Britons apathetic to Pope visit but disagree with state funding
A poll suggests that three quarters of Britons believe the taxpayer should not have to fund part of the cost of Pope Benedict’s forthcoming UK visit. The survey found that only 24 per cent of respondents were actively opposed to the visit, but the majority disliked the idea of state funding for it.
T-Mobile customers complain at 'blocking' of gay websites
Exclusive: Customers of T-Mobile have complained that the mobile phone network bars access to gay websites. T-Mobile, one of the UK's largest mobile phone networks, appears to block gay-related content as unsuitable for under-18s.
Homophobic teen who initiated murder cleared of assault
A Scottish teenager who initiated the murder of a gay man was cleared of a vicious street assault this week. Alexander Kindred, now aged 18, was 15 when he claimed that council worker James Kerr, 51, had made sexual advances to him in a park.
UUP contender Tom Elliott says he won't attend gay pride marches
A contender for the leadership of the Ulster Unionist Party has said he would not attend gay pride marches or GAA games. Tom Elliott said it was a "personal issue".
Pop, dance and cabaret at Cardiff Mardi Gras
Cardiff’s LGBT Mardi Gras takes place this Saturday at Cooper’s Field. Forty thousand people are expected to attend the event, which features more than 40 performers and musicians performing throughout the day.
Tory colleagues accuse William Hague of naivety over gay rumours
Foreign secretary William Hague has been criticised by Tory grandees who questioned his judgment. Senior party figures Lord Tebbit and John Redwood raised concerns about him sharing a hotel room with a young male aide and also questioned the extraordinarily personal statement he released on Wednesday.
Review: Bisexuality conferences tackle hate crime, censorship and Shakespeare
Two major events in the bisexual calendar took place at the weekend. Seminars were held on employment, hate crime and culture, while delegates also enjoyed social events.
Glee hots up with gay kisses
Glee is hotting up next season with gay character Kurt experiencing his first on-screen kiss. Actor Chris Colfer revealed to E! Online that he would be “fine" with the prospect of having a kiss on the series.
Archbishop of Westminster's aide says gay rights have made Britain a 'wasteland'
An advisor to Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, has attacked gay rights and the "feminisation of masculinity". Edmund Adamus, the influential director of pastoral affairs for the Diocese of Westminster, was speaking three weeks before Pope Benedict XVI visit Britain.
David Cameron backs William Hague over gay rumours
Prime minister David Cameron's spokeswoman has said he fully supports William Hague after the foreign minister issued a statement denying he was gay.













