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UK Just one in eight teachers trained to tackle homophobic bullying | |||
 | 'Teachers are the most powerful tool that we have in the fight to tackle homophobic bullying. Sadly our new research shows that, despite some progress, the legacy of Section 28 is lives on in Britain's schools,' said Stonewall's Ruth Hunt stonewall.org.uk 4 Jul 14 | ||
Mayor seeks views on reducing hate crime in London | |||
 | As part of his commitment to driving down hate crime, Boris Johnson will use his leadership role to bring partners and London's diverse communities together to deliver an effective strategy to tackle hate crime across the capital london.gov.uk 4 Jul 14 Submit your views | ||
Tony Blair joins celebrations for gay rights activist Michael Cashman | |||
 | Celebrities and world leaders pay tribute to former MEP Michael Cashman, and say 'thank you' for his service to LGBT rights. The long-serving politician stepped down at recent Euro elections, after 15 years as an MEP, and a lifetime campaigning for the rights of minority groups gaytimes.co.uk 4 Jul 14 | ||
Plymouth pensioner faces jail for continuing abuse of gay neighbours Reginald Brayford, who was jailed for a relentless campaign of homophobic abuse at his gay neighbours, is back behind bars after again insulting one of the men plymouthherald.co.uk 4 Jul 14 GAY PRIDE gaytoz Gay Pride Calendar An annual celebration of LGBT life in Essex and beyond | |||
 | Essex Pride features gay bingo, market stalls, keynote speaker Elly Barnes, and X Factor star Lucy Spraggan - Sat 5 Jul essexpride.org 4 Jul 14 | ||
Bristol Pride Week expecting record numbers | |||
 | Bristol Pride Week includes a film festival, dog show, tea dance, theatre and comedy nights, culminating in the parade at Castle Park - 3-13 Jul pridebristol.co.uk 4 Jul 14 | ||
Misha B joins line-up at North Wales Pride | |||
 | together with Alys Williams and Kameelion at the beautiful Grade II listed Hendre Hall outside Bangor, at the foothills of the magnificent Snowdonia National Park - 4-6 Jul northwalespride.com 4 Jul 14 | ||
Norwich Pride launch their Guide 2014 | |||
 | With details of The Pride Village with over 40 stalls inside the Forum; the parade through the city centre; and the entertainment and picnic at Chapelfield Gardens - Sat 26 Jul norwichpride.org.uk 4 Jul 14 | ||
Collabro join main stage line-up at Brighton Pride | |||
 | Collabro thrilled us during this years Britain's Got Talent finals, ensuring our attention with their unique and emotive interpretations of the very best of musical classics. And now they are joining Brighton Pride - Preston Park, Tickets £20, noon-10pm, Sat 2 Aug brighton-pride.org 4 Jul 14 | ||
GAY HEALTH No scientific basis for gay-specific mental disorders, WHO panel concludes
GAY SPORTS FIFA criticised by its own anti-discrimination chief | |||
 | FIFA has been criticised by its own anti-discrimination chief for failing to take action against homophobic chanting and neo-Nazi banners at World Cup matches. Jeffrey Webb said there was "an obvious disconnect" between what he viewed as racism and discrimination and the view of the disciplinary committee skysports.com 4 Jul 14 | ||
GAY MARRIAGE UK: Marriage conversion fee waived Home Secretary Theresa May has agreed to waive the fee for gay couples who entered into a civil partnership before same sex marriage was available and now wish to convert their union expressandstar.com 4 Jul 14 USA: Gay marriage will go national next June The U.S. Supreme Court will approve gay marriage as a constitutional right next June, predicts marriage-equality attorney Ted Olson bizjournals.com 4 Jul 14 SHOW BIZ RuPaul's Drag Race could be moving to the UK | |||
 | Jonathan Ross is interested in bringing the race to Europe. This is still an idea in the works, but RuPaul seems more than willing to make it happen enstarz.com 4 Jul 14 | ||
Further Tales of the City | |||
 | Dramatisation of Armistead Maupin's classic sequence of comic novels about the denizens of a San Francisco apartment house in the late 70s and early 80s, on BBC Radio 4 - 10:45am, 10-15 Jul bbc.co.uk 4 Jul 14 Buy Book | ||
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