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.
Gay men 'continue to top list' in contracting STIs
Figures released by the Health protection Agency (HPA) this morning have shown that the state of sexual health among the UK population is poor, with STI rates reaching record levels. The figures have also revealed that gay men are of partcular concern.
Latest figures from Health Protection Agency show poor sexual health among gay men
According to new figures collected by the Health Protection Agency (HPA), almost half a million new cases of STIs were diagnosed in the UK last year – and according to the agency, gay men are among the most worrying groups.
Edinburgh teenager guilty of extorting £87,000 in chatline sting
A 19-year-old Edinburgh man has been found guilty of extortion for his part in a gay and adult chatline sting. Kelz Sutherland was part of a group which tricked men into talking about underage sex and then threatened to expose them to family and friends if they did not hand over money.
Latest 'Protest the Pope' campaign held in London
A meeting was held in south London last night by the Protest the Pope campaign committee. During the meeting, reasons for protesting the pontiff's visit next month were discussed.
Glasgow gay and lesbian centre: eviction begins
A gay and lesbian centre in Glasgow run on public money is to be finally evicted from its premises after a series of financial irregularities has come to light.
St Andrews students concerned after 'anti-gay' professor is hired
Students at the University of St Andrews have complained after a professor who said homosexuality was "not normal" was given a full-time post.
Former Tory candidate warned by employer over anti-gay comments
A teacher who stood for election as a Conservative candidate has been given a written warning by his employer for remarks about homosexuality.
Catholic Church will 'never' recognise gay marriage, bishop tells Cameron
A Scottish bishop has written to prime minister David Cameron to tell him that the Catholic Church will 'never' recognise marriage for gay couples.
Scottish campaigners step up pressure for full marriage equality
Gay rights campaigners in Scotland are putting pressure on the Scottish government to grant full marriage equality to gay couples. A cross-party coalition of MSPs and some senior church leaders are supporting the campaign and a poll of the public suggests the majority would support the move.
