AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFreedom of Expression: Northern Ireland MLAs backed a “historic” vote to end blasphemy laws via an amendment to the Justice Bill, with the National Secular Society calling it a major step for free speech. Food & Pop Culture: Glasgow’s St Enoch Centre went into full fan mode as SIDES opened its first Scottish restaurant, with Sidemen-linked live hologram fun and December 10 joining the launch. Sport Meets Luxury: Entrepreneur Sudheesh Avikkal is building bridges between sport, sport tech and high-end hospitality, arguing fans—not celebrities—are what truly power games. Northern Ireland Safety & Society: After a “sickening” knife attack in north Belfast, PSNI chief Jon Boutcher urged calm and warned against social media stir-ups, as leaders from across parties condemned the brutality and asked people not to share graphic footage. Arts & Culture: Chisenhale Gallery’s Racheal Crowther show, “Liquid Trust,” turns “care” into something darker—linking nurture to surveillance and control. Dementia Awareness: Veteran broadcaster Jon Snow says he’s “bowled over” by support since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, using his platform to push public awareness.
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