June 24, 2005 1:10 PM BST
From the BBC today..
Jerusalem authorities have said they are banning a gay pride parade planned for next week, saying the event would be "provocative" and set off unrest.
More here ..
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/h[...]465.stm
A reminder perhaps for those of us attending the Sparkle event this weekend not to take too much for granted.
Cerys xx