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Former Darlington MP Peter Gibson is urging LGBT veterans impacted by a historic gay ban to claim compensation.
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Former Darlington MP urges LGBT veterans to claim gay ban compensation

The Proud Trust have launched its #DeserveBetter campaign, where 30 LGBTQ+ celebrities and allies will take part in a film aiming to improve services for LGBTQ+ youth. The Proud Trust have launched its #DeserveBetter campaign, where 30 LGBTQ+ celebrities and allies will take part in a film aiming to improve services for LGBTQ+ youth.
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Middlesbrough sitcom stars join Sir Stephen Fry in LGBTQ+ new film

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'Wrong decision' message to council after ban on Pride flag flying at City Hall

Peppa Pig to feature first lesbian couple in ground-breaking Channel 5 episode this week. (PA) Peppa Pig to feature first lesbian couple in ground-breaking Channel 5 episode this week. (PA)
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Peppa Pig to feature first lesbian couple in groundbreaking episode this week

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