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Ellison told jurors at the Old Bailey today that Strachan's claim that he had not asked for money for the material were untrue.

Royal aide saga described as "classic blackmail"

Prosecutor Mark Ellison QC has accused Ian Strachan and Sean McGuigan of "classic blackmail" in court today.

Damian was an employee of All Points North, the company owning 'Bent' Magazine, 'Mission' Club in Leeds and ironically the 'Mr Gay UK' brand

First Mr Gay UK winner charged with murder

The first winner of the Mr Gay UK competition Anthony Francis Morley, has been charged with the murder of Damian Oldfield, a 33 year man worked for the company that runs the Mr Gay UK competition.

The victim, Sri Lankan Mohamed Abdulraheem, invited the Romanian back to his apartment in West Norwood.

Brothers sentenced to life for "cruel and wicked murder"

A twenty year old Romanian man and his two older brothers have all been sentenced to life in jail for murder.

Attorney General Robert McClelland announced that the Labour government would introduce legislation next month to remove same-sex discrimination from some 100 laws.

Australian law reforms do not extend to gay marriage

The Australian government has announced over 100 reforms that will give gay couples the same rights as straight couples.

The move has been welcomed by LGBT groups but has drawn criticism over the refusal to legalise 'gay marriage'.

The booklet, which is free, is available as a download from Stonewall Housing’s website

Stonewall Housing releases booklet to help LGBT domestic violence victims

Stonewall housing are releasing a booklet to help members of the LGBT community who suffer from domestic violence.

The European Court of Human Rights has rejected their case

Euro court: sisters can not have the same tax benefits as civil partners

Two elderly British sitters have lost their case in the European Court of Human Rights to allow them to avoid inheritance tax when one of them dies. They argued that British law treats them less favourably than a lesbian couple in a civil partnership.

Buckingham Palace say the Royal does not perform public functions

Royal calls gay sex claims "spurious"

The Royal at the centre of the gay sex blackmail trial has declared the accusations of his sexuality as "spurious". The Royal, referred to only as witness A told the court in a statement: "As far as these comments about my personal and professional life are concerned, I can only say they are spurious and without foundation."

These flyers that were handed to students were printed by Exodus Ministries, a Christian organisation that claims it can 'cure' homosexuality

Anti-gay 'Day of Truth' fails to make its mark in US schools

Gay rights groups across America have breathed a sigh of relief after the homophobic ‘Day of Truth’ failed to make an impact on American schools.

Horn, 49, then pleaded guilty to the charge of affray, which he had previously denied

Drunk who taunted a gay man to his death faces jail term

A man who taunted a gay couple, one of whom died of a heart attack after the incident, faces jail.

However, though certain to receive a custodial sentence, Robert Horn has been cleared of causing the death of Malcolm Bryan, who suffered the fatal heart attack during the confrontation in September 2006.

The national hero reportedly thought that he was going to a motel with a group of prostitutes

Ronaldo in transvestite prostitute confusion

International football star Ronaldo, who is currently signed with AC Milan football team, has been questioned by police regarding an incident with a group of transexuals.

Rev. Wright’s comments caused trouble for the Obama campaign

Obama ally defends HIV comments

Continuing to drive a wedge between Barack Obama and the hopeful new America his campaign aims to impart to voters, Rev. Jeremiah Wright further defended comments he made during a YouTube taped Chicago Sermon while speaking before a group of journalists Monday.

Slovakian born Ivan Stefancik, 31, pocketed at least £9,000 from 10 men he slept with in a two-year spree.

Man who stole from lovers gets jail

A man who has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for stealing the possessions of men who he was sleeping with.

The legal survey is the  result of the largest and most comprehensive data collection on transgender people's lived experiences to date

Report reveals disturbing divide in treatment of transexuals in the EU

The International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA)-Europe and TransGender Europe have published a comprehensive report on the experiences of health care by transgender people in European Union.

The trial is being held at the Old Bailey

Court hears that aide was "predator" in gay Royal blackmail case

One of the men accused of blackmailing a member of the Royal Family in a gay sex blackmail case has told a court at the Old Bailey that he was intending to reveal a "predatory homosexual".

The new approach targets a protein produced by human cells rather than HIV, and is therefore impervious to the virus's mutations.

Scientists discover protein that may help halt the spread of HIV

Scientists have discovered an HIV Aids treatment that may help sufferers avoid the problem of drug resistance.