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GAY MARRIAGE Government regulations set out the process for the conversion of civil partnerships into marriages | |
 | Minister for Skills and Equalities, Nick Boles, has announced that couples in a civil partnership will have the option to convert it into a marriage from 10 December this year, once regulations laid before Parliament yesterday are approved familylaw.co.uk 16 Oct 14 |
UK A thousand kisses to support store couple | |
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More than a thousand students and supporters of gay rights descended on the Sainsbury's store in New England Street, Brighton, in protest after a lesbian couple were told they would be thrown out if they did not stop kissing
theargus.co.uk 16 Oct 14 |
HIV AIDS PROUD study finds pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly protective against HIV for gay men | |
 | The PROUD Trial Steering Committee says participants currently on the deferred arm of the study, who have not yet started PrEP, will be offered the opportunity to begin PrEP ahead of schedule proud.mrc.ac.uk 16 Oct 14 Most exciting development in HIV prevention in some years tht.org.uk 16 Oct 14 |
How you can take part in Pants2HIV | |
 | Support GMFA by: 1. Posing in your pants, wear them over your trousers, on your head, on your pet's head - any way you like. 2. Write on a piece of paper: #Pants2HIV Text 'GMFA14 £5' to 70070 3. Take a selfie and post it online 4. Donate gmfa.org.uk 16 Oct 14 |
GAY HISTORY First photo of prisoner Oscar Wilde was 'attracted to' revealed | |
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The only known photograph of a working-class man Oscar Wilde took an interest in has been unearthed in a search of Reading Prison archives. The playwright had been "attracted to" Henry Bushnell but full details of their relationship were unknown
bbc.co.uk 16 Oct 14 |
Book a stall at the launch of LGBT History Month | |
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Next February sees the first Festival of LGBT History, in Manchester over the Valentine's weekend. Join us for the launch of LGBT History Month and promote your organisation: Stalls cost £50, adverts in the programme from £60.
LGBT History Month - February 2015 |
GAY BUSINESS Grindr co-founder opens up about success, sanity and happiness | |
 | In 2009 Scott Lewallen helped launch Grindr, and was thrust into the spotlight as a leader and co-founder of a disruptive technology and social phenomenon. Working hard pays off, he reveals founderdating.com 16 Oct 14 |
TRANS Sex change DJ on attitudes to gender reassignment | |
 | Simon Hirst, a Capital FM Yorkshire presenter, announced last week that he was becoming Stephanie Hirst. Over the summer he had suddenly disappeared from the airwaves bbc.co.uk 16 Oct 14 |
GAY PRIDE TUC asks how we feel about Pride in London We have now witnessed two London Prides under the governance of London Pride Consortium, and it is time for us to reconvene and discuss how we feel about their efforts. You are invited to an open discussion at TUC Congress House, Great Russell St, London WC1 - 6pm, Mon 27 Oct Register to attend 16 Oct 14 Combat the "vast expanse of nothingness" facing LGBT people in north Dorset New support group - where people can meet, have a drink and discuss what they would like to see in the future - is planning a second meeting at Charly's Bar in Gillingham Square - 7.30pm, Wed 22 Oct westerngazette.co.uk 16 Oct 14 GAY BOOKS Fathomless Riches: My journey from pop star to celibate vicar | |
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As a pop star turned vicar who inspired the character in 'Rev', Richard Coles would be forgiven for wanting to draw a veil over a past of drugs, mendacity and sex in car parks. But his new autobiography lays it all bare
independent.co.uk |
The Life and Loves of a He Devil | |
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In his new autobiography, Graham shows that life is more than just a series of dates and it's really the things you love that make you who you are. From his beloved dogs to his rediscovered love of Ireland, the men Graham has loved and lost to his love affair with New York
Buy Book 16 Oct 14 |
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