Fyne Times Gay and Lesbian Magazine, UK

Sexually transmitted infections reach almost half a million

New figures show that 15 to 24 year olds continue to be the group most affected by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK.

Catholic charity told to stop discrimination

The Charity Commission has ruled against a Catholic adoption agency which has sought to exclude same-sex couples from using its service.

Will Young voted best role model

Eight years after he won Pop Idol, Will Young has been voted the number one British role model in pop for young lesbian, gay and bisexual people.

Police authority achieves rainbow mark

South Wales Police Authority has become the first Police Authority in Wales to achieve the Rainbow Mark from the LGBT Excellence Centre

Liberals to debate full-marriage rights

The Liberal Democrat Party have announced there will be a vote among members on gay marriage at their party conference next month.

Proposition 8 lifted

The ban on same-sex marriage in California has been ruled as unconstitutional by a federal judge.

Sing Out Priscilla

As part of the city’s Pride festival, on Monday 16 August, the Bristol Hippodrome is hosting a rare screening of The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

Stop the execution of Sakineh Ashtiani in Iran

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

London 2012 celebrates 2 years to go

Today marks exactly 2 years to go until the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games and organisers are calling on the UK public to start planning their Games to ensure they don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime event. 

Homophobic student files lawsuit against college

A counseling student in the USA has filed a lawsuit against her college for trying the change her homophobic views.

HIV infection up in over 50s

Health Protection Agency (HPA) scientists have found that HIV infections diagnosed in the over 50s have more than doubled over a period of seven years.

Honorary Doctorate for Peter Tatchell

Sussex University award for 43 years of human rights activism. Acceptance in solidarity with human rights activists worldwide

Tatchell complains about Pope petition

Human rights activist Peter Tatchell has voiced his complaints about the Government’s response to his petition against the Papel visit to the UK later in the year.

John Amaechi becomes a patron of LGBT History Month

LGBT History Month proudly announced its latest patron today – basketball star and bestselling author John Amaechi.

Rev John rejected for Bishop post again

Cleric Rev Jeffrey John has been rejected for the post of Bishop for the second time in his career due to his sexuality.

Supreme Court rules in favour of gay asylum seekers

The pair took their case to the court when they were told by the Home Office that it was safe for them to return to their home countries, even though homophobia is rife in their home nations.

Boris backs gay marriage

When challenged by Peter Tatchell at yesterday's London Pride gay parade, the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, declared his support for same-sex civil marriage.

Reports of Male Forced Marriage up 65 percent

Teachers and other front line workers urged to speak up on behalf of forced marriage victims. ‘Kamran’, aged 27, was beaten and starved by his family when he refused to enter a forced marriage

The L Word is back

Critically acclaimed drama, The L Word is back for its sixth and final ever season, as the dramatic lives of a group of lesbian friends unfold against the glamorous backdrop of West Hollywood.

Stonewall working with Dyfed Powys Police

Drawing on the good practice for line management training that was identified within Dyfed Powys Police, Stonewall recently held a Line Managers Seminar hosted at Dyfed Powys Police Headquarters.

The Ex Factor

Finalists of X Factor 2007, Same Difference are a Brother Sister duo who will be thrilling us with their energising performances including their hit single ‘We R One’, as well as hits from High School Musical and various X-Factor performances from the show in 2007.

Crusaid and Terrence Higgins Trust merge

Crusaid, one of the UK’s best-known HIV charities, and leading HIV and sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust, have today announced their merger.

BAWP forges links with two police diversity associations

The British Association for Women in Policing (BAWP) has formed ‘partnerships’ with a further two national police diversity organisations.

Have you been a victim of male rape of sexual assault?

Bedfordshire Police are currently investigating a drug induced male gang rape, where the victim was drugged by an acquaintance he had met through Gaydar in his own home.

Caroline Lucas wins!

Greens all over the UK were celebrating this morning as the news was announced that party leader Caroline Lucas had won the Brighton Pavilion seat.

Antony Grey dies

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.

New trustees needed to keep Rainbow Flag flying over Plymouth

The largest Pride festival in Devon and Cornwall is seeking new trustees to oversee and help with the running of the annual event.

Recognising same-sex unions across the EU not a priority

A memo published on 20th April, the European Commission failed to mention the mutual recognition of same-sex unions across EU borders as a priority for its 2010-2014 Stockholm Programme.

Two arrested as part of investigation

Detectives investigating the murder of a man who died four months after being attacked on Southampton Common have today arrested two men in connection with the murder.

Police search for independent advisors

Members of the community are being invited to advise their local police on issues such as murder, hate crime and anti-social behaviour.

PM\'s Alan Turing apology commendable

The Prime Minister's apology for the homophobic persecution of war-time code breaker and computer genius Alan Turing is commendable and quite a coup.

Gay activists seek meeting with Moscow Mayor

e Moscow authorities have banned the gay parade and threatened "tough measures" against the marchers - even though the right to protest in guaranteed under the Russian constitution.

Homophobia, Football’s Final Taboo

Former professional footballer Paul Elliott said he knows 12 top players who are gay. He said they are reluctant to come out because they fear negative reactions.

Wanted - Five Pounds a Month

Help Peter Tatchell carry on his work against injustice across the world by donating as little as five pounds a month.

Archbishop is prisoner of Lambeth Palace mafia

No Anglican collusion with racists; only with homophobes. Gay split is re-run of row over evolution and votes for women

Are you same sex parents who could do with a Supernanny?

Do you feel like you’re at the mercy of your children? Are they giving you sleepless nights? Embarrassing you in public?

UK Charities says ‘take The Great No Smoking Day Challenge’ to Gay community

No Smoking Day (12 March) is encouraging the Gay and Lesbian community to take The Great No Smoking Day Challenge and kick the habit.

Nicky Hambleton-Jones fronts new issue of At Home magazine

Star of Channel 4’s hit TV series 10 Years Younger, Nicky Hambleton-Jones, will front the March issue of At Home magazine.

Gay-friendly employers listed

Stonewall today publishes its 2008 Workplace Equality Index, showcasing Britain’s top 100 employers for gay people. Top employer for 2008 is Nacro, the national crime reduction charity.

Big Brother wants YOU!

Big Brother auditions are coming to a city near you! Have you got what it takes to be in the Big Brother House?

Gay charity wins major funding

The Intercom Trust is delighted to announce that they have been awarded £370,343

Ministry of Justice supports LGBT History Month

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans History Month is very pleased to add the Ministry of Justice’s logo to the LGBT History Month website as they offer us both financial and intellectual support.

New ‘Safe House’ for Men Opens in South Wales

Trothwy Cyf, the largest, supported housing organisation of its kind in Wales, is pleased to announce the opening of Cedar House.

Victory for murder music campaign!

Buju Banton, one of the most homophobic artists in reggae dancehall music has agreed to stop using anti-gay lyrics in his songs.

My bid to be UK’s first Green MP

When I joined the Green Party in 2004, I never intended to stand for parliament. My goal was to work with the Greens to promote lesbian and gay human rights

Gertrude Stein

The gay community have long had the unfortunate reputation of conducting very short, fly-by-night relationships. Many people still believe that long term same sex relationships are simply not viable.

Nigeria’s war on gays

The Nigerian state of Lagos is stepping up the country’s on-going war against its lesbian, gay and bisexual citizens. In May, the Lagos State Assembly introduced a Bill to prohibit any sexual relationship between persons of the same sex anywhere in the state.

PETER TATCHELL TO STAND FOR GREENS

Peter Tatchell, has been chosen as the Green Party's general election candidate for Oxford East.

Jamaican police inaction on homophobia

Bob Woolmer’s murder gets police attention, but not the murdered gay Jamaicans

Gays The Word

Gay's The Word, the LGBT book shop based in London, updates Fyne readers on the struggle to stay open.

Stop Murder Music campaign wins Advocacy Award

The Stop Murder Music campaign won the Advocacy Award at the Black LGBT Community Awards 2007 ceremony in London.

SO FAR, NO GOOD!

Acas showed the results of its research into the Sexual Orientation and Religion and Belief regulations yesterday at the Tate Modern, with an introduction by Trevor Philips.

Sexual cleansing in Iraq

Being gay is a death sentence in Iraq. Last November, five clandestine gay activists were holding a secret meeting in a safe house in the al-Shaab district of Baghdad.

Veteran Gay Activist Resigns

The vetereran gay activist George Broadhead has resigned as secretary of the Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association (GALHA) after 25 years service.

Stonewall celebrates House of Lords

Stonewall is delighted at the House of Lords vote late last night to introduce new protections against discrimination for gay people.

Gay rights vote crunch time

Religious groups have invested so much of their efforts and resources into overturning the Sexual Orientation Regulations when they come before parliament on Wednesday that they face humiliation if they fail...

Welcome for the Goods, Services and Facilities Regulations

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Working Group in the Green Party(1) today welcomes the introduction of the Goods, Services and Facilities regulations in April.

GALHA film festival

Bookings now open for the Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association's film festival - 10th-18th March in London.

Why is Labour blocking gay equality?

In his keynote speech to the Labour Party conference in Manchester last year, Tony Blair highlighted gay law reform as one of his proudest achievements as Prime Minister.

NewVolunteers’ Course

Triangle Wales offers a range of housing and support services to; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people across Wales.

GaydarRadio Reunites Dicky and Dolly

Award-winning GaydarRadio is to reunite weekend presenter Richard Newman with his Big Brother 7 co-star, Lea Walker, in a new Sunday morning show.

C4 tunes in to gay youth

Channel 4’s schedule of LGBT themed programmes coincides with February’s LGBT History Month.

Cardiff - Wales Mardi Gras goes under the rainbow!

Cardiff- Wales Lesbian and Gay Mardi Gras launches it’s 2007 campaign with a new look on 1st March.

Delegates ‘deplore’ religious prejudice

Call for a united response across the whole community against discrimination and to promote human rights

LGBT History Month 2007 – MPS “LGBT Connexions” Event

The Metropolitan Police (MPS) are delighted once again to be involved in this annual event...

Jamaican gay leader escapes lynching

Four men narrowly escaped being lynched by a homophobic mob in Kingston, Jamaica, on Valentine’s Day, last Wednesday...

Tackling anti-gay bullying at work

Stonewall has launched a new guide aimed at dealing with the bullying and harassment of lesbian and gay employees.

Stonewall Equality Walk

Hundreds of lesbian and gay people and their friends are set to join Stonewall on their 4th annual Equality Walk in Brighton on bank holiday Sunday 6 May.

Homophobic Bullying Getting Worse

High-profile homophobic bullying initiatives are failing to make a significant impact in preventing homophobic bullying according to the Queer Youth Network

Sir Ian McKellen at launch of LGBT History Month

Box office star Sir Ian McKellen took to the stage at the Drill Hall theatre in London, on Saturday 3 February...

Leftfooters FC

This year, Leftfooters FC is heading off to the IGLFA World Championships in Buenos Aires in the next stage of their plan for world domination!

GAY COMMUNITY CHARITY DEPLORES POOR JUDGEMENT OF LOCAL MPs

Gay Muslim fights for justice

“The last five years have been a nightmare,” recalls 29 year old gay Muslim, Mohamed S. “I was attacked by a homophobic mob. I was the victim. The queer-bashers were other Asians.

Liberal Democrat MP backs IDAHO

Liberal Democrat MP for Bristol West, Stephen Williams, has called on the government to back a worldwide decriminalisation of homosexuality.

Schools Out Praises Note on a Scandal

The character Judi Dench plays in the highly acclaimed ‘Notes on a Scandal’ portrays a sad reality for many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) teachers today...

The rising right

Every nation has the same deep rooted political fear - that one day a far right party will sweep us all off our feet and make us forget our morals, our dignity and even our sense of identity.

Greens debate: Scottish LGBT history to be celebrated

The battle to ditch Section 28 and the need to recognise the contribution of the LGBT community to Scottish society will be marked this evening (24 Jan) when Greens lead a debate in Parliament.

European Commission Quizzed Further on Gay Blood Donation Bans, Gender Discrimination

The bans on gays donating blood in several European Union countries is to be further questioned by the European Parliament’s Intergroup on gay and lesbian rights, it emerged today.

Petition - Exemptions for religious organisations from the Goods, Services and Facilities regulations!

GAY HUMANISTS WELCOME GOVERNMENTS\'S PROMISE BUT WARN OF BATTLES TO COME

The Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association (GALHA) has welcomed the Government's reported promise not to grant religious exemptions to the Sexual Orientation Regulations...

GAY COMMUNITY CHARITY PLEADS WITH GOVERNMENT

The Intercom Trust today issued a strong rebuttal of the letter recently sent by Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet

GAY-BASHING BISHOPS IN SELF-SERVING CALL

News that the Church of England has joined the Catholic Church in calling for exemptions from the Sexual Orientation Regulations were labelled "predictable, self-serving prejudice"

A Sporting Chance?

Anybody who competes in a sport -at any level- knows that minimising your disadvantages is the key to success. If you are gay as well, you may well be at a disadvantage before you even get to the starting line!

Same-sex couples hit by benefit cuts

Benefit rule changes are causing huge hardship to poor, sick and elderly same-sex couples. The government should offer transitional relief.

Same-sex couples hit by benefit cuts

Benefit rule changes are causing huge hardship to poor, sick and elderly same-sex couples. The government should offer transitional relief.

Pride London Womens Advisory Group

I realise the initials spell WAG but we are just as important as the boys. Many still believe the 'G' in LGBT is all that is catered for at Pride - come and help us change this.

Twin rich north with poor south to fight HIV

1 December is World AIDS Day. This year, let’s put the emphasis on “World” and remember that HIV and LGBTI human rights are global issues that transcend national boundaries. Wherever we live on this planet, we all face the challenge of HIV. Despite our different races and cultures, the battle to beat the pandemic unites us.

…On earth as it is in Texas

In a country where everything is at last becoming equal, would we be ready for a hyper-conservative onslaught like the one happening in America right now? Fyne Times takes a look at the rise of the Christian right.

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not…

Some Christians say gays are evil; some say they are perfectly normal; others don’t really have an opinion.

Born gay or made gay?

Here we go again. Another new theory about what makes men gay. Yawn! Who cares? Why are scientists not equally obsessed with what makes men straight?

HIV: 25 YEARS & COUNTING

As we pass the 25th anniversary of the first medical reports of a case of HIV - 25 million deaths plus another 40 million infections on and with neither vaccine nor cure in sight - Adrian Gillan outlines how the catastrophe unfolded and meets the author of a damning new book.

The Way We Are Now

Stonewall has just launched a new book in which prominent and less well-known lesbians and gay men offer their insights into what life is actually like for queers in the UK in 2006 - whatever the legal advances. Fyne Times sent Adrian Gillan along to the launch of The Way We Are Now.