Prison authorities at Mountjoy are accused of suppressing inmates’ freedom of religious expression by closing off the chapel without full consultation, leading to Bishop Hayes expressing alarm and concern over the decision. The chapel is being repurposed for Mass via webcam, causing distress among prisoners and chaplains, prompting a meeting between Bishop Hayes and the IPS Director General. Construction work to increase video link capacity for court appearances is set to begin, with in-person Mass available at other locations and streamed live on in-cell TV channels during the construction period.
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‘Nightmare’ Neighbour fined for rat infested garden in Melton Mowbray
Richard Bates from Melton Mowbray was fined £1,200 by Leicester Magistrates’ Court for neglecting his severely overgrown garden, which included a rat’s nest. Despite receiving warnings and support from the council, he failed to comply with a community protection notice, prompting the council to take action to maintain public safety and cleanliness. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Richard Bates was fined £1,200 by the council for not cleaning up his messy garden, which...
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