New gay website will serve the south west of England
A new website has been launched to connect lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in the south west of England. LGBTcollective.org.uk will serve people living in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.
Gay man attacked in Ilford, London
A gay man in his fifties was the victim of a homophobic attack in Ilford, east London, on Saturday. Two 18-year old men have been arrested on suspicion of assault and are being held in custody.
1,500 turn out in Liverpool to support vigil for gay policeman
More than 1,500 people attended a vigil last night in Liverpool for James Parkes, the gay trainee policeman who was attacked by a homophobic gang last weekend.
Boris Johnson meets with police chief to discuss the rise in homophobic crime
London Mayor Boris Johnson has sought assurances from the Metropolitan Police Commissioner that everything is being done to tackle the problem of homophobic attacks in the capital.
PE teacher resigns over gay porn photo shoot
A PE teacher who was suspended earlier this year over a gay porn photo shoot has resigned.
Sam Handley was suspended from Harvey Grammar School in Folkestone in September when explicit photographs of him intended for a gay porn site were circulated by pupils.
Man admits blackmailing cruisers meeting for sex
A Portsmouth man has admitted posing as a police officer to blackmail men meeting for gay sex. Lee Creamer, 26, admitted extorting hundreds of pounds out of three men who were fearful their families would find out about their activities.
Gay Halloween party supports Elton John's AIDS Foundation
Wilton's – the world's oldest surviving music hall – will play host to an exclusive Halloween party for gay professionals on Saturday night.
Vigil to be held for gay trainee policeman beaten in Liverpool
A vigil is to be held in Liverpool this Sunday for James Parkes, the trainee police officer who was beaten by a gang of up to 20 youths last weekend. His parents have spoken of their disbelief he was attacked for doing nothing wrong.
Christian woman may sue after police investigate 'gay hate crime' letter
A woman who complained about a gay Pride march in Norwich has said she may sue the police and local council after she was investigated for possible hate crime.
BNP leader Nick Griffin criticises Jan Moir article and 'militant' homosexuals
BNP leader Nick Griffin appeared on Question Time last night. He attacked Jan Moir's Daily Mail article but said that gay men were "creepy" and that homosexuality should not be mentioned in schools.
Gay policeman charged with sex attack on junior officer
A gay policeman has been accused of sexually assaulting a junior officer at a Christmas party in December last year.
Man charged with murder of Brighton trans woman
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Andrea Waddell, the trans woman who was found strangled in her flat last week.
Liverpool gay club denies allegations of violence and underage sex
A gay club in Liverpool's city centre has denied police claims of violence, disorder and indecency. Police want to temporarily close Pink nightclub after almost 40 alleged incidents in just 12 months.
Murder hunt launched after homophobic attack victim dies
A man who was kicked and beaten by three youths in Trafalgar Square, London, last month has died in hospital. Ian Baynham's life support machine was turned off last night.
Video: Gay Boyzone star Stephen Gately found dead while on holiday
Stephen Gately, the openly gay member of the Irish "boy band" Boyzone has died while on holiday in the Balearic island Mallorca (Majorca). The 33-year-old was on holiday with his civil partner Andrew Cowles and it is reported that he went out for drinks, went back to his flat, feel asleep and then died.
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