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3 April 2009Gay adoption critic named as new Archbishop of Westminster 24 The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, a staunch opponent of gay adoption, has been named as the new leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. -
3 April 2009Slimming World backs down over competition gay ban after PinkNews.co.uk expose 3 Slimming World, the weight loss company, has said it will allow gay couples to enter its Mr & Mrs slimming competition after members complained to PinkNews.co.uk. -
3 April 2009PinkNews.co.uk is now on Twitter 5 We admit to being rather late to jump on the bandwagon, but are pleased to announce that PinkNews.co.uk is now on Twitter at Twitter.com/PinkNews -
3 April 2009BBC fined £150,000 over Sachsgate but still no punishment for Chris Moyles 9 Ofcom today fined the BBC £150,000 for Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross's offensive phonecalls to veteran actor Andrew Sachs. -
3 April 2009Iowa Supreme Court allows gay marriage 7 The Iowa Supreme Court has voted to allow gay marriage in the state. -
3 April 2009Gay man killed and partner shot in Bradford 13 Police are seeking to trace a man after a gay couple were attacked at their home. -
3 April 2009Uganda accuses UN of spreading homosexuality 8 Ugandan ethics minister James Nsaba Buturo has accused United Nations member countries of being involved in a covert mission to 'impose' homosexuality' on other nations. -
3 April 2009Chicago police officer accused of gay harassment 2 A Chicago police officer has been accused of making false drink-driving arrests, using excessive force and gay harassment. -
4 April 2009Six gay men murdered in Iraqi slum 6 Two gay men have been found dead in the Baghdad Shiite slum of Sadr City following condemnations of homosexuality by a leading local cleric. -
5 April 2009Emmerdale Spoilers: Andy and Maisie get found out + Sandy's campaign to save Jasmine from her prison sentence is making him enemies – particularly when he involves Gabby. -
5 April 2009Coronation Street Spoilers: Ail gets her man back 1 When Ken recommends some private tutors for Chesney – who is refusing to go back to school – Fiz opts for her last chance of support and visits John in prison. -
5 April 2009EastEnders Spoilers: Lauren has her day in court + The court case against Lauren continues and Tanya admits lying to the police but Peter's testimony and Stacey's lack of appearance make things look bad. -
5 April 2009Film Review: The boat that rocked + Richard Curtis, by his own admission, has carved out his career by making modern classic love films. -
5 April 2009Film Review: I Love You Man + Many films have relied on the relationship between a couple of male friends and their various farting and vomiting jokes – and this one isn't that different. -
5 April 2009Film Review: Not Easily Broken 1 Dave Johnson (Morris Chestnut) has always dreamed of becoming Major League Baseball player, but, after getting injured, he settles for being a little league baseball coach. -
6 April 2009Lesbian couples undergoing IVF now permitted to put both names on birth certificates 4 Lesbian women in civil partnerships who use IVF to conceive children will now be legally recognised on birth certificates. -
6 April 2009Coronation Street to feature first lesbian character? 5 ITV soap Coronation Street is to feature its first lesbian character, according to reports. -
6 April 2009Gay groups call for medical help for ‘homophobic’ university professor 15 A Spanish university professor who said gays and bisexuals are "ill" and "unworthy" needs mental help, gay groups have said. -
6 April 2009HIV stigma “fuels homophobia and discrimination” + A new report released by Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) last week shows that some perceptions of HIV/AIDS have not changed in the past 20 years. -
6 April 2009‘Gay fears’ put men off teaching 11 A National Union of Teachers official has said that men are not taking up teaching places in primary schools because they are afraid of appearing gay.
Articles from April 2009
Top stories
US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager+
Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too1
US: Lesbian teenager charged for relationship with younger girl, rejects plea deal1
Neil Patrick Harris to introduce special TV screening of Harvey Milk biopic+
Tory MP Richard Drax: The equal marriage bill is ‘intolerant legislation’20
Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights22
Lesbian drama tipped for top prize at Cannes film festival1
Blackburn Rovers footballer charged with making a homophobic gesture at Brighton fans+
French anti-equal marriage leader pulls out of rally for fear of violence11
UK: Police criticised after gay killer escapes from prison and ends up in gay bar1
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card73
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians45
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins59
Governor Rick Perry: 'I am greatly disappointed' that the Boy Scouts will allow gay members22
Video: Book published to teach children to pray to Jesus for gay people to turn straight33- Florida: Lesbian teen expelled from school and charged over same-sex relationship23
Australia: Man who stalked footballer and talked of 'gay orgy' jailed 1
Lib Dem MP Gordon Birtwistle defends voting against equal marriage 37- Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights22
Video: Teenager gets kicked out of Boy Scouts for being gay7
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault141
Government considers watered down same-sex marriage bill to minimise Tory rebellion133
Tory MP Gerald Howarth: 'There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage'95
France: Far right activist commits suicide in Notre Dame following legalisation of equal marriage93
Philip Hammond: 'No great demand for gay marriage and it's upsetting vast numbers of people'73-
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card73
Norman Tebbit: David Cameron has 'f**** things up' with his equal marriage bill66-
Tory MP Sir Gerald Howarth defends 'aggressive homosexual community' equal marriage slur65
US church blames Woolwich suspected terror killing on UK acceptance of gay people63
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote63
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