BBC Smear Of Deaf Tory MP Goes Viral

VIDEO [CC] - BBC apologises after suggesting partially Deaf Tory MP had fallen asleep.



LONDON - The BBC has apologised after suggesting a partially Deaf Conservative MP was asleep during a debate on the trade union bill when he was in fact trying to listen to a speaker.



Pictures from BBC Parliament of Elmet & Rothwell MP Alec Shelbrooke began circulating on Twitter, prompting the BBC Newsbeat account to tweet on Tuesday morning that the image of the MP “resting his eyes is going viral”.

Very heartfelt apologies to @alecshelbrooke MP. He is partially Deaf and was listening to a speaker. pic.twitter.com/CSvocBZ9qT

— BBC Newsbeat (@BBCNewsbeat) September 15, 2015

After the mistake was flagged, the original tweet was deleted and the BBC put out an apology from the account.



Shelbrooke describes himself as a trade unionist and spoke about the history of trade unionism during the debate. In subsequent images he can be seen opening his eyes while in the same position near the speaker.

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Shelbrooke has since retweeted articles correcting the error and the apology.



His account, @AlecShelbrooke was trending at Tuesday lunchtime, with many still suggesting he was asleep, and others leaping to his defence and criticising Newsbeat for the mistake... See more full story-image: http://theguardian.com/media/2015/sep/15/bbc-apologises-after-suggesting-partially-deaf-tory-mp-had-fallen-asleep

Duchess Of Cambridge Gives Birth To Baby Boy

VIDEO: Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to a boy. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have decided their new baby boy's name will be George Alexander Louis.



LONDON - The long-anticipated royal baby of Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has been born in the private Lindo wing of St. Mary’s hospital in London. The 8 lb, 6 oz boy, George Alexander Louis was born at 4:24 p.m. London time Monday.



The Duchess, formerly known as Kate Middleton, was admitted to hospital at 6 a.m. U.K. time Monday after a short trip by car from Kensington Palace with William.



The child is third in line to the throne, following his grandfather Prince Charles and father Prince William. His arrival pushes William’s brother, Prince Harry, to fourth in the line of succession.



Before the birth, William and Kate, who were married in 2011, had said they were unaware of the child’s gender. Published reports claimed the couple had purchased many baby items in neutral colours, avoiding the traditional pink and blue hues... Read more at http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2013/07/22/royal-baby-born.html



The waiting world gets its first glimpse of the future heir to the throne as he leaves the Lindo Wing in London accompanied by his proud parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

First Glimpse of the Royal Baby.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have decided their new baby boy's name will be George Alexander Louis.

The Royal Baby's Name Is George Alexander Louis.

Deaf Lounge in Tottenham (VIDEO)

VIDEO [BSL] - 'Deaf Lounge' A new night club for Deaf people in Tottenham, U.K.



TOTTENHAM - Fun Side of being Deaf... London is well known for its lively night life. But for Deaf people, it can often be hard to find a venue, where they feel comfortable and are able to communicate. Now all of that is changing, with a new venue dedicated to their specific needs. Although they play music here at the "Deaf Lounge," in the Tottenham district of London.

Deaf Lounge was set up for the deaf and hearing community, to socialise, meet and group here, to make new friends with no barriers. By three friends BSL (British Sign Language) Paul Cripps (has been Deaf all of his life), Domani Peiris and Ryan Groves. SOURCE



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Clubbers Really Feel The Beat At The 'Deaf Lounge'

Clubbers Really Feel The Beat At The 'Deaf Lounge'

VIDEO - A bar for Deaf people has opened in London, UK! Clubbers really feel the beat at the 'Deaf Lounge'



LONDON - This is a night club with a difference. Although they play music here at the "Deaf Lounge," in the Tottenham district of London, not everyone can hear it. Some of those making shapes on the dance floor are feeling the beat purely through vibrations. This is thought to be the first club of its kind in the British capital for Deaf people.



The bar staff are Deaf and can sign, there is a Deaf security guard, a hard of hearing DJ, there are bright lights at the bar with pens & paper, the fire alarm has a flashing light, the signs are in BSL & English.

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