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Sven Longshank: ‘Racist’ radio DJ’s trial continues at Swansea Crown Court
THE TRIAL of James Allchurch, who has denied 15 charges of stirring up racial hatred via his podcasts, continued on Tuesday (Mar 21) at Swansea Crown Court.
Before recordings of his podcasts were played, His Honour Judge Huw Rees asked for Allchurch’s new address.
It was argued by the defence that giving out his address in public could lead to him becoming a target.
The court then heard a series of podcasts which included numerous references to ‘non-whites’, ‘outsiders’ and ‘blacks’.
The recordings opened with the song ‘Rule Britannia’ before Allchurch, under the alias of Sven Longshank, would talk through a series of issues, with a special guest.
The first podcast was called ‘Stand Up For Your Community’ which referenced ‘white communities’.
The pair spoke about the need for leadership in the community and that it should be an ‘affront’ to their honour when ‘outsiders’ came in.
They also spoke of the Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal, for which five British-Pakistani men were among those sentenced.
The two on the podcast said that there were two different nations; those who did not have to fear being attacked and those who did.
They added that those who were worried felt ‘powerless’ to report any crimes against them for fear of being called a racist.
They spoke of being ‘failed’ by the ‘ruling elite’ and Allchurch went so far as to suggest they should ‘get’ a politician’s daughter raped by a ‘gang’ to see what would happen then.
The court then heard a second podcast entitled ‘Banned From The UK’.
In this, Allchurch made reference to the abuse of over 1000 children in Telford, referring to the attackers as ‘non-whites’ and ‘muslim savages’.
There were several references to a ‘race-war’ and Allchurch added that if the UK government hadn’t imported them, none of them (victims) would have been raped.
A third podcast started with Allchurch talking about comments made about Meghan Markle and the colour of her skin.
Discussion moved on to ethnicity, Sadiq Khan becoming Mayor of London before again making reference to ‘muslim grooming gangs’.
They also said that people were banned from speaking out about these gangs. Allchurch said: “They’re not stopping muslim rape groups, they are stopping those speaking out.”
The podcast ended with Allchurch stating that they needed to ‘wake up to the truths about race and preserving the white race’.
The trial continues
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Closure of Tata Steel’s coke ovens sparks political and union backlash
THE recent announcement by Tata Steel to close the coke ovens at its Port Talbot plant in South Wales has ignited a firestorm of political and industrial action, highlighting the deepening crisis within the British steel industry and the challenges facing the transition to green steel.
Jo Stevens MP, the Shadow Welsh Secretary, expressed her concerns over the impact of the closure on the Welsh steel industry and the workers affected. Stevens emphasized the need for assurances about the workers’ immediate future and pledged that a UK Labour government would invest in the steel industry to support the transition to green steel, harnessing the skills, talent, and ambition of Welsh steelworkers.
The closure, slated for Wednesday due to concerns over the ovens’ “operational stability,” has been criticized by regional Senedd Members for South Wales West, Tom Giffard MS, and Dr. Altaf Hussain MS. They accused the Labour Welsh Government of neglecting its support for the Tata Steelworks in Port Talbot, highlighting a lack of financial assistance since 2019 and calling for a change in response to the current developments.
Unite, the UK’s leading union, has been vocal in its opposition to Tata’s decision, describing it as a shock and a “result of years of betrayal.” The union criticized Tata for not disclosing the imminent risk of closure during recent consultations and announced a ballot for industrial action among 1,500 Tata workers. Unite insists there should be no job losses at Port Talbot or Llanwern and that a blast furnace should remain operational.
Peter Hughes, Unite’s regional secretary for Wales, called for Tata to halt its closure plans in anticipation of Labour’s promised £3 billion investment to rejuvenate the UK steel industry. He accused Tata of managing the decline of UK steel while accepting government subsidies, describing the company’s actions as “deliberate industrial vandalism.”
The closure has not only raised concerns about the future of steel production in the UK but also spotlighted the political and economic strategies required to ensure the industry’s survival and transition towards more sustainable practices. The unfolding situation underscores the need for a collaborative approach between the government, industry stakeholders, and the workforce to navigate the complex challenges ahead.
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Firefighters tackle blaze at block of garages in Monkton
ONE person was injured as a result of a sunday afternoon garage fire in a block of garages in Monkton.
A spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service told The Pembrokeshire Herald said: “At 1.31pm on March 17, Pembroke Dock and Milford Haven crews were called to extinguish a fire in an alight central garage and were forced to use two breathing apparatus and two hose reels.
“The firefighters reportedly left the scene at 3.02pm after continuing to dampen the fire and check for fire spread.
“The casualty was treated by ambulance service personnel also in attendance.”
The police confirmed that a garage fire had been dealt with by Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Welsh Ambulance Service attended.
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Air ambulance called following incident at Aldi Pembroke Dock
THE WALES AIR AMBULANCE, along with the Welsh Ambulance Service and police were called on Monday morning to an incident at the Aldi supermarket car park in Pembroke Dock.
The Herald understands that the alarm was raised after a car hit a person in the car park after 9am.
We have been told that the incident involved a local taxi.
The emergency services have been asked for a comment.
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