Sparkle 2010

Sparkle 2010

Sparkle The annual celebration of all things transgender is now in its 6th year, find out what's going on at this weekend's event!

By LGF News Team | 9 July 2010

UK Supreme Court rules against the deportation of lesbian, gay and bisexual asylum seekers

UK Supreme Court rules against the deportation of lesbian, gay and bisexual asylum seekers

Relief for gay asylum seekers as court rules they can no longer be deported back to countries where they would face persecution.

By Joanne Dunning | 8 July 2010

Frankie says Liverpool Pride can boost the city

Frankie says Liverpool Pride can boost the city

...and festival organisers reveal Acoustic Stage line-up as countdown to the big day begins.

By LGF News Team | 7 July 2010

Help other families come out

Help other families come out

“I think my child is gay. What do I do?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions on the LGF helpline. Have you or your family got a story to tell about you coming out as lesbian, gay or bi to help other families?

By Joanne Dunning | 6 July 2010 - 2 Comment(s)

Gang of 15 involved in homophobic attack on 2 gay men in Bradford

Gang of 15 involved in homophobic attack on 2 gay men in Bradford

Gang of men and women attack men with makeshift weapons and homophobic language. Enough is Enough!

By Joanne Dunning | 5 July 2010

Action against homophobia at London Pride.

Action against homophobia at London Pride.

Hundreds of thousands of people line the streets of London to support the LGBT community, and Ian Baynham’s close friends say Enough is Enough!

By LGF News Team | 5 July 2010

Research into lesbian and gay families uncovers homophobia in primary schools

Research into lesbian and gay families uncovers homophobia in primary schools

While American research finds that children with lesbian parents are more "well adjusted" than peers.

By Joanne Dunning | 2 July 2010

Fans demand action on homophobia

Fans demand action on homophobia

"We'd rather have a good player who's gay than a poor player who's straight"

By Marc Robinson | 1 July 2010 - 1 Comment(s)

Increase in families forcing gay men into marriage

Increase in families forcing gay men into marriage

Families put fear of shame above supporting children.

By LGF News Team | 1 July 2010

RLF take positive action after homophobic chants aimed at Gareth Thomas

RLF take positive action after homophobic chants aimed at Gareth Thomas

Castleford Tigers ordered to pay £40, 000 after fans subject gay rugby player to tirade of homophobic abuse.

By Joanne Dunning | 30 June 2010