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Lenny Henry says first stand-up in 15 years comes as racism ‘still at large’

Lenny Henry says first stand-up in 15 years comes as racism ‘still at large’

The tour will see him visit Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Cardiff before concluding at the Hackney Empire in London.

Everton fan arrested as Man City report racist abuse of Semenyo and Guehi

Everton fan arrested as Man City report racist abuse of Semenyo and Guehi

Merseyside Police said the 71-year-old man from Nottinghamshire was bailed with restrictions keeping him away from stadia on matchdays.

Newcastle vow action after alleged racist abuse halts Tyne-Wear derby

Newcastle vow action after alleged racist abuse halts Tyne-Wear derby

Referee Anthony Taylor briefly paused the game and spoke to both managers and club officials.

Tyne-Wear derby paused after report of discriminatory abuse

Tyne-Wear derby paused after report of discriminatory abuse

Vinicius Junior incident is opportunity in fight against racism – Alvaro Arbeloa

Vinicius Junior incident is opportunity in fight against racism – Alvaro Arbeloa

Film studio raised immediate concerns about racial slur at Baftas

Film studio raised immediate concerns about racial slur at Baftas

Kanye West says he is not a Nazi and that car crash caused bipolar diagnosis

Kanye West says he is not a Nazi and that car crash caused bipolar diagnosis

Jess Carter ‘didn’t want to leave hotel’ after racist abuse at Euro 2025

Jess Carter ‘didn’t want to leave hotel’ after racist abuse at Euro 2025

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

The defender has called on social media companies and police to work together.

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk says racist abuse of Antoine Semenyo is ‘a disgrace’

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk says racist abuse of Antoine Semenyo is ‘a disgrace’

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

The Reds captain believes football must continue to try to educate the next generation.

First black man elected to Cork City Council ‘paves way for future generations’

First black man elected to Cork City Council ‘paves way for future generations’

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Honore Kamegni said that his many years as a well-known postman came in use when out canvassing at thousands of homes.

Man held over online threats to black councillor in Derry

Man held over online threats to black councillor in Derry

Sun, 05 May, 2024

Lilian Seenoi-Barr has been selected by the SDLP to be the next mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council.

Beyonce becomes first black woman to top Billboard’s country music chart

Beyonce becomes first black woman to top Billboard’s country music chart

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

Her new single Texas Hold ‘Em reached No 1 on the country airplay chart this week

Journalist says DCMS vetoed her Channel 4 board appointment amid diversity row

Journalist says DCMS vetoed her Channel 4 board appointment amid diversity row

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

Fourteen of 15 board members will be white following new appointments.

Laurence Fox ‘paedophile’ comment did not cause reputational harm, court hears

Laurence Fox ‘paedophile’ comment did not cause reputational harm, court hears

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

The actor is being sued for libel by former Stonewall trustee Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal,

Jamelia says dramatic haircut was like a ‘rebirth’

Jamelia says dramatic haircut was like a ‘rebirth’

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

The singer and actress talks about her relationship with her hair and embracing her natural texture.