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A step towards marriage equality?

Date Published: 19/09/2011

Equalities Minister tells Liberal Democrat conference that Government is to consider options for equal civil marriage for same-sex couples.

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Here are your Homo Hero Awards 2011 winners!

Date Published: 23/09/2011

You nominated, you voted and now here they are, your winners of the LGF Homo Hero Awards 2011!

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LGBT issues on the agenda at the Lib Dem conference

Date Published: 20/09/2011

The LGF's Darren Knight reports from Birmingham about how lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans issues are hitting the headlines at this year's Lib Dem conference.

 

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Biphobia or "innocent ignorance"?

Date Published: 19/09/2011

Why has it taken 6 years for Radio Producer Ashley Byrne to get a mainstream broadcaster to make a programme about bisexuality? Here Ashley tells us about the challenges in making 'Tom Robinson - Getting Bi' and how the programme highlights that you really shouldn't assume anything about sexuality.

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Queer Question Time

Date Published: 23/09/2011

What matters for you as a lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans (LGB&T) person? What do you want politicians to discuss?  What questions do you want to ask?  Now’s your chance!

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New equality duties for public bodies

Date Published: 15/09/2011

The Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011 were last week approved by the House of Lords. Public bodies now have new duties to publish equality information and objectives. But what does it mean for you?

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Singer Tom Robinson explores bisexuality on Radio 4

Date Published: 15/09/2011

"Getting Bi" examines Tom's own experiences of coming out as bisexual and explores how people in different parts of the UK are attracted to both sexes.
 

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Bike maintenance workshop & ride

Date Published: 09/09/2011

The latest in The LGF's monthly events for lesbian and bisexual women and their friends.

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Stonewall’s Hero of the Year nominees announced

Date Published: 09/09/2011

The Lesbian & Gay Foundation’s (LGF’s) Chief Executive Paul Martin OBE nominated for award alongside a host of celebrities and community leaders.

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NHS Stockport consult on specialist LGB&T services

Date Published: 08/09/2011

Have your say on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGB&T) services in Stockport at two special focus groups in Stockport and at The LGF.

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Sexual health and gay charities welcome lift on lifetime gay…

Date Published: 08/09/2011

Reactions to landmark decision to end the lifetime gay blood ban.

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Gay blood ban reduced

Date Published: 08/09/2011

The government have announced that the rule regarding the eligibility of gay and bisexual men to donate blood has changed. There will no longer be a lifetime ban, but a one year deferral if sexually active - that means gay or bisexual men who have had oral or anal sex with a man in the last 12 months still cannot donate blood.

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Homo Hero Awards 2011 - Vote now closed.

Date Published: 07/09/2011

Thanks for all your votes in the LGF's Homo Hero Awards. The voting is now closed and the winners will be announced on September 22nd at a special awards ceremony at Mint Hotel.

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Latest: Gay Men & HIV

Date Published: 07/09/2011

New data shows gay and bisexual men at greatest risk with largest ever number of new recorded cases in 2010. We look at responses to the new figures and ways forward to promote HIV testing and safer sex.
 
 

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GMP issue public sex statement

Date Published: 16/09/2011

Greater Manchester Police have issued a statement regarding an ongoing operation into public sex activities in the Piccadilly Undercroft area of the city centre after complaints from members of the public.

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LGF at Manchester Pride

Date Published: 29/08/2011

Didn't we have a right gay old time? Check here for our photo gallery.

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Manchester Pride with Attitude!

Date Published: 25/08/2011

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‘Know Your Status’ for Pride

Date Published: 25/08/2011

Peter Boyle reminds us how important it is to ‘Know your HIV status’ this Manchester Pride.

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Gentlemen of a Certain Age

Date Published: 19/09/2011

On Saturday 20th August, the LGF hosted an event in partnership with Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust (NHS), Manchester City Council and Zest to look at the needs of older men who have sex with men.

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outnorthwest Issue 37

Date Published: 28/12/2007

outnorthwest goes back in time for its latest issue, as we focus on the campaign for LGB rights over the last forty years. This issue will be available from 29th September in all the usual venues. This issue also includes:

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VIDEO: LGF on Jeremy Kyle

Date Published: 05/08/2007

On June 5th, ITV1 screened a special edition of The Jeremy Kyle Show about the infamous Westboro Baptist Church. Their motto, 'God Hates Fags', has been used in recent years to denounce anyone and everyone from Gay rights activists to Christians of virtually every denomination.

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LGB & Muslim?

Date Published: 05/08/2007

Would you like to help inform the debate about Islam & Sexual Orientation?

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Manchester is streets ahead in mission to end homophobia in …

Date Published: 05/08/2007

To coincide with International Day Against Homophobia on May 17th,Coronation Street's Antony Cotton has gathered fellow cast members to support Exceeding Expectations, Manchester's initiative to end homophobia through education.

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Sexual Orientation Regulations

Date Published: 05/08/2007

The Sexual Orientation Regulations, which outlaw discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation when accessing goods and services, were approved by the House of Lords on 21st March 2007.

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LGF on the BBC

Date Published: 05/08/2007

LGF's Communications Manager Andrew Gilliver was featured on BBC Radio Manchester about the Sexual Orientation Regulations debate in the House of Lords on 9th January 2007.

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What's your potential?

Date Published: 05/08/2007

The Lesbian and Gay Foundation (LGF) through its many projects is working towards "Ending Homophobia and Empowering People", across the North West of England.

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The Bishop and the LGF

Date Published: 06/08/2007

Advisory Group on sexuality hopes to inform Manchester Church leaders

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Earl Russell 1937-2004

Date Published: 06/08/2007

LGF Patron Lib Dem Lord Russell dies aged 67

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World AIDS Day: Women and HIV

Date Published: 06/08/2007

Women account for nearly half of all people living with HIV in the world today.Here we take a look at the situation in the UK and across the world for Women who are affected.

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40 years of LGB campaigning

Date Published: 06/08/2007

Manchester City Council commemorate 40th anniversary of The North West Homosexual Law Reform Committee.

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