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  • This school in Cornwall is set to become the first in the UK to play host to a Pride

    This school in Cornwall is set to become the first in the UK to play host to a Pride

    In stark contrast to scenes elsewhere in the UK, one Cornwall School is set to play host to a Pride event this Friday.

     

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    Helston school in Cornwall will become the first school in the UK to host a pride event when the world famous Cornwall Pride tour makes a stop there on Friday morning.

     

    The Pride will be a stark contrast to scenes elsewhere in the UK, where some parents have been protesting the inclusion of LGBT+ acceptance and tolerance lessons.

    The Cornwall Pride tour will be stopping at 11 AM at Helston school and is described by Matthew Kenworthy-Gomes, the chairperson of Cornwall Pride as something “positive” in contrast to the protests and legal battles seen in Birmingham in recent months, “It really is a great positive news story” he added.

    He continued, “With the support of First Kernow (our regional bus service). We are taking two double-decker busses, packed full of amazing people representing different; charities, organizations, sponsors and partners. Each to support, represent and bring Pride to 18 towns in Cornwall over the two days! With the largest PRIDE FLAG in the UK!!”

    Where is the Cornwall Pride tour stopping off?

    On Friday, 21st June the tour will be stopping at

    Falmouth, Prince Charles Pier 9.50 AM

    Helston School, 11 AM

    Porthleven, The Green, 11.55 AM

    Penzance, Promenade, 12.45 PM

    St Ives Harbour Beach, 1.55 PM

    Hayle, Spar Shop, 2.55 PM

    Cambrone, Commerical Square, 3.30 PM

    Redruth, Fore Street, 4.15 PM

    Truro, Piazza, 5.05 PM

     

    On Saturday 22nd June

    Padstow Harbour, 10 AM

    Wadebridge, John Betjeman Centre, 11.05 AM

    Bodmin, Shire Hall, 11.05 AM

    Launceston, Castle, 12.55 PM

    Callington, Saltash Road Playing Field, 2.05 PM

    Saltash, Pier Old Ferry Roady, 2.50 PM

    Liskeard, Town Centre, 4 PM

    Lostwithiel, King George Field, 5.05 OM

    St Austell TBC

  • Boston’s “Straight Pride” has raised only a fraction of its costs

    Boston’s “Straight Pride” has raised only a fraction of its costs

    Support for Boston’s so-called “straight pride” doesn’t seem to be going that well!

    The official fundraiser for Boston’s “straight pride”, which was created to celebrate heterosexuality in the US city has raised only a tiny proportion of its $5000 ask.

    After three days, and at the time of publishing, the group has raised just $364 or around 7.28% of its goal.

    The pride is due to take place in late August and has booked Milo Yiannopoulous, the openly gay author and former Brebait journalist to be its Grand Marshall.

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    In a funder which is called “Permits cost money” organisers of the pride event, called “Super Happy Fun America” are asking supporters for $5000 to help cover the cost of putting on the non-LGBT+ pride event in the US city of Boston.

    According to the organisers, Super Happy Fun America, “advocates on behalf of the straight community in order to foster respect and awareness with people from all walks of life”.

    The pride event even has its own straight pride flag and is planning to raise the flag which is Blue and Pink with yellow Male and Female symbols interlinking in the middle.

    It will, apparently be raised over Boston City Hall after the parade, after which, organisers have promised speeches. The organisers have invited Mayor Martin J. Walsh to participate.

  • This MP nailed equality for all in the most perfect way

    This MP nailed equality for all in the most perfect way

    MP Jess Phillips managed to explains how the equality act protects Muslims and LGBT people – ‘you don’t get to pick and choose what equality you have’.

    Jess Phillips talks with a protester Shakeel Afsar outside the Anderton School in Birmingham

    The Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley Jess Phillips managed to explain her belief that the current equality act protects Muslims and LGBT+ people, saying that the current protests against teaching LGBT+ education, in programmes like the No Outsiders campaign, is “damaging the reputation of a peaceful and loving community”.

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    Speaking outside a school in Birmingham where mainly Muslim parents have been protesting, the MP said, “I don’t agree with these protests, I don’t agree that you get to pick and choose which equality you can and cannot have.

    “Our equality laws protect us all. I want them to protect you. Actually I want to protect the Muslim community, which is getting a terrible… I want our Muslim community to be completely protected.

    “The worse thing about it is it’s damaging the reputation of a peaceful and loving community that I have lived in my entire life.”

    She continued to say that she was advocating for an exclusion area around the school to protect children the current wave of protests.

    Parents have been protesting outside the Anderton Park school in Birmingham in demonstrations similar as seen outside Parkfield Primary school last month.

     

  • Big Brother star Hughie Maughan got a Brazilian bum lift

    Big Brother star Hughie Maughan got a Brazilian bum lift

    Big Brother star Hughie Maughan is recovering after having a slew of procedures including lipo on his tummy, sides and chin and a bum lift.

    Big Brother star Hughie Maughan is in full recovery mode after undertaking a slew of procedures including lipo on three parts of his body and bum lift at the Serene Cosmetic clinic in Marbella.

    According to the star, his swelling is going down and is starting to see the results after just three weeks. Taking to social media the reality star showcased some of the incredible results, including a much slimmed down stomach, a flat chest and a perky looking butt from his Brazillian bum lift.

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    Hughie explained in the video, that there was still a little bit of tenderness in his torso area, where he had liposuction, but this was to be expected after just three weeks after his procedures.

    He went to say that there was still a bit of swelling left, but he is “so so so pleased” with the results and can’t wait to show off his new body with his fans.

    He went to show his bum, looking “much perkier” in his undies.

    He said, “I had a belly, I had man boobs, I had everything, and it does (now) look so much better. My bum sticks out now, it’s not flat. I’m just so much happier with my overall results.

    He added that he felt that he was a lot more confident after his body makeover.

  • Elton John responds to his biopic, Rocket Man

    Elton John responds to his biopic, Rocket Man

    Elton John and his writing partner Bernie Taupin have responded to the brand new film.

    The legendary 72-year-old singer was apparently very emotional watching the film about his life. Speaking about watching the film, Elton John said, “I was blown away. I was very moved, I cried the first time I saw it… I cried a lot this time”.

    Bernie Taupin, Elton’s long-time co-songwriter echoed Elton’s reaction, adding it was “very emotional”.

    Speaking about Taron Egerton‘s acting and singing ability, Elton was shocked at how good Taron actually was saying, “I knew Taron could sing and soon as I met him, I felt that there was something special there. And when I first heard him sing, don’t let the sun go down on me, I was flabbergasted. This is as good as my version really!”

    He continued, “There are very dark moments in the movie, but the music lifts it out of the dark moments. Not only did he have to perform my life but he had to sing my life and that’s a double whammy. I’m am looking at me. This is me here”.

    Elton ended by saying that he was “very proud of this movie” and that he was very proud of Bernie.

    Rocket Man opens nationwide 22nd May 2019

  • Piers Morgan’s “trans slender” Tweet was GMB’s most popular post

    Piers Morgan’s “trans slender” Tweet was GMB’s most popular post

    ITV digital bosses admitted that Piers Morgan identifying as skinny was its most successful post in April, with over 1.6 million engagements.

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    Back in April Piers Morgan said that he identified as skinny and apparently the accompanying social media post on Twitter sent users into a “frenzy” according to ITV’s digital team for Good Morning Britain, which sent an all staffer email to highlight the digital engagement.

    Piers posted a Tweet in which he called himself “trans slender”, whilst announcing during a live broadcast, on Good Morning Britain saying that he was identifying as a skinny person.

    GMB tweeted the news, highlighting it as an “exclusive announcement”.

    According to the email, over 1.6 million people engaged with the post generating over 10,000 comments, shares and retweets. Digital bosses highlighted the engagement in bold red, to show off how significant the digital reach was for the programme.

    Piers celebrated the news by tweeting “Trans-slender power”.

    At the time, Piers was criticised for saying that he identified as skinny, with TV’s Doctor Ranj calling him out saying that the jokes said by Piers could be harmful to vulnerable people. The Strictly Come Dancing star implored Piers, as a medical professional to stop doing it – a request that didn’t go down too well with the ever outspoken Piers.

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    In his response to Dr Ranj, Piers wrote, “Hi Ranj, I am getting a little tired of humourless ‘woke’ berks like you telling me what gender-related jokes I can & can’t make on TV for entertainment… I implore you: PLEASE don’t do it.”

  • X Factor’s Lucy Spraggan speaks out against ITV’s reality TV aftercare

    X Factor’s Lucy Spraggan speaks out against ITV’s reality TV aftercare

    Lucy Spraggan claims “suicides won’t stop” after ITV cancels the Jeremy Kyle show.

    Lucy Spraggan took to social media to put ITV on blast following on from the broadcaster’s decision to cancel the Jeremy Kyle show following on from the suspected suicide of one of its guests.

    Lucy who starred in another ITV reality show, the X Factor, the singer wrote, “It’s not about axing shows. Love Island is about to start again. It’s about ITV actually caring about guests/contestants/reality TV stars”.

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    Adding insight into aftercare for reality stars, Lucy continued, “As soon as the show is finished, that’s it. Why isn’t there support? Does it cost too much? More than a life? The suicides won’t stop.”

    “Lonely”

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    Speaking out on her own reality show experience, she added “ITV, change the way you see your responsibility to the people on your shows. Start/improve aftercare, accept responsibility, give them HELP.

    “As one show is axed another will begin and the perpetual process will start again. I’ve been there, it’s f***ing lonely.

    “And believe me, I have a lot more to say about it. Which I will. It’s a f***ing tragedy and seemingly ITV will not learn. They have had plenty of opportunities to.”

    Love Island, which is due to air a new series has had under 100 contestants over its 4 series, two of whom have died, by suspected suicide.

  • 12 definite signs you might be Patsy Stone

    12 definite signs you might be Patsy Stone

    She’s an icon amongst icons. A gay man’s favourite: Man loving, alcohol swigging, chain smoking, power dressing magazine icon. Patsy Stone we love you.

    On Smoking

    “Smoking is good for you…”

    On Her Drinking

    “The last mosquito that bit me had to book into the Betty Ford Clinic.”

    On Sex

    “My ring needs resealing, I know the gutters sagging a bit but how about a quick plunge up the waste pipe?”

    On Work Ethics

    “It’s 7– 7:30? In the…? Why, that means nothing to me!”

    On Driving

    “Keep driving, Eddy. You haven’t hit anything yet.”

    On Fashion

    “Are you mad? I’ve got nothing to wear on public transport?”

    On Saffy

    “You may dress like a Christian, but the similarity ends there. I think you do it on purpose. How long does it take you to get the crease so crisp down the front of your jeans, you torturer?”

    More on Safi

    “Oh you little BITCH TROLL FROM HELL.”

    On People

    “She’s emaciated, like her brain!”

    As A Fashion Editor

    “The only label she wears is “Drip Dry”.

    On Brand

    “One wiff of a cocoa bean and our customers would fly like vampires before garlic. Jeremy’s must remain a sterile oasis, free from street eaters and coffee carriers. Aseptic and razor-sharp as our customer’s hipbones. These women shop for lunch! Labels are their only sustenance! Their skeleton legs in Manolos have worn trenches down the pavement of Sloan Street. Their arm sinews have just enough muscles left in their arm to lift up a credit card.”<

    On Motherhood

    “Nothing, and you shouldn’t have to. I mean, look at you. You’ve been a fantastic mother. You’ve let them ruin your figure. Your stomach’s stretched beyond recognition, you’ve got tits down to your knees, and what for, for God’s sake? For a potholer who’s worn nothing but a purple nylon tracksuit and a Gazza t-shirt for the past two years. Cut the cord, darling.”

    So are you Patsy?  Congratulate yourself sweetie.

  • TODAY IN HISTORY | The Admiral Duncan Bombing

    TODAY IN HISTORY | The Admiral Duncan Bombing

    In 1999 a nail bomb went off in the popular gay pub The Admiral Duncan, killing three people.

    Three people were killed and dozens injured when a bomb, left in an unattended bag, placed by Neo-Nazi David Copeland, exploded on the 30th April 1999. The Admiral Duncan bombing was part of a series of three bombings in London, by Copeland who was targetting various diverse communities and stirring fear in the communities he targetted.

    The Soho bombing was the deadliest attack.

    Andrea Dykes 27, Nik Moore 31 and John Light, 32 were killed. Andrea was four months pregnant at the time. Around 70 people were injured.

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    Days after the attack, Peter Tatchell and members of the activism group Outrage organised a vigil outside the pub.

    Copeland was captured that same evening. He had terrorised Londoners with two other bombings, one in Brixton on the 17th and one in White Chapel on the 24th. His two other bombs, fortunately, did not kill anyone. It was thought that Copeland was trying to stir up race and homophobic tensions.

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    Copeland was convicted of three murders and three offences of planting bombs on 30 June 2000 and given six life sentences. The minimum time he’ll spend behind bars is 50 years.

    Read more about the attack here and to see pictures from the attack click here.

  • Lord Sugar blasted for “casual homophobia” in Piers Morgan jibe

    Lord Sugar blasted for “casual homophobia” in Piers Morgan jibe

    Lord Sugar has been accused of “casual homophobia” after ‘gay elephant’ jibe.

    After Piers Morgan asked his Twitter following whether elephants could be gay, but Alan Sugar couldn’t help but respond. His response missed the mark, however, and was met with condemnation from some followers.

    Piers Morgan tweeted, “Genuine question: are there gay elephants?” to which the Apprentice star responded in front of his 5.3 million followers, “Good question they have good memory, That is why they followed you when you went on Safari in South Africa”

    While some were offended by the remark, calling the tweet an example of ‘casual homophobia’ others commented on the laziness of the joke, with one writing, “by all means attempt a gay joke, we wont be offended as long as its witty or clever. This offends me simply because its [sic] beyond dull”.

    Others weren’t so impressed with the tweet, calling the businessman out on what they called “casual homophobia”.

     

    This isn’t the first time Sugar has been accused of homophobia, last year he was slammed after saying that he had had enough “puffs” in his boardroom. Twitter users were quick to call out the Tweet as homophobic and bigoted living the billionaire businessman having to explain that the tweet was “a bloody joke” and that puffs was not a homophobic slur.

  • Lockie Chapman says he’s leaving The Overtones

    Lockie Chapman says he’s leaving The Overtones

    Aussie hunk, Lockie Chapman is leaving the million-selling vocal group, The Overtones, after “difficult decision”.

    Lockie Chapman, who is known for his deep bass voice in the vocal group, The Overtones, is set to leave the group after “careful consideration” saying that it was time for him to move on.

    The group broke onto the music scene in 2009 and Lockie was one of the founding members of the group.

    Speaking to THEGAYUK.com about his decision to leave Lockie said, “It has been a very difficult decision and has taken much careful consideration, but the time has come for me to move on. I hope you will understand. I was one of five boys given a chance at a lucky break, and my goodness, how we ran with that ball! My finest memories have been made and they are countless. I have so much love for the Overtones, for Darren, Mike, Mark and our dearest friend Timmy Matley and the memories we have made and shared together”

    Lockie said of the news. “I know the boys will carry on delighting audiences everywhere as The Overtones always have and long may they reign. My heart is beating with pride for them. I have so much love and thanks for our devoted and loyal fans – the love and respect you have given us means you will always be in my heart. Always, always. You have truly been the making of my first decade in the UK and I must now journey on into the adventures and excitements of my next decade. We shall see. We will meet again at a microphone, a stage or a screen near you soon”

    Lockie took to Instagram to inform the band’s fans, with a simple handwritten note,

    Talking about the future Darren Everest, Mike Crawshaw and Mark Franks added ,“We are excited about our next chapter too and, to our fans, rest assured that The Overtones will continue to make you smile, sing and dance in the aisles for many years to come. We have some big news coming soon so stay tuned because there are exciting times ahead”

    Tickets for the concert on Saturday May 4th 2019 at Shanklin Theatre, Isle Of Wight are available from shanklintheatre.com

    With their innate charm and adherence to vintage-modernist style, and a devotion to the timeless appeal of male vocal harmonies, The Overtones are a bridge between pre-rock’n’roll classicism and lively 21st Century entertainment. They’ve sold over a million albums, made countless TV appearances and filled venues to capacity on tour after tour, all the while building a relationship with their fans that has real depth and devotion.

    In 2018 the group released their sixth album ‘The Overtones’. The first to be released as a quartet following the death of Timmy Matley, the record was a celebration of life, the friendship between the band mates, and the power of the voice. The accompanying 24 date sold-out tour took that sense of celebration and party on the road with the group and their band living up to the promise of “a night to remember”. That’s the tradition they come from and they’re certainly not about to stop now.