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Charmaine Abdul-Karim has spoken out about the discrimination faced by the Romany Gypsy Community (Image: UGC) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Charmaine Abdul-Karim says it seems it is 'still acceptable' to be racist towards people from her background after suffering instances of discrimination her entire life. These include Charmaine being forced to resign from several jobs as a result of racist treatment, and her two children having to change schools. Related articles Lovestruck High cast: Who is in the cast of Amazon dating series? Police swarm street after woman, 21, stabbed to death near school Talking to Cheshire Live, the … [Read more...] about Distraught Gypsy mum: ‘My children have left three schools due to racism’

Kay Mellor, best known for writing hit series including ITV’s Girlfriends , Band of Gold and The Syndicate, has died aged 71. Leeds-born Mellor – whose daughter is actress Gaynor Faye – also penned series Fat Friends, starring James Corden, which aired from 2000 until 2005 and was turned into a musical. In a statement, it was confirmed Mellor died on Sunday night, with tributes coming in from Fat Friends stars Ruth Jones and Lisa Riley. A spokesperson for her TV production company, Rollem Productions, said: ‘It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely and sudden passing of our beloved friend, mentor and colleague Kay Mellor on Sunday 15th May 2022. ‘We have lost a phenomenal talent and a true luminary. We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family and friends at this time.’ Mellor began her career writing plays, worked on Coronation Street and created the award-winning children’s drama Children’s Ward. She also wrote BBC One’s women’s … [Read more...] about Fat Friends and Band of Gold writer Kay Mellor dies aged 71

A heavily pregnant woman has vented her frustration at feeling "bullied" by family members over the fact her baby may have red hair. Red might be the rarest human hair color in the world, but redheads nevertheless account for a significant proportion of the population. According to online geography resource website WorldAtlas, redheads represent around 2 to 6 percent of the U.S. population, or somewhere between 6 and 18 million people. Despite this, a certain stigma persists among the redheaded population , not least when it comes to dating . A 2012 study saw a group of men and women put on different colored wigs in a dating setting to see who would be approached the most. Redheads suffered the most rejection with just 13.8 percent of men wearing the red wigs being asked to dance, compared with 35 percent of the men donning black locks. It wasn't just restricted to men either. The women wearing red wigs found they were approached by just 29 men, which was … [Read more...] about Family slammed for bullying pregnant woman over “risk” baby has red hair

Sri Lanka's ruling party on Tuesday defeated a move in Parliament to urgently debate a motion censuring President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for the nation's worst economic crisis, which the prime minister said has left enough gasoline stocks for only a day. It's unclear when the motion will be taken up again. It doesn't legally bound Rajapaksa to quit, but his refusal to do so has already roiled Sri Lanka, which is on the brink of bankruptcy as it negotiates with other countries and institutions an economic lifeline to be able to import basic supplies, medicines and fuel. M.A Sumanthiran, a lawmaker from the opposition Tamil National Alliance, proposed that Parliament bypass the usual procedure to take up the motion against Rajapaksa urgently. But the ruling party defeated the motion with a 119-68 vote. Protesters have occupied the entrance to the president's office for more than a month calling for Rajapaksa's resignation. Months of anti-government rallies have led to … [Read more...] about Censure vote vs Sri Lankan leader fails as crisis simmers

The dating app Tinder (or hookup app, depending on whom you ask ) has added an HIV and sexually transmitted disease testing locator on its website—but good luck finding it. While Tinder's move is laudable—as some STD rates in the United States hit an all-time high —the finished product is disappointing, despite considerable hoopla from Tinder, Healthvana and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF). First, the STD locator on Tinder is just a link that takes anyone interested to health startup Healthvana's website. And to get to the link, you need to click on a tiny gray "health safety" button on the bottom right on the Tinder home page, then scroll down to the end of the health safety page to the link. On the mobile app, where Tinder really happens, you needs to click on the settings button on the top left, then click "help & support," transfer over to a Web browser, click on "health safety" and then scroll down to the STD locator link. Tinder's decision to adopt an STD … [Read more...] about Tinder adds STD testing locator to its website—good luck finding it

Ella Whelan discusses the future of Keir Starmer and Labour Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ella Whelan, political commentator and journalist, slammed the Labour leader for failing to show the public “what the Labour party stands for”. She accused Sir Keir of failing to provide an opposition to Mr Johnson during the pandemic while the public was “crying out” for a critical opinion. She added that the Labour party’s policies under Sir Keir have “veered from” pro-Corbyn to anti- Corbyn , confusing the public. Related articles Labour braced for 'mad scramble' if Starmer forced out 'Don't be ridiculous!' Ed Miliband hits out … [Read more...] about ‘No personality and no policies’: Starmer slammed for being a ‘pathetic politician’

Joanna Lumley discusses climate change with Sacha Dench Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The 47-year-old broke both her legs after the paramotor, or motorised paraglider, which she was flying was involved in a mid-air collision with that of cameraman Dan Burton in September 2021, as the pair completed the Round Britain Climate Challenge to highlight awareness of climate change. Tragically, Mr Burton, 54, was killed in the accident, which is the subject of an ongoing inquest. Related articles Consumers face 'energy bill SHOCK' in direct debit payments Putin shame as soldier's messages show surprise at 'random' attack … [Read more...] about ‘Human phoenix’ Sacha gets set for latest adventure – months after horrific accident

Bobby Lee was rushed in for emergency surgery (Image: Bobby Lee/SWNS) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The woman said that she briefly feared for her life while home alone with her youngest child, after accidentally gulping down the medical swab while testing herself for coronavirus. Care Worker Bobby Lee said she decided to test after feeling unwell during a night shift but, when she put the swab in her mouth, it got stuck. Unsure what to do, care worker Bobby then tried to swallow the swab. Related articles Gypsy mum: 'My children have left three schools due to racism' ‘Outraged!’ Mum in shock after receiving £1,300 internet bill from EE … [Read more...] about Mum rushed to surgery after swallowing six-inch Covid swab

BBC Breakfast: Owain Wyn Evans jokingly walks off set Sign up for the big storylines FIRST , star interviews and exclusive access SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Owain Wyn Evans is best known for his appearances on BBC Breakfast as a journalist and weather presenter. His latest venture has been testing his resilience in freezing conditions as part of the BBC' s Freeze the Fear experiment. The TV star has opened up about his childhood during the series and Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where he was born. Related articles Jane McDonald shares glimpse into love life as she bids farewell What is Bargain Hunt expert Christina Trevanion's nationality? Where was Owain Wyn Evans born? … [Read more...] about Where was Owain Wyn Evans born? BBC Breakfast star’s family history explained

Northern Ireland protocol: 'Nothing off the table' says Lewis Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Archie Norman warned on Tuesday, May 17, that Brexit red tape is worse for British exports to the EU than to Northern Ireland with some information demanded in the classical language and a particular typeface. The former Tory MP said the level of bureaucracy is making exporting impossible for small producers. Related articles Putin behaviour points to 'detachment' cancer side effect Putin shame as soldier's messages show surprise at 'random' attack Mr Norman's comments come as the Government lays out steps to tackle post-Brexit trade … [Read more...] about UK lorry drivers hit with ‘700 pages’ of documents including bits in LATIN to trade in EU