In a bid to reduce dangerous levels of undiagnosed HIV among gay men, Terrence Higgins Trust is launching a new campaign encouraging men to take control of their sexual health by regularly testing for HIV. The campaign ‘THIVK – Test – Take Control’ will be run through a stand-alone website (www.thinkHIV.co.uk), adverts in gay press, posters, leaflets and condom packs, carrying the following messages: “Treatments have never been so good. If you have HIV, the sooner you find out the...

In a speech to the 12th annual TUC LGBT conference, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber will celebrate recent advances in lesbian and gay equality but warn there’s still a long way to go before social attitudes catch up with changes in the law. Brendan Barber will say: “The past year has been one of genuine progress, we’ve seen welcome movement from the Government in dealing with bullying in schools and colleges, and the introduction of a single Equality Bill which will place a new duty...

The Equal Rights Trust – the only international human rights organisation focussed solely on the right to equality – has marked the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall riots by calling on LGBT rights advocates to endorse the unified concept of equality, as expressed in the Declaration of Principles on Equality. Speaking on the eve of the anniversary, Dimitrina Petrova, Executive Director of ERT, said that in countries where LGBT people suffer institutional discrimination, reliance on the integrated...

Local campaigners met with MPs and senior primary care trust staff at a parliamentary event today to raise awareness of HIV and discuss ways to increase HIV testing.  The ‘Testing Local Leadership on HIV’ event, held at the House of Commons, was organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group on AIDS, Terrence Higgins Trust and NAT (National AIDS Trust), and sponsored by Gilead Sciences Ltd. Local campaigners met with MPs from the constituencies with the highest HIV prevalence in England...

Only half a century ago it was illegal to be gay in Britain. Yet today Britain has become one of the most progressive, open-minded nations in the world. Civil partnerships and same sex adoptions no longer invoke the same level of controversy.  But what does it mean to be gay and lesbian at the end of the noughties? Coinciding with London...

Dolly Parton is a legend. An award winning singer, composer, musician, actress, author and frequently tops the polls of Gay Icon lists, 2007 saw Dolly piped to the post by Kylie in the Top 50 Greatest Gay Icons (OnePoll.com 3rd place Abba, 4th place Judy Garland).
This show celebrates the music that made her the world icon she is today, as the...

Homophobia remains an institutional practice in post-Communist Europe, as evidenced by Lithuania's introduction of legislation akin to Britain's defunct Section 28.  This is despite that country's membership of the European Union and the expectation of a commitment to its ethos of social equality.
Beyond the Pink Curtain is a documentary...

Gay Big Brother housemate Charlie Drummond has said he would pursue a relationship with a man in the BB house if someone suitable entered.
Former Mr Gay UK finalist said it would be great if there was a gay relationship this year. He commented, "Can you imagine that? It'll be groundbreaking."
However Charlie said that he would like to have...

Coming to Exeter in September is a brand new women’s only 5-a-side league. Supported by Devon FA the league will take place once a week during a weekday evening at the end of the week. Organisers are looking for teams of 5 or more players to join and register their interest. 
Final details will be available shortly, but in the mean time if you would like to enter please contact Read More...

Three North West lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans organisations - The Lesbian & Gay Foundation based in Manchester, Liverpool's Armistead Centre and Blackpool's SHIVER - are working in partnership to help deliver the Department of Health's new Caring with Confidence programme.
The programme will offer support and help to carers across England, with particular emphasis on the millions of people who provide care on a daily basis but don’t know where to begin when it comes to accessing the...

Jimmy Somerville and legendary M People star Heather Small will open the Main Stage this year and will perform her Olympic anthem Proud and some classic M People hits!  This year's Main Stage for Pride London on Saturday 4th July:Bad Lay DeeAvenue Q   Urban Cookie Collective   Q Boy Kele Le Roc   Scooch   

Pâtisserie Angélique is hosting ‘Pink Sundays’ every Sunday in Westbourne in Bournemouth. Pink Sundays is being launched to offer the gay community in Bournemouth something different from the usual venues, a more relaxed atmosphere where you and your friends can sit, chat and enjoy a French fancy or two!
There is a launch party on Sunday 5th July and everyone is invited. Pâtisserie Angélique is famous for quality home made produce and the large rear sun terrace - the ideal place...