Racism

A composite of two images - on the left is a man with black hair in an office wearing a suit, on the right is a screen grab of a video showing a group of men with their backs to the camera, shouting, with one holding a traffic cone above his head.

Delivery driver 'afraid to work' after protesters' racist traffic-cone attack

Muhammad Jawad Yaqoob was attacked during a spate of violent incidents on Saturday, when police said people were targeted for the colour of their skin.

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Elfan Dyfed ap Rees wearing a white collared shirt with gold and black striped epaulettes on the shoulders. He has white hair and a white goatee-style beard. He is smiling at the camera, standing beside an aircraft painted with blue, white and red stripes.

Former councillor and museum founder dies aged 84

Elfan ap Rees served on North Somerset Council and had a passion for helicopters.

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5 days ago

Disorder at anti-immigration and anti-racism protest in Glasgow

The anti-racism protest and counter demonstration took place in Glasgow Green on Saturday

5 days ago

22 Jul 2026

Jess Carter, who has her dark hair in a ponytail, wearing a warm-up top ahead of a football match on a rainy day.

Man in court accused of racist post about Lioness

The 19-year-old is accused of using racist language in a post about the footballer.

22 Jul 2026

19 Jul 2026

A close-up of two Black people's clasped hands.

Sussex NHS trust joins scheme to tackle racism

The new pilot aims to strengthen support for "racially marginalised" carers in mental health services.

19 Jul 2026

18 Jul 2026

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Racist abuse means my home feels like a prison

A cancer survivor in Birmingham feels let down by authorities after enduring six years of racism.

18 Jul 2026

17 Jul 2026

A single-storey building with blue cladding stands behind dense greenery and shrubs beside a narrow road. A sign on the front of the building reads “Borehamwood Islamic Society”. A lamppost stands in the foreground, while a metal gate to the right leads to a parking area where a white car is visible. Trees surround the site under a cloudy sky.

Council 'strongly condemns' divisive mosque posts

Councillors pass a motion welcoming plans for the borough's first purpose-built mosque.

17 Jul 2026

16 Jul 2026

A woman with long dark hair stands on a high street outside a shop. The wet pavement and trees suggest recent rain, and a sign reading “The Axe and Ember” is visible in the background.

'It's made me have an identity crisis': Londoners speak out about racist abuse

With racist hate crimes on the increase, young Londoners speak out about the abuse they have faced.

16 Jul 2026

14 Jul 2026

A woman wearing a black hijab and black face mask stands in front of a grassy area of a residential street.

Muslim woman who rescued bird racially abused

The video has been widely shared online, including by council leader Oliver Freeston.

14 Jul 2026