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British museum calls for β€˜decolonizing’ Santa β€” RT Entertainment

British museum calls for β€˜decolonizing’ Santa β€” RT Entertainment

A British museum has called for Father Christmas to be β€œdecolonized,” arguing that the traditional Santa Claus promotes colonial and patriarchal ideas and should instead β€œlearn about different cultures.” On Sunday, British media outlets drew attention to a blog post by the publicly funded Brighton and Hove Museums group, which claims that the story of…

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Grill & Thrill signage appears at former Darlington Cuisine Marmaris

Grill & Thrill signage appears at former Darlington Cuisine Marmaris

The former Cuisine Marmaris on Parkgate, was previously slapped with a zero-star rating following a damning food hygiene inspection on April 3. Β  Although there is very little information on the new venture, the sign reads: β€˜Grill&Thrill’ with an β€˜opening soon’ sign in the window. Opening soon sign (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO) Out-of-date bolognese, raw…

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Reform criticises Government funding settlement for Durham Council

Reform criticises Government funding settlement for Durham Council

Labour MPs in County Durham have praised the party’s investment, designed to improve the local authority’s core spending power, but Durham County Council (DCC) has accused the Government of β€œtelling huge fibs” about the funding.Β  Durham County Council said it will receive Β£51.4 million across three years.Β  The money is part of the new multi-year…

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Reform criticises Government funding settlement for Durham Council

Reform criticises Government funding settlement for Durham Council

Labour MPs in County Durham have praised the party’s investment, designed to improve the local authority’s core spending power, but Durham County Council (DCC) has accused the Government of β€œtelling huge fibs” about the funding.Β  Durham County Council said it will receive Β£51.4 million across three years.Β  The money is part of the new multi-year…

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Reform Durham propose cutting Β£1m fund for town and parish councils

Reform Durham propose cutting Β£1m fund for town and parish councils

Reform-led Durham County Council has been criticised for proposing to cut the Β£1 million it gives out to communities each year for maintaining local services and hosting events.Β  County Durham Association of Local Councils (CDALC), which represents town and parish councils, warned that the cuts would impact the region’s most deprived communities.Β  And Great Aycliffe…

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