Former Rochdale: Last News

A retired vicar vowed to carry on protesting despite being jailed for taking part in a climate change demonstration which brought the City of London to a standstill. Former Vicar of Rochdale the Rev Mark Coleman was sentenced to five weeks in prison for his part in October's Insulate Britain roadblock.

The former Vicar of Rochdale was jailed after taking part in a blockade of an oil terminal. The Rev Mark Coleman was one of 56 Just Stop Oil protesters who were sent to prison after refusing to comply with court proceedings.

A man accusing Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward of shouting anti-semitic abuse and slapping him has denied making the allegations for 'publicity'. Ward, who is married to ex-Premier League footballer Ashley Ward, allegedly hurled abuse at Jewish brothers Jake and Sam Jacobs while at London Euston Station back in October 2019. The Jacob brothers were said to be asking customer services why trains were delayed when the 48-year-old reality star allegedly drunkenly approached them saying: "Why do you lot always complain?" Inner London Crown Court, sitting at the Royal Courts of Justice, also heard Ward yelled: You Jewish c***. Why are you people always complaining? You fat p***k." She was also allegedly found with cocaine in a cigarette packet.