Somerset Football League Investigates Alleged Homophobic Slur in Chew Magna vs Axbridge Match Sunday, September 28, 2025 somerset football homophobia investigation discrimination chewmagna axbridge abuse inclusion fa sport The Somerset County Football League is investigating an allegation of homophobic abuse during a match between Chew Magna FC and Axbridge United FC on Saturday, September 27. The match, part of the Division 3 league, was … Read More
Somerset Football Match Abandoned Following Players’ Protest Against Homophobic Abuse Sunday, September 28, 2025 somerset football homophobia abuse discrimination chewmagna inclusion lgbtq+ kickitout grassroots sport A grassroots football match in Somerset was abandoned after Chew Magna FC players walked off the pitch in protest against alleged homophobic abuse. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon, Saturday, September 27, during a … Read More
Van-Dwelling Communities in Glastonbury Condemn ‘Medieval Prejudice’ Amid Housing Crisis Saturday, August 2, 2025 van-dwelling glastonbury travellers housing discrimination humanrights council evictions accommodation prejudice In Glastonbury, often dubbed the UK’s hippiest town, tensions surrounding the long-established van-dwelling community have escalated dramatically, highlighting issues of discrimination, unsafe living conditions, and perceived … Read More
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Somerset Woman Forced to Work from Home Due to Workplace Discomfort Over Epilepsy Friday, July 4, 2025 epilepsy discrimination workplace health awareness seizures employment mentalhealth support inclusion Ciara Smyth, a 29-year-old woman from Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, was compelled to work from home because her health condition made colleagues “uncomfortable.” Living with epilepsy, a neurological disorder that … Read More
MP advocates for lesbian rights during Lesbian Visibility Week Thursday, May 1, 2025 lesbian mp inequality mentalhealth discrimination lgbtq+ healthcare lesbianvisibilityweek socialjustice rights During Lesbian Visibility Week, Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Dyke of Glastonbury and Somerton delivered a compelling speech at the House of Commons, highlighting the persistent inequality and challenges faced by lesbian women in … Read More