Pupil Alleges Teachers Endure Racist and Sexist Abuse from Student 'Gangs' at Tewkesbury Academy Thursday, February 12, 2026 tewkesbury academy strike racism sexism teachers abuse students unions education A Year 11 pupil at Tewkesbury Academy in Gloucestershire has come forward to support teachers striking over safety concerns, revealing disturbing incidents of racist and sexist abuse from groups of male students. The pupil, … Read More
Recording Artist Rider Shafique Denies Strangling Brother’s Partner and Using Racist Language Monday, February 2, 2026 ridershafique assault gloucester racism courtcase familydispute stabbing defence trial allegations Robert Hunt, known artistically as Rider Shafique, a performance artist and filmmaker from Gloucester, has firmly denied accusations that he grabbed his brother’s girlfriend, Holly Davis, by the neck, pushed her, and used … Read More
Woman Testifies Against Rapper Over Violent Toilet Roll Dispute Friday, January 30, 2026 assault trial rape gloucester ridershafique racism domestic violence court testimony A distressing family dispute over a missing toilet roll escalated into violence, as a woman tearfully described how she was assaulted by rapper and creative artist Robert Hunt, also known as Rider Shafique, during a trial at … Read More
Rider Shafique Trial: Music Star Denies Assaulting Brother’s Partner in Dispute Over Toilet Roll Thursday, January 29, 2026 trial assault racism musician ridershafique gloucester family court allegations violence A high-profile musician, filmmaker, and artist faced a jury at Gloucester Crown Court accused of a racially-aggravated assault during a bitter family dispute over toilet roll usage. Robert Hunt, better known by his stage name … Read More
Reform UK Councillor Apologises for Controversial 'Racist' Comments Tuesday, January 20, 2026 reformuk councillor apology racism gloucestershire politics asylumseekers controversy standards speech Reform UK councillor Mark Howard has issued a formal apology following a controversy sparked by comments he made at a Gloucestershire County Council meeting last September. During a debate concerning the enforcement of … Read More
Former Officer Who Praised Use of Force Would Have Been Dismissed, States Police Friday, January 9, 2026 police misconduct dismissal metropolitan panorama racism vetting iopc policing trust A former Metropolitan Police officer, PC Peter Greaves, who was secretly filmed expressing that he enjoyed using force against detainees, would have faced immediate dismissal if he had not already resigned, according to … Read More