gay - Hackney Citizen

INTERVIEW: ‘I’m sure The Queen would love to see a bit of it’: Jonny Woo previews his Unroyal Variety show

The legendary drag performer, comedian, and owner of gay Haggerston super-pub The Glory gives the Citizen a sneak peek at his upcoming ensemble spectacular at the Empire

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'What’s alternative to the mainstream now? It’s the queer underground.' Scenes from last year's Unroyal Variety. Photograph:

East London artist Stik to raise cash for charity through artwork auction

Hackney Council will determine which organisation gets the money generated from sale of artwork which formed part of Pride festival in London last year

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Stik outside Hackney Town Hall with a smaller version of Hackney Pride, on which Holding Hands is based

Fringe! – review

Gay film and arts festival featured screenings at the Rio and Hackney Picture House

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East London celebrates Pride

Hundreds march peacefully from Hackney Town Hall despite the recent controversies over the appearance of ‘gay-free zone’ stickers

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Gay-free zone homophobic stickers: Muslim youth found guilty

An 18 year-old man was today convicted and fined £100 for putting up homophobic stickers in east London

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Gay groups divided over East End Pride march

Out East has criticised next month’s planned event, arguing that it may play into the hands of extremists wishing to stir up hatred against Muslims

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