Fyne Times Gay and Lesbian Magazine, UK
Kathmandu pride parade attracts two thousand
Around 2000 people took to the streets for the first ever gay pride march in Nepal. The march took place in the capital Kathmandu on 25th August.
HIV gay men have post-traumatic stress
UK researchers have found that a third of HIV-positive gay men suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
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.
Tatchell given standing ovation at Christian festival
The gay human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has received a standing ovation at the Greenbelt Christian festival (at Cheltenham, England).
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.
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.
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.
Government support for LGBT History Month
LGBT History Month now enjoys the prestigious support of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
‘Be a buddy, not a bully,’ says John Barrowman
Stonewall today launches a major new anti-bullying campaign aimed at young people in schools across England.
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