Manchester: Calls to close off cruising site after man dies in canal
A cruising site in Manchester may have to be closed off, following the death of a man who fell into nearby water, according to officials.
Ugandan boyfriend of deported British man ‘fears he will never see him again’
The Ugandan boyfriend of Bernard Randall, a gay British man arrested in Uganda after pictures of him having sex appeared in a newspaper, fears he will never see him again.
UK: Gay couple threaten to sue government over delay in turning their civil partnership into a marriage
A gay couple in Barnsley have threatened the UK Government with legal action over the delay in being able to turn their civil partnership into a marriage.
Stonewall co-founder: Ben Summerskill’s departure is a chance to renew relationships and reassess strategy
One of the founding members of gay rights charity Stonewall has commented on the announcement of the resignation of Chief Executive Ben Summerskill to say it is a chance to "renew relationships with other organisations and reassess it's strategy."
US: Two key Oregon same-sex marriage lawsuits consolidated by judge
In a move which could potentially open the door to more quickly removing a ban on same-sex marriage, a federal judge consolidated two lawsuits seeking just that.
US: Utah Governor defends decision to spend $300,000 to attempt to reinstate same-sex marriage ban
The Governor of the US state of Utah has defended his decision to continue to fight to enforce a same-sex marriage ban, despite estimated costs of at least $300,000 to hire outside counsel.
Comment: Stonewall does great work for gay kids but what about anti-trans bullying?
Transgender broadcaster and journalist Paris Lees writes on trans bullying in schools, and asks why Stonewall campaigns only against anti-gay bullying, and not anti-trans.
Eastenders actress slams Nigeria’s anti-gay law as ‘absurd’
Actress Luisa Bradshaw-White has criticised Nigeria and other African countries for pushing ahead with anti-gay legislation.
Leading LGBT activist hangs himself with rainbow flag: ‘I can’t live in this world any more’
A leading LGBT rights activist has committed suicide in Azerbaijan, after leaving a note which said he was not able to go on living in "this country and this world".
Stonewall to have ‘lots of conversations’ including with trans groups, following Chief Exec resignation
The Deputy Chief Executive of gay rights charity Stonewall says she will not rule out beginning a new dialogue with trans groups, following the resignation of Chief Executive Ben Summerskill.
