Transgender woman Morganna Snow kicked out of nightclub ladies toilets and told to use disabled one

A transgender woman was kicked out of the female toilets at a nightclub - and told to use the DISABLED ones instead.
Morganna Snow, 24, was banned from using the women's loo after up to 20 clubbers reportedly said they were 'uncomfortable' sharing the facilities with her.
After checking the company's policy handbook on which toilets trans people should use, a member of staff escorted the leggy brunette out.
Morganna said she feels 'violated' after the incident at popular Gloucester nightclub, Fever, at around 1am on Saturday.
She said she's not been a transgender woman for long - less than one year - and has not had much experience of nightclubs since the change.
Morganna, from Stroud, said: "It was a horrible feeling being told that. I was made to feel so small and felt violated.

"It made me feel like what I was doing was wrong, but to me using the men's toilets can be quite frightening.
"At the end of the day I think wherever you feel most comfortable should be where you are allowed to go.
"I might not look like a woman on the outside but up here I am a woman.
"And for somebody to take that away from me - I didn't feel like a woman."
Morganna said she had already used the women's toilet an hour earlier and had not received any complaints.
But later on in the night, she was led away to the disabled toilets.
As she bent down to put the key in the lock she claims a man slapped her on the bum and she was felt desperate to get away.
Once inside the toilets the door wouldn't lock, leaving her terrified someone would burst in and humiliate her.
Morganna, who is an actress, said: "I was like,'What do I do? Do I sit down? Do I stand up? What if someone walks in?'
"It just made me feel like my human rights had been taken away."
She added: "I was made to feel like I had a disability, but being transgender isn't a disability.
"What if a disabled person wanted to use the toilet?
"Things could change by allowing transgender people to use women's toilets.
"Obviously, if there is a guy there disguised as a woman leering down women's tops and things like that there will be complaints and a bouncer will come and kick him out.
"But I wasn't doing that, I just wanted to use the toilet."
Morganna added she wanted transgender issues to gain a bigger profile in the UK as they have recently in the US with publicity surrounding Caitlyn Jenner.
"She's doing really well and she's making a stand," said Morganna.

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Antonio Conte acquitted by Italian judge in match-fixing case

Italy head coach Antonio Conte is clear to take charge of Chelsea in the summer after being acquitted of charges pertaining to sporting fraud, an Italian judge has announced.
The 46-year-old, who will move to England and Stamford Bridge after leading Italy at the European Championship, had been accused of failing to report his knowledge of an incident of attempted match-fixing during his time as Siena boss in 2011.
Cremona-based prosecutor Roberto Di Martino had asked for Conte to be handed a suspended six-month prison sentence and fined 8,000 euros (£6,300), but the former Juventus coach, represented by lawyers, was on Monday acquitted by judge Pierpaolo Beluzzi during a preliminary hearing.
Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Carlo Tavecchio welcomed the decision, telling Italian newspaper Il Sole: "I am highly satisfied with the court's acquittal of Antonio Conte.
"Finally his position has been clarified and my confidence in him has never been in question. Now we are all the more focused on the Euros."
In 2012 Conte, who has always denied any wrongdoing, served a four-month ban imposed by the FIGC in connection with the case, which is known in Italy as 'Calcioscommesse'.

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Triumph over adversity: Goat born with no hind leg manages to survive

A goat born with no hind legs has shown its triumph over adversity after it reached six months old - just walking on its forelegs.
The young kid was born without rear legs last December, and its owners felt it wouldn't survive.
But it overcame its disability mere days after its birth and has become a strong walker on four feet instead of two.
According to the unnamed farmer who witnessed the birth of the animal some six months ago, the goat's mother had previously given birth to two healthy kids.

Breeders on the forest farm in Xinping Yi Dai Autonomous County, in south-west China’s Yunnan Province, were shocked to see the deformed goat, but they were even more surprised to see it walking within a week of its birth.
The goat farmer said the young animal learned to perfect its balance and stand on its two front legs, and it is clearly unaware of and unfazed by its disadvantage.
It now hops around the farm merrily using only its two forefeet, travelling with its herd and grazing on the same foods given to the rest of its kin.
Reports citing local veterinarians suggested that the doe may have suffered an abdominal injury during pregnancy that resulted in the birth of the two-legged animal.

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Mikel Arteta set to retire, admitting he's no longer good enough

Mikel Arteta is set to retire from football after revealing that he does not think he is good enough any more.
Arsenal captain Arteta left the pitch in tears after completing his final appearance for the club in Sunday's 4-0 win over Aston Villa.
The 34-year-old admitted following the game that he is now considering alternative options, with his contract expiring in the summer.
Arteta has revealed that injuries have taken their toll on his body and he no longer believes that he can do the job he wants to do at the highest level.
The Spaniard did leave the door open for a possible return to the field, but admitted it was only a slim chance that he would ever play again.
"I am going to leave (it open) by one per cent because in football one per cent is a lot and things can twist very quickly," he told Arsenal.com.
"But I have different options now to be related to football which I am very grateful for. It is very unusual to have opportunities at this level.
"As well, that made me think it was probably time (to retire) and the way I have been watching football in the last few months - or probably over a year - it was not as a player, it was more as a coach. Then you have to think about it.
"You have to be honest with yourself. That's why I haven't been upset with the manager (by not playing), I have been upset with myself.
"When you can't get it right and you have been through injuries and difficult moments at this level… for me to play at this club you have to be the best in your position.
"When you lose that, I think you should be away from this place. I have probably been here too long. In the last few months, I probably didn't deserve to be here but at least I got the chance against Aston Villa to stay in touch with them and it has been amazing.
"For me, the standards you need to play for this club, it cannot be eight out of 10, it has to be 10 out of 10. When you cannot deliver that, it is not good enough.
"Sometimes people get away with it. Inside myself, my gut wasn't clean and when you are like this, I prefer to make the decision myself."
Arteta's next move will likely see him take on a coaching role in the Premier League.

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Friends remember Prince at Private funeral in Minnesota

Prince's family and friends gathered to remember the late singer at a private memorial service at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Sunday, May 15. The church was filled with hundreds of people including famous faces like Sly and the Family Stone's bassist Larry Graham and comedian Sinbad.

According to one of the attendees, Richard Weiner, the service was beautiful. "They talked about his faith, how he became a Jehovah's Witness, and his actions after that were to glorify God in words and deeds," he said. The church reportedly hired extra security to direct traffic with the help of Minnetonka police.

The memorial program included the "Purpler Rain" singer's lyrics from his song "Beautiful, Loved and Blessed". "If I were to ever write down my life story, I could truly say with all the fame and glory, I was just a piece of clay in need of the potter's hand," so read part of the lyrics.

"Prince Rogers Nelson was born on June 7, 1958. As a musician his accomplishments speak for themselves and offer undeniable testimony to his artistry and talent," so read the program. "However, he also had a deep interest in spiritual things. In 1996, he began to study the Bible and enjoy warm friendship with Jehovah's Witnesses. Then, on March 28, 2003, after seven years of Bible study, he symbolized his personal dedication to God and was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses."

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