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Bloc Party's Kele on coming out to his parents

Pink News  less than a day ago

The singer of indie band Bloc Party, Kele Okereke, has spoken about how his religious parents coped with him coming out.

Belfast gay club Mynt loses licence

Pink News  less than a day ago

One of the premier gay clubs in Belfast has lost its licence. The city council's licensing committee decided not to renew Mynt's licence, citing police allegations of customer drug use, alcohol being served out of hours and assaults.

German football boss says gay players should find another job

Pink News  less than a day ago

A former German football manager has said gay men should not play football because they will be ridiculed.

First gay marriages for Mexico City

Pink News  less than a day ago

The first gay couples to marry in Latin America held their ceremonies yesterday in Mexico City. A lesbian couple were the first to tie the knot.

Christian registrar Lillian Ladele refused leave to appeal to Supreme Court

Pink News  5 days ago

A Christian registrar who was disciplined because she would not officiate civil partnerships has been refused permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Elton John and rugby chief support homophobia video – but footballers stay silent

Pink News  Feb 12 10

Elton John, the chief of the Rugby Football Union and the gay Irish hurler Donal Óg Cusack have all given their support to the FA's anti-homophobia video but not a single footballer has come forward to condemn anti-gay abuse.

European Parliament says candidate countries must offer gays protection

Pink News  Feb 12 10

The European Parliament has said that Croatia, Macedonia and Turkey must prove they can offer "genuine protection" to gay people in order to join the European Union.

Protestors will tell Pope to 'snog off'

Pink News  Feb 12 10

A 'kiss-in' will be held as part of Sunday's Valentine's Day protest against the Pope's visit to the UK.

Comment: Homophobia hurts young straight men too

Pink News  Feb 12 10

Following the postponement of the FA's efforts to tackle anti-gay abuse, former NBA player John Amaechi argues that homophobia on and off the pitch damages straight men as well as gays.

WHSmith will no longer sell Attitude magazine

Pink News  Feb 12 10

High street retailer WHSmith will no longer stock gay men's magazine Attitude. The monthly gay magazine, which is Britain's biggest, announced the news today.