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Gay couples less likely to divorce

gay marriage September 23rd, 2011

Newly released figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) indicate that straight couples in England and Wales are more likely to divorce than same-sex partners. The findings come against a backdrop of growing public support for civil partnerships and gay marriage. (more…)

Garden Productions seeks participants coming out later in life

Channel 4 September 23rd, 2011

The BAFTA award-winning team at The Garden Productions is making a new documentary series for Channel 4 about love and relationships. (more…)

US census records dramatic increase in gay couples

Lesbians hold hands August 27th, 2011

The number of US census respondents who describe themselves as being in a same-sex relationship has risen by 52% in the last decade. (more…)

GO.GO to curate women’s tent at Brighton Pride

Katherine Ellis August 9th, 2011

GO.GO festival organisers have announced an eclectic line-up of solo artists, bands and DJs for the women’s area at Brighton Pride on Saturday 13th August. (more…)

Homotopia arts festival given funding reprieve

Homotopia poster August 2nd, 2011

Liverpool’s queer arts festival Homotopia has been awarded a three-year Arts Council England grant after successfully appealing the claim that they were ineligible to apply. (more…)

North American OutGames underway in Canada

GLISA North American Outgames logo July 26th, 2011

The second GLISA (Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association) North American OutGames launched last night, in Vancouver, Canada. (more…)

Campaign sees greatly increased uptake in cervical screenings

Are You Ready For Your Screen Test? July 25th, 2011

An awareness-raising campaign has greatly increased the number of lesbian and bisexual women accessing cervical screening services in the North West, with surveys suggesting a 49% rise in attendance. (more…)

Students slam ‘inaccurate’ Stonewall guide

University College London. Photo: Steve Cadman July 21st, 2011

LGBT student leaders and university societies from across the country have criticised Stonewall’s second annual guide to gay-friendly universities in the UK. (more…)

Stonewall publish second annual guide to gay-friendly universities

Stonewall Gay by Degree logo July 19th, 2011

Stonewall, the UK gay rights charity, has launched a new edition of their guide to gay-friendly British Universities. (more…)

Birmingham Pride ’should remain free’

Birmingham Pride. Photo: Peter Black July 6th, 2011

A representative of Birmingham Pride has declared that the festival is likely to remain “free” in coming years.  The revelation comes just weeks after organisers suggested that they may charge for future events. (more…)

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