Brighton: Terrence Higgins Trust launches drug and addiction support group
Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is launching a support group in Brighton for gay and bisexual men who feel drug or alcohol use is badly affecting their lives.
US: Michele Bachmann will not seek re-election to Congress
Anti-gay Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann says she will not run for another term in the US House of Representatives.
Party Whips accused of threatening an MP’s career over equal marriage opposition
In a letter sent to peers ahead of next week's second reading of the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill, a group of MPs have accused party Whips of threatening the careers of MPs opposed to equal marriage, despite there being a free vote on the Bill in the House of Commons.
Labour fear late night House of Lords vote could threaten equal marriage bill
Shadow equalities minister Baroness Glenys Thornton says David Cameron has been “absolutely brilliant" in his support for equal marriage, but warns a late night vote in the House of Lords next week could put the same-sex marriage bill at risk.
George Michael leaves hospital after car accident
George Michael has left hospital nearly two weeks after suffering head injuries in a crash on the M1.
France: Landmark first same-sex wedding takes place in Montpellier
France's first same-sex wedding ceremony has taken place in the city of Montpellier, with the presence of the world's media, and which was described by the city's mayor as "historic".
UK: Lesbian couple who suffered ‘cruel and malicious’ bullying win discrimination case
A lesbian former chief executive and her partner have won a sexual orientation discrimination case against a company they both previously worked for.
France: Media awaits as guests arrive through security for first same-sex wedding
The media are awaiting the beginning of France's first same-sex wedding in Montpellier, which is set to take place in less than an hour, as guests arrive, bags are checked, and security is on high alert.
Australia: Removed Sydney rainbow crossing to be replaced with permanent installation
A permanent installation is to be made in Sydney, following outrage when a rainbow crossing was removed in April, despite strong calls to leave it in place.
Government tells press to ‘get on’ with reform following Lucy Meadows inquest
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has commented on the inquest into the death of transgender teacher Lucy Meadows and says it is now time for the press industry “to get on with setting up an independent, self-regulatory body.”
