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Ice Cream Shop Faces Homophobic Attacks After LGBTQ+ Couple’s Visit
The shop said it removed abusive Facebook comments and vowed to keep supporting Pride and the LGBTQ+ community.
- Taste of Sidmouth in Devon welcomed influencers Nick and Ant for gelato, but the shop's celebratory social media post attracted offensive comments the business identified as homophobic.
- Known for its Pride Month rainbow flags, the shop had long supported the LGBTQ+ community, making the offensive remarks particularly jarring to the business's established values.
- Owner Cathy Inglis questioned the hostility, stating, "Apparently, in 2026, we still have people who think it's acceptable to make nasty, homophobic remarks simply because two men are in a relationship."
- Manager Sophie said the response over 12 hours left her "feeling incredibly emotional," with hundreds supporting the business and thanking it for speaking out against discrimination.
- Taste of Sidmouth pledged to continue celebrating Pride Month and supporting the LGBTQ+ community, assuring Nick and Ant they remain "SO welcome" in the shop.
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