Out For Sport, London’s LGBTQ+ sports festival, to return on 29 June
Out For Sport, London’s LGBTQ+ sports festival, is to return for its second consecutive year at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre from 10.30am on Sunday, 29 June. Taking place at one of London’s most iconic sporting destinations, the Festival aims to break down barriers to sports participation.
Jonathan Bailey ‘so proud’ to support UK-wide LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools: 'It would have made such a difference’
Actor Jonathan Bailey has said he is “proud” to support School Diversity Week, the UK-wide celebration of LGBTQ+ equality in schools, organised by LGBTQ+ young people's charity Just Like Us. School Diversity Week, the UK-wide celebration of LGBTQ+ equality, takes place every June in schools across the UK.
Music duo releases LGBTQ+ anthem on 56th anniversary of the Stonewall riots
Sonic Panda, a Sino-Spanish band composed of Spanish artist Pere Ibañez and Chinese Seni Ren, has released new LGBTQ+ anthem on the 56th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. Stonewall 1969 is a track narrating the events that happened in Stonewall Inn in June 1969; where spontaneous riots and demonstrations fromLatest Articles
Out To Swim completes swim of the English Channel
After months of dedicated training, members of LGBTQ+ swimming group Out to Swim completed a successful English Channel relay on Saturday, 21 June - the summer solstice. The swim had originally been scheduled for the following week, but with perfect weather conditions and after extensive cold-water training, the team was
Out For Sport, London’s LGBTQ+ sports festival, to return on 29 June
Out For Sport, London’s LGBTQ+ sports festival, is to return for its second consecutive year at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre from 10.30am on Sunday, 29 June. Taking place at one of London’s most iconic sporting destinations, the Festival aims to break down barriers to sports participation.
Jonathan Bailey ‘so proud’ to support UK-wide LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools: 'It would have made such a difference’
Actor Jonathan Bailey has said he is “proud” to support School Diversity Week, the UK-wide celebration of LGBTQ+ equality in schools, organised by LGBTQ+ young people's charity Just Like Us. School Diversity Week, the UK-wide celebration of LGBTQ+ equality, takes place every June in schools across the UK.
Music duo releases LGBTQ+ anthem on 56th anniversary of the Stonewall riots
Sonic Panda, a Sino-Spanish band composed of Spanish artist Pere Ibañez and Chinese Seni Ren, has released new LGBTQ+ anthem on the 56th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. Stonewall 1969 is a track narrating the events that happened in Stonewall Inn in June 1969; where spontaneous riots and demonstrations from
Masc and Mellow: peer-led space for trans masc and non-binary people to launch at London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
Masc and Mellow, a gentle, peer-led space for trans masc and non-binary people to connect, rest, and feel less alone in 2025, is to launch at London LGBTQ+ Community Centre at 3pm on Saturday, 19 July. Are you seeking a calm and welcoming community where you can be yourself?Masc
Channels Islands Pride celebrates 10 years
A vibrant crowd gathered in Jersey to mark the 10th anniversary of Channel Islands Pride, with thousands turning out in support of the LGBTQ+ community. The streets of St Helier came alive with colour as attendees donned bright outfits and creative costumes to celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion. The Pride
Gay footballer and influencer Kevin Penrose helps raise funds for Irish LGBTQ+ charity
Gay footballer and travel influencer Kevin Penrose has spoken candidly about the nerves he felt returning to the pitch after launching his podcast, The GAA Social. The Tyrone Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) player, 31, described the experience as feeling like he was “coming out all over again” when the podcast
Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and allies protest outside Hungarian Embassy over Budapest Pride ban
Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and allies rallied yesterday for Solidarity Pride outside the Hungarian Embassy in London, to protest against the ban on Budapest Pride. They held placards: “End ban on Budapest Pride! LGBT+ rights now!” “EU must sanction Hungary! Pride ban is anti-EU.” ”Solidarity with Hungarian LGBTs & BudapestCulture
Beats in the Underground: How Berlin is Using Techno and Art to Reclaim its U-Bahn Stations
Berlin is turning to techno and art to make its U-Bahn stations safer — not with more police, but with beats, art and light. It’s a bold, very Berlin move, rooted in the city’s queer spirit and belief that culture can build community where fear once lingered.
London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on upcoming single 'My Place In This World'
Trinidad-born, London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on his upcoming single My Place In This World, a song about not fitting into the norms of society and finding the inner strength to persevere and survive. His previous single, the tech-house banger I Need Somebody, was well received by DJs and
Europe
Beats in the Underground: How Berlin is Using Techno and Art to Reclaim its U-Bahn Stations
Berlin is turning to techno and art to make its U-Bahn stations safer — not with more police, but with beats, art and light. It’s a bold, very Berlin move, rooted in the city’s queer spirit and belief that culture can build community where fear once lingered.
Ireland’s Minister for Equality marks Pride Month with launch of “ambitious” 'National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy'
Ireland’s Minister for Equality, Norma Foley, has marked Pride Month with launch of an “ambitious” National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy, which sets out the vision for “A safe, fair and inclusive Ireland where people are supported to live inclusive, healthy and fulfilling lives”. The launch follows on the heels of
'Our visibility can no longer be ignored.' Thousands fill the streets for 20th Bucharest Pride
Around 30,000 people filled the streets of Bucharest on Saturday, waving rainbow flags and chanting messages of solidarity and inclusion in Romania’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride march to date. Organisers say it marks the biggest turnout since the event began 20 years ago. The first Pride in Bucharest took
Politics
Gender-critical Green Party councillor booted from party
Dr Pallavi Devulapalli, a West Norfolk councillor and former Green Party parliamentary candidate, has been expelled from the party following a nine-month investigation into comments she made about trans issues during a 2024 election hustings. Dr Devulapalli, who was the party’s national health spokesperson at the time, expressed support
Labour to formally declare “trans women are men” and ban trans women from all-women shortlists
The Labour Party, led by Sir Keir Starmer, is set to formally declare that “trans women are men” and ban trans women from all-women shortlists in the wake of the Supreme Court‘s anti-trans gender ruling, which will affect the lives of trans people up and down the country. Stats For Lefties, which pu
Dylan Tippetts – one of Labour’s only trans councillors – has quit the party, accusing it of “throwing trans people under the bus”
Dylan Tippetts – one of Labour’s only trans councillors – has quit the party, accusing it of “throwing trans people under the bus”. The councillor, who has sat on Plymouth City Council since 2022, wrote in a post on X: “I cannot continue to represent a party that does not support my fundamental righ
Reform UK vows to ban Pride and Trans Flags from council buildings it controls
Reform UK has vowed it will ban Pride and Trans Flags from council buildings it now controls after the local elections on Thursday, 1 May. Writing on the X social media platform, the party said: “Reform UK councils will only fly the Union Jack, St George’s flag and County flags. We are proud of ourUS
Miley Cyrus says 'a month is too short' for Pride Month
Grammy-winning pop star Miley Cyrus, who has just released the album Something Beautiful, has said “a month is too short” for Pride Month, adding, “It’s a lifetime. It’s a lifestyle”. “My Pride Month message would be that I don’t think Pride should be stuck to a month.
"Never give up hope." Thousands gather for powerful demonstration of resistance against Trump's policies affecting LGBTQ+ rights
Thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals and allies from across the globe gathered in Washington DC on Saturday, 7 June blending exuberant celebration with a powerful demonstration of resistance against President Donald Trump's policies affecting LGBTQ+ rights. As part of the grand finale of the weeks-long WorldPride festivities, the march
Trump administration cancels at least 68 grants focused on the health of LGBTQ+ people
The Trump administration has cancelled at least 68 grants focused on the health of LGBTQ+ people, as it continues to target what it describes as “ideologically driven science”. The US government terminated at least 68 grants to 46 institutions totalling nearly $40 million when awarded. While some ofUK
Pride in London to kick off with Big Gay Brunch in Covent Garden
For the first time, the Pride in London parade day will kick off with the The Big Gay Brunch in London’s West End. The free event will run from 11 am on Saturday, 5 July, at the Actors’ Church, which will throw open its gates to welcome visitors to
Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts"
The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Stephen Watson, has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts", which involved some of the most extreme unlawful victimisation of LGBTs by any UK force. His refusal comes nearly two years after he was first urged to
Gender-critical Green Party councillor booted from party
Dr Pallavi Devulapalli, a West Norfolk councillor and former Green Party parliamentary candidate, has been expelled from the party following a nine-month investigation into comments she made about trans issues during a 2024 election hustings. Dr Devulapalli, who was the party’s national health spokesperson at the time, expressed support
New portrait of Terry Higgins to be unveiled ahead of what would have been his 80th birthday
A new portrait of Terry Higgins is to be unveiled later today, Monday, 9 June, at PWSH in Cardiff, ahead of what would have been his 80th birthday on Tuesday. The piece, by artist Darren Varnam, forms part of Prosiect Rhuban Rhudd ( Red Ribbon Project), a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring experiencesLatest Articles
Out To Swim completes swim of the English Channel
After months of dedicated training, members of LGBTQ+ swimming group Out to Swim completed a successful English Channel relay on Saturday, 21 June - the summer solstice. The swim had originally been scheduled for the following week, but with perfect weather conditions and after extensive cold-water training, the team was
Out For Sport, London’s LGBTQ+ sports festival, to return on 29 June
Out For Sport, London’s LGBTQ+ sports festival, is to return for its second consecutive year at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre from 10.30am on Sunday, 29 June. Taking place at one of London’s most iconic sporting destinations, the Festival aims to break down barriers to sports participation.
Jonathan Bailey ‘so proud’ to support UK-wide LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools: 'It would have made such a difference’
Actor Jonathan Bailey has said he is “proud” to support School Diversity Week, the UK-wide celebration of LGBTQ+ equality in schools, organised by LGBTQ+ young people's charity Just Like Us. School Diversity Week, the UK-wide celebration of LGBTQ+ equality, takes place every June in schools across the UK.
Music duo releases LGBTQ+ anthem on 56th anniversary of the Stonewall riots
Sonic Panda, a Sino-Spanish band composed of Spanish artist Pere Ibañez and Chinese Seni Ren, has released new LGBTQ+ anthem on the 56th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. Stonewall 1969 is a track narrating the events that happened in Stonewall Inn in June 1969; where spontaneous riots and demonstrations from
Masc and Mellow: peer-led space for trans masc and non-binary people to launch at London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
Masc and Mellow, a gentle, peer-led space for trans masc and non-binary people to connect, rest, and feel less alone in 2025, is to launch at London LGBTQ+ Community Centre at 3pm on Saturday, 19 July. Are you seeking a calm and welcoming community where you can be yourself?Masc
Channels Islands Pride celebrates 10 years
A vibrant crowd gathered in Jersey to mark the 10th anniversary of Channel Islands Pride, with thousands turning out in support of the LGBTQ+ community. The streets of St Helier came alive with colour as attendees donned bright outfits and creative costumes to celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion. The Pride
Gay footballer and influencer Kevin Penrose helps raise funds for Irish LGBTQ+ charity
Gay footballer and travel influencer Kevin Penrose has spoken candidly about the nerves he felt returning to the pitch after launching his podcast, The GAA Social. The Tyrone Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) player, 31, described the experience as feeling like he was “coming out all over again” when the podcast
