Police reassure gay businesses and visitors in Soho
Members of the Metropolitan Police Equalities Unit have met with LGBT businesses and the gay media in London. Today's meeting was part of a new initiative to improve the relationship between the police and minority groups.
INTERVIEW: Why I believe in an international day against hate crime
Pinknews.co.uk speaks to Mark Healey from community group 17-24-30 about why more needs to be done to combat hate crime.
Gay rights activist Peter Tatchell 'disappointed' with FA decision
Peter Tatchell of the LGBT rights group, OutRage! claims today that the FA’s decision to cancel the screening of an anti homophobia film, “Has thrown the Football Association’s commitment to tackling homophobia into disarray”
Parents complain after children directed to gay fetish site
A government spokesman has had to apologize after children searching for an educational website were directed to a gay pornography site instead.
Judge overseeing Prop 8 trial 'outed' by US media
Vaughn Walker, the Chief US District Judge overseeing the Proposition 8 trial, has been outed by a leading American newspaper.
New site set to support African HIV/AIDS epidemic
The HIV/AIDS charity (RED) has launched a new online flower service that will help provide AIDS drugs for people living in Africa.
The project, named FLOWE(RED), will sell ethically sources flowers imported from Africa and donate all profits to projects aimed at tackling HIV/AIDS in Africa. Last week saw the launch of its website www.flowered.com
Tory Councillor defends 'Queen team' jibe
Conservative Councillor Keith Parker has refused to back down on comments made at a scrutiny board meeting, despite admitting referring to gay men as the “queen team.”
INTERVIEW: Why we need a London AIDS Memorial
PinkNews.co.uk speaks to London scene legend Gary Henshaw about why he is pushing for permanent London AIDS memorial in the capital.
The London AIDS memorial group was founded on December 1st 2009 by Gary Henshaw and Swarmite Ananda. Its aim is to provide a permanent AIDS memorial where people can gather to remember the ones who 'succumbed, dying bravely, defiantly and with no knowledge of the battle ahead.'
Ugandan President threatens to reject homophobic bill
The President of Uganda has threatened to veto the a controversial new bill that could see homosexuals sentenced to the death penalty or lifetime imprisonment.
US newspaper DC Agenda claims that President Yoweri Museveni pledged to US secretary of state for African affairs Jonnie Carson on two separate occasions that he would reject the bill currently making its way through parliament.
Mexico City becomes first Latin American capital to legalise gay marriage
Mexico City has become the first capital city to legalise gay marriage in South America.
Same sex couples have been allowed to enter civil partnerships since 2006 but the new legislation will give gay couple equal rights when it comes to family social security benefits and loans.
Former drag queen awarded £30,000 in unfair dismissal case
Former drag queen ,Dean Awford, has been awarded £30,000 for unfair dismissal from a high end furniture store.
Employment Judge David Kearsley found that Mr Awford had been unfairly dismissed by store manager David Gray.
Exclusive: Eurocreme CEO speaks to PinkNews.co.uk about the bareback porn debate
Max Lincoln, CEO of one of Europe's largest gay pornography producers 'Eurocreme', speaks exclusively to PinkNews.co.uk about his decision to stop producing bareback porn.
Chinese government backs first official gay bar
China's first official gay bar has opened after a three-week delay sparked by intense media attention. Opening on Saturday evening, the bar is situated in the tourist town of Dali in the southwestern province of Yunnan. It is the first venue of its kind to receive government backing.
Crowds gather in Trafalgar Square to say 'NO TO HATE'
Nearly 10,000 people gathered in Trafalgar Square last night for a candle-lit vigil against hate crime.
The packed square observed a two minutes silence, after which the names of the victims of homophobic hate crimes were read out. The Prime Minister's wife Sarah Brown attended and spoke exclusively to PinkNews.co.uk
Gordon Brown voices support for tonights hate crime vigil
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has sent a letter of support to those attending and organising this evenings hate crime vigil. The candle lit vigil, which is expecting to attract up to 10,000 people, will commemorate the life of Ian Baynhan, who was murdered in a homophobic attack two weeks ago.
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