Push to increase minority representation excludes gays
The government is to set new targets for the appointment of women, ethnic minorities and disabled people to the boards of public bodies.
Police gay couple deny indecent images charges
A police officer and his detective boyfriend hid a stash of child pornography under the bed they shared, a court was told.
Bishops gather for conference of a lifetime
The 650 senior clergy gathered in the cathedral city of Canterbury today for the start of their once-a-decade get together must all be aware that this conference is make or break for the Anglican communion.
Islington to appeal against civil partnership ruling
The London Borough of Islington has decided it will appeal against an employment tribunal ruling involving civil partnerships.
Lesbian Dame honoured at Manchester Pride's classical music events
Suffragette activist and "establishment lesbian" Dame Ethel Smyth is to be honoured as part of Manchester Pride's first classical music series.
Gay man wins £37,000 discrimination case against church
A 25-year-old gay man who was constantly teased and humiliated by his boss at a Christian retreat has won an employment tribunal against the Presbyterian Church of Wales.
Woman's claim on estate of mother's lesbian partner rejected
The ex-wife of director Ken Russell has lost her High Court battle over the £2.3m estate of her mother’s lesbian lover.
Homophobic bishop tries to influence Glasgow by-election
A leading Roman Catholic leader in Scotland has attacked the Labour party over its support for the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill.
Christian registrar who won 'gay marriage' case had child out of wedlock
A civil registrar who claimed her Christian belief is so fundamental that she cannot conduct civil partnerships is an unmarried single mother.
AIDS charity wants schools to teach gay sex education
The National AIDS Trust wants sex and relationships education in schools to deal with same sex relationships.
Bishops to remain in Lords under proposed reforms
A proposal to reform the House of Lords by making it entirely elected has been put forward by the government.
Campaigning clergyman's new life as a holiday host
He may be best-known as a leading voice in the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement, but Reverend Richard Kirker will soon be swapping the good fight for the good life.
Foreign Office issues advice to Pride travellers
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued advice for LGBT people travelling to gay Pride events. Holland, Denmark, and South Africa are holding major gay Pride marches later this summer.
Boris appoints second gay Deputy Mayor of London
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has nominated one of Britain's leading gay local politicians as his new Deputy Mayor. Two of his five deputies are gay. Sir Simon Milton, the head of the Local Government Association (LGA) will replace Ray Lewis who recently resigned.
INTERVIEW: Trust him, he's a junior doctor
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