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Glasgow's Street Art Renaissance Is Gaining Support

Glasgow's Street Art , Renaissance Is, Gaining Support. 'The Guardian' reports that Glasgow, Scotland, is experiencing a street art renaissance. . 'The Guardian' reports that Glasgow, Scotland, is experiencing a street art renaissance. . The popular trend is on display across the city and has been seen as one of Europe's largest public art projects. Works include intricate calligraphy in individual tags to massive projects that span whole buildings. Works include intricate calligraphy in individual tags to massive projects that span whole buildings. Now, Glasgow's city council is exploring ways to provide legal walls for street artists to work without fear of arrest. Now, Glasgow's city council is exploring ways to provide legal walls for street artists to work without fear of arrest. Glasgow has such a rich art history, and the murals are bringing that excitement back to the city. People can think of a gallery as a really intimidating place to go into, but anyone that can walk down the street and see this mural in its progress – that’s their art gallery, James Klinge, Glasgow street artist, via 'The Guardian'. Gary Mackay, SWG’s studio director, points to an abundance of talent within , "working-class cities with really strong ethics on art.". Mackay defends street artists and highlights the risks they face while attempting to leave their mark. . They’re not going out there to vandalize, they’re out to get their name up, to say I’ve got a talent, trying to better themselves, Christy Mearns, Scottish Green party member, via 'The Guardian'. 'The Guardian' reports that the Yardworks festival looks to give young people a safe space to improve their art and learn from other working artists. It is such a positive way of providing opportunities for young people, through commissions, and expanding access to the arts and culture for everyone. Legal walls could certainly reduce stigma around street art, Christy Mearns, Scottish Green party member, via 'The Guardian'

Inventor of Chicken Tikka Masala dish, Ali Ahmed Aslam passes away| Oneindia News *News

Ali Ahmed Aslam who is said to be the inventor of the Chicken Tikka Masala dish died at the age of 77. His death was announced by Shish Mahal restaurant in Glasgow. #ChickenTikkaMasala #Glasgow #AliAhmedAslam

This Day in History: Elizabeth Becomes Queen

This Day in History:, Elizabeth Becomes Queen. February 6, 1952. After a long illness, King George VI of Great Britain and Northern Ireland died in his sleep. Princess Elizabeth was in Kenya at the time of her father’s death. Groomed as a young girl to succeed her father, she was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953, at age 27. From the start of her reign, Elizabeth understood the value of public relations. She insisted that her 1953 coronation be televised, despite objections that it would cheapen the ceremony. Elizabeth is the 40th British monarch since William the Conqueror. She is a popular figure around the world. She is only the fifth British monarch to celebrate more than 50 years on the throne. Queen Elizabeth is one of the world’s wealthiest women, with extensive real estate holdings and art and jewelry collections

Omagh: Government orders inquiry into Northern Ireland’s deadliest tragedy

The UK’s Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has ordered an independent inquiry into the Omagh bombing. A dissident republican bomb exploded in the County Tyrone town on 15th August 1998. Twenty-nine people were killed, including a woman pregnant with twins, making it the deadliest single event of the Troubles. The British government’s decision comes after a 2021 ruling into a judicial review brought by Michael Gallagher - father of 21-year-old Aiden who died in the bombing. Mr Justice Horner recommended that the British government carry out an investigation into alleged security failings in the lead-up to the attack. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Independent statutory inquiry ordered into Omagh bombing

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris announces that an independent statutory inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing will take place. Speaking in the House of Commons, he says: “The inquiry will focus specifically on the four grounds which the court held as giving rise to plausible arguments that the bombing could have been prevented.” Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn