Derby racial harassment claim based on man’s use of the word ‘coloured’ dismissed by tribunal judge

Ryan Justin was outraged by a note by Markham Pell (pictured) saying ‘coloured guys’ at Pure Gym’s fitness centre in Derby Older white people sometimes use the word ‘coloured’ to describe black people because they are ‘anxious’ to be polite, a tribunal has found, after a black cleaner accused a ‘naive’ middle-aged white gym colleague … Read more

No other language contains a word that can be translated only as ‘fair’

There’s a word for it (but only in English): No other major language contains a single word that can be translated only as ‘fair’, linguist claims Capuchin monkeys proved they know the concept of fairness in an experiment In the early 2000s, they were given different treats for performing certain tasks The monkeys became mad … Read more

HENRY DEEDES: Beaming in from Liberace’s boudoir, came Boris Johnson’s dread word – ‘But…’ 

HENRY DEEDES: Beaming in from Liberace’s boudoir, came Boris Johnson’s dread word – ‘But…’ By Henry Deedes for the Daily Mail Published: 22:27 BST, 5 April 2021 | Updated: 22:42 BST, 5 April 2021 On skipped the Prime Minister, with that mild jauntiness of his that has happily returned in recent weeks, confirming our long … Read more

Erika Jayne is all smiles after word her divorce from Tom Girardi will be addressed on RHOBH

Erika Jayne, 49, is all smiles as she leaves lunch after word her bitter divorce from Tom Girardi, 81, will play out on the next season of RHOBH By Kelby Vera For Dailymail.com Published: 22:48 GMT, 22 March 2021 | Updated: 22:54 GMT, 22 March 2021 Erika Jayne’s contentious divorce has already provided plenty of … Read more

Twitter users banned if they tweet the word ‘Memphis’ in weird glitch

Twitter bug sees users BANNED if they tweet ‘Memphis’ after the word is mistakenly flagged by the app’s automated systems Embarrassing glitch suspended the account of any user who tweeted the word Users got a message that they violated rules against posting private information Error was referenced by Olympique Lyonnais and NBA side Memphis Grizzlies By Jonathan Chadwick … Read more

PAUL THOMAS on… American Vogue claiming the word ‘niggling’ is racist

PAUL THOMAS on… American Vogue claiming the word ‘niggling’ is racist By Paul Thomas For The Daily Mail Published: 01:32 GMT, 13 March 2021 | Updated: 01:32 GMT, 13 March 2021 Advertisement To order a print of this Paul Thomas cartoon or one by Pugh, visit Mailpictures.newsprints.co.uk or call 0191 6030 178 Share or comment … Read more

American Vogue claims word ‘niggling’ in Meghan Markle headline is a racist insult

American Vogue is branded ‘absurd’ for claiming word ‘niggling’ in Meghan Markle headline is a racist insult The magazine criticised a Daily Mail front page for using the words in 2017 It appeared alongside a photograph of Harry and Meghan’s engagement  t was used in a headline to signpost to an inside article written by … Read more

Malaysia ends ban on letting Christians use the word ‘Allah’ to refer to their God

Malaysia ends ban on letting Christians use the word ‘Allah’ Malaysia banned Christians from using the word ‘Allah’ in 1986 on safety grounds But High Court has slapped down the rule, saying it infringes on right to religion  Came after Christian woman launched legal battle over religious texts in 2008  Christians in Malaysia say they … Read more

Unilever announces decision to remove the word ‘normal’ from their product range

Dove manufacturer Unilever is accused of being ‘conned by PC wokeness’ after removing ‘normal’ from packaging of all its beauty and personal care brands to stop customers feeling ‘excluded’ Unilever has announced the removal of the word ‘normal’ from their products UK-based company said they’re advocating for an inclusive vision of beauty Posting on Twitter, … Read more

After ‘crocodile,’ Harry and Meghan now reveals Archie’s new favourite word is ‘hydrate’

Proud parents Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have revealed more details of their son Archie’s extensive vocabulary during a more light-hearted moment in their bombshell Oprah interview.   Harry, 36, and Meghan, 39, who now live in Montecito, California, said that their talkative toddler’s new favourite thing to say is ‘hydrate’, a week after his doting dad … Read more