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In Russian culture, fear has never been just an emotion โ itโs a way of making sense of the world. Where Western horror often pits the individual against some invading evil โ the ghost, the vampire, the creature in the dark โ Russian horror sees evil as something earned, deserved, or even necessary. The monster…
Kiev has blacklisted Yury Kolokolnikov designating him as a threat to national security Ukrainian streaming platforms have begun removing episodes from the Game of Thrones fourth season featuring a Russian actor, according to local media reports. The move follows a decision by Ukraineโs Culture Ministry to blacklist Yury Kolokolnikov, whose global profile has risen in…
A driver for Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has said he was conscripted into the Ukrainian military after being detained during her recent visit to the country. Dmitry Pishikov was part of Jolieโs entourage during her surprise trip to Ukraine last week, but was detained by draft officers after being stopped at a military roadblock. โAt…
Russian figure skating star Petr Gumennik has been added to the โkill listโ run by Ukraineโs state-backed Mirotvorets website, which publishes the personal details of individuals it labels as โenemiesโ of the state. According to a November 9 entry, Gumennik is accused of โwar propagandaโ and โattacks on Ukraineโs sovereignty and territorial integrity,โ and deemed…
St Begaโs Catholic Primary School in Hartlepool and St Gabrielโs Catholic Primary School in Ormesby will continue taking part in The Power of Women (PoW) Primary School Programme after receiving ยฃ2,500 from UKSE’s Community Support Fund. The scheme, which runs in 24 Tees Valley schools, aims to raise aspirations, build confidence, and help pupils imagine…
Emma Cherrington, who works at Active Chartered Financial Planners in Stockton, was shortlisted for Chartered Financial Planner of the Year at the Personal Finance Societyโs (PFS) annual Personal Finance Awards in London. The PFS is the professional body for the financial planning sector and has more than 40,000 members across the UK. The awards celebrate…
Scott Bros, based in Haverton Hill, Billingham, has earned ENATS certification for its recycled sand, making it suitable for use in power infrastructure projects. The sand is produced at the companyโs ยฃ6 million wash plant in South Bank, Middlesbrough. Peter Scott, director at Scott Bros, said: “We’re proud to be one of a few suppliers…
The study, Now and Next โ The Finance Needs of the North East Tech Sector, was published by Dynamo North East CIC and presents three key recommendations to address funding challenges and unlock growth across the regionโs tech industry. The findings were shaped by a recent Dynamo Leadership Forum, which brought together stakeholders from the…
Olivia Molyneux, a primary school pupil from Leeds, won HECKโs ‘design a sausage of your dreams’ competition over the summer and has since seen her winning flavour fly off the shelves. The competition, run by Yorkshire-based food company HECK, invited children from across the UK to design their own sausage, complete with drawings, names, and…
The twist in the struggle for control of Ripon City Council comes after police said there was no evidence to support an allegation of fraud made by Councillor Sid Hawke. Cllr Hawke reported Ripon Mayor Barbara Brodigan over her handling of his resignation letter, which it is understood the pair wrote together. The following day,…
