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A monument at St Paul’s Cathedral depicting a hero of the Battle of Waterloo also known as the ‘Tyrant of Trinidad’ could be removed as part of a probe into offensive statues. The memorial to Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Picton, which is surrounded by angels and a lion, is one of several being reviewed as part … Read more
The exploits of a black First World War hero whose courage saw him run towards hand grenades and hurl them back at the enemy – and who later became a firefighter during the Blitz – have emerged in a new book 80 years on. Rifleman George Roberts was born in Trinidad in 1890. However, in … Read more
Croatia, Austria and Trinidad & Tobago have been added to the Government’s quarantine travel list, Grant Shapps announced this afternoon, plunging thousands of Brits’ holiday plans into chaos. The Transport Secretary said spikes in infection in those countries meant they could no longer be treated as safe destinations. However, he said the latest data showed … Read more
Croatia, Austria and Trinidad & Tobago have been added to the Government’s quarantine travel list, Grant Shapps announced this afternoon, plunging thousands of Brits’ holiday plans into chaos. The Transport Secretary said spikes in infection in those countries meant they could no longer be treated as safe destinations. However, he said the latest data showed … Read more