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Adele To Be Inducted At Madame Tussauds

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Adele To Be Inducted At Madame Tussauds : "Adele is the perfect addition to the music line up here in London ," said Madame Tussauds London PR manager Nicole Fenner. "She's one of the world's hottest properties right now and one of our most requested personalities. In fact, we've seen a huge ... United Kingdom | Ireland | America | Stigmabase | eGAYlity

U.K. TV star to contest child sex charges

U.K. TV star to contest child sex charges : Webster, 48, looking "tearful and tired" at Manchester Magistrates Court, the Daily Mirror reported, did not enter a plea on the 19 offences, which include six counts of raping a child along with six allegations of indecently assaulting a child and ...

UK: local child poverty - Save the Children UK

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UK: local child poverty - Save the Children UK : The End Child Poverty campaign, of which Save the Children is a member, has published figures which provide a child poverty map of the whole of the UK . United Kingdom | Ireland | America | Stigmabase | eGAYlity

The drug that's harmed more children than Thalidomide

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The drug that's harmed more children than Thalidomide : In fact, campaigners and researchers say that of the 48,000 children born to mothers in the UK who have taken the drug since it was introduced in 1973, 40 per cent — a massive 19,200 — have developed physical or mental problems. Some, like Bridget ... Daily Mail

Philippines' police 'sensitized' on LGBT issues

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Philippines' police 'sensitized' on LGBT issues : Philippines National Police (PNP). Police officers in the Philippines are soon to be 'sensitized' to LGBT issues through training from the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGHRC) and Ladlad, the world's only LGBT political party. Gay Star News

Morrissey: 'If More Men Were Homosexual, There Would Be No ...

Morrissey: 'If More Men Were Homosexual, There Would Be No ... : In a bold new interview, singer Morrissey has spoken out on the subject of war, listing it among “heterosexual hobbies.”

3m extra people in poverty after paying their housing costs

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3m extra people in poverty after paying their housing costs : A YORK charity has revealed that more than three million extra people in the UK are in poverty after their housing costs have been paid. The study by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has found housing-costs-induced poverty has been increasing over the ... The Press, York

'Gay Cure' Bus Posters Campaigner Dr Mike Davidson Takes TFL To High Court

'Gay Cure' Bus Posters Campaigner Dr Mike Davidson Takes TFL To High Court : A Christian campaigner for gay “conversion” therapy who is taking Boris Johnson to the High Court for the right to advertise on London buses, has said he is making a stand for the rights of people like himself. Dr Mike Davidson, of Core Issues Trust ...

London drives strong investor returns as UK resi portfolios deliver 8.9%

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London drives strong investor returns as UK resi portfolios deliver 8.9% : This strong performance was driven for the most part, by the London market. Central London total returns were 10.1% while outer London (zones 4 – 6) returned 9.0%. Inner London (zones 2 – 3) was the best performing region in the UK and returned 10.7%. PrimeResi

No word from council over mental health cuts

No word from council over mental health cuts : The council is remaining tight lipped about the details of huge cuts within the authority's mental health department, agreed last week. At last Wednesday's budget setting meeting, councillors voted to slash the funding for mental health by more than a ...

British balloon crash survivor returning to UK

British balloon crash survivor returning to UK : Michael Rennie, 49, was one of just two survivors of the horror crash that killed 19 people, including his wife Yvonne, 48, and London -based Joe Bampton and his girlfriend Zsi Gyetvai on Tuesday. Scotsman Mr Rennie escaped with only minor injuries when ...

A tale of two nations: Rise in value of a London flat enough to buy a house in ...

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A tale of two nations: Rise in value of a London flat enough to buy a house in ... : It means homeowners in Kensington and Chelsea, West London , saw the worth of their properties rise by enough to pay for an entire house in many UK regions. And some experts say one of the main factors fuelling the ever-growing north-south property ... Daily Mail

Charity reaches rainforest goal

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Charity reaches rainforest goal : A charity founded to save tropical rainforest the size of Wales has achieved its goal. It has raised £2m in three years to protect over two million hectares of forest, mainly in Africa. "Size of Wales" was founded by Welsh environmentalists annoyed ... BBC News

Renewable Energy in the UK Industry Market Research Report Now Updated by ...

Renewable Energy in the UK Industry Market Research Report Now Updated by ... : Renewable sources provided 9.4% of the electricity generated in the United Kingdom in 2011, representing a significant increase from 1.5% in 2006. The UK Renewables Obligation plan set out clear objectives that aimed to generate 15% of the country's ...

New York Times Cheerleads for Gay Rights in 'Deeply Conservative' Idaho

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New York Times Cheerleads for Gay Rights in 'Deeply Conservative' Idaho : New York Times reporter Kirk Johnson, hypersensitive to conservative defeat and retreat in the Western states, using an upcoming Supreme Court case as an excuse to lead more cheers for gay rights in "deeply conservative" Idaho in Wednesday's " Gay ... United Kingdom | Ireland | America | Stigmabase | eGAYlity

Ga. bill would protect LGBT state employees from bias

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Ga. bill would protect LGBT state employees from bias : LGBT advocates are still waiting to see if a bill to protect LGBT state employees from job discrimination will get a hearing in this year's legislative session, but they don't want supporters to wait to contact lawmakers about the issue. “If we do get ... The GA Voice

Livestock virus found on 1500 farms

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Livestock virus found on 1500 farms : A virus that causes stillbirths and birth defects in lambs and calves has spread to more than 1,500 UK farms, new government figures show. Cases of Schmallenberg have now been reported in all the counties of England and Wales, and in Northern Ireland. BBC News

US Asks That Justices Reject California Gay Marriage Ban

US Asks That Justices Reject California Gay Marriage Ban The government also points out that seven other states — Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, and Rhode Island — have a similar all-but-marriage frameworks, and says that “the designation of marriage, however, confers a special ...

A care worker's plea: do your bit to help stop older people feeling lonely

A care worker's plea: do your bit to help stop older people feeling lonely : I work as a carer for a domiciliary and social care company, which enables vulnerable, elderly and disabled people to remain in their own homes. The training for this job taught us to be wary of nosey neighbours; those friends who call a bit too ...

Nahid urges UK to increase scholarships for BD students

Nahid urges UK to increase scholarships for BD students : Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid, MP called upon the government of United Kingdom ( UK ) to provide more waiver on tuition fees and increase scholarships for Bangladeshi students considering their academic performance. The minister made the call, ...

EU wants to be 'role model' for global environment, anti-poverty talks

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EU wants to be 'role model' for global environment, anti-poverty talks : "It is finally recognised today that eradicating extreme poverty across the globe in a single generation is within reach," Piebalgs said in announcing the communication, or set of recommendations, with the environment commissioner, Janez Potocnik. "It ... The Guardian

Class Divide: UK masses slide into poverty as austerity ramps up ...

Class Divide: UK masses slide into poverty as austerity ramps up ... Britain's squeezed middle classes are bearing the brunt of the country's struggles to revive the economy. A study shows tax hikes are leaving them 280-pounds...

Sport can help reduce anti-gay bullying says Cohen

Sport can help reduce anti-gay bullying says Cohen : St Stephen's Tower Straight Rugby player Ben Cohen has told parliamentary LGBT equality group ParliOut that more action is needed in order to reduce anti- gay bullying in sport. ParliOut, with Parliament Speaker John Bercrow as its president, is the ...

Honesty pays for homeless man

Honesty pays for homeless man : An internet campaign to reward a homeless man who returned a diamond engagement ring to a woman after it fell into his cup has raised more than £100,000. More than 7,000 people have contributed to the fund to reward Kansas man Billy Ray Harris, with ...

The trial judge ordered psychiatric and psychological assessments of the boys

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The trial judge ordered psychiatric and psychological assessments of the boys : Tweet. The trial judge ordered psychiatric and psychological assessments of the boys. Three boys who beat a homeless man to death in England following a dare have been convicted of murder. The teenagers, two 14-year-olds and a 17-year-old, who cannot ... United Kingdom | Ireland | America | Stigmabase | eGAYlity

Hundreds of Major Corporations Sign Supreme Court Briefs in Support of ...

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Hundreds of Major Corporations Sign Supreme Court Briefs in Support of ... Washington, D.C. – Hundreds of major corporations from across the country have collectively signed on to two Supreme Court briefs supporting homosexual marriage. According to reports, approximately 250 high-profile corporations and general business ...

Shifting the political landscape on equality

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Shifting the political landscape on equality In his previous role as executive director of the LGBT Community Center of the Desert, O'Connor planned and executed a complete turnaround and restructuring of the organization with strong results including a more engaged board of directors, a new ...

Victory for Victor Meldrew, as pessimistic people 'live longer'

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Victory for Victor Meldrew, as pessimistic people 'live longer' Older people , who tended to have a “darker outlook” on the future, were shown to be the most accurate in their predictions, with optimistic youngsters overestimating their success. "Unexpectedly, we also found that stable and good health and income ...

Mobility scooter 'danger' campaign goes to Downing Street

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Mobility scooter 'danger' campaign goes to Downing Street In June, an 88-year-old man died after his mobility scooter collided with a bus in Burton. The charity Age UK supports the idea of voluntary training for mobility scooter users, but believes additional laws could discourage some vulnerable older people ...

Prince Harry attends charity ball hosted by FHM model

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Prince Harry attends charity ball hosted by FHM model When they were done, the third-in-line to the throne served the sizzling treats up to the assembled British press - laughing delightedly as fingers and tongues were burned. Earlier, he attended a sign-language class where he was shown how to write out ...

Brazilian fashion gaining popularity among festival-goers in the United Kingdom

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Brazilian fashion gaining popularity among festival-goers in the United Kingdom With the reputation of Brazil's famous carnivals and festivals, it's not surprising that another type of Brazilian fashion is becoming popular as well; casual clothing and accessories from Brazil are finding their way to young adults and festival-goers ...

Wales in a changing UK

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Wales in a changing UK Welsh politics is frequently dominated by debate about how much power Wales should have over its own affairs, what effect events in Scotland have on change here and what impact change in both countries will have on the make-up of the United Kingdom in ...

1.6 million British children live in fuel poverty

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1.6 million British children live in fuel poverty The number of UK children living in fuel poverty has risen to 1.6 million, 130,000 more than in 2010, a study reveals. Energy Bill Revolution campaign found that more British children are living in cold homes compared with 2010, while British Gas ...

Housing associations face 'storm clouds' in UK

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Housing associations face 'storm clouds' in UK Third sector organisations have been trumpeted as the saviour of public service delivery as the United Kingdom's coalition government implements its austerity plans by dramatically cutting public sector spending. The problem for the government, however ...

Stormont has turned a blind eye to poverty

Stormont has turned a blind eye to poverty THE recent End Child Poverty report deserves an honest debate over what Assembly politicians are doing. To do otherwise is to turn a blind eye to poverty . ... By allowing this legislation to pass, the DUP and Sinn Fein are making poverty levels worse.