UK News

DAVID CAMERON LOSES COMMONS VOTE ON SYRIA ACTION BUT I AM NOT CONVINCED THIS IS THE END OF IT

August 30, 2013

Via BBC News MPs have rejected possible UK military action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government to deter the use of chemical weapons. David Cameron said he would respect the defeat of a government motion by 285-272, ruling out joining US-led strikes. The US said it would “continue to consult” with the UK, “one of our closest allies and friends”. Continue Reading… I am not convinced that this is the end of it and believe that Cameron and his band of merry […]

UK NEWS: KILBURN DOUBLE SHOOTING – MAN CHARGED

August 29, 2013

The Voice reports that Martell Warren (22) has been charged with the murder of 24-year-old Sabrina Moss and injuring a second woman, also 24, in the early hours of Saturday morning. The mother of one from Neasden was shot in the chest in High Road, Kilburn, at around 4am. Warren will appear before Highbury Corner Magistrates Court tomorrow. … Rest In Peace Sabrina Moss.

UK DOCUMENTARY: ‘MY DOMINICA STORY’ – POP QUIZ (TEASER)

August 28, 2013

Travel to the beautiful island of Dominica as one man documents his journey of discovery, of identity, of the birthplace of his father and of a legacy for future generations. This inspirational film will celebrate a small and unknown island and place it firmly on the map. Follow Richard’s progress at www.mydominicastory.tumblr.com where you can also make a donation. iD Writer/Director Richard Etienne visits the DONA (Dominica Overseas Nationals Association) Fun Day to test peoples’ knowledge of their home country.

UK TV: BBC COMMISSIONS BRAND NEW SCRIPTED COMEDY SERIES FROM WRITER KEITH AKUSHIE

August 25, 2013

The British Black List reports that BBC Three has commissioned a brand new scripted comedy series from writer Keith Akushie. The new comedy titled ‘Siblings’ is about the world’s worst brother and sister. Obnoxious, lazy, self-centred, underachieving, incompetent and occasionally depraved, they cause chaos and disaster where ever they go. BBC Three has ordered six episodes for the show’s first season. Keith began writing comedy at university before performing sketches and stand-up at the Edinburgh Fringe. His first play Hostage won the 2010‘Harry Porter Prize’ for […]

UK EVENT: FLAVOUR MAG PRESENTS GOOGLE TOP BLACK TALENT

August 25, 2013

Flavourmag presents Google’s Top Black Talent’ is a monthly series of inspiring, entertaining and educational Hangouts on Air featuring role models across industries, including technology, law, engineering, PR, music and fashion, to help black students, graduates and early career professionals, gain insight into career possibilities, learn key skills to get ahead and benefit from career wisdom from seasoned professionals. This month’s Flavourmag presents Google’s Top Black Talent show takes place on Wednesday 28th August 2013 at 4.30pm-6pm with a PR focused panel and skills talk […]

UK NEWS: KILBURN DOUBLE SHOOTING – MAN ARRESTED

August 25, 2013

Police have arrested a man after a young woman was fatally shot in Kilburn while out celebrating her birthday in the early hours of Saturday morning. 24-year-old Sabrina Moss (who was also the mother of one child), from the Neasden area, died in hospital on Saturday morning. Another 24-year-old woman also suffered gunshot injuries and is recovering in hospital. It has been reported that before the shooting Sabrina was talking to a group of people when two black males approached, opened fire and […]

QUOTES OF THE DAY: ASHLEY WALTERS – (BLACK BRITISH ACTORS MOVING STATESIDE / MULTICULTURAL BRITAIN)

August 22, 2013

In a recent interview with The Independent actor Ashley Walters talks about black British actors who complain about the lack of opportunities in Britain and have moved to America …. and multicultural Britain. “Here’s my theory: I looked up to people like Lenny Henry and David Harewood. They were the kind of people who made me want to get into this. But they don’t write enough, they don’t produce enough and they don’t direct enough.” “Lenny’s production company put a film out […]

UK ANTICS: TULISA ACCUSED OF ATTACKING BLOGGER AT V FESTIVAL

August 21, 2013

This cracked me up this morning. Former X-Factor judge and N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos has been accused of punching showbiz blogger Vas Morgan at the V Festival this past weekend. In a blog post titled ‘Tulisa attacks: My Story’ Morgan wrote: “As I was leaving at about 12.30 am I noticed Tulisa charging toward me in a drunken and angry state, “Stop following me bruv, this is the end of your journey step back”. I calmly explained that we were both clearly walking to the same […]

UK DOCUMENTARY (SHORT) – PECKHAM (BY PARIS ROBIN)

August 21, 2013

The Royal Court commissioned a young Peckham based film maker, Paris Robin, to go out and produce a film about the area to complement the Soap Opera digital content. Paris Robin is a 19 year old actress and film-maker who has been making films independently for just over a year. Paris specialises in writing, pre-production and filming. Paris also owns her own Literary Agency which involves the development of plays, films and novels: www.swagswagliteraryagency.com