Paul Jones

2 weeks ago | farrer.co.uk | Paul Jones |Iain Stewart

Almost two decades ago, the then head of Abu Dhabi’s tourism authority, Mubarak Hamad al-Muhairi, looked to the future of cultural life in the UAE and asked: “Could the Damien Hirst of 2020 be an Emirati? Well, why not?” On one level, this statement sagely anticipated the installation of an enormous shark tank within the Dubai Mall, which has brought a touch of Hirst’s surrealism to the area.

Oct 21, 2024 | purbeckgazette.co.uk | Paul Jones

AN item brought in to a Wareham valuation event turned out to be a jigsaw dating back more than 150 years in “remarkable condition”. The antique ‘dissected’ jigsaw puzzle, believed to date back to 1870, was uncovered during the charity valuation event hosted by the Max Beaumont Fine Art & Consultancy at the parish hall. Members of the public are urged to bring along their items where Max himself will look them over, in return for a suggested £5 donation to hall funds.

Sep 16, 2024 | farrer.co.uk | Paul Jones |Genna Morgan- McDermott

The Government announced on 12 September 2024 that the implementation date for the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) has been delayed. Initially due to be implemented next month, on 28 October 2024, the Act will now come into force on 24 February 2025.

Jul 3, 2024 | triangleblogblog.com | Paul Jones

There were shadows over the sold out symposium yesterday at the Chapel Hill Public Library. You likely know them both:, two Supreme Court decisions that will have far reaching effects: the immunity decision Trump v. United States, and the end of “Chevron” deference to regulatory agencies in Loper Bright v. Raimondo. Both, as yesterday’s speakers noted regularly, could stymie efforts to achieve racial equality.

May 22, 2024 | cyclingweekly.com | Paul Jones

In 1974 Maurice Burton won the national 20km title, becoming Britain’s first ever Black cycling champion. Yet, as the 18-year-old stepped onto the podium, the crowd booed – a response that typified the racism he experienced throughout his career. After being overlooked for Olympic selection, despite having beaten those selected, he moved to Belgium to race professionally on the six-day circuit, becoming the first Black six-day rider for over 75 years.