A trial date in October has been set for Nottingham photographer Alan Lodge, arrested and charged with wilfully obstructing a police officer after attempting to photograph armed police in the St Ann's area of the city.
He formally denied the charge when he appeared before Nottingham magistrates, and a pre-trial review has taken place. Solicitor Paul Dhami told the bench: "Mr Lodge was taking photographs of a police armed response unit on Alfred Street, Nottingham, on Saturday 18th March. He was arrested firstly for assault, then de-arrested. He was then arrested and de-arrested for breach of the peace, before finally being arrested and later charged with obstruction."

The National Union of Journalists is urging media organisations not to write off older people - and be careful not to reinforce stereotypes. The union linked up with the Equality Authority to create a postcard campaign in Ireland aimed at encouraging journalists to think about ageism in the media.
The campaign card features a cartoon by NUJ member Tom Halliday which will be distributed to members throughout the country. It will also be distributed in bars and restaurant throughout Dublin.

There is a pressing need for trauma therapy centres to treat journalists working in trouble-spots around the world, according to delegates at a London meeting about post traumatic stress disorder in the media.
Mark Brayne, director of the Dart Centre Europe, underlined the importance of ensuring safety at work as well as the provision of treatment for media practitioners who have been exposed to traumatic circumstances.

More than 500 people took part in an annual Run for Fun at Stewart Park, Middlesbrough on Saturday which organisers hope will raise more than £10,000 for Teesside youngsters, supported by the Evening Gazette's Making a Difference Charity Fund.
Teesside heartthrobs Journey South kick-started the race warm-up as Carl and Andy took to the stage, treating the crowd of runners and their families to a pre-race performance before counting down to the start of the race.

Schoolchildren will be given a taste of university life thanks to City University's free summer school programme this month.
Around 50 pupils drawn from schools in east and central London are taking part in residential and day schemes focusing on journalism, music, engineering and ‘pathways to the professions', all designed to widen pupils' education and career horizons.
Pupils on the journalism summer school will record their own radio show and create their own newspaper. Louise Baker, who co-ordinates the scheme, said: “They'll get the opportunity to interact with a range of new people, including current students at City University, whilst improving the skills necessary for both study and future employment including teamwork, communication, problem solving, planning and presentation."