Indonesia stops public whippings, but will continue to whip gay men, behind closed doors
Authorities in Indonesia’s strictest Province, Aceh are to stop whipping gay men in public after an international outcry.
Accused serial killer in Canada charged with seventh murder
The accused serial killer, Bruce McArthur has been charged with a seventh murder after human remains were allegedly found inside large planters at his home in Canada.
Pop star, Timmy Matley dies 36
Lead singer from The Overtones, Timmy Matley has died at the age of 36.
Gay couple barred entry to “mixed couples only” bar
A bar in Leeds is investigating why two gay men were told that they could not enter the venue because they were not a “mixed sex couple”. Patrick Hannon, 30, […]
A new film season marks Exeter Pride’s 10th Anniversary
This spring, Exeter Phoenix and Exeter Pride are celebrating love, life and LGBT+ with Cine Queer – a new film season at Studio 74 as part of Exeter Pride’s 10th Anniversary.
Mother argues boys need protection against “male genital mutilation”
‘He has been mutilated and suffered permanent damage.’ A mother is suing a doctor after her baby son was circumcised, allegedly without her permission. The 26-year-old mother is planning to […]
Over 700 LGBT+ domestic violence incidents logged in Manchester last year
“These figures are a positive step in supporting victims and ensuring they are signposted to the right services that are then able to provide appropriate care.” In the first year […]
Can you host about 250 naked people?
The UK’s most popular naked festival is at risk of being cancelled unless they can find a patch of land that can host up to 250 people!
Three years after its closure, The Black Cap still stands empty, unused
It’s “an insult to the people of Camden and the LGBTQ+ community” Three years after one of the UK’s longest standing gay pubs, The Black Cap stands empty, still boarded […]
REVIEW | John Cale at Barbican, London
★★★★★ | John Cale at Barbican, London John Who??? Sasha Selavie on ex-Velvet Underground Icon John Cale, the non-gay, uber gay-friendly genius equal to Bowie! MUSIC John Cale @ Barbican March […]
Julie Bindel: Gay men who use surrogacy: “Narcissistic, rich, racist, entitled pricks”
“There is no ‘right’ to have your own biological child, or to use a poor, desperate woman’s body to carry that child. Narcissistic, rich, racist, entitled pricks” Julie Bindel, who […]