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New post Racist incidents at universities show they aren’t as tolerant as we think Many were outraged by Nottingham Trent University student Rufaro Chisango’s footage of people chanting “ we hate the blacks ” and a stream of other racist abuse. This young black woman felt forced to lock herself into her room for safety. Many have also wondered how this vile abuse was possible, in modern Britain, among educated young people. And not only that, but this weekend we heard of another Nottingham Trent student,  Amrik Singh , being forced to leave a bar in nearby Mansfield purely for wearing a turban. Its 2018! We’re supposed to be a much more tolerant and progressive society than those grim days, decades ago, of abuse and overt racism. And in today’s universities there is a growing number of black and minority-ethnic students and staff. Sadly, our view of modern Britain is rose-tinted. Though the Nottingham Trent incident is appalling, it is just one of countless st...

New post The Stormy Daniels-Donald Trump story explained re Image copyright GETTY IMAGES Image caption President Donald Trump denies the allegations made by Stormy Daniels Adult film star Stormy Daniels is suing President Donald Trump over a so-called "hush agreement". Daniels claims she and Mr Trump had an affair starting in 2006, but he denies the allegations. So why is this story important? And what do you need to know? Who is Stormy Daniels? Stormy Daniels was born Stephanie Clifford in Louisiana in 1979. She moved into the adult film industry first as a performer, before in 2004 branching out into directing and also writing. Her stage name, Stormy Daniels, comes from Mötley Crüe's bassist Nikki Sixx's daughter Storm, and the US whisky Jack Daniels - which southerner Ms Clifford chose after reading an ad calling the drink "a Southern favourite". You may also recognise her from such films The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Kno...

New post Storm Emma exposes toxic plant on Cornish beach Image copyright JOSH QUICK Image caption Local forager Josh Quick said the plant "could kill a person" A potentially lethal plant root has been found on a Cornish beach in the aftermath of Storm Emma. Cliff erosion on Porthkidney Beach in Lelant, near St Ives, has exposed hemlock water dropwort roots - also known as dead man's fingers. The plant looks and smells like parsley, with a highly poisonous root that resembles a parsnip. Professional forager and wild food expert Josh Quick said even a small portion "could kill a person". More on this and other stories in Cornwall and Devon He said the plant is "one of the most poisonous plants in the northern hemisphere". "Whilst they are a beautiful plant, these roots are highly toxic. "It's the first time I've seen the roots exposed like this and there's lots of them. They are often called dead man...