The Pink Paper was a UK publication covering gay and lesbian issues. Founded in 1987 as a newspaper, it switched to internet-only publication in June 2009 before finally closing in September 2012. the decision to go online-only was announced in June 2009 and attributed to economic conditions, management had said a printed version might reappear in the future.
As a tabloid newspaper, it had a circulation in the tens of thousands of copies across Britain, making it officially the biggest gay publication in the country. It was distributed free in bars, clubs, libraries, community centres, businesses and other places.
The Pink Paper had regional correspondents around the country who filed stories from their area. They also covered national news stories. Regional contributors included Mr Gay UK judge Adam 'Beyonce' Lowe of Bent (magazine). Comment, lifestyle, culture, celebrity interviews and gossip, travel, property and finance were also included in The Pink Paper, which was the only British gay publication to feature a sports section.
Past staff members include Phil Reay-Smith, now of ITN, and Tim Teeman of The Times.
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