Gay Ex Cop Loses Bid For London Mayor
Conservative Boris Johnson is the new Mayor of London. Gay Liberal Democrat candidate Brian Paddick came third. Mr Paddick has seen the Lib Dem share of the vote slashed.

New guide to gay life in Bournemouth published
The all new 2008 edition of the Bournemouth Gay Guide booklet has been launched. Growing to 50 pages for 2008, the booklet is the complete guide to lesbian and gay life in Bournemouth and the surrounding areas.

European Commission abandons gay discrimination directive
Opposition from Germany and other member states means that European Union citizens will not be protected by an EU directive from discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation.

Police Detain Gay Rights Campaigner As Olympic Torch Is Paraded Through London
Peter Tatchell, the gay human rights campaigner, was detained by police this afternoon in London as the Olympic torch was controversially paraded through the capital on its way to Beijing. He was held for a short time before being released with a warning.