UK’s first LGBT retirement community to open in London this year
The UK’s first retirement community celebrating LGBT+ people is set to open in London later in 2021 after securing a £5.7 million loan from the Mayor of London.
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Keighley continue to lead the way with innovation in rugby league
Keighley introduced razzmatazz to rugby league long before the arrival of Super League and three decades on are still leading the way with innovation.
Kick It Out boss says Qatar World Cup like having it in apartheid South Africa
Holding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is akin to staging it in apartheid South Africa, according to the new chief executive of Kick It Out.
Jonathan Van Ness gets Covid jab after scheme expands to include those with HIV
Jonathan Van Ness has received the coronavirus vaccine in New York after becoming eligible due to him being HIV positive.
MI6 chief apologises for past treatment of LGBT+ people
The chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, MI6, has issued a public apology for the agency’s past treatment of LGBT+ people.
Call to restore full pensions to veterans who were dismissed over sexuality
A Royal Navy veteran has called for all servicemen and women kicked out of the armed forces because of their sexuality to be given a pardon and to have their full pensions restored.
LGBT veteran left penniless after being kicked out of the army in 1993
A naval veteran who was kicked out of the armed forces for being bisexual in the 1990s has said he was left stealing from farmers’ fields to survive.
LGBT veterans can apply to reclaim lost medals
Former military members who were dismissed from service because of their sexuality are now able to reclaim lost medals.
Chelsea duo offer social media support to those ‘struggling to come out’
Chelsea duo Pernille Harder and Magda Eriksson have offered support to members of the LGBT community who are struggling to open up about their sexuality.
Ricky Martin joins efforts to build Pulse memorial
Ricky Martin will be a spokesman for a foundation that is building a memorial to honour the 49 victims who died during a massacre at a gay nightclub.
Joanna Cherry on 18 months of ‘social media lies, smears and foul-mouthed abuse’
SNP MP Joanna Cherry says she would never have got involved in frontline politics if she knew of the "abuse and threats" she would receive from her own party colleagues.
Morecambe midfielder Yann Songo’o charged by FA for alleged homophobic insult
Morecambe’s Yann Songo’o has been charged by the Football Association for allegedly directing a homophobic insult at an opposing player.
Twitter limits access to Turkish minister’s LGBT tweet
Twitter has limited access to a tweet by Turkey’s interior minister who referred to student protesters as “LGBT perverts”.
Uplifting moments from the LGBTQ+ community in 2020
It has been a difficult year for everyone, but for people within the LGBTQ+ community the past 12 months have also provided some moments of joy.
Aberdeen charity launches befriending service for LGBT+ community during Covid-19
A new befriending service has been set up by an Aberdeen charity to support the LGBT+ community during the Covid-19 crisis.
Founder of north-east charity completes Mount Everest from home
The founder of an LGBT+ charity has completed Mount Everest from his home by climbing over 55,000 steps.
Flag raised outside north-east council’s hq to mark LGBT history month
The Rainbow flag was raised at Aberdeenshire Council’s headquarters to commemorate LGBT History month.
Strictly’s same-sex dance up for British LGBT Award
Strictly Come Dancing’s first same-sex dance is up for the media moment prize at Britain’s biggest LGBT+ awards event.
Creative writing event to take place in Aberdeen as part of LGBT history month
A creative writing workshop is being held in Aberdeen to mark LGBT history month.
NHS Grampian’s Pride is leading way for LGBT
NHS Grampian has been credited with leading the way on promoting LGBT discussions around its hospitals.
Actor Billy Porter not concerned by ‘gay or straight’ roles
Actor Billy Porter has said he is not interested in whether a role is “gay or straight,” only if it interests him.
Support group to help people in north-east diagnosed HIV+
A support group has been set up to help north-east residents who have been diagnosed as being HIV+.
A person’s genes do not meaningfully predict their sexual behaviour – study
There is no so-called “gay gene”, but a mix of genetic and non-genetic factors which influence sexual behaviour, scientists have said.
Kids’ TV fails to properly represent LGBT community or working class – report
More action is needed to “shape the perceptions” of children watching non-inclusive TV, according to a report.
Top Gear cars painted with Pride flags in protest at Brunei anti-LGBT laws
Two cars used during filming of Top Gear in Brunei have been painted with Pride flags in a protest at the country’s strict anti-LGBT laws.
Appeal for funding
An LGBT+ charity has made an appeal for funds to ensure it can continue its work in Grampian.
Taylor Swift gives surprise performance at landmark LGBT site in New York
Taylor Swift treated fans to a surprise performance at an historic LGBT landmark in New York City.
Channel 4 drive for better LGBT representation in advertising
Channel 4 has called for better representation of the LGBT community in TV advertising.
Video: Grampian Pride kicks off in Aberdeen city centre
Thousands turned out in rainbow colours today to celebrate Aberdeen's second ever Grampian Pride.
Sultan claims gay sex move ‘misunderstood’ after losing Aberdeen University honour
A WORLD leader wrote to a city university claiming his decision to bring in new laws to punish gay sex and adultery had been misunderstood.