-government protests

May 16, 2024 16:19 UTC

Claim:A video circulating on social media in May 2024 authentically shows Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico being dragged into a car after being shot. Rating:Rating: TrueOn May 15, 2024, an X user posted a video allegedly showing Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico being dragged into a car after being shot several times. "BREAKING: VIDEO OF SLOVAKIA PRIME MINISTER ROBERTO FICO BEING DRAGGED AWAY AFTER HE WAS SHOT MULTIPLE TIMES," the X user wrote. Slovak PM Robert Fico Shot, in 'life-Threatening' Condition. 'Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico Shot Multiple Times in "Politically Motivated" Attack'.

May 16, 2024 16:02 UTC

A Guardian US investigation is reporting allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour by illusionist David Copperfield. Testimonies from two women, both of whom are portrayed by actors, describe their alleged experiences and the impact it had on their lives. Copperfield denies all of the allegations and has never been charged with criminal wrongdoing

May 16, 2024 15:46 UTC

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden's reelection campaign Thursday accepted an invitation by CBS News for a vice presidential debate in either July or August between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's vice presidential nominee. The Biden campaign said it accepted two dates proposed by CBS for the debate: July 23 or Aug. 13. Both of the proposed dates are weeks earlier than the Oct. 7 date of the lone vice presidential debate between Harris and Mike Pence in 2020. The Biden campaign agreed to the vice presidential debate in accordance with the same terms it put forward for the presidential debates. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kamala Harris agrees to VP debate hosted by CBS

May 16, 2024 15:42 UTC

The belief at Ballydoyle now is that “a wrong few seconds” at the starting stalls cost City Of Troy his unbeaten record. “I’m not sure we’ve ever sent a horse to the Derby with as much ability as this,” O’Brien said on Monday. “Sometimes, things don’t work and I would always say that it’s my responsibility to make sure that it works. But City Of Troy remains the yard’s leading candidate as O’Brien seeks to become the first trainer to saddle 10 Derby winners. “What you can’t measure is mind and determination and that’s the most important thing in horse or human,” he says.

May 16, 2024 15:07 UTC

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May 16, 2024 14:50 UTC

Everywhere the Sussexes went, at every single event, they were given beautiful and thoughtful gifts of clothing, jewelry, paintings, pieces of art and more. The Sussexes get to keep all of it too, because it wasn’t a royal tour, remember? Usually royal protocol means family members can’t accept some gifts given to them during visits. He also was given clothing, including a traditional Nigerian waistcoat and a Hula cap. She also was given some beautiful traditional Nigerian coral drop earrings and the Sussexes also got some wooden beaded necklaces.

May 16, 2024 14:37 UTC

The AI algorithm has identified that the works in question have a "high probability" (around 95%) of being counterfeit. The Guardian reports that the "Renoir" listing was removed from eBay after the publication made contact with the seller, however the seller claimed that they do not sell false art. The seller of the "Monet" has not responded however the description on the listing claims:"I fully guarantee that the painting is an original 1867 oil on canvas signed and dated by Claude Monet. The technology used by Dr Popovici could therefore be game changing if it can accurately determine whether a work is likely to be genuine or counterfeit, even from online images. "[Art Recognition's] technology uses two types of artificial neural network in analysing artists' works in intricate detail, from brushstroke patterns to colour palettes.

May 16, 2024 14:21 UTC

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May 16, 2024 13:06 UTC

It gave throwback vibes to their tour of South Africa in October and November 2019. Harry and Meghan smiling and dancing with the people, accepting gifts, making speeches, basking in the adoration of the crowds . A true royal tour, in other words, except of course, it wasn’t. The Sussexes’ three-day visit to Nigeria had no royal protection, no palace-organised itinerary, no requirements of doing it for the good of The Firm. Instead they embarked on a journey of philanthropy and goodwill aimed at championing causes close to their heart and the African nation.

May 16, 2024 12:50 UTC