Scott Roberts was the news editor of Gaydar Radio and a columnist for PinkNews until 2012. In August 2012, he was appointed the editor of PinkNews.co.uk
Twitter: @scottjsroberts-
8 January 2013Conservative MEP: Same-sex marriage is a radical change in social policy 27 Conservative MEP Giles Chichester has dismissed the government’s equal marriage plans by saying of marriage “It ain’t broke so why spend valuable parliamentary time trying to fix it?” -
8 January 2013African American college of Martin Luther King launches LGBT course 3 An all-male African American college, once attended by Dr Martin Luther King, will offer its first LGBT course this spring. -
8 January 2013Gok Wan: I want to do Strictly — but let me dance with a man 70 Gok Wan says he would like to take part in the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, although he insists the show should allow same-sex dance couples. -
8 January 2013Facebook removes page designed to out gay Ugandans 4 A homophobic Facebook page aimed at outing gay Ugandans has been removed. -
8 January 2013Poll: Three quarters of Conservative peers call on government to halt equal marriage 53 Three quarters of Conservative peers say the government should call a halt to its plans to introduce equal marriage for England and Wales, according to ComRes. -
7 January 2013Cameroon: ‘Gay sex’ Bailey’s pair released from jail 4 Two men in Cameroon, who were jailed under homophobic laws; based on their appearance and their enjoyment of drinking Bailey's, have been released from prison. -
7 January 2013UK: Transgender doctor under investigation by the General Medical Council 18 Britain's first post-operative transgender doctor is under investigation following complaints that he provided inappropriate treatment to patients wishing to change gender. -
7 January 2013Rhode Island Catholic bishop: Same-sex marriage is ‘immoral’ and a threat to ‘religious freedom’ 55 The leader of Rhode Island's Roman Catholic Diocese has described same-sex marriage as "immoral and unnecessary." -
7 January 2013Former Archbishop of Glasgow: Same-sex marriage is ‘morally defective’ 59 The Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow Mario Conti has described same-sex marriage as "morally defective" and has urged the Scottish Government not to equate "homosexual unions with heterosexual marriage." -
7 January 2013New Zealand TV presenter: I haven’t urged for a gay rugby player to come out 1 A gay sports presenter in New Zealand has denied calling for a gay All Blacks rugby player to openly declare his sexuality. -
7 January 2013Gaydar announces closure of flagship Soho bar 22 Just days after shutting its radio station, Q Soft Consulting, the owners of dating website Gaydar, have announced the closure of its central London bar, Profile. -
7 January 2013Kenya: Police hunt gang accused of raping gay men 7 Police in Kenya are investigating reports of a gang accused of blackmailing – and in some cases even raping gay men in the African nation. -
7 January 2013Radio DJ sanctioned for saying The Wanted star was ‘gay’ to fear polka dots 23 Manchester’s Key 103 radio station has been disciplined by Ofcom after one of its breakfast show presenters made a homophobic comment during an interview with boyband The Wanted. -
7 January 2013Primate of Kenya warns Church of England against ordaining gay bishops 32 The Primate of Kenya has condemned the Church of England for dropping its prohibition on gay clergy becoming bishops, providing they are in celibate or in celibate civil partnerships. -
7 January 2013US: Gay employee sues airline association after being called a ‘fag’ and ‘bone sucker’ 16 A gay man in Washington DC is suing an airline association after he was subjected to homophobic abuse by a supervisor. -
4 January 2013UK: Preacher who promotes anti-gay hatred offers student retreats for £120 62 A homophobic Islamic preacher, who describes being gay as a “criminal act” and “evil,” is offering students the chance to go on a retreat with him. -
4 January 2013Church of England drops opposition to gay bishops- so long as they’re celibate 103 The Church of England has dropped its prohibition on gay clergy becoming bishops. -
4 January 2013US: Gay ex-congressman Barney Frank definitely wants temporary US Senate job + Barney Frank has told Massachusetts' Governor, Deval Patrick, that he is happy to take up a temporary role as a US senator for the state. -
4 January 2013UK: Killer escapes psychiatric hospital and heads for gay bar drag show 23 A convicted killer who went on the run after escaping from a secure psychiatric hospital has been found in a Newcastle gay bar. -
4 January 2013Mississippi: Lesbian couples denied marriage licenses 3 Five lesbian couples applied for marriage licenses in Forrest County, Mississippi, this week, knowing they would be denied.
