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1983. Media: Gay News staff start buy-out bid

Gay in the 80s Posted on April 6, 2015 by Colin ClewsApril 20, 2015

Up until its demise in April 1983 the fortnightly newspaper Gay News was an essential lifeline to Britain’s gay and lesbian communities. Born from the radical politics of the early 70s Gay Liberation movement, it was regarded – by most … Continue reading →

Posted in Gay media, Gay politics, Gay Scene UK, LGBT History, Media | Tagged denis lemon, gay news, nigel ostrer, robert palmer, sale of gay news | 3 Replies

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