Travellers Times News

Communities Minister Andrew Stunell announced the successful bids for £60m of funding that will provide hundreds of new authorised pitches as well as better facilities for travellers on official sites.

Rooftop Housing Group has been confirmed as one of the successful recipients of Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) funding for 33 housing associations, local authorities and other providers, to deliver around 600 new Gypsy and Traveller pitches. The announcement means Rooftop alone will be responsible for delivering 72 new units – 12% of the national total.

TV channel to screen Gypsy & Traveller films in June as part of Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month

Bulgaria’s own “Romani Pearl” Sofi Marinova is competing to represent Bulgaria for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Sofi who sang for the European Parliament on International Roma day is hoping her song Love Unlimited will crown her the first Romani winner of the competition.
Sofi is relying on you helping her get through to the finals by voting for her on the 24th May after the live show has aired.
To see Sofi live in action, and for more info about voting then visit:

http://www.eurovision.tv/page/baku-2012/about/shows/second-semi-final

Kent "Young Roots" project helps Travellers and non-Travellers find their shared history

Two new reports from Amnesty International highlight discrimination from both local authorities and the media.

As anti-Roma violence grows commonplace, Hindus are showing solidarity with Romany people, who share their Indian roots

New Guardian film looks at the aftermath of one of the most brutal and expensive evictions in UK history

Government’s claim for 620 new Gypsy and Traveller pitches disingenuous says new report.

C4 sponsor Honda has gone back on statements distancing itself from controversial ad campaign

A book by children about the life of young Gypsies, Roma and Travellers was launched at County Hall, Worcester.

Irish Traveller Bridey left out in the cold as UK celebrates Olympic flame

Isaac Blake, Director of the Romani Arts Company was one of the delegates chosen from 162,000 charities throughout the UK that work with children.

Three young people from Wokingham’s Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community were among 38 competition winners who celebrated at an award’s ceremony.

Council to decide whether those protesting at Warwickshire site should face enforcement notice

Sussex Traveller Action Group will meet on 7th December to discuss site provision in the county

ITMB begins proceedings against JD Wetherspoon for barring delegates from one of its pubs

Traveller education in London has been devastated by government cuts. Mike Doherty reports

Good news for Welsh Travellers who have secured renewed funding from the Heritage Lottery!

Victims of domestic abuse urged to get help during special awareness week