England
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20 February 2009British evangelical condemnation of God Hates Fags sect questioned 29 A leading religious commentator has questioned why British fundamentalist Christian groups that oppose gay rights have spoken out against a hate preacher from America. -
20 February 2009Fruit TV to provide free original online content for LGBT market 9 One of the world’s first original online programming platforms is to be launched later this year. -
19 February 2009Jury retires in Michael Causer case + Jurors at Liverpool Crown Court have retired to consider their verdict in the trial over the killing of gay teenager Michael Causer. -
19 February 2009God Hates Fags preacher will be denied entry says UK Border Agency 45 Two American fundamentalist Christians have been excluded from entering the UK after they threatened to protest in Basingstoke. -
18 February 2009Leading novelist pulls out of Dubai book festival in protest at gay censorship 15 Novelist Margaret Atwood has announced she will not attend the Emirates Airline International Festival of Literature in Dubai after organisers decided to ban the launch of a book with a gay character. -
18 February 2009Labour’s gay group asks for ban on God Hates Fags church members 7 LGBT Labour has written to the Home Office asking that members of the Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church be refused entry into the UK. -
17 February 2009Home Secretary asked to ban God Hates Fags protesters 18 A Conservative MP has written to the Home Secretary about a threatened protest in her constituency by an American fundamentalist group. -
17 February 2009British Muslims who object to homosexuality could be classed as extremists 21 New plans to widen the definition of who is an extremist in the eyes of the British government could include Muslims who object to homosexuality. -
17 February 2009God Hates Fags church claim they will hold first UK protest 13 A leading member of a homophobic church group in the US has claimed that they intend to picket in this country. -
16 February 2009Fitlads owner unrepentant about Jade Goody comments 49 The co-owner of one of the UK's largest gay websites has rejected criticism of his comments about Jade Goody. -
16 February 2009Minister asks fire services to join Stonewall workplace scheme + Sadiq Khan, the minister responsibe for Fire and Rescue Services in England, has written to chief fire officers encouraging them to join Stonewall's Diversity Champions Programme. -
16 February 2009Bournemouth Pride will feature Big Top fun + A weekend of Pride celebrations in the seaside town of Bournemouth this summer will have a circus theme. -
16 February 2009Chris Bryant slams Tory record on gay rights 20 A government minister has said that the Conservative party "haven't changed" when it comes to gay rights. -
16 February 2009David Cameron says Tory party “has work to do” on gay rights 30 The leader of the Conservatives has said his support for civil partnerships is proof the party backs gay rights. -
13 February 2009David Beckham subjected to homophobic abuse during England match 6 An international match between Spain and England on Wednesday was marred by homophobic chanting, according to the Gay Football Supporters Network. -
13 February 2009God Hates Fags church threatens to picket Basingstoke 93 A small religious community from Kansas notorious for picketing funerals of soldiers killed in Iraq have said they are to protest in England.
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10 February 2009Teenager tells murder trial he lied about attack on gay friend + An 18-year-old has admitted that he lied to police about how his gay friend suffered serious head injuries. -
10 February 2009Homeless gay teen charity appeals for long-distance runners to raise funds + A charity that works with young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who are homeless or living in a hostile environment is appealing for entrants in this year’s BUPA Manchester Great Run. -
9 February 2009Catholic leader who attacked gay families wants union with Church of England 15 A Roman Catholic Cardinal who has repeatedly attacked gay adoption and civil partnerships has addressed the legislative body of the Church of England. -
9 February 2009‘Torgay’ businessman aims to draw pink pounds to seaside town 4 The gay owner of a holiday rental property business in the resort of Torbay has said the local authority should advertise in the LGBT press and win more of the "pink pound."
