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Gareth Thomas came out late last year

Gareth Thomas' ex-wife has no regrets over marriage

Jemma Thomas, the ex-wife of gay star Gareth Thomas, has said she does not regret their marriage. Mr Thomas came out publicly in December, having revealed his sexual orientation to his wife three years before.

Nigel Owens will discuss coming out in a documentary

Gay referee Nigel Owens to discuss coming out

Nigel Owens, the Welsh referee who came out in 2007, is to discuss his decision in a television documentary. He will appear in a S4C documentary tomorrow to reveal how he mustered the courage to come out.

The new service has been launched (Photo: Flickr user Oracio Alvarado)

New service for homophobic hate crime victims in Wales

A partnership between Victim Support and Stonewall Cymru has launched a new service to help victims of homophobic and transphobic hate crimes.

Gareth Thomas on the cover of his autobiography

Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas reveals he's gay

Gareth Thomas, the former Wales Rugby captain has come out as gay in an emotional interview with the Daily Mail. He becomes one of just a handful of openly gay sportsmen.

Carwyn Jones won the vote

Carwyn Jones appointed as Welsh Labour leader

Carwyn Jones has been named as the new Labour leader in Wales, replacing incumbent Rhodri Morgan. The 42-year-old Welsh Assembly member for Bridgend is currently the leader of the House and has been a favourite to win the role.

The victim was attacked on Facebook

Raped trans woman 'harassed in public and on the internet'

A trans woman who was raped has said she was forced to move house after her identity became public. The unnamed victim saw her attacker, Kiron Singh, Chand, jailed for eight years this week.

The attack took place in Llanelli town centre

Welsh man who raped trans woman jailed for eight years

A Welsh man found guilty of raping a trans woman has been jailed for eight years. Kiron Singh Chand, of Llanelli, forced his victim to perform oral sex on him and beat her on April 13th in Llanelli town centre.

The attack happened in Llanelli in April

Man found guilty of raping trans woman

A Welsh man has been found guilty for raping a trans woman earlier this year. Kiron Singh Chand, 20, of Pottery Place, Llanelli, forced his victim to perform oral sex on him and beat her.

The case continues

Welsh man accused of raping trans woman

A man from the Welsh town of Llanelli is on trial for the rape of a trans woman. Kiron Singh Chand, 20, of Pottery Place, is accused of forcing the alleged victim to perform oral sex on him on April 13th.

Rhodri Morgan sent his support to Cardiff Mardi Gras

Welsh first minister sends message of support to Cardiff Mardi Gras

Rhodri Morgan, the first minister of Wales, sent a message of support to revellers at this year's Cardiff Mardi Gras. The gay event was held last weekend in glorious sunshine, unlike last year when torrential rain meant it was cancelled.

The local Labour Party has denied Davies' claims

Former councillor claims he was banned from joining Labour Party because he is gay

A former town councillor in the Welsh town of Llanelli has claimed he was barred from joining his local Labour Party because he is gay.

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Comment: They're at it again

Around this time last year, the Presbyterian Church of Wales made national news after paying out a record sum to a gay employee who had endured ‘grotesquely’ discriminatory conduct and sexual harassment. You might reasonably assume, then, that they’d watch their step when it comes to the ever-so-touchy subject of homosexuality. You would, of course, be wrong to make such an assumption.

Chris Bryant has defended his expenses claims

Gay MP Chris Bryant forced to move house after homophobic attacks

Chris Bryant, the openly gay Labour MP for Rhondda, has said the reason he 'flipped' his second home was to escape homophobic thugs who daubed lewd messages on his main constituency property.

Michelle Douglas has been taken on by Dyfed Powys Police to teach officers about hate crimes

Trans woman joins Welsh police force to tackle transphobia

A Welsh police force has taken on a trans woman to help train officers about hate crimes. Michelle Douglas contacted Dyfed Powys Police last year to ask if she could help educate officers about transphobia.

Dr Olwen Williams claimed HIV patients still face discrimination

HIV patients 'still facing discrimination' in Wales

A sexual health doctor in Wales has claimed that some patients with HIV are still victims of prejudice and are being denied treatment by GPs for everyday illnesses.

















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