Scotland: Hibernian footballer criticised for tweet at ‘homosexual poof’
Hibernian footballer Fraser Mullen has been criticised for making homophobic remarks on Twitter.
Survey: Average age to enter a civil partnership in Ireland is 44
The average age of gay couples entering civil partnerships in Ireland is 44 - new data shows.
New Olympic President has heard ‘assurances of the highest Russian authorities’ on gay issues at Sochi
The newly appointed International Olympic Committee (IOC) president spoke at the lighting of the Olympic flame ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, to say he had received "assurances of the highest authorities in Russia", that the Olympic charter will be adhered to during the games.
Derek Jacobi: ‘I had no idea I was breaking Ian McKellen’s heart’
Sir Derek Jacobi says he had “no idea” he was breaking the heart of friend and colleague Sir Ian McKellen, who once had a crush on him when they were studying together at university.
George Osborne: Equal marriage is an example of a ‘modern reformed Conservative Party’
The Chancellor of the Exchequer briefly touched upon same-sex marriage as an example of a “modern reformed Conservative Party” during his conference speech in Manchester.
Trans journalist says she was ‘completely dehumanised’ by Xbox One presenter at gaming convention
A trans journalist has said she was "completely dehumanised" during an Xbox One Event at a London gaming convention over the weekend, by jokes about her gender made by a comedian.
Scottish Archbishop: Catholics may need ‘two weddings’ as a result of equal marriage plans
The Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh says the introduction of equal marriage in Scotland may mean Catholics will have to exchange their vows twice.
Football fans ejected after anti-gay chants in Brighton V Ipswich match
Three Brighton and Hove Albion football fans were ejected from Ipswich’s Portman Road stadium at the weekend after trouble flared over homophobic taunts by rival fans.
John Paul II who described same-sex marriage as ‘evil’ to become saint in April 2014
Pope John Paul II, who famously described gay rights advances such as same-sex marriage as a “new ideology of evil”, will be declared a saint on 27 April 2014, Pope Francis has announced.
Olympic flame lit ahead of Sochi Winter Games amid repeated calls for tolerance
The Olympic flame has been lit in Greece, and the International Olympic Committee's new president gave repeated reassurances, ahead of February's Sochi Winter Olympics which have been surrounded by controversy over Russian anti-gay laws.
