This article is reproduced with the kind permission of The Norwich Radical
By Rowan Gavin
Content warning: mentions of sexual assault, victim blaming, abuse and manipulation, transphobia
Why do so many organisations and activists refuse to work with the Socialist Workers Party (SWP)?
Because it is still led by many of the same figures...
This week is International Refugee Week, and during the week, we are shining a light on some of the refugees that have settled in Dorset.
Today we hear from Maryna, a refugee from Ukraine. When the war broke out in Ukraine in February 2022, Maryna, her husband and their two children were...
A "pollen bomb" is hitting parts of the UK, bringing fresh misery for hay fever sufferers, with forecasts suggesting there could be a heatwave next week.
The Met Office has warned the pollen count will be very high in England for the next five days, extending to Wales and Northern...
Some of the UK's most popular sunscreens have failed safety tests - but cheaper alternatives from Aldi and Lidl passed with flying colours.
Which? examined the SPF and UVA protection offered by products on supermarket shelves and warned that three, in particular, fell short:
• Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion...
The future of new oil and gas projects in the UK has been thrown into doubt following a landmark decision by the Supreme Court.
The court concluded that the environmental impact of emissions from burning fossil fuels must be considered in planning applications for new extraction projects, not just the...
This week is International Refugee Week, and throughout the week, we are putting the spotlight on some of the refugees that have settled in Dorset.
Today we hear from Fayeza and Mustafa from Afghanistan.
They and their two young children became refugees when the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in 2021.
Both were well qualified with...
Animal welfare, the well-being of non-human animals, is an essential consideration in modern society. It encompasses the ethical treatment of animals, ensuring their physical and mental well-being, and preventing unnecessary suffering. The significance of animal welfare extends beyond ethical obligations; it has profound implications for environmental sustainability, human health,...
What is Zionism?
Zionism, the political and national movement advocating for the establishment and support of a Jewish state in the historical region of Palestine, is one of the most contentious and polarizing topics in contemporary political discourse. Its roots date back to the late 19th century, but the movement...
A trial reduction of charges in three Dorset Council car parks is to take place this summer and early autumn.
The car parks are located in the main coastal towns: Swannery in Weymouth, West Bay Road in West Bay, and Charmouth Road in Lyme Regis.
From 1 July until 31 October...
This week is International Refugee Week, and throughout the week, we are putting the spotlight on some of the refugees that have settled in Dorset.
Today we hear from Malak, 15, from a village called Sarkha in Syria.
She and her family had to leave their home in 2013 because of the war,...
