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Reclaim the Scene to tackle “commercialisation” of Manchester Pride this weekend

Reclaim the Scene August 27th, 2010

An alternative Manchester Pride event - designed to tackle the “commercialisation” of the city’s main event - will take place this weekend. (more…)

Child of lesbian couple refused place at school

Writing August 23rd, 2010

School officials in Texas have barred Olivia Harrison from attending a local school because her parents are lesbians. (more…)

Will Young: pop’s best role model for young gay people

Will Young August 17th, 2010

Singer Will Young has been voted the best British role model in pop for young lesbian, gay and bisexual people. (more…)

Worcester Pride postponed due to lack of funding

Worcester Pride has been cancelled. August 12th, 2010

Worcester’s first Pride event has been postponed until next year due to funding problems and a lack of support from local organisations. (more…)

Homophobia complaint filed after Nottingham Pride

Anti-Pride posters in Nottingham August 6th, 2010

A member of the public has filed an official complaint of homophobia to Nottinghamshire Police, in response to anti-Pride posters put up around the city, coinciding with the 31 July event. (more…)

Gay Games VIII under way in Cologne

Gay Games Cologne logo August 3rd, 2010

The eighth Gay Games opened on Saturday with a Ceremony attended by almost 10,000 people. The Games run until August 7 in Cologne, one of Germany’s oldest cities and home to a thriving gay scene. (more…)

Nepal to hold first gay Pride parade

Nepal will host its first Pride event next year July 29th, 2010

Nepal will hold its first gay pride parade next month, according to the country’s only out gay MP. (more…)

Scottish politicians pushing for equal marriage

Gay Scottland July 23rd, 2010

A cross-party coalition are demanding legal change to allow gay couples full marriage rights in Scotland, with the backing of senior church officials. (more…)

First Mardi Gras planned for North Wales

Mardi Gras July 8th, 2010

North Wales will hold its first Mardi Gras in spring 2011. (more…)

Gay asylum seekers win landmark appeal

Theresa May July 8th, 2010

Two gay asylum seekers who said they faced persecution in their home countries have won the right to stay in the UK, the Supreme Court has ruled. (more…)

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