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George Michael reveals more about gay album

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George Michael reveals more about gay album : "by Jessica Geen for PinkNews.co. uk George Michael recently revealed he plans to record an album with a ' gay collective' to make up for “letting gay kids down”. Now, the singer has given more details and says the dance record will be “pretty stunning”. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Gay Republican presidential candidate wants to inspire young people

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Gay Republican presidential candidate wants to inspire young people : " by Jessica Geen for PinkNews.co. uk Fred Karger, the gay Republican presidential candidate, says he wants to “send a message” to LGBT young people. Speaking to the Los Angeles Times, Karger, a former political advisor, described how he felt too ashamed ... PinkNews.co.uk "

UK Considers Riots Measures

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UK Considers Riots Measures : ""This is not about poverty , it's about culture," he said. "A culture that glorifies violence, shows disrespect to authority, and says everything about rights but nothing about responsibilities." He added: "We will not allow a culture of fear to exist ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Rural transport cuts put essential services out of reach

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Rural transport cuts put essential services out of reach : " Fewer buses mean more people will use cars. Richard Dyer, Friends of the Earth's (FoE) transport campaigner, said: "Spending cuts have come as a devastating blow to those who depend on buses to get from A to B – elderly people especially. ... The Guardian "

Crews tackle fire station blaze

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Crews tackle fire station blaze : "The fire saw two rooms damaged, although Polmadie, in the south of Glasgow , is continuing to operate a normal service. Mr Boyd said: "I would urge all members of the public to log on to our website to find out what they can do to protect their homes. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

David Cameron warns London and UK rioters that their 'faces are known'

David Cameron warns London and UK rioters that their 'faces are known' Addressing the Commons in an emergency debate, the Prime Minister warned those involved in looting and violence over the past few days that they will be dealt with by the law. He said: "We are making technology work for us, by capturing the images of ...

Fyne Times Gay and Lesbian Magazine, UK

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Fyne Times Gay and Lesbian Magazine, UK : " Manchester Pride, the UK's largest Lesbian, Gay , Bisexual and Transgender ( LGBT ) annual celebration has confirmed this morning that their 2011 festival will still be going. The riots, which have caused damage to many of the bars and cafes in and around ... Fyne Times "

UK riots: text of David Cameron's address to Commons

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UK riots: text of David Cameron's address to Commons : " And the government will also meet the immediate costs of emergency accommodation for families made homeless by these disturbances. The Secretary of States for Communities and Local Government and Business have made available to the House details of all ... Telegraph.co.uk "

Looting Suspects Face Magistrates In Croydon

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Looting Suspects Face Magistrates In Croydon : " He has been homeless for a number of years and been in a psychiatric hospital. He was remanded in custody. :: Nathan Dempster, a college student aged 18 from Croydon. He is charged with stealing bags of aftershave from House of Fraser. ... Sky News "

Larsson cameo reminds us of brighter times

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Larsson cameo reminds us of brighter times : "It must be acknowledged that Celtic and Henrik Larsson wallowed in millions during the Swedish player's stint in Glasgow , whatever price one wants to put on such moments. Between club and player, they have a treasure trove of gilded memories that ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Jail for serial domestic abuser

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Jail for serial domestic abuser : " A man who admitted a string of brutal attacks on five women at addresses in Glasgow over a 29-year period has been given a 15-year extended jail sentence. Joseph Loughran, 51, was accused of attempted murder but instead pleaded guilty to the reduced ... BBC News "

Alcohol expert gives rehab talk

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Alcohol expert gives rehab talk : "Most people with a drug or alcohol problem have complex physical, mental health and social problems, and require complex support. Current treatment in the UK is centred on medication and long-term maintenance. But a report by Professor John Strang for ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Lottery funds to improve mental health of Ballymena residents

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Lottery funds to improve mental health of Ballymena residents : " Community Focus Learning has been awarded a grant from the Big Lottery Fund's Healthy Minds NI programme which supports activities to improve the mental health and well-being of people across Northern Ireland. The group has been awarded a grant of ... Ballymena Times "

Another gay harassment lawsuit filed in Minnesota

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Another gay harassment lawsuit filed in Minnesota : "by Jessica Geen for PinkNews.co. uk Another lawsuit has been filed against a school district in Minnesota, which has been accused of allowing homophobic bullying. Last month, a suit was filed on behalf of five students in the Anoka-Hennepin school ... United Kingdom | Ireland

For one day only – win VIP tickets to Brighton Pride and a case of wine

For one day only – win VIP tickets to Brighton Pride and a case of wine Barefoot Wine is the most awarded wine brand in the US, and has been supporting the LGBT community for over 20 years in the UK and America. In the UK , Barefoot Wine has supported hundreds of LGBT events over the past few years, including Pride events ...

Penmaenmawr charity shop closes after 30 years

Penmaenmawr charity shop closes after 30 years A CHARITY that has helped pump thousands of pounds into a town is to close later this month. The Penmaenmawr community charity shop of Pant yr Afon will close after its members retire. Volunteers have helped donate thousands of pounds to charities and ...

Awards for Witheridge fundraisers

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Awards for Witheridge fundraisers : "A MID Devon group of fundraisers have celebrated 32 years of supporting a national cancer charity . Since they formed in 1979 the Witheridge branch of Cancer Research UK has raised over £43000 though variety performances, coffee mornings, open gardens, ... United Kingdom | Ireland

English riots: The return of the underclass

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English riots: The return of the underclass : " Within weeks of coming to power in 1997, Tony Blair set up a Social Exclusion Unit inside the Cabinet Office specifically to deal with what his party painted as Margaret Thatcher's underclass - hundreds of thousands of people, workless, skill-less, ... BBC News "

The competing arguments used to explain the riots

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The competing arguments used to explain the riots : " We need a better thought-out approach rather than just using social exclusion as an excuse." "I brought up two boys on my own," says Prof FitzGerald. "Yes, there are some issues about where boys get a positive sense of masculinity from when they don't ... BBC News "

Bus service cuts threaten the most vulnerable, MPs say

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Bus service cuts threaten the most vulnerable, MPs say : " However, "extensive" cuts mean old , young or disabled people are being disproportionately affected, argues the report - which covers bus services in England , excluding London. Last year's Spending Review - which cut local authority budgets - prompted ... BBC News "

Crisis as stock levels drop in charity shops

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Crisis as stock levels drop in charity shops : " “Without continued donations of everything from clothing to cookware, Age NI cannot continue its vital work to help improve the lives of older people in Northern Ireland.” The charity Oxfam, which offers relief in some of the poorest countries in the ... Belfast Newsletter "

UK riots: Birmingham's Muslims and Sikhs debate retribution for deaths

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UK riots: Birmingham's Muslims and Sikhs debate retribution for deaths : "A murder inquiry has been launched, and a 32-year- old man is being questioned. After prayers and a silent vigil, men took turns to express their views. There had been fears that the meeting, held after last prayer of the day – Isha'a – would be a ... United Kingdom | Ireland

End the wait for housing

End the wait for housing Shelter Scotland provides expert support services, online advice and a free national helpline for everyone facing housing and homelessness difficulties. For advice and support visit http://scotland.shelter.org. uk or call 0808 800 4444.

U.K.'s Cameron gets tough with rioters

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U.K.'s Cameron gets tough with rioters : "In Croydon, rioters had looted dozens of shops and other buildings, burning some nearly to the ground and leaving scores of people homeless . Cars were torched, and fires damaged tram tracks and wires so badly that service remained suspended. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Uni campus sold for new housing

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Uni campus sold for new housing : "by Rhodri Evans, South Wales Echo The University of Wales Institute, Cardiff , has sold its former Colchester Avenue campus to developer Barratt Homes, which has plans to build 76 family homes on the site. The site formerly housed Uwic's School of ... United Kingdom | Ireland

“Criminality, pure and simple”

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“Criminality, pure and simple” : "He described the turbulent events in the UK as “ criminality , pure and simple” and said every effort had to be made to combat it, adding that justice would prevail and the malefactors would suffer the consequences of their doings. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Emergency reserve of riot police on standby

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Emergency reserve of riot police on standby : " Organised crime gangs made up a key section of the rioters, he said. "Sadly they were the sort of characters we deal with day in, day out. They are the sort of people who live on the edge of criminality and who would see organised shoplifting, ... The Guardian "

Poverty, marginalization are possible triggers in UK riots: Canadian observers

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Poverty, marginalization are possible triggers in UK riots: Canadian observers : "Murakami Wood, a professor in Kingston, Ont., is originally from England and lived for many years in Newcastle. In his view, the rioters aren't acting this way for organized political reasons or to be nihilistic, but rather because they feel there's ... United Kingdom | Ireland

British riots show poverty of 'greed is good' philosophy

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British riots show poverty of 'greed is good' philosophy : "The Spanish economy is in worse straits than the UK's , with unemployment among Spanish youth now near 40 per cent. Some of them have taken to the streets in an informal movement of “indignados” (indignant people). But Spain's is, so far, ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Liberal certainties tested to destruction

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Liberal certainties tested to destruction : " Of course there are deeper issues at play that the Government and its successors will need to address, such as family breakdown, educational failure, welfare abuse and rampant criminality on sink estates. But they will have to wait for now. ... Telegraph.co.uk "

Police Appeal After Assault During Pub Burglary

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Police Appeal After Assault During Pub Burglary : "We all enjoy the warmer weather but police have issued warnings after an elderly couple's house was burgled while they were in the garden. More... As part of an ongoing clampdown on drugs in Chesterfield, police in Chesterfield have carried out ... United Kingdom | Ireland

UK riots may curb property investment in suburbs

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UK riots may curb property investment in suburbs : "This year, global investors have become increasingly interested in out-of- London UK shopping centres, chasing attractive yields and value-add opportunities. Possible mall buyers include a raft of property companies, funds, and sovereign wealth funds ... United Kingdom | Ireland

As UK riots cause chaos, businesses count the cost

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As UK riots cause chaos, businesses count the cost : "But last Monday babye was targeted as part of the violence which swept London and through the UK . The riots are the worst violence seen in the UK for decades, and have left behind devastated retailers and a clean up bill likely to run into the tens of ... United Kingdom | Ireland

South Asians take a hit in UK riots, 3 Pakistanis killed

South Asians take a hit in UK riots, 3 Pakistanis killed A family of Indian origin was rendered homeless after their house was gutted by arsonists at Croydon in south London. A woman and her son lost everything except their mobile phones. In Leicester, which has a high concentration of people of Indian ...

London Riots: A Symptom of the 'Burning' & 'Looting' of UK Public Services

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London Riots: A Symptom of the 'Burning' & 'Looting' of UK Public Services : " ... pure criminality , opportunistic criminality --is dealt with firmly and robustly." The sanctimoniousness of such statements is likely lost on most on the elites and those in the UK government. As Laurie Penny writes in a post on her blog Penny Red: . ... United Kingdom | Ireland

UK riots: More than 1000 arrests strain legal system to the limit

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UK riots: More than 1000 arrests strain legal system to the limit : " Assistant Chief Constable Garry Shewan of Greater Manchester police criticised "unprecedented" criminality and on Wednesday warned: "Hundreds and hundreds of people, we have your image, we have your face, we have your acts of wanton criminality on film ... The Guardian "

UK riots: 'Race is an issue, especially where relationships are already bad'

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UK riots: 'Race is an issue, especially where relationships are already bad' : " While elderly community leaders were among them, a number of others stood at temple doors holding baseball bats. Several miles to the south, in Eltham, hundreds of local people , almost exclusively white, took to the streets, amid rumours that the ... The Guardian "

London riots: Glasgow teenager detained over Facebook message ...

London riots: Glasgow teenager detained over Facebook message ... A teenager has been detained by police in connection with a Facebook message allegedly inciting others to riot, following public unrest in several cities ...

Out gays barred from Rick Perry's mega prayerfest

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Out gays barred from Rick Perry's mega prayerfest : "For example, in 2007, the AFA spoke out against IKEA for featuring lesbian and gay families in their television ads. In June 2008, the AFA protested a Heinz television ad, shown in the UK , for featuring two men kissing, and Heinz withdrew the ad. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

The British riots and the failures of the UK state

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The British riots and the failures of the UK state : "The UK's decision has been to ignore the root of the problem ( poverty ), because that would involve massive investments and actually doing something. Instead they give some benefits to single mothers so that taxpayers can feel good about themselves. ... United Kingdom | Ireland