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Tue, 13 May 2008 02:47:00 GMT

Unite the Union supports 'Show Racism the Red Card' awards ceremony

Unite, Britain's biggest union and one of the main sponsors of 'Show Racism the Red Card' has welcomed the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown's decision to host The Red Card Hall of Fame awards ceremony today (12th May) at 10 Downing Street at 6pm. Joint
Tue, 13 May 2008 02:47:00 GMT

Racism warning for Zenit support

Fans travelling to Manchester have been issued the warningZenit St Petersburg fans have been warned they could face prison if found guilty of racist abuse towards Rangers' black players in the Uefa Cup final. The Russian club has already been charged by
Tue, 13 May 2008 02:21:00 GMT

The ROI Academy™ involved at the launch of the Training Quality Standard by the minister, David Lammy, MP

Over 150 people representing external training providers and internal training departments that have achieved the Standard or are seeking to achieve the Standard were present. The minister and other guest speakers from accredited providers attested to
Tue, 13 May 2008 02:09:00 GMT

'No racial or gang element' to killing

THE police officer leading the investigation into the murder of teenager Jimmy Mizen says it is progressing well. Jimmy, 16, of Dallinger Road, Lee, was killed in an unprovoked attack in the Three Cooks bakery near his home at 11.50am on Saturday (May
Mon, 12 May 2008 22:15:00 GMT

Asian man victim of racist abuse

Racist abuse was hurled at an Asian man as he walked through the University of East Anglia campus.The man, who is in his 30s, was walking through the campus, off Earlham Road, when a group of about five people shouted abuse at him.It happened at about
Mon, 12 May 2008 15:29:00 GMT

Suspect is held after Lewis Hamilton blackmail plot

A suspected blackmailer was being held last night over an 8,000 plot involving private pictures of Lewis Hamilton. The mystery man was arrested by detectives in Bavaria in a sting following a tip-off from Hamilton's best mate, fellow F1 driver Adrian
Mon, 12 May 2008 15:18:00 GMT

Lewis Hamilton back in F1 contention

Lewis Hamilton scored a convincing second place in yesterday's Turkish Grand Prix. Finishing second behind Ferrari's Felipe Massa, Hamilton was quick to declare the Turkish finish as his 'best race ever' after a disappointing fifth place in Barcelona and
Mon, 12 May 2008 11:38:00 GMT

The ROI Academy™ involved at the launch of the Training Quality Standard by the minister, David Lammy, MP.

11-May-2008 Training Press Releases The ROI Academy™ was invited to run 2 workshop sessions at last week's launch of the Training Quality Standard (TQS). The Standard, which has been developed and piloted over the last 2 years, was formally
Mon, 12 May 2008 09:19:00 GMT

Lewis Hamilton admits stunt was stupid (+video)

ISTANBUL - McLaren's Lewis Hamilton has recognised that acting may not be his forte after a Turkish Grand Prix promotional stunt turned into an embarrassment for the Formula One driver. 'Let's forget about that,' the 23-year-old told British reporters
Mon, 12 May 2008 04:54:00 GMT

John Bright: Lenny Henry goes big time rather than budget

Comedian Lenny Henry is having a laugh, isn't he? In a TV commercial, he extols the virtues of staying at a Premier Inn, where guests get a big deal for a small bill. So what did he do on a recent visit to Birmingham, where Premier Inns have three city
Sun, 11 May 2008 18:59:00 GMT

Minister backs SAFC's bid to boot out racism

They hope the Relegating Racism Together project will help Sunderland become a more tolerant and multicultural city.Quinn and the Arsenal-supporting minister led by example by putting their sporting differences aside before their teams clash
Sat, 10 May 2008 21:02:00 GMT

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton has recognised that acting may not be his forte after a Turkish Grand Prix promotional stunt turned into an embarrassment for the Formula One driver.

'Let's forget about that,' the 23-year-old told British reporters when asked about his bizarre appearance, in fully branded flameproof race suit, at an enactment of the Siege of Troy on Thursday. Cast in the role of the Greek god Apollo, Hamilton had
Sat, 10 May 2008 09:42:00 GMT

Lewis Hamilton Publicity Stunt Backfires For the F1 Driver

British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton has been defending himself over criticism of an elaborate publicity stunt in Istanbul. Hamilton defends the stunt as 'cool' On the eve of the Turkish Grand Prix, the 23-year-old was hoisted on wires and swung across the
Fri, 9 May 2008 18:59:00 GMT

Lewis Hamilton flies through air with greatest of unease in bizarre show

Lewis Hamilton hit back at his critics yesterday ahead of the Turkish Grand Prix, declaring: 'I'm not Superman.' But today, he gave a few superhero moves his best shot. With his sponsors apparently pulling the strings, the 23-year-old McLaren put aside
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:59:00 GMT

Racist chainsaw attack

A GANG of white youths hurled racist abuse at a group of Asian men while threatening them with a chainsaw. One of them, a girl, held the chainsaw, which was not switched on at the time, inches away from one of the victims before walking away with the
Fri, 9 May 2008 01:32:00 GMT

Lewis Hamilton roped into Vodafone stunt

In the pantheon of ridiculous publicity stunts, it may rate among the greatest. Lewis Hamilton was required to take on the role of the Greek God Apollo in the sacking of Troy in one of the sports more bizarre moments. Hamilton, 23, who is in Istanbul
Thu, 8 May 2008 21:56:00 GMT

Major drive to help black and Pakistani pupils

The council is launching a massive drive to tackle the startling underachievement of black and Pakistani children in Reading's schools. Following calls for action from parents, teachers and community groups at an Apollo Club conference in March, Reading
Thu, 8 May 2008 20:56:00 GMT

Mum says she was racially abused in row

A MUM out walking with her toddler and dog claims she was slapped and spat at and racially abused by another couple in an argument over their dogs. Jaspreet Hundal was walking in Lesnes Abbey park, near the abbey ruins off Abbey Road, Belvedere, on April
Thu, 8 May 2008 16:02:00 GMT

Arrests in racist chainsaw threat

Four people have been arrested after a group of men were threatened with a chainsaw in Bolton in a racially motivated incident, police said. Three people were seen verbally abusing a group of Asian men on Prince Street, before a 17-year-old girl
Thu, 8 May 2008 09:11:00 GMT

Racism victim says stand up to yobs

A Whitehaven man who suffered racist abuse for being married to a Filipino woman has called for more people to stand up to 'yob society'. Michael Korwin-Granford, of Cumberland Road, Hensingham, spoke out after two men were found guilty of racially
Thu, 8 May 2008 06:26:00 GMT

Arabs say racism on rise as Israel turns 60

SAKHNIN, Israel (Reuters) - Salwa Abu Jaber believes her story shows Israel discriminating against its Arab citizens, 60 years after the state was established as a haven for Jews. The 32-year-old mother of four from northern Israel said her five-year-old
Thu, 8 May 2008 02:18:00 GMT

Racism victim says stand up to yobs

A Whitehaven man who suffered racist abuse for being married to a Filipino woman has called for more people to stand up to 'yob society'. Michael Korwin-Granford, of Cumberland Road, Hensingham, spoke out after two men were found guilty of racially
Thu, 8 May 2008 01:55:00 GMT

Racism victim says stand up to yobs

A Whitehaven man who suffered racist abuse for being married to a Filipino woman has called for more people to stand up to 'yob society'. Michael Korwin-Granford, of Cumberland Road, Hensingham, spoke out after two men were found guilty of racially
Wed, 7 May 2008 23:23:00 GMT

Racism victim says stand up to yobs

A Whitehaven man who suffered racist abuse for being married to a Filipino woman has called for more people to stand up to 'yob society'. Michael Korwin-Granford, of Cumberland Road, Hensingham, spoke out after two men were found guilty of racially
Wed, 7 May 2008 19:59:00 GMT

Racist abuse victim: stand up to the yobs

A WHITEHAVEN man who suffered racist abuse for being married to a Filipino woman has called for more people to stand up to â??yob societyâ?. Michael Korwin-Granford, of Cumberland Road, Hensingham, spoke out after two men were found guilty of
Wed, 7 May 2008 13:38:00 GMT

Not racists

There was an article printed the week before last about a businesswoman in this area, and racial abuse.Over the last 10 to 15 years good citizens living in Cattedown, Coxside and Prince Rock come together working tirelessly to improve the area and raise
Wed, 7 May 2008 10:06:00 GMT

Mayor of London and Deputy Mayor for Young People visit students at Dagenham Fire Station

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Tue, 6 May 2008 23:55:00 GMT

File: UK creating employment apartheid: Keith Vaz

LONDON: Prime Minister Gordon Brown's five-month-old government has come under fire from the Labour Party's Goan-origin MP, Keith Vaz, for creating an 'employment apartheid' with its new 'British jobs for British workers' slogan. Brown's weeks-old slogan
Tue, 6 May 2008 15:23:00 GMT

Mick Hucknall: Mocking ginger hair is as bad as racism

BEING mocked for having ginger hair is as bad as racism, according to pop star Mick Hucknall. The flame-haired crooner hit out at 'bullies' who make jibes about the colour of people's locks or their Brummie accents. The Simply Red frontman spoke to the
Tue, 6 May 2008 07:06:00 GMT

Abusive man avoids jail A MAN who hurled racial abuse at three police officers and assaulted another has been given a suspended prison sentence.

Christopher Gamble (22), of Foxton Road, Lubenham, used threatening behaviour and assaulted a police officer outside the Sugar Loaf pub in Harborough on January 18 and racially abused an Asian officer on January 19.He also resisted arrest outside the
Mon, 5 May 2008 02:36:00 GMT