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.
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.
Judge in rent boy scandal resigns before he was expected to be sacked
A senior circuit judge has resigned following newspaper revelations last year over his relationship with a male sex worker. He was suspended last year pending an investigation. Judge Gerald Price QC, 60, who is married with two children, reportedly had a nine-month relationship with 25-year-old prostitute Christopher Williams, allowing him to sit in court and see confidential documents.
North Wales to get first Mardi Gras festival
North Wales will get its first LGBT Mardi Gras festival next April. The two-day carnival is being organised by gay group Mesmac and will be held at the Mona showground on Anglesey.
BBC praised over documentary on homophobia in sport
Last night's BBC documentary on homophobia in the sporting world, called Inside Sport – The Last Taboo, has been praised by the Justin Campaign.
Gareth Thomas and Nigel Owens support Cardiff Mardi Gras
Gay rugby legend Gareth Thomas and referee Nigel Owens are supporting Cardiff Mardi Gras. The 11th festival will be held on Saturday September 4th and 40,000 people are expected to attend.
Gareth Thomas 'threatened with outing' at 2007 World Cup
Gareth Thomas played in the 2007 Rugby World Cup fearing he could be outed by the press any day, he said this week. The former Wales captain, who came out in December, revealed that at the time, he was constantly getting calls telling him the media were about to out him.
Plaid Cymru launches LGBT group
Welsh party Plaid Cyrmu has launched PlaidPride, an affiliated group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people. The party announced the new group at its spring conference in Cardiff last weekend.
Gareth Thomas 'wicked' for supporting LGBT History Month
Rugby player Gareth Thomas has been accused of "promoting" gay sex to young children for his patron role in LGBT History Month.
