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October 4, 2019

At least 15 people have been diagnosed with HIV while waiting for access to PrEP on NHS

At least 15 people in England have received a HIV diagnosis after being denied access to PrEP, a drug that stops a person from contracting the virus. In England, people who want to access PrEP through the NHS must participate in a trial – however, places are restricted. Some of the trials are full and …...

October 4, 2019

The internet has, of course, completely lost it at Drag Race UK

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is finally here after what feels like years of teases, trailers and speculation, and the memes have of course been quick to follow. Ten queens embodying the best of Britain’s charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent entered the werk room for the very first time, and what followed was an hour...

October 4, 2019

Joe Biden quotes Bible verse while urging people of faith to support trans equality

Former US vice president and current presidential hopeful Joe Biden says that people of faith should support trans equality. Biden made the comments in an interview with Mara Keisling of the National Center for Transgender Equality. Regardless of which religion people follow, they should recognise trans people’s...

October 4, 2019

Sam Smith was ‘selfless’ and ‘brave’ for changing pronouns, says Munroe Bergdorf

Sam Smith choosing to share their pronouns with the world was a “brave and selfless” move, says their friend Munroe Bergdorf. The ‘Stay With Me’ singer, who came out as non-binary and genderqueer in March 2019, changed their pronouns to they/them in September 2019. “It’s such an amazing, brave...

October 4, 2019

Both Sinn Fein and the DUP have voted against a motion in support of same-sex marriage

Sinn Féin and DUP Belfast city councillors have voted against a motion to express support for same-sex marriage and abortion rights. Green Party councillor Áine Groogan brought a motion to council suggesting that they should write to Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Julian Smith to express support for changes to the...

October 4, 2019

Woman who shouted ‘shame on you’ to queer people at Pride sentenced to anger management classes

A 38-year-old woman has been given a three-month suspended sentence and told to take anger management classes after committing a homophobic hate crime at Walthamstow Pride. Footage posted on Twitter on 28 July showed Jamila Choudhury of East London wearing a black niqab and pelting verbal abuse at a Pride-goer draped in a...

October 4, 2019

Drag Race UK fans are confused over what the prize actually is

The first episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK exceeded expectations in every way – except for one. In recent years, the queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race have competed for the same bounty of prizes: a one-year supply of Anastacia Beverly Hills cosmetics, a cash prize of $100,000 and a crown and sceptre from Fierce Drag...

October 4, 2019

Politician who helped prove guilt of Ian Huntley investigated for saying gay people make her feel uncomfortable

A local politician who helped prosecute Ian Huntley has been investigated for derogatory remarks about “professional homosexuals” making her feel “uncomfortable”. Patricia Wiltshire is a forensic ecologist who, in 2003, was instrumental in solving the Soham Murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman...

October 4, 2019

Wham!’s Andrew Ridgeley reveals AIDS death fears for George Michael

George Michael’s Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley has revealed he was terrified when his friend came out as gay, as he feared he would die as a result of AIDS. In his new book, Wham!: George & Me, Ridgeley recalled the moment George Michael confided in him about his sexuality after they finished filming their...

October 4, 2019

The prison where Oscar Wilde served time for gay sex is for sale

The prison where Irish writer Oscar Wilde served time when he was convicted of gross indecency is being sold. Reading Gaol housed criminals during the Victorian era, but has since become a well-known literary landmark because of the time Wilde spent there. The prison closed its doors in 2014 and there were hopes that the...