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21:25 | 05th September 2010
News: UK Archive
Sep 3rd: Wife of Speaker criticises Hague over revealing marriage details
The wife of Commons Speaker John Bercow has criticised William Hague for detailing his wife's miscarriages in a statement denying a sexual relationship with an aide.
Sep 2nd: Peter Tatchell talks about his C4 Pope documentary
Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell presents an hour-long examination of Pope Benedict XVI, broadcast on Channel 4 at 8pm on Monday 13 September, three days before the Pontiff's State Visit to Britain.
Sep 2nd: William Hague speaks frankly about gay rumours
William Hague has released a personal statement to clear up rumours surrounding his sexuality and any suggestions towards sexual relationship with his adviser Christopher Myers who has since resigned from his position and has branded the rumours causing the resignation as “untrue and malicious”.
Sep 1st: Bumper crowd turns out for Bank Holiday fun at Gay Sports Day
Twelve teams competed for victory in Gay Sports Day, cheered on by a packed crowd of supporters. The event, organised by GMFA, the gay men’s health charity, and the Royal Vauxhall Tavern (RVT), took place in Vauxhall Spring Gardens on Bank Holiday Monday.
Sep 1st: Londonderry Pride a success but man attacked after celebrations
Londonderry celebrated its first LGBT pride on the weekend that proved to be a success among many gay and straight party goers despite a strong religious stance against homosexuality in the city which was reconfirmed after a man revealed he was a victim of hate crime on the day.
Aug 27th: Londonderry prepares for first ever Pride
Londonderry is one step closer to gaining equality for the LGBT residents as the Northern Ireland city prepares its self for their first ever Pride celebrations.
Aug 27th: Soap actor victim of hate crime attack
Emmerdale Actor Danny Miller was attacked earlier this week in an incident that he said was related to his portrayal of his gay character on the ITV soap.
Aug 27th: Kylie joins fundraising efforts for UK GMFA Sports Day
Gay icon Kylie Minogue has joined rugby star Ben Cohen in supporting the fundraising efforts at this year’s Gay Sports Day.
Aug 26th: GMFA tackles rise in Hepatitis C infections among HIV-positive gay men
Approximately 250,000 to 600,000 people in the UK have Hepatitis C and only 55,000 have been diagnosed, according to treatment activist group HIV i-Base1. That means up to 91% of people with Hepatitis C may be undiagnosed.
Aug 25th: Ben Cohen Signs Jock Strap and T-Shirt for Gay Sports Day Auction
Fancy getting your hands on a signed jock strap and T-shirt from Rugby star Ben Cohen? Then head down to Gay Sports Day this Bank Holiday Monday, where you can bid for these and other items in a charity auction.
Aug 25th: London gay bar to host event for David Miliband
One of London’s top gay destinations in the heart of Soho is holding an event in honour for Labour MP David Miliband next week.
Aug 23rd: Thousands march for gay rights in Dublin
Thousands of campaigners have marched through the streets of Dublin to demand same sex couples have full civil marriage rights.
Aug 20th: Barnardo’s supports adoption anti-gay application rejection
Following Catholic Care’s application to only offer their adoption services to those who are heterosexual being rejected; National charity Barnados has come out in support of the decision made by the Human Rights Commission to dismiss the appeal saying it’s about “love.”
Aug 20th: Barnardo’s supports adoption anti-gay application rejection
Following Catholic Care’s application to only offer their adoption services to those who are heterosexual being rejected; National charity Barnados has come out in support of the decision made by the Human Rights Commission to dismiss the appeal saying it’s about “love.”
Aug 20th: Barnardo’s supports adoption anti-gay application rejection
Following Catholic Care’s application to only offer their adoption services to those who are heterosexual being rejected; National charity Barnados has come out in support of the decision made by the Human Rights Commission to dismiss the appeal saying it’s about “love.”
Aug 20th: Barnardo’s supports adoption anti-gay application rejection
Following Catholic Care’s application to only offer their adoption services to those who are heterosexual being rejected; National charity Barnados has come out in support of the decision made by the Human Rights Commission to dismiss the appeal saying it’s about “love.”
Aug 20th: BBC presenter face charges after killing claim 'wasted time'
BBC presenter Ray Gosling will be prosecuted for wasting police time after he claimed on a BBC programme that he assisted to kill his gay partner.
Aug 20th: NHS Scotland Chief warns about use of gay lingo
The NHS in Lothian Scotland has warned its staff to aware of language used when using the areas latest to scheme aimed towards helping the gay community with mental health services.
Aug 19th: Catholic adoption service bid to block gays adopting fails
A Catholic adoption service was facing closure after it lost its latest battle with the Charity Commission for the right to be able to discriminate against gay couples.
Aug 18th: Teen charged over gay sex line blackmail
A teenager has been arrested following charges of extortion after being caught blackmailing men after setting up a fake gay sex chatline and then threatening to ‘out’ the men to their friends and family if they did not pay him substantial amounts of cash reaching a total of up to £90,000.
Aug 16th: BBC to recall the moment Lord Mandelson was outed
The BBC is to air the moment Lord Mandelson was outed by columnist Matthew Parris for the first time since it happened more than a decade ago.
Aug 16th: Isle of Wight offended by Thompson gay stoning joke
Actress Emma Thompson has found herself in a spot of trouble with the residents of Isle of Wight after she joked on a US network that they still stoned homosexuals there.
Aug 12th: Another gay London man victim of spiking and theft
Gay men of London are being warned to be aware when accepting drinks from strangers after a number of incidents insinuating two men spiking drinks of a club-goer before stealing all their belongings.
Aug 11th: Worcester gay pride cancelled till 2011
Worcester's first ever gay pride festival planned for this summer has been cancelled due to insufficient funds to carry out the celebrations.
Aug 9th: Former vicar banned from fostering over gay views
A former vicar and his wife have been banned from fostering after saying they did not want gay couples to come to their home.
Aug 9th: Liberal Democrats will vote on gay marriage
The Liberal Democrats are to vote on full marriage rights for gay couples at next months party conference, as they aim to highlight the differences in the newly formed coalition government between themselves and the Conservatives.
Aug 6th: London 2012 urged to heavily feature multicultural communities
Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell will next week meet London Olympic organisers, to urge that the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2012 Olympics feature high visibility representations of all of London's diverse, multicultural communities.
Aug 5th: Vigil held for 2nd anniversary of Michael Causer murder
Liverpool gathered together for the second year anniversary of the murder of gay 18-year-old Michael Causer and collected their thoughts for the youngster in a candle lit vigil held in the city centre.
Aug 4th: David Miliband expresses his support for gay marriage
David Miliband has come out to say that he longs to redefine “the definition of marriage” and brands the move to same sex marriage as says that he sees it as the “next step in our mission for equality”.
Aug 4th: Victim of hate crime hours before pride speaks out
A gay barman has spoken out about the moment he was a victim of hate crime just hours before his home city of Leeds celebrated their annual LGBT Pride event.
Aug 2nd: New hate crime scheme for Central Scotland
A new scheme has been released in Scotland in a bid to tackle the issue of hate crimes towards the gay community.
Aug 2nd: Belfast Pride "Can't dampen our spirits"
Despite the rain that fell on the streets of Belfast this weekend, spirits weren’t dampened as pride goers in there thousands attended the annual Pride festival to celebrate everything LGBT.
Jul 30th: European Man-For-Man Internet Sex Survey 2010
TAKE PART HERE NOW Sigma Research has just launched EMIS - the European gay and bisexual men’s sex survey which incorporates the UKs Gay Men's Sex Survey also known as Vital Statistics. The survey will be available to complete in 25 languages, until 31st August 2010.
Jul 30th: THT Re-launch support group for men with HIV and Hep C
On Thursday 12 August, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) will be running another six week course for gay men who are living with HIV and Hepatitis C. The group will meet each week from 6.30 - 9.30pm in central London.
Jul 30th: Brighton University study Hastings LGBT community
Brighton University are beginning a study into the gay community of its neighbouring seaside town of Hastings in an attempt to see if the anti-discrimination legislation in working in the area.
Jul 29th: UK conference bid to stop execution of Iranian man
New information on the threatened execution of 43 year old Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, and others who have been also sentenced to death by stoning in Iran, will be revealed at a London press conference this Friday by Mina Ahadi, Coordinator of the International Committee Against Executions and the International Committee Against Stoning.
Jul 28th: New generation accept gay footballers
A recent study has shown that 93% of football fans would continue to support their players if they were to come out as gay.
Jul 28th: Tatchell urges Equalities Minister to review ban on gay marriage
Equalities Minister, Lynne Featherstone MP, has been urged to initiate a government review and public consultation on the ban on gay civil marriage.
Jul 26th: Backing 'Brokeback Coalition'
Following the controversial comments made by Tory MP David Davis who alikened the coalition government between David Cameron and Nick Clegg to the gay cowboy love story in the hit film Brokeback Mountain.
Jul 26th: Ireland 'nearly there' with gay equality, says Senator Norris
Speaking ahead of Amnesty International Belfast Pride lecture on Monday, Irish Senator David Norris has revealed that believes both Northern and Southern Ireland are well on their way to achieving gay equality.
Jul 26th: Tatchell acceptance speech for Honorary Doctorate
Peter Tatchell has this weekend accepted his honory doctorate for all his hard work for human rights at a ceremony held in the Brighton Dome on 23 July 2010.
Jul 22nd: Tatchell ambushes Griffin
The far right BNP leader Nick Griffin was ambushed at his press conference and photo call at Millbank Studios in London this afternoon by human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell.
Jul 22nd: UK TV portrayal of gay people inaccurate
A recent survey undertaken by LGBT organisation Stonewall, has monitored over 120 hours of television to determine how the gay community are portrayed to youths in this day and age and it has claimed to be inaccurate and following typical stereotypes.
Jul 21st: Tatchell to receive Honorary Doctorate
Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell will receive an Honorary Doctorate for services to human rights, this Friday, 23 July.
Jul 21st: Gay people suffer in rural areas
Gay people in rural areas suffer isolation and discrimination and feel unable to fully integrate into their communities, it has been claimed.
Jul 19th: British film wins at Outfest in LA
Two lesbian dramas won top awards Sunday at Outfest, the 28th Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival with British film about Anne Lister being one of them.
Jul 19th: Students protest gay blood ban
Students have protested against a "discriminatory" ban which prevents gay men from donating blood.
Jul 16th: Homophobia is still rife says former BP chief executive
The former chief executive of BP has claimed homophobia is still rife within public life. Lord Browne of Madingley said prominent gay men and lesbians feel continued pressure to hide their sexuality in order to succeed.
Jul 16th: Tatchell - Cameron curtails Pope protest petition
Prime Minister David Cameron has unilaterally shut down a 10 Downing Street petition critical of the Pope, more than three months before it was due to close.
Jul 16th: Anne Widdecombe blasts LGBT asylum ruling
The Express Newspaper is under fire after Anne Widdecombes views within the national paper where she attacked the immigration system and focused on situation with gay refugees.
Jul 16th: Human Rights Watch apologises to Peter Tatchell
Human Rights Watch (HRW), the world's largest and most prestigious human rights organization, has made a stunning public apology to Britain's iconic gay and human rights activist, Peter Tatchell, for attacks heaped on him by HRW's Scott Long, who directs the organization's LGBT program.
Jul 15th: PC quits over gay lover background search
Married police constable, who was caught using work computers to background checks on his secret gay lovers, has since quit work after being suspended.
Jul 14th: Thousands attend Bournemouth Pride
Thousands reveled in the glorious sunshine at the seaside town of Bournemouth this weekend, as it celebrated its gay pride with a parade through the streets and ended in a party in the towns gay district, all in the name of celebrating diversity.
Jul 13th: Gay group challenging Obama's services policy
A Republican gay rights group frustrated with the Obama administration's failure to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" law is challenging the policy's constitutionality in federal court in Southern California.
Jul 12th: LGBT Christian movement 'dismayed' at gay Bishop block
The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement has expressed "dismay" at the decision of the Crown Nominations Commission to block the appointment of Dr Jeffrey John, as Bishop of Southwark.
Jul 12th: Man falls from balcony at Birmingham gay club
A Birmingham nightclub reveller was rushed to hospital after falling from a balcony on a night out last Thursday.
Jul 12th: Stonewall to sponsor UK Black Pride 2010
Stonewall, the campaign group for lesbian, gay and bisexual rights, has become a main sponsor of UK Black Pride 2010
Jul 9th: Murderer appeal fails in Court
A man guilty of murdering a gay man and attempted murder of his partner has failed in his appeal bid for a shorter sentence.
Jul 8th: Senior school staff member keeps job over gay porn incident
A senior staff member at Harrow School has kept his job as assistant registrar after a pupil caught him downloading gay pornography on a school compute
Jul 8th: Gay priest denied right to be a Bishop
An openly gay cleric has been blocked from becoming a Church of England bishop, amid fears the controversial ordination could have further strained the Anglican movement, reports said Thursday.
Jul 7th: Mardi Gras planned for Anglesey
A lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Mardi Gras is being planned for north Wales for the first time.
Jul 7th: Stonewall speak on asylum ruling
Chief Executive of Stonewall Ben Summerskill responds to court ruling
Jul 6th: Peter Tatchell on the GLF
This years gay pride parade in London celebrates 40 years since the formation of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) in Britain. This was a watershed moment in British queer history.
Jul 5th: Tatchell says we should be more like Ireland
Peter Tatchell has responded to the revelation of how much the Monarchy is costing the tax payer.
Jul 5th: Anglican leader warns of church split if gay is appointed
A leading conservative Anglican has warned the Church of England could split if an openly gay man is appointed Bishop of Southwark.
Jul 5th: Pride London attended by over one million
Pride London on Saturday was attended by over one million people.
Jul 2nd: Homophobia reported in HMP Dartmoor
An alarming report has come to light showing a high level of homophobia in prisons from the staff, with some refusing to even have contact with the prisoners.
Jul 2nd: London 2012 Olympics reveals LGBT badges
London 2012 has revealed a new LGBT badge for its Olympics for athletes and public to wear with pride in a bid to stamp out homophobia within sport.
Jul 1st: Tatchell to host Pre Pride fundraising cruise
Peter Tatchell and Pink Jack invite you all to attend a Pre Pride cruise all in the name of fundraising with All proceeds from ticket sales go to the Peter Tatchell Human Rights Fund.
Jul 1st: Rise in gay men forced into straight marriage
An increasing number of men are being forced into marriage, a government body revealed Thursday, often because they are gay or bisexual.
Jun 30th: Rugby club fined £40k over gay chants at Gareth Thomas
A rugby club has yesterday been slapped with a hefty £40,000 fine are their supporters chanted obscene homophobic chants to recently out rugby player Gareth Thomas.
Jun 29th: The Rainbow Project on gay hate crime in Northern Ireland
Research carried out by The Rainbow Project indicates that 39% of lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) people have been the victim of some sort of crime in the last three years, with 10% of LGB people being the victim of one or more homophobic incidents in 2009.
Jun 29th: The Rainbow Project on gay hate crime in Northern Ireland
Research carried out by The Rainbow Project indicates that 39% of lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) people have been the victim of some sort of crime in the last three years, with 10% of LGB people being the victim of one or more homophobic incidents in 2009.
Jun 29th: Mr Gay UK Trial date set
A police officer and former Mr Gay UK winner has had a trial date set after being charged with a number of sex offences.
Jun 29th: Stonewall's summer party raises 10k
Over 350 guests attended Stonewall’s annual Summer Party on Friday night at The Roof Gardens in Kensington.
Jun 28th: Scottis Rev furious over 'anti-gay' Bishop
A furious clergyman has slammed Scotland's oldest uni for giving a top professor role to an "anti-gay" bishop.
“We were just spectacular,” says Michael James, former drag queen and member of the 1970s’ Gay Liberation Front.
Jun 28th: Two gay men attacked n Londonderry
Two men who were assaulted in Londonderry at the weekend have said they were targeted because they are gay.
Jun 24th: Older swingers at higher risk of STIs
Partner-swapping swingers could be threatening the population with sexually-transmitted diseases, researchers claim.
Jun 24th: Former gay uk winner faces sex charges
A police officer and former Mr Gay UK winner has appeared in court charged with a number of sex offences.
Jun 23rd: Former Mr Gay UK attends court over rape charges
A police officer and former Mr Gay UK has appeared in court charged with a number of sex offences, including raping another man.
Jun 23rd: Pride London forced to cancel Soho stage
Pride London has been forced to take the difficult decision to cancel the Soho element of the event on 03 July 2010.
Jun 18th: Birmingham LGBT community plays important role in culture bid
The LGBT community in Birmingham has been told that have an important role to play in order for the city to become the UK’s first City of Culture in 2013.
Jun 18th: Mr Gay UK come PC faces court over rape charges
A former Mr. Gay UK and police officer has been charged with counts of rape for an incident that reportedly happened in Leeds last year.
Jun 18th: Stonewall issue advise on how to become a gay dad
Stonewall marks Father’s Day by calling on gay dads to come forward to help inform a major guide focusing on gay dads
Jun 18th: Manchester Airport partners up with Gaydio
The UK’s first solely gay radio, Gaydio, is being launched today and Manchester airport has been revealed to be a foundation partner for the radio station and also in this year’s city pride event, which is a first for the North Western airport.
Jun 18th: Rights groups angry over Bishops free vote
Rights groups have rounded on the Catholic Church after Bishops called for TDs to be allowed a free vote on new civil partnership laws.
Jun 17th: David Cameron holds LGBT Reception at Downing Street
David Cameron last night held an LGBT reception at Downing Street ahead of the summer Pride celebrations.
Jun 17th: Young policewoman's suicide linked to homophobia from colleagues
A gay policewoman who hung herself reportedly did so after being the victim of homophobic taunts from her colleagues, which she penned down in a four-page suicide note.
Jun 17th: Tatchell leads UK march to Iranian Embassy for human rights
Hundreds will be demonstrating in London against Sharia and all religious laws and in support of secularism and universal human rights on Sunday 20 June 2010. The rally, organised by the One Law for All Campaign, will be held from 2pm to 4pm at Richmond Terrace, in Whitehall, opposite Downing Street, SW1. On the day, the Campaign will make public its new report entitled: Sharia Law in Britain: A Threat to One Law for All and Equal Rights.
Jun 16th: New HIV figures released for Ireland
Figures have revealed that last year 395 people were diagnosed with HIV in Ireland with a high percentage being gay men but the numbers also shockingly included a newborn baby and four children.
Jun 16th: The Queen awards a lesbian activist an MBE
Lesbian activist Clare Dimyon has been awarded an MBE from the Queen this year, as Her Majesty reveals her annual birthday honours list, which awards those who have served the country well.
Jun 16th: Gay Iranian asylum seeker jailed for fake ID
A gay Iranian man who fled his country for fear of his own safety has been jailed in the UK for one year for possessing a fake passport and driving license after his application for asylum failed through the Home Office.
Jun 15th: Stonewall is charity partner of Lovebox
London’s Lovebox Weekender has partnered with Stonewall for the music festival on Sunday 18 July 2010 in Victoria Park.
Jun 15th: HIV infection rate rises in men
A newborn baby and four children were among the 395 people newly diagnosed with HIV last year.
Jun 15th: Get in the Pride mood with Stonewall
Summer gay pride season is fast approaching – and Stonewall has the perfect outfit for you to wear. Our ‘Some people are gay. Get over it!’ and ‘Love your inner lesbian’ slogan t-shirts are ideal for gay pride festivals and marches
Jun 15th: Marriage equality will be litmus test for Cameron says Tatchell
When David Cameron hosts gay community leaders at Downing Street tomorrow night the elephant in the room will be the ban on same-sex civil marriage.
Jun 14th: Space Theme for Oxford PRIDE
Space, The Final Frontier, the voyages of the Oxford LGBT Community. A wonderful day for Oxford Pride 2010.
Jun 11th: Homophobic attack on London bus
Police are looking for a man who abused two gay men verbally and physically as they waited for a bus in Wandsworth, South West London.
Lloyds TSB are launching their new ad campaign that will see you two men as opposed to the generic straight couple.
Jun 11th: Gay married PC spied on lovers
A gay policeman is in risk of losing his job after being found to have done police checks on his gay lovers using the work computers.
Jun 10th: Pride London congratulates coalition on LGBT commitment
Pride London today congratulated the new coalition government on its commitments to LGBT equality.
Jun 10th: Man must serve 23 years for gay murder
A 21-year-old man must serve a minimum of 23 years in jail after murdering a gay pensioner in his home.
Jun 10th: Crusaid's Walk for life a great success
Over 2,000 took to the streets of the capital on Sunday 6th June to help leading HIV and AIDS charity Crusaid celebrate the 21st Birthday of Crusaid’s Walk for Life.
Jun 9th: BA pilots in trouble over abusive comments
A number of BA pilots have been scrutinized after placing abusive comments over Facebook after a stint as cabin crew offending passengers and highly homophobic comments towards the regular cabin crew.
Jun 9th: Liverpool ready for first Pride festival
Liverpool is getting ready celebrate its first LGBT Pride festival in August as thousands are expected to the head to the cultural city for the celebrations.
Jun 9th: Stonewall publishes groundbreaking parenting research
Stonewall today publishes groundbreaking research examining the experiences of children with gay parents.
Jun 9th: It's time to be PC PC's
A new guide has been issued within Lothian and Borders Police in Scotland which is aimed to prevent their officers from using condescending language towards the public or within the workplace.
Jun 8th: Manager of homophobic pub suspended
Police have confirmed they are investigating a pub that allegedly refused to serve a gay group in a row over their sexuality.
Jun 7th: Tatchell keynote speaker at Salford University's human rights conference
Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell was a keynote speaker at Salford University's human rights conference on 4 and 5 June 2010, held to mark the first decade of the Human Rights Act.
Jun 7th: Anger of pub refusing to serve LGBT group
A police investigation has begun after a London pub refused to serve a LGBT Labour group in London due to their sexuality.
Jun 4th: Pride London launches official after party
Liberation, the Official Party for Pride London was launched today. The night of 03 July 2010 will see KOKO, Camden filled with world-class DJs including The Freemasons, Wayne G, Andy Almighty and Stewart Who?
Jun 4th: Tatchell to host Channel 4 Pope documentary
Channel Four Television have announced that human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell will present an hour-long documentary on the Pope, to be broadcast shortly before the pontiff's State Visit to Britain in September this year.
Jun 4th: David Laws brands past "stupid" as everyone is accepting
David Laws has spoken about how his recent sexuality outing via an expenses scandal has been a big comfort as he can now begin living who he is and not continue on with the lie.
Jun 3rd: How gay-friendly is the next Lib Dem deputy leader?
Stonewall today published voting records for the two Liberal Democrat deputy leadership candidates
Jun 3rd: LGBT netowrking evening for Devon residents
A networking evening has been set up for the LGBT residents of Devon in an attempt to show them wants on offer for gay, lesbian, bi and transsexual people in the area.
Jun 2nd: Britain's youngest Mayor is gay
Britain has now elected its youngest Mayor to date and he is an openly gay young 23-year-old man.
Jun 2nd: Anger of The Sun gay minister survey
The Sun has caused havoc after publishing a poll yesterday asking whether gay people should be allowed to be cabinet ministers.
Jun 1st: Birmingham Pride Huge Success
An estimated 75,000 party revellers from around the UK descended on Birmingham for the 14th annual Pride festival, which has become one of the biggest free LGBT festivals in the UK.
May 28th: New gay Mayor and Mayoress for Camden
Camden welcomed a new gay Mayor and Mayoress to the North London town as the pair endeavor to help keep music alive through the famous alternative hotspot and keep it known for what it does best, produce great artists.
May 28th: Anti-gay preacher to sue over wrongful arrest
Christian Preacher Dale Mcalpine, who was arrested for telling the police that homosexuality was a sin as he preached in the street, has now decided to sue the local force for wrongful arrest.
May 28th: Fortune of Stephen Gately shared
Details of Stephen Gately’s £3.3million fortune were recently made public and partner Andrew Cowles has revealed that he will split the money with the singers parents.
May 27th: Gay Minister Alan Duncan visits Nepal
Openly-gay Tory MP Alan Duncan and newly appointed UK Minister for International Development Alan Duncan has landed in Nepal to meet with the nations Prime Minister.
May 26th: First UK FM LGBT station set to launch on air
The UK’s first solely gay radio has been granted permission to go ahead and has now set a date of June 18th to take a bit of LGBT magic to the radio airwaves.
May 25th: Film about coming out in sport launches
The Justin Campaign said they were delighted to watch Mark Chapman’s documentary yesterday evening on footballs last taboo, homophobia.
The author / poet Jackie Kay will be signing copies of her new 'autobiographical journey': ‘Red Dust Road' at Gay's The Word Bookshop, 66 Marchmont Street London WC1N 1AB [Russell Square tube] on Wednesday 9th June at 1pm
May 25th: BNP teacher cleared of intolerance
A BNP activist who posted comments on the internet describing immigrants as ‘savage animals’ while working as a teacher was cleared of racial and religious intolerance today.
May 24th: Home Office returns threatened gay asylums says Stonewall report
Groundbreaking new research suggests that asylum-seekers who have been raped, tortured and threatened with death because of their sexual orientation in their home country are being routinely deported because of systemic discrimination in the asylum system.
May 24th: Tatchell speaks about Anglican Boycott
A leading consultant with Anglican Mainstream, the Church of England's conservative and traditionalist wing, has called for a boycott of the UK's Christian version of Woodstock, the mega Greenbelt arts festival, which takes place in Cheltenham in August.
May 21st: Its a gay old life at Oxford University
More than one in five men at Oxford University have had gay sex, according to a recent survey conducted by the newspaper that’s been produced by students at Oxford since 1920.
May 20th: Pride London welcomes new government's commitments to equality
Pride London today congratulated the new coalition government on its commitments to LGBT equality.
May 20th: Peter Tatchell speaks to Pinkwire
Peter Tatchell has spoken to Pinkwire and urged readers to contact the Steven and Tiwonge, a gay couple in Malawi who have just been sentenced to 14 years inprisonment for homosexual acts.
The Guardian has looked into Brighton and how it is heading into new realms. What is it that everyone loves about Brighton for a weekend get away? Why are Londoners escape the hustle and bustle of the big bad city. Guardian writer Alexis Petridis looks into it.
May 19th: Furness determind to handle homophobia
A community has come together to mark the annual International Day Against Homophobia.
May 19th: Jury discuss verdict over Baynham killers
The Jury who have heard both arguments over the homophobic attack on Ian Baynham, have now left the court to deliberate their verdict on those accused.
The Conservatives now have the largest number of openly gay male MPs
May 19th: Doncaster Pride receives 25k grant
Doncaster’s gay Pride organisers have reportedly secured a £24,500 lottery grant to help fund the annual LGBT celebration parade.
May 18th: Police tackle homophobic hate crime in London
Raids across London have been carried out by the Metropolitan Police as part of an operation to crackdown on hate crime.
May 18th: Ipswich man jailed for gay slasher killing
An Ipswich man who killed a gay hair stylist who made unwanted sexual advances to him has been told he will have to serve at least 18 years of a life sentence before he can be considered for early release.
May 18th: Doncaster Gay Pride future secured?
Organisers of Doncaster's gay pride festival believe they have secured the event's future with a £24,500 lottery grant.
May 18th: Accused homophobe Stroud now top government advisor
Phillippa Stroud failed Tory MP come accused homophobe, has now become a top Government advisor.
May 17th: Stonewall supports IDAHO
Stonewall fully supports IDAHO (the International Day Against Homophobia
May 17th: Petition to get Theresa May removed as Equalities Minister
A petition to be presented to David Cameron is being circulated online with its aim of removing Theresa May as Minister of Equality. To get involved read below and follow the link.
May 17th: Preacher case dropped after Tatchell offers to testify for defence
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has dropped all charges against homophobic Christian street preacher, Dale McAlpine, shortly after gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell offered to testify in defence of his right to free speech.
May 17th: Christian B&B owners now face court
Christian B&B owners are facing legal action following their refusal of a gay couple in March.
May 17th: Tatchell on CPS dropping charges against anti-gay preacher
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has dropped all charges against homophobic Christian street preacher, Dale McAlpine, shortly after gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell offered to testify in defence of his right to free speech.
May 14th: You shall go to the ball (In a rainbow bus)
Two year 11 girls headed to their dance last night in a rainbow double-decker bus in a bid to make a statement over same-sex couples attending following the dramas caused stateside.
May 13th: No 'Stamping' evidence in Baynham trial court told
A teenage girl who kicked and stamped on a gay man in central London acted in a "reprehensible" way but there was no evidence she caused his death, her lawyer told a court.
May 13th: MP accused of homophobic football chants
Labour MP Stephen Pound has been scrutinized for reportedly shouting obscene homophobic insults whilst at a football match.
May 12th: Full colours of the SPECTRUM
The Double-Glazed Glass Ceiling is a Stonewall study into the experiences of lesbians and bisexual women in the workplace which reveals that many women identify a real or perceived double disadvantage to being female and out as lesbian/bisexual.
David Cameron, the youthful leader who modernized the party of right-wing icon Margaret Thatcher, became prime minister Tuesday after the resignation of Gordon Brown - capping a gripping election saga that returns the Tories to government after 13 years of Labour Party rule.
May 11th: Gay man blackmailed and threatened with 'outing'
A Worcester blackmailer targeted gay men – including a company boss – with demands for money.
May 11th: Friend in court over murder of gay teen
A supposed friend of the young murdered gay teen Jack Frew has stood before the court within 24 hours of his arrest under the suspicion of murder.
May 10th: 16-year-old boy murder feared to be homophobic
Fears have grown that the motive behind the stabbing of a young school boy were related to fact he was openly gay.
May 7th: Accused homophobe Phillippa Stroud misses out on seat
Philippa Stroud, who was recently in hot water over allegations that she tried to cure gays from her church group, has lost her seat within Parliament to the Lib Dem candidate Paul Burstow.
May 7th: Man found guilty of first domestic homosexual murder
The pair, who had just celebrated their second wedding anniversary, were described as a "lovely couple"
May 7th: Gay MP Ben Bradshaw keeps seat
Openly gay Labour MP Ben Bradshaw has kept his Exeter in the elections last night as the tally continues and Britain prepares itself for the result.
May 7th: Clegg goes with Cameron
Nick Clegg has made a statement outside of the Lib Dem headquarters indicating that his loyalties lie with labour.
May 7th: We have a hung parliament
We have a hung parliament. As we speak the seats stand at:
May 6th: Antony Grey - A Tribute By Peter Tatchell
Commenting on the death of veteran gay rights campaigner, Antony Grey, Peter Tatchell, who knew Antony for nearly 40 years, said:"This is a very sad moment. We have lost a giant of the gay movement.
May 6th: Bayham murderer 'had to act' over fear of girlfriend
A student accused of killing a gay man in London's Trafalgar Square said he punched the victim because he saw him strike a girl and feared she might get hurt.
May 5th: Cameron stands up for Stroud over anti-gay remarks
David Cameron has stood up for one his candidates after a paper reported she attempted to cure gays as it wasn’t Christian but later insisted that she was pro gay equality.
May 4th: Gareth Thomas talks gay chants
Recently out rugby star Gareth Thomas has spoken about the life after being open about his sexuality and the abuse he has since received from fans within his sport.
Apr 30th: Ealing Council want Pink Families
National fostering week is from the 17th - 30th May and Ealing Council have started a Pink Campaign to engage and support lesbian and gay foster carers who would like to give a child a family.
Apr 30th: Baynham killer 'not the abuse type'
A teenager said to have attacked a gay man in Trafalgar Square, London, was "not the type of girl" to make alleged homophobic comments to him, her ex-boyfriend said.
Apr 29th: Court counsellor ruling welcomed by Stonewall
Today's High Court (ruling to deny appeal to former Relate relationship counsellor Gary McFarlane, who refused to provide services to gay couples, has been welcomed by Stonewall.
Apr 29th: Griffin wants to send you home
Nick Griffin on the Today program this morning on Radio Four said how he is going to give people resettlement grants to send them home.
Apr 29th: Lardner says his side on gays 'not normal' comment
Philip Lardner, who yesterday was removed from his position within the Tory party after making derogatory homophobic comments, has been on STV news to clear up the meaning behind his post.
Apr 28th: Alexander McQueen took drugs before he died
The balance of Alexander McQueen’s mind was disturbed when he hanged himself, the coroner Dr Paul Knapman has determined.
Apr 28th: Cameron gives Lardner the chop
David Cameron has removed Philip Lardner from his position within the Conservative Party within minutes of hearing the derogotoary comments he had made against gay people on his site.
Apr 28th: Tory member "gays not normal"
Once again the Conservative party has found themselves pushing the gay voters away, as we head nearer to the General Election a candidate for the party branded homosexuality as ‘not normal behavior’.
Apr 27th: Corrie actor signs up for equality walk
Charlie Condou – Marcus in Coronation Street – is joining the line-up at the start of this year’s Brighton Equality Walk.
Apr 27th: Amnesty International blasts UK for returning troubled asylum seekers
The UK is among several European countries defying international rules by returning asylum seekers to Iraq despite continuing violence, a human rights group said.
Apr 26th: Lewis creates an LGBT war
Once again the Conservatives have found themselves in a sticky situation, causing their pink vote to turn more into a shade of red, as another leader blasts homosexuality and compares the risks to that of heading into war.
Apr 26th: The Feeling to play at charity walk
On Sunday 6th June, top British band The Feeling will be taking to the stage at Crusaid’s Walk for Life 2010 to help celebrate the event’s 21st Birthday and raise vital funds for adults and children affected by HIV and AIDS living in poverty.
Apr 26th: Foreign Office must apolagise to Pope
The Foreign Office has been forced to issue a public apology after an official document suggested Britain should mark the Pope's visit this year by asking him to open an abortion clinic, bless a gay marriage and launch a range of Benedict-branded condoms.
Apr 23rd: Man banned from Manchester's gay village
Magistrates have banned a man from bars in Manchester’s Gay Village for three years after he threatened a female door supervisor.
Marmite is beginning legal action against the British National Party after an image of a Marmite jar was used on a political broadcast without its permission, the company said.
Apr 23rd: Leaders quizzed on the Pope
As last nights TV debate got into full swing and the topic soon moved onto Pope Benedict XVI’s stance on homosexuality and his other controversial views including his costly visit.
Apr 23rd: Baynham trial continues
A gay man allegedly attacked in Trafalgar Square was hit with a handbag by a girl before being knocked to the ground, a court heard.
Apr 23rd: Pride London announces a magic evening
Pride London's next fundraising event really will be magic! A host of stars, not normally seen together, will be performing an evening of magic and entertainment 'For One Night Only' at the Cafe De Paris on 06 May 2010.
Apr 22nd: Miliband on Labour and the LGBT community
British Foreign Secretary David Miliband pledged this evening that the UK would be a “relentless champion” on the world stage for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights, if Labour were re-elected next month for an unprecedented four term.
Apr 22nd: Tory gay policy under scrutiny
The Conservative party's tolerance for gay rights came under scrutiny again today after it was revealed that a member of David Cameron's frontbench team wrote to a constituent saying the age of consent for homosexuals should not have been lowered to 16 because it put teenage boys at "serious risk".
Apr 22nd: Chief Superintendent joins starting line for this year's Brighton Equality Walk
Brighton's Chief Superintendent has joined the line-up for the start of this year's Equality Walk. The Walk, which takes place on Sunday May 2 - in the middle of the Bank Holiday - supports Stonewall's Education for All programme which tackles anti-gay bullying in our schools.
Apr 21st: Sacked Nazi fetish official blames childhood
Council official who was sacked after his explicitly offensive sexual fetish was revealed has blamed his actions on his traumatic childhood.
Apr 20th: Ian Baynham death like a 'scene from the film Clockwork Orange' court told
A gay man was subjected to homophobic taunts before being punched and stamped to death in London's Trafalgar Square.
Apr 20th: Church to address gay minister debate
Ministers and elders are to debate gay ordination at a special meeting tonight as the Church of Scotland moves to halt a split among its members
Apr 20th: Teens face Baynham death trial
A gay man was attacked and died after being subjected to homophobic taunts in Trafalgar Square, the Old Bailey heard.
Apr 19th: Lesbian mothers make history and get Parental Responsibility
A couple have made history in Brighton after becoming the first gay parents to benefit from new legislation.
Apr 16th: Harmen says marriage equality is a 'developing area'
Harriet Harman launched Labour’s LGBT Manifesto, last night, and said that marriage equality is a “developing area”.
Apr 15th: Gay professor commits suicide after being filmed having sex
A gay professor at India's Aligarh Muslim University has been found dead after his students and a television crew broke into his home and filmed him having sex with a man.
Apr 15th: Tatchell commends Catholic Bishops
Peter Tatchell commends Catholic Bishops in response to the English Catholic Bishops Conference statement (13 April) on child sex abuse and sexual orientation.
Apr 14th: Gay swans set up home
These two swans often raise an "ahhh" from visitors to Abbotsbury Swannery in Dorset – because they are just so affectionate.
Apr 13th: Sainsbury's saves crops by turning moths gay
Sainsbury’s has released a new method to help their crops this year as it aims to turn moths gay in attempt to prevent them from ruining apples this season.
Apr 12th: Tatchell discusses Cameron & Osborne's pink answers
"David Cameron and I are very happy to consider the case for gay marriage," Shadow Chancellor George Osborne today told gay rights campaigners, Peter Tatchell and Tamsin Omond, at a meeting this morning at the City Inn hotel in London.
Apr 9th: 'B&B Gate' discussed on Question Time
The case of the Christian B&B owners who turned away a gay couple after they requested for a double room has caused rife across the country and last was discussed on BBC’s Question Time.
Apr 9th: A touching tribute to an outstanding man.
Clint Walters was often seen running the London Marathon agmongst other things to raise money for HIV charities to help in the fight against stigma and ignorance towards HIV/AIDS and educate people who have no conception of what it is to live with the virus.
Apr 8th: Peter Tatchell invites you to a 'Big Gay Flashmob' to picket Cameron
You are invited to join this Sunday's carnival-style "Big Gay Flashmob" street party.
Apr 8th: Tatchell invites Cameron to his own 'Coming Out' Party
Lesbian environmental activist Tamsin Omond and human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell this morning delivered a big pink fluffy invite to David Cameron, inviting him to attend this Sunday's "David Cameron Coming Out Street Party" at 2pm outside Conservative election campaign HQ, 30 Millbank, SW1.
Apr 8th: Tory gay rights group leader says vote Labour
Founder of the Tory gay rights groups has revealed that following recent comments made by the Conservative party, she will be voting for the Labour party in this years General Election.
Apr 8th: Tory gay rights group leader says vote Labour
Founder of the Tory gay rights groups has revealed that following recent comments made by the Conservative party, she will be voting for the Labour party in this years General Election.
Apr 7th: Exclusive: Thorntons sells homophobic Easter egg
The high street choclatier Thorntons has sold a homophobic Easter egg.
Apr 7th: Equality Bill becomes Law
The Equality Bill was approved by the House of Commons last night and will enter the statute book this week.
Apr 7th: People have attitude over Cameron on Attitude
After Attitude featured David Cameron on the cover of leading gay magazine, Attittude, it has revealed that they printed only half of its 150,000 copies with his face and gave the other half to a male underwear model – no prizes in guessing which one sold more.
Apr 7th: Red is the Pinkest according to new statistics
According to the site mygayvote if you want to protect and promote your LGBT rights then we should be voting Labour on May 6th. Some startling statistics have been released about the way in which our three top political parties vote when it comes to gay rights.
Apr 6th: Tatchell on : 118 British MPs sign EDM on Uganda Bill
118 British MPs have condemned Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill. They have signed an Early Day Motion (EDM 575) in the UK Parliament, urging the scrapping of the Bill.
Apr 6th: Tatchell: Tories must clarify stance on B&B gay discrimination
"Chris Grayling should apologise and retract his support for discrimination against gay couples by B&B owners. His comments create serious doubts about the Conservative party's commitment to lesbian and gay equality.
Apr 1st: Brighton Pride has post-party refused
Brighton Pride planners have insisted their Pride goers that this years festivities will not disappoint despite plans for the beach after party being denied.
Apr 1st: Presenter Nolan fears over gay youth suicide
Former Big Brother star Anna Nolan has expressed her concerns that gay bulling is still very much in the forefront forcing some youngsters to take their own lives.
Mar 31st: Barnardo’s launches ‘Safe Zone’ poster campaign
Children’s charity Barnardo’s is rolling out a ‘Safe Zone’ poster campaign to champion the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT) service users, volunteers and staff.
Mar 31st: Tory leader suspended over gay jibes
A Conservative Councilor has been suspended following homophobic comments he posted on his Facebook page. The suspension comes after, Tory Wirral Councilor, Denis Knowles, posted homophobic comments on his profile referring to the Labour party members.
Mar 30th: Sussex BNP Leader v Gay Sussex Conservative Leader
British Nazi Party (BNP) leader for East Sussex, Nick Prince, has critisiced the openly-gay conservative MP for Bexhill and stands by the belief that same-sex kissing in public should be banned.
Mar 30th: Tatchell brands fine on preacher excessive
The conviction and £1,000 fine imposed on a homophobic Christian street preacher in Glasgow has been condemned by human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell as "an attack on free speech and a heavy-handed, excessive response to homophobia."
Mar 29th: The Household Cavalry celebrates first gay wedding
The Household Cavalry – one of Britain's oldest and most distinguished regiments – has celebrated its first gay wedding.
Mar 29th: Bryant weds in Westminster
Europe Minister Chris Bryant yesterday got hitched in the first civil partnership at the Palace of Westminster.
Mar 29th: Prosecute the Pope as an accomplice to sex crimes calls campaign
Fifty protesters from humanist, secular, women's and gay organisations today accused the Pope of "covering up child sex abuse by Catholic clergy," calling him a "protector of paedophile priests" and "an accomplice to sex crimes."
Mar 26th: Chris Bryant to marry in House of Commons
Parliament will host its first ever civil partnership ceremony this weekend, when Foreign Office minister Chris Bryant and his partner Jared Cranney tie the knot.
Mar 26th: Christian group defends homophobic hoteliers
Susanne and Francis Wilkinson were inundated with phone calls and e-mails after they refused accommodation to a male homosexual couple.
Mar 25th: Tatchell on: Protest against Pope
Protesters in London will accuse the Pope of covering up child sex abuse by Catholic clergy and demand his resignation. The protest will take place at 12 noon this Sunday 28 March 2010 outside Westminster Cathedral (the main Catholic church in Britain) in Victoria Street, London SW1.
Mar 24th: Blue Cameron left red-faced over gay issues
David Cameron found himself in a spot of bother during an interview with Gay Times where he was quizzed on his party’s stance on gay issues. In the cringing televised interview with the publication the Tory leader found himself stumbling over the questions put forward to him and was often left hesitating.
Mar 23rd: New laws on hate crime
From today, a much-needed new criminal offence outlaws threatening behaviour or materials intended to stir up hatred against people on grounds of their sexual orientation. Stonewall successfully lobbied for the new protections and warmly welcomes their introduction.
Mar 23rd: Tatchell reports on Malawi protest
African and British human rights campaigners rallied outside the Commonwealth's head quarters in London on Monday 22 March. They were protesting against the prosecution and imprisonment of the Malawian same-sex couple, Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, on charges of homosexuality, and against the Commonwealth's failure to condemn their arrest and detention in Chichiri prison.
Mar 22nd: Bristol fights homophobic bullying
The City of Bristol is pledgeing to fight homophobic bullying within its schools as they team up with LGBT charity Stonewall. The City Council has vowed to help fight the issues surround LGBT youths today and help prevent bullying taking place within the city schools.
Mar 22nd: School tackles gay discrimination
A secondary school in Sheffield has undertaken a survey in a bid to tackle gay issues amongst its students. The school has begun a month of events in an aim to focus on pressing issues concerning the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Mar 22nd: Anti-gay preacher released without charge
A man who publicly preached about the evils of homosexuality to passers by in Colchester city centre, today walked free from court without charge. Paul Shaw, was arrested on February 19th after many complained about his preaching’s on the ‘evil of homosexuality.’ The police arrested him for his of threatening words and behaviour.
Mar 22nd: Gay couple turned away from B&B
Michael Black, 62, and John Morgan, 56, from Brampton, Cambridgeshire, said the owner of the Swiss B&B in Cookham, Berks, told them it was ''against her convictions'' to let the pair share a bed.
Mar 19th: Exclusive: Pinkwire goes one-on-one with Pride London Director Trevor Edwards
Director and Chief Steward at Pride London Trevor Edwards goes One-on-One with Pinkwire to find out just what goes on behind the scenes of the largest parade in the UK
Mar 19th: Topless lesbian bride arrested after stiletto attack
A bride was arrested on her wedding day after she bared her breasts at a bouncer and struck him over the head with a stiletto shoe.
Mar 19th: Thief who targetted gays jailed
Nicholas Rowell, 44, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft and one of burglary at Preston Crown Court.
Mar 19th: Gay disco pulled for fear of upsetting Christians
A gay disco in St Agnes has been banned over fears that it would upset Christians at Easter.
Mar 18th: 24th Lesbian and Gay Film Festival Begins
Last night saw the opening of the British Film Institute’s 24th annual Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. The festival, which runs for two weeks, began last night as the world premier of The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister kicked off the celebrations in Leicester Square.
Mar 18th: Tatchell on MPs uniting to condemn Malawi arrest
Sixty-five British MPs have signed a House of Commons Early Day Motion (EDM 564), which condemns Malawi's arrest and trial of Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, who are accused of a homosexual relationship.
Mar 17th: Catholic adoption agency wins gay exemption ruling
A Catholic adoption society has won a High Court battle over legislation forcing it to consider homosexual couples as parents. Catholic Care, which serves the dioceses of Leeds, Middlesbrough, and Hallam in South Yorkshire, launched the legal action saying it would have to give up its work finding homes for children if it has to comply with the legislation.
Mar 17th: Pride London patron recieves blue plaque
Pride London is delighted that one of the charity's most active patrons is to be recognized with a blue plaque.
Mar 16th: Homosexual Rights killing marriage reports Christian Institute
The Christian Institute has reported how Baroness Deech is lecturing today on Civil Partnerships and the erosion of traditional marriage and family life.
Mar 16th: Elton reveals play plot due to death of ex-partner
Elton John and his partner David Furnish have revealed the foundations behind their new venture onto Broadway with “Next Fall” was due to the tragic loss of Elton’s ex-partner to suicide.
Mar 16th: Christian website comments on Corrie lesbian kiss
The Christian website Christian.org.uk has written about the upcoming lesbian story line on Coronation Street describing the producers as 'Favouring homosexuality over Christianity.
Mar 15th: Sport Stars Support Mardi Gras
Rugby star Gareth Thomas and referee Nigel Owens are giving their support to the Mardi Gras festival in Cardiff.
Mar 15th: Equality doesn't extend to Trans says Guardian
In 2006 my employer circulated a staff questionnaire on diversity. Struggling with my gender identity, I found the courage to complete it and declare that no, I did not feel able to present at work in my preferred gender.
Mar 15th: Elton speaks to Whoopi about coming out
Sir Elton John has revealed on Whoopi Goldberg's chat show The View that his new play, Next Fall, reflects some of the struggles he had coming out as gay.
Mar 12th: Buckinghamshire Lesbian in terror car ride
A nurse abducted her lesbian lover after accusing her of still sleeping with her ex-husband, a court heard yesterday.
Mar 12th: Two men found guilty for homophobic murder
The family of a supermarket manager killed because of his sexuality have told of their nightmare ordeal after two men were convicted of the brutal murder.
Mar 12th: LGBT Cambridge Students have a one random romp a month
Cambridge University students yesterday revealed their raunchy bedroom habits — with a fifth admitting to sex with more than THREE different partners in ONE week.
Mar 11th: Snow delays Karen McLeod's talk
LGBT History Month may be well and truely over but there is one last talk to take place.
Mar 10th: Churches have mixed view on gay age of consent
There has been a mixed reaction from Guernsey's church leaders to proposals to bring down the gay age of consent.
Mar 9th: School girl "dragged out of the closet"
Emma Little says she was "dragged out of the closet" when she was just 14 years old.
Mar 9th: Scottish MSP backs religious marriage
LESBIAN MSP Margaret Smith is urging the Scottish Government to follow the House of Lords' lead and back civil partnership ceremonies in churches
Mar 8th: Exclusive: Pinkwire Editor speaks about her role in the media
Lesbilicious journalist Chloe Setter speaks to our very own Danielle Carter about the question of whether you can be straight at home but still work 'gay'
Mar 8th: Pride London victim of cyber attack
Pride London was shocked today to discover that it appears to be the victim of a cyber attack.
Mar 5th: Age of consent to be lowered in Guernsey?
The age of consent for gay men in Guernsey could be reduced to 16, if the island's politicians agree.
Mar 5th: Green Party launches LGBT manifesto
The Green Party has launched its LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans) Manifesto for the upcoming general election.
Mar 4th: Ten-year-old placed on register for 'gay boy' taunt
A mother today condemned a new Government scheme that has seen her ten-year-old son placed on a school 'hate register' for calling his friend a 'gay boy'.
Mar 4th: Cameron - Tax breaks for gays
The Tory leader also promised that proposals to extend flexible working would apply to homosexuals, along with tax breaks for married couples
Mar 3rd: What would Ho-Moses do?
New research conducted by ManCentral.com reveals that men of Islamic and Christian faith are most likely to struggle with their sexuality.
Mar 3rd: Catholic adoption society in court over gay ruling
A Catholic adoption society will give up its work finding homes for children in Yorkshire if it has to comply with legislation forcing it to consider homosexual couples as parents, a High Court judge was told today.
Mar 3rd: Religious Civil Partnerships backed by Lords
Last night's vote by the House of Lords to end the ban on religious civil partnerships is "another advance for gay equality and religious freedom," said human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell of the LGBT rights group OutRage!
Mar 2nd: Family share shock over Digby death
Relatives of television presenter Kristian Digby have told of their shock as police investigated whether he died when a solo sex game went tragically wrong.
Mar 2nd: Death of Kristian Digby mourned by Pride London
Pride London today expressed sadness at the loss of television presenter and property developer Kristian Digby
Mar 1st: Exclusive: Pinkwire speaks with Andrew Lumsden from the GLF
The Gay Liberation Front started in America following the Stonewall riots and made its way across the pond some forty years ago. Andrew Lumsden an original member of the GLF reflects on the past and considers the future.
Mar 1st: Pinkwire goes one-on-one with the Pride London board
Pinkwire puts the board of Pride London through the ringer to find out how they put on the UKs largest LGBT event...
Mar 1st: Justin campaign tackles homophobia in football
Football V Homophobia campaign gains international recognition.
Mar 1st: Peter Tatchell says: UK Scouts condemn Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill
The Chief Executive of the Scout Association UK, Derek Twine, has expressed opposition to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda, describing the legislation as "discriminatory" and "incompatible" with scouting values.
Feb 26th: Exclusive: Pinkwire goes one-on-one with Pride London's Chair Paul Birrell
Pride London is a firm fixture in every LGBT diary across the country. Last year Pride London put on their biggest parade with one million people in attendance. We speak exclusively to Pride London’s Chairman Paul Birrell...
Feb 26th: Bexhill woman jailed for lesbian attack
A Senior NHS manager who bragged, "I'm better than a man" during a lesbian attack on the eve of a conference was jailed for 12 months this week.
Feb 26th: Tories more liberal when it comes to gay
The Times Newspaper have conducted a survey through Populus. A survey taken of 36 Conservative MPs and 34 Conservative candidates in winnable seats — confirms the newcomers to be notably more sceptical than their arguably original archaic counterparts. While 27 per cent of the MPs think it an established fact that climate change is man-made, only 9 per cent of the candidates share this view.
Feb 25th: Brown praises LGBT troops
Prime Minster Gordon Brown has made his viewpoint on gays in the military as he praised the openly gay troops at a reception in Number 10. The PM and his wife Sarah Brown last night hosted a reception at Downing Street to celebrate LGBT History Month which takes place throughout February.
Feb 24th: BBC Flouted Its Own Guidelines in the 2009 EU Elections
An analysis being published today by the Jury Team, one of the political parties in the newly formed Alliance for Democracy, shows that in last summer’s European elections the BBC flouted its own guidelines for impartiality.
Feb 24th: Tatchell on : Muslim extremist hosted by Kings College London
In defiance of its own equal opportunities policy, King's College London (KCL) is hosting the Muslim fundamentalist fanatic, Sheikh Abdullah Hakim Quick, this Thursday, 25 February, at 6pm in the Raked Lecture Theatre, The Strand, London. He is anti-Semitic and homophobic. He denounces the "filth" of Jews (Yahood) and kaffirs.
Feb 24th: Clerics call for CP's in religious venues
A senior Anglican Clergy have penned a letter to the Times Newspaper asking for an end to the ban on same-sex couples marrying in religious venues.
Feb 23rd: Jason Woods dies aged 38
Talented Jason Woods has been confirmed to have died during his sleep, aged 38. The musical star and performer reportedly died during his sleep on Saturday but there is said to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
Feb 23rd: Tatchell on Greens aim to end ban on religious CP's
The Greens have become the first and and only political party to officially support an end to the ban on civil partnerships being conducted in places of worship. The new Green Party policy would allow gay-affirmative churches, such the Quakers, Unitarians and Metropolitan Community Church, to host civil partnership ceremonies for the first time. They are currently prohibited by law from hosting religious civil partnership
Last night Pinkwire braved the cold and inevitable rain and headed for the red carpet to see the stars arrive and head into London’s Royal Opera House for The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards.
Feb 22nd: G-A-Y owner to abolish charges if charity target is made
Owner of the world famous gay night spot G-A-Y Jeremy Joseph has today released a statement telling his punters that his will lose all entry costs to his venues this summer in a bit to reach his £30,000 London Marathon target.
Feb 22nd: Christian groups angry at Elton over gay Jesus comments
Christian groups have expressed their outrage after Elton John described Jesus as a ‘super-intelligent gay man’ The singer was reported to have said in an Interview with Us magazine, Parade, “I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems
Feb 19th: Pride London Celebrates Euro-Wide Pride
Pride London celebrated a milestone today as the last country in the European Union announced it will be holding an LGBT pride event this year. Dúhový (Rainbow) PRIDE will take place in Bratislava on 22nd May 2010 – the very first event of this kind in Slovakia.
Feb 19th: Elton claims Jesus was gay
Sir Elton John has made claims that the Son of God was a "super-intelligent gay man". The flamboyantly dressed gay singer told Us Magazine, Parade, that he thinks Jesus was a compassionate gay man, saying “I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems.”
Feb 18th: Peter Tatchell slams PCC
Tatchell speaks about the Press Complaints Commission in response to the ruling on Jan Moir. "The Press Complaints Commission should be disbanded. He was commenting on the PCC's rejection of 25,000 complaints against the Daily Mail over its "inflammatory, inaccurate and insensitive slurs" against gay pop star Stephen Gately and the gay community.
Feb 18th: PCC drops investigation on Moir
The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) has revealed today that they have rejected the complaints made against Jan Moir after her controversial column about the death of Stephen Gately. Over 25,000 complaints were made after the Daily Mail columnist published her ‘Femail’ column, where she discussed the death of the Boyzone star.
Feb 18th: Tatchell urges you to watch video on Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill
I am very grateful to Rob Tisinai for making a masterclass YouTube video that explains the full horrors of the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill. It shows that this Bill is far more lethal and wide-reaching than most people realise. Ugandans don't have to be gay or to have gay sex to be sentenced to death.
Feb 17th: Tories to discuss LGBT actions in US
Openly gay Tory frontbencher Nick Herbert has made his actions clear on how he and his party will embrace the LGBT community and hope to leave the homophobic past behind. Herbert, who represents Arundel and South Downs, will discuss the fact that his party drove away many voters with their previous stance on homosexuality and how they hope to entice them back with the work they will be doing to look after the LGBT community.
Feb 17th: Gosling arrested over on air confession
Veteran BBC presenter has been arrested after his on air confession to the mercy killing of his partner who was suffering ‘terrible pain’ from AIDS. Ray Gosling, 70, has been arrested after the confession he gave whilst talking on the East Midlands Inside Out programme. The former BBC television and radio presenter told the programme that he smothered his young lover to death with a pillow cause he was in so much pain.
Feb 17th: Tatchell on Scout movement on Uganda
The world scout headquarters in Geneva has written to the Chief Scout and the Chief Commissioner of the Uganda Scout Association, expressing concern about how the Anti-Homosexuality Bill will impact on scouts and scout leaders and questioning the sponsorship of the Bill by the Chair of the Uganda Scout Board, David Bahati M
Feb 16th: BBC veteran reveals assisted suicide live on air
An investigation has begun after a veteran BBC presenter announce live on air that he assisted his partner to die as he suffered from AIDS. Ray Gosling, 70, revealed on BBC’s East Midlands Inside Out Programme that he smothered his partner with a pillow as he lay in the hospital in pain.
Feb 15th: Cameron just ticking boxes?
David Cameron has found himself in a spot of trouble over the Conservative selection Policy after a Tory activist said that Cameron was just selecting minority candidate boxes in a bid to “tick boxes.”
A gay anti-pope march took place yesterday in aim to protest against the visit of His Holiness, after the homophobic comments he made regarding recent law changes surrounding gay couples.
Feb 15th: Gareth tackles homophobia in football
Gay rugby star Gareth Thomas has asked Premier League footballers to come out of the closet in order to tackle the issues of homosexuality in football.
Feb 15th: Gay mags confiscated in Prison
A prisoner has had his stash of gay porn magazines confiscated from him as they were deemed to be inappropriate by prison staff.
Feb 15th: LGBT History Month Magazine Launched 15th February 2010
Today saw the launch of LGBT History Month Magazine online.
Feb 11th: EasyJet offers free flight to Pope (Plus Speedy Boarding)
Budget airline EasyJet yesterday offered to fly Pope Benedict XVI to the UK following the recent controversy surrounding his viewpoints on British Equality laws and estimated cost of his visit.
Feb 11th: Jemma Thomas speaks out
Jemma Thomas, wife of recently openly gay rugby player Gareth Thomas, has spoken about the moment her husband revealed his sexuality to her.
Feb 11th: Harman confirms discrimination law bid dropped
The Government will not push through proposals that churches argue would restrict their ability to deny jobs to gay people and transsexuals, Equality Minister Harriet Harman has confirmed.
Feb 8th: Exclusive – Angela Eagle MP praises first ever LGBT History Month Magazine
The UKs first ever LGBT History Month magazine is being launched with the support of Angela Eagle
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