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Chelsea FC fan fined and banned from matches for homophobic abuse
A football supporter has been fined and banned from attending matches for hurling homophobic abuse.
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Taunton Library drag queen children’s story event sparks outrage
An event at which a drag artist will read stories to children has sparked outrage on social media.
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Tom Daley and RuPaul Top UK’s Favourite LGBTQ+ Moments
Survey Reveals How LGBTQ+ Culture Has Changed The Face Of Britain.
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New Year’s Honours: LGBTQ chief police officer gets BEM
A chief police officer has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for his services to the LGBTQ community and policing.
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Scottish prisons to consult on changes to transgender policy
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) will launch a consultation on updating its policy for transgender people, following Scottish Ministers’ move to make it easier for trans prisoners to prove their gender identity.
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New online tool to offer support for LGBTQ+ staff and students
A team from Northumbria University, Newcastle are developing plans for an online platform that would help members of the LGBTQ+ community to understand their legal rights when they travel abroad.