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Law Enforcement
Birmingham terror arrests: Man and woman held by police
(BBC) Two people have been arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of terror offences. A 25-year-old man and a woman, 23, are being held on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism, West Midlands Police said. The arrests were […]
Government & Politics
Government backs Martyn’s Law airport security for venues
(BBC) Concert venues and sports stadiums could soon get airport-style checks after the government backed “Martyn’s Law” security measures. It follows a campaign by the mother of Manchester Arena bomb victim Martyn Hett, who died in the 2017 attack. Security Minister Brandon […]
Clothing
City names first black, hijab-wearing lord mayor
(BBC) The new lord mayor of Sheffield has made history as the first black woman wearing a hijab to be appointed to the role. Labour’s Safiya Saeed was inaugurated as the city’s 128th lord mayor at a council meeting on Monday. Members […]