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A lion’s heart of gold: Baroness Thatcher LG OM FRS 1925 – 2013

Michael McFarland Campbell

On Wednesday, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will see the funeral of one of the greatest Prime Ministers of our history unfold from the first movements at the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft in the Palace of Westminster along the streets of Whitehall in the city of Westminster into the City of London, pausing at St Clement Danes, the Central Church of the Royal Air Force where her coffin will be transferred to the gun carriage for the final procession to the Cathedral Church of St Paul, where the Funeral Service will take place. Birth date: … Continue reading A lion’s heart of gold: Baroness Thatcher LG OM FRS 1925 – 2013

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£120k needed to stop Jewish religious silk hangings from leaving the UK

Michael McFarland Campbell

Ed Vaizey MP, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, has placed a temporary export bar on the seven hangings which lasts until 20 May 2013 but may be extended to 20 August 2013 if … Continue reading £120k needed to stop Jewish religious silk hangings from leaving the UK

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Happy Easter and don’t forget to recycle the packaging: Environment Minister

Michael McFarland Campbell

Some 4,000 tonnes of extra card waste alone are generated from the packaging along with an Nestle-estimated 726 tonnes of plastic waste, all of which is going to landfill in Britain and Northern Ireland. Eighty million Easter Eggs are sold … Continue reading Happy Easter and don’t forget to recycle the packaging: Environment Minister

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Four members of Industrial Court reappointed by Employment for Learning Minister

Michael McFarland Campbell

Employment for Learning minister, Dr Stephen Farry MLA of the Alliance Party today announced the reappointment of the four members of the Industrial Court. The Industrial Court has its origins in the Industrial Courts Act 1919 and is responsible for the … Continue reading Four members of Industrial Court reappointed by Employment for Learning Minister

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‘I loved him. He was my son.’ A mother’s love for her gay son honoured 40 years later.

Michael McFarland Campbell

In 1972, Morty was punched, kicked and thrown down an escalator during a gay rights protest at the New York City Hilton Hotel. Watching the attacks on the evening TV news was Morty’s mother Jeanne Manford. She was outraged that police officers appeared to ignore the assault. Following this Jeanne wrote a letter to the New York Post, with one sentence that jumped out. “My son is a homosexual and I love him.” Tom Owens writes: Manford’s son invited her to march with him in the Christopher Street Liberation Day March in June 1972. She agreed, accompanying him to the parade … Continue reading ‘I loved him. He was my son.’ A mother’s love for her gay son honoured 40 years later.

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Oi you two! holding hands, please leave! – new resource to combat discrimination from Equality Commission

Michael McFarland Campbell

“Oi you two! Yes you two holding hands… you’re offending me and my customers. We don’t want your sort here. Please leave.” Perhaps you or someone you know has had this said to you in a bar, or a shop, … Continue reading Oi you two! holding hands, please leave! – new resource to combat discrimination from Equality Commission

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Is St Patrick to be expunged from Union Flag?

Michael McFarland Campbell

Now any observer of flags in Northern Ireland will tell you that there are many variations in the flags that are seen around the Province. But this one, first seen by me on a Facebook page, is a new one even for me. It is placed on a page somewhat dedicated to so-called Loyalism that appears to have sprung up following the decision by Belfast City Council to fly the Union Flag from City Hall on the designated Flag-flying Days. Most of these pages want to see the Union Flag replaced, that is hoisted once more on City Hall, not … Continue reading Is St Patrick to be expunged from Union Flag?

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