Twenty women who knew Clarke in a professional capacity have come forward with allegations in The Guardian. Clarke has “vehemently” denied claims of sexual misconduct. Earlier this month the British Academy honoured Clarke with the outstanding British contribution to cinema award – after it had been informed of accusations of misconduct. Here’s what you thought: Elsa Champney said: “Not a good decision. He should be judged by a court.” Martin Fenwick said: “Woke brigade win again. Guilty till proven innocent. And now having watched Viewpoint all week will now not be seeing the end.” Laura Tweeddale posted: “Disgusting, an accusation is not the same as guilty.”
Halton Youth Council and Power in Partnerships have both been awarded a £5,000 grant to help reduce knife crime PROJECTS aiming to reduce knife crime in Halton are set to be launched thanks to funding from Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC). Halton Youth Council and Power in Partnerships have both been awarded a £5,000 grant from David Keane s Safer Communities Fund. The grant awarded to Halton Youth Council will see a multi-agency project, involving Cheshire Police and other partners, install knife amnesty bins across Runcorn and Widnes. The funding will be used to purchase the bins and to promote their safe usage within schools and colleges.