Gay Christians criticise protests against Pope’s UK visit

Pope Benedict September 2nd, 2010

Lesbian and gay Christians have criticised secularists planning to protest at the Pope’s UK state visit later this month. More »

Tracking Newcastle’s gay history

Bigg Market September 1st, 2010

The search is on for information about the colourful – and often clandestine – history of Newcastle upon Tyne’s gay scene. More »

Jane Lynch scoops Emmy Award for Glee

Jane Lynch in character August 31st, 2010

Jane Lynch was celebrating her first Emmy win last night, taking home the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy award for her role in hit series Glee. More »

LGBT people more likely to trust in internet dating

Lesbian couple holding hands August 27th, 2010

Lesbians and gay men are more likely to believe that they will find long-lasting relationships through internet dating than their straight counterparts, according to a new survey. More »

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 »

Say it to Sappho: What is the age of consent for lesbians?

Sappho August 27th, 2010

“Dear Sappho. How old do you have have to be to legally have sex with another woman if you are also female? My friend is 16 like me and has started sleeping with a woman who is 24. This just seems really wrong to me but she said the other woman is a youth worker and would lose her job if she went with someone who is underage. Is this actually right?” Anon, 16, North West More »

South African athlete’s return reignites gender debate

Caster Semenya in 2009 August 25th, 2010

Caster Semenya made a triumphant return to athletics this week, one year after being ordered to undergo gender verification testing. Her victory has provoked frustration among her competitors, however, reigniting debates over gender and sport. More »

Civil partnerships in decline but dissolutions on the rise

The Gay Divorcees August 24th, 2010

The number of civil partnerships performed fell twelve per cent over the past year, while dissolutions – equivalent to divorce – have nearly doubled since 2008. The majority of dissolutions were to female couples.

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Gone With The Wind star ‘bisexual’

Vivien Leigh August 23rd, 2010

Oscar-winning actress Vivien Leigh was an adulterous bisexual, according to claims in a new biography about the British star. 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 »