North Wales Police displaying rainbow stickers

Police October 14th, 2011

The force is displaying the stickers at front counters in a bid to make LGBT victims feel more comfortable when attending a police station to report a crime.

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Tegan and Sara to release live album and DVD

Tegan and Sara October 13th, 2011

Fey indie twins Tegan and Sara have announced the release of Get Along, a new CD/DVD live album due for release worldwide on 15th November. More »

Report raises concerns about homophobic bullying in Northern Ireland

School Children October 12th, 2011

A new report has indicated that lesbian, gay and bisexual inequality is severe in schools and that homophobic bullying is rife in Northern Ireland.

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Government to cut aid for homophobic countries

scissors October 12th, 2011

Ministers have announced plans to slash aid for African countries with a poor LGBT rights record. More »

Massive gains for LGBT-friendly party in Polish election

Anna Grodzka. Photo: Radek Oliwa October 11th, 2011

The Palikot Movement has gained 10% of the popular vote in Poland’s parliamentary elections. The new centre-left party, a supporter of LGBT rights, now includes the country’s first gay and trans MPs. More »

Thousands occupy Westminster Bridge in NHS protest

Block the Bridge Block the Bill demo. Photo: Loz Pycock October 10th, 2011

Up to three thousand people joined a UK Uncut demonstration against the government’s plans for NHS reform yesterday. A spokesperson for the group described the protest as the “biggest act of mass civil disobedience against the cuts so far”. More »

Four found guilty of murdering lesbian in South Africa

gavel October 10th, 2011

Four men have been found guilty of the murder of a gay woman in Cape Town. The conviction comes after a lengthy five-year court battle. More »

Queer campaigners to block Westminster Bridge

Westminster Bridge October 7th, 2011

LGBTQI activist group Queer Resistance are planning a “pink bloc” at the UK Uncut demonstration “Block the Bridge, Block the Bill” this weekend. Attendees plan to voice their opposition to the government’s proposed NHS reforms during the protest. More »

Top 5 lesbian tattoos

Bound tattoo October 7th, 2011

You’re hanging out at a straight bar, or fundraising for an animal rescue centre, or queuing for Eliza Dukushu’s autograph at a Buffy the Vampire convention, writes Gina M. Corkibush. You’re chatting to a really nice girl, waiting for the chance to indicate your Sapphic persuasions. But the pleasantries are dragging on. More »

Win tickets to L Word convention, November 2011

L9 L Word Convention October 7th, 2011

The 9th annual UK convention for fans of The L Word is taking place in November 2011. The convention will feature appearances from Kate Moennig (Shane), Leisha Hailey (Alice), Elizabeth Keener (Dawn) and Alicia Willis (Cindi). More »