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Pontins apologises to Irish Travellers over race discrimination blacklist

inews.co.uk

i revealed the company had created a blacklist of surnames as part of a policy of refusing bookings by Travellers to its holiday villages

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Pontins apologises to Irish Travellers over race discrimination

The apology is the first stage in the company’s one-year action plan which has been launched with the EHRC to tackle discriminatory practices.

Pontins apologises to Irish Travellers over race discrimination

The apology is the first stage in the company’s one-year action plan which has been launched with the EHRC to tackle discriminatory practices.

Pontins apologises to Irish Travellers over race discrimination

www.standard.co.uk

The apology is the first stage in the company’s one-year action plan which has been launched with the EHRC to tackle discriminatory practices.

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Pontins apologises for Traveller 'blacklist' after refusing to serve Irish customers

www.mirror.co.uk

Pontins, owned by Britannia Jinky Jersey Limited, created a list of typically Irish last names and marked these as "undesirable guests," the Equality and Human Rights Commission has found

Pontins apologises for blacklisting Travellers after it refused bookings from anyone with an Irish accent or surname

www.dailymail.co.uk

Pontins cancelled bookings made by people with an Irish accent and blocked customers with surnames on a list titled 'undesirable guests' between 2013 and 2018.

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Pontins says sorry to Travellers over discrimination

www.bbc.co.uk

The apology is the first step in a company plan to tackle discrimination against Irish Travellers.

Suspected Sea Pirates Abduct 10 Travellers On Bonny-Port Harcourt Waterway

newtelegraphng.com

Gunmen suspected to be sea pirates have abducted at least 10 travellers along the Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway in Rivers State. The incident which occured in the early hours of Monday has sent shockwaves through the region, raising…

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I’m a traveller & there are rules to follow – it may sound strict but our hair gets shaved if we break them

A TRAVELLER has spilled the beans on the alleged ”punishments” she says are doled out if people within the community break the rules.

I’m a traveller & there are rules to follow – it may sound strict but our hair gets shaved if we break them

www.thesun.co.uk

A TRAVELLER has spilled the beans on the alleged ”punishments” she says are doled out if people within the community break the rules.

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Pontins says sorry to Gypsy and Traveller communities over discrimination

www.theguardian.com

EHRC investigation found 11 unlawful acts aimed at barring Irish Travellers from Pontins’ holiday parks

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Gunmen kidnap 10 travellers along Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway

dailypost.ng

Unknown gunmen suspected to be sea pirates have abducted no fewer than 10 travellers along the Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday. The Chairman, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, Rivers State…

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Railcard discount offered on train tickets to be cut this month in blow to travellers

www.mirror.co.uk

People with popular railcards will be affected by the change, including young adults between 16-30, over 60s, families with kids, those with disabilities and military veterans.

Sunday, Sep 1

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Woman reveals the ‘psychopathic’ post-holiday act that has divided opinion amongst travellers

www.thesun.co.uk

A TRAVELLER has revealed a “psychopathic” act she takes on as soon she gets back home from a trip.

Woman reveals the ‘psychopathic’ post-holiday act that has divided opinion amongst travellers

A TRAVELLER has revealed a “psychopathic” act she takes on as soon she gets back home from a trip.

Railcard warning for pensioners as 34% discount cut in blow to travellers

www.express.co.uk

People aged 16-30 or 60 and over, families travelling with children, those with a disability and military veterans will be affected.

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World traveller reveals three ‘weird’ UK words that may cause ‘hilarious confusion’ in US

www.express.co.uk

Mark Wolters, a globetrotting traveller who shares his adventures on YouTube, revealed a a word that could see you getting the "side-eye" across the pond

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Female travellers’ tales of sexual assault on Lagos bridges

punchng.com

Under bridges and near transit terminals in Lagos State, female passersby navigate a perilous setting marred by the presence of miscreants, whose fiery looks and menacing behaviour create an atmosphere of fear and intimidation. BABATUNDE…