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Published 16 March 2021 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A reported link between the Vatican and a film celebrating Sir Elton John has resurfaced after a controversial Church decision on same-sex unions. On Monday the Vatican's doctrine office said the Church could not bless same-sex unions as God "cannot bless sin". The declaration was approved by Pope Francis, who has expressed support for gay couples. Many members of the LGBT community were outraged, including British singer-songwriter Sir Elton. Catholic Church 'cannot bless same-sex unions' "How can the Vatican refuse to bless gay marriages because they 'are sin,' yet happily make a profit from investing millions in 'Rocketman' - a film which celebrates my finding happiness from my marriage to David??" Sir Elton tweeted . At the end of the tweet, he added the hashtag "hypocrisy". For those … [Read more...] about Rocketman: Did the Vatican fund a film about Elton John?

Published 3 November 2015 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The future of Bristol's St Pauls carnival has been put into doubt after organisers have their funding pulled. Bristol City Council and Arts Council England said it was withholding funds from St Pauls Afrikan Caribbean Carnival (SPACC) with immediate effect. In a statement, the council said its funding criteria included a carnival but SPACC had failed to deliver one in 2015 and had no "clear plans" for 2016. Cleo Lake, from SPACC, said she "cannot understand" the decision. The annual carnival, which is a celebration of the city's Afro-Caribbean culture, dates back to the 1960s and is normally held in July. It is one of the biggest of its kind in Europe, with tens of thousands of people attending in 2014 . But this year it was cancelled due to "unforeseen challenges and setbacks" which organisers had … [Read more...] about Bristol’s St Pauls carnival future in doubt after funding withdrawn

The Serpent: Jenna Colman discusses learning French Don't miss the best new TV releases for 2022 and behind the scenes news 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 Serpent kicked-off on BBC One last night, telling the complex story of the murders and various crimes carried out by Charles Sobrhaj (played by Tahar Rahim) and his girlfriend Marie-Andrée Leclerc (Jenna Coleman). However, when Herman Knippenberg (Billy Howle) and his wife Angela (Ellie Bamber) stumble upon their involvement, they become determined to track the pair down and bring them to justice. With the drama based primarily in Thailand, the cast had to learn the language for certain parts of the show. Now, Angela star Ellie has exclusively detailed how she used a … [Read more...] about The Serpent: Angela Knippenberg star details clever trick she used to learn Thai

Steph McGovern in the press room at the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2018 (Image: Ian West/PA Archive/PA Images) Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz 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 Chatty and friendly are the order of the day, something that pervades her successful daily Packed Lunch on Channel 4. And yet, the world might never have got to know her. "I come from Middlesbrough and I went to a college that was very much focused on the needs of the local area which is rooted in heavy industry," she explains. "We spent a lot of time getting input from companies like British Steel and ICI. I was pretty good at science so I saw my future in engineering." Related articles BBC's Naga Munchetty … [Read more...] about What Donald Trump said that made TV talkshow host Steph McGovern laugh

By Robert Cooper Published 2 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing People with a chronic fatigue illness are struggling to access medical help, a charity has claimed. Figures sourced by the BBC show many Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) patients are being discharged just months after starting treatment. Action for ME chief executive Sonya Chowdhury said ME had been "neglected for decades" with patients finding services "inaccessible". Health Secretary Sajid Javid has announced plans to better tackle ME . Stephen Hocking from Keswick, Cumbria, was diagnosed with ME 15 months ago and said the condition had been "devastating", but there was a lack of medical understanding. "When I was finally diagnosed nobody explained what it was or how it would affect my life," he told BBC Politics North . "The only treatment option was a clinic led by a health … [Read more...] about Action for ME says patients struggle to get medical help

Published 14 June Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A regeneration scheme in York faces a "significant delay" amid claims the council has "lost control". Work on Castle Mills has stalled after City of York Council ended its contract with construction firm Wates The decision means the project, which includes new apartments and a riverside park, will not start before mid-2023. The council say the project, which will link to the Castle Gateway scheme, is making "significant progress" but critics say it is "drifting". A council report said the decision to terminate the contract with Wates came after issues with Covid and rising costs, but also design points, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service . The report states Castle Mills is "the primary funding stream for other elements of the masterplan" and the delay has also pushed back a decision on whether … [Read more...] about York’s Castle Mills development delayed until 2023

Published 28 February Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Organisers of St Pauls Carnival have announced plans to return to live carnival activities with a series of community events in the summer. The Bristol carnival, which has been digital since 2020 due to the pandemic, usually draws thousands to its celebrations of diversity and culture. Event director LaToyah McAllister-Jones said she was "thrilled" the programme will include features like the school's performance and Elders' Brunch. The full carnival will return in 2023. Ms McAllister-Jones said although the team had hoped to bring "the full, vibrant celebrations of St Pauls Carnival back to the streets this year", ongoing uncertainty around the pandemic had impacted carnival plans and fundraising events. However, she added the important thing was that "carnival season '22 will not go uncelebrated". St … [Read more...] about Bristol’s St Pauls Carnival set to partly return with live events

Published 2 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Rugby League legends Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow have completed the Leeds 10k, with Sinfield pushing his team-mate in a specially-adapted wheelchair. Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019 and has since raised millions of pounds for charity. The former Rhinos joined the club's team to raise money for the Leeds Rhinos Foundation and the Rob Burrow Centre for MND appeal. Sinfield said it was "brilliant" to complete the course together. "It's been a while since we have been able to do some sort of running or activity," he said. "We have been waiting on this [wheelchair] to get delivered, it's our first run with it today and we came 39th. "Thankfully it stayed in one piece and hopefully he enjoyed it, I know I did." He added: "A lot of people were clapping, I think Rob has been … [Read more...] about Leeds Rhinos legends Burrow and Sinfield complete city’s 10k

Published 30 November 2016 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Bristol's deputy mayor says she is "hopeful" funding will be awarded, which would see the return of an African-Caribbean carnival. St Pauls Carnival, not staged since 2014, grew beyond organisers' means, Bristol City Council said when funding was withdrawn. A new community partnership has been formed to run future events, and next year's carnival is planned for 1 July. Bristol mayor Marvin Rees is widely expected to approve funding next week. Deputy mayor Estella Tincknell is "hopeful" it will go ahead and said: "We want to make sure the carnival is on a sustainable footing for the future." Dating back to the 1960s, the annual carnival was designed to be a celebration of the city's African-Caribbean culture which is normally held in July. 'Committed team' It was run by St Pauls Afrikan … [Read more...] about Bristol’s St Pauls carnival return ‘hopeful’

By Peter Coulter Published 5 May 2020 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Trade union Unison has said it is a "scandal" that staff at private care homes who test positive for Covid-19 are not offered enhanced sick pay. Good Morning Ulster has discovered that staff at some private care homes are only offered statutory sick pay if they take ill. Some of these staff have contracted the virus from residents in the homes. When it comes to statutory sick pay for staff, care home owners are fully operating within the law. Some employers however agree to pay employees their salary for a specified period of time when they are on sick leave. Patricia McKeown, regional secretary for Unison, said it was a widespread issue across the private care home sector that staff were not being supported if they contracted Covid-19 while at work. Unison wrote to Northern … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Private care home sick pay ‘a scandal’