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The Washington Blade could be replaced this week

Washington Blade successor could be launched this week

A new gay newspaper and website to replace the Washington Blade could hit the streets as soon as Friday. Former editor Kevin Naff said staff hoped to release the first edition under a new name.

The Washington Blade was founded 40 years ago

America's biggest gay media company forced to close

Window Media LCC, the largest publisher of LGBT newspapers and websites in America, has closed down. The company owns the Washington Blade, Southern Voice, David magazine and the South Florida Blade.

Sir Michael Bishop has decided to pull out of the running for ITV chairman

Gay businessman Sir Michael Bishop pulls out of race for ITV chairman

Sir Michael Bishop, who was tipped as the favourite to become the new chairman of ITV, has pulled out of the race. He is the former boss of airline BMI.

Making a will is

Ask a lawyer: Should I make a will?

Gay couples, whether they are in civil partnerships or not, should view making a will as an essential task, legal experts say. Here, a lawyer from Russell Jones & Walker answers some basic questions on inheritance.

The booklet is to be distributed at Pride

Tax advice for gays criticised as 'unnecessary'

Tax advice for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and trans people published by HM Revenue and Customs has been criticised as unnecessary.

Gay marriage could give the US economy a huge boost, researchers said

Gay weddings could give US economy a $9.5 billion boost

A survey carried out by the Williams Institute has predicted that legalising gay marriage across America could prove a lucrative move.

Martha Stark was forced to resign

New York's lesbian finance commissioner forced to resign after allegations of nepotism

Martha Stark, New York's finance commissioner, was forced to resign on Tuesday amidst charges of nepotism and allegations that she was having a romantic relationship with a female subordinate.

Profile is to close in April

Gaydar's Soho bar Profile to cease trading

Profile, one of the most popular gay bars in Soho, London, is to close at the end of next month. A joint venture between QSoft Consulting, which owns the Gaydar brand, and Vince Power Music Group, the £1 million Frith Street bar was opened in March 2007.

Sydney Mardi Gras is one of the largest in the world

Preview: Sydney Mardi Gras promises to be sunny despite economic gloom

PinkNews.co.uk's Australia Correspondent Emma Cullingford previews this weekend's Mardi Gras and explores the impact of the global economic downturn on the pride event.

Margot James is Vice Chair of the Tory Party

Tory party vice-chair to speak at Stonewall workplace conference

A Cabinet minister and a Conservative Party Vice Chair are among the speakers at this year's Stonewall workplace conference.

Sir Elton and Mr Furnish gave money to the Lib Dems

Sir Elton and David donate £20k to Liberal Democrats

Pop legend Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish are among a list of donors to the Liberal Democrats published yesterday by the Electoral Commission.

Stonewall is recruiting new trustees

Stonewall announces recruitment process for expert trustees

People with experience of a range of areas from PR to finance are being encouraged to become involved with Stonewall as trustees.

The Hep C virus is transmitted through bodily fluids

Insurers are inconsistent over Hep C

The British insurance industry has a poor understanding of Hepatitis C and life assurance policies for people living with the virus can vary considerably.

McDonalds has been supportive of gay rights

Victory for Christians as McDonald's gives in over gay rights

Christian and conservative Americans are claiming they have forced one of the world's best-known companies to withdraw from National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)

Gordon Brown has reshuffled his ministers

The unpaid ministers in Brown's austerity government

It has been billed as an austerity government, and the changes made by Gordon Brown to some ministerial teams have emphasised the focus on the economic crisis.

















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