Anti-LGBT teaching protesters claim ‘white’ bias after school gates ban upheld
Anti-LGBT equality teaching protesters have reacted with claims of “white” bias, after a judge permanently banned noisy demonstrations from outside a primary school.
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Anti-LGBT teaching protesters get permanent school gates ban
Anti-LGBT equality teaching protests have been permanently banned from outside a primary school which witnessed weeks of noisy demonstrations, a judge has ruled.
FIFA president Infantino confident of ‘discrimination-free’ World Cup in Qatar
Gianni Infantino is confident Qatar will deliver a “discrimination-free” World Cup when it gets under way in three years’ time.
Wycombe goalkeeper Allsop praised by Stonewall for reporting homophobic abuse
LGBT equality charity Stonewall has praised Wycombe goalkeeper Ryan Allsop after he reported homophobic abuse during his team’s League One match at Tranmere.
Colombia’s capital city elects first gay female mayor
Colombia’s capital city has elected its first lesbian mayor.
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+.
Countdown-to-midnight celebrations as Northern Ireland marriage law enacted
There was a countdown-to-midnight celebration in Northern Ireland on Monday as new legislation which paves the way for same-sex marriage and decriminalises abortion came into effect.
Judge adjourns decision on LGBT equality teaching row exclusion zone
A High Court judge considering whether to keep a protest exclusion zone around a school at the centre of a row over LGBT equality teaching has reserved his judgment until a later date.
Minister ‘committed’ to completing gender recognition law reform review
Equalities minister Liz Truss is committed to finishing a review into the process of how a person changes their legal gender, a source has said.
Pope Francis meets Jesuit who has been criticised for LGBT outreach
Pope Francis has met privately with an American Jesuit who has been attacked by conservative US Catholics for reaching out to gays, the latest evidence of Francis’ willingness to shrug off right-wing criticism for the sake of his pastoral priorities.
Transgender man considering appeal after losing birth certificate fight
A transgender man who has given birth but does not want to be described as “mother” on a birth certificate is considering an appeal after losing a High Court fight, a lawyer says.
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.
Final countdown on for Aberdeen’s Grampian Pride
Final preparations are under way for the countdown to Aberdeen’s second Grampian Pride.
New LGBT hub opens in Aberdeen
A new LGBT hub has officially opened in Aberdeen.
Police Federation moves awards ceremony in protest at Brunei anti-LGBT+ laws
The Police Federation has joined the backlash against anti-gay laws in Brunei by moving its annual bravery awards away from the Dorchester hotel.
Google drops AI ethics council a week after it’s announced
Google has decided to end its short-lived AI council after controversy surrounding the appointment of a member accused of being anti-LGBT.
Google removes ‘gay conversion therapy’ app
Google has bowed to pressure to remove an app accused of promoting gay conversion therapy, months after Apple, Amazon and Microsoft took action.
Beyonce and Jay-Z honoured at GLAAD Media Awards
Beyonce and Jay-Z were honoured for their contribution to the LGBT community at the GLAAD Media Awards.
Gay Muslim comic gone from Instagram after Indonesia warning
An Instagram account that published comic strips depicting the struggles of gay Muslims in Indonesia has disappeared following a frenzy of outrage online in the world’s biggest Muslim nation.
Rainbow lanyards to help promote equal rights
Staff from a north-east social enterprise are to be given rainbow lanyards to promote equal rights and safety.
Will Young: Nothing has been done about misappropriation of the word gay
Will Young has called for action over the “misappropriation of the word gay” in the classroom.
Cate Blanchett defends straight actors playing LGBT characters
Cate Blanchett has defended straight actors playing gay characters and said she will “fight to the death” for the right to suspend disbelief.
BBC to address ‘heteronormative culture’ with LGBT reforms
The BBC is taking action over a perceived “heteronormative culture” at the broadcaster by making LGBT reforms.