Trans Awareness Week - Beyond the Binary: A History of Trans Rights in the UK
As Trans Awareness Week (13–19 November) unfolds, it’s a moment not only to celebrate and uplift trans and non-binary voices but also to reflect on the long, complex journey toward equality in the UK. This week culminates in Transgender Day of Remembrance on 20 November, honouring lives lost
Quintessentially Scottish gay icon Coinneach MacLeod makes TV presenting debut in 'The Hebridean Baker'
Gay cookbook author Coinneach MacLeod, aka Hebridean Baker, has made his television presenting debut in a brand new culinary travel series, Hebridean Baker: Nordic Islands, which launches today (13 November). The four-part series sees Coinneach swap the Scottish islands for a Nordic foodie adventure and is released in two versions:
Power, Populism and Politics: How activists are fighting back - the story of the #SaferToBeMe Summit
As populist governments across the world target the LGBTQ+ communities, Simon Williams looks back at the recent #SaferToBeMe 2025 human rights summit, the first global-level LGBTQ+ rights gathering of its kind in the UK and explains why it matters.Latest Articles
Nicki Minaj sparks backlash after sharing anti-trans White House TikTok
Nicki Minaj has ignited controversy after reposting a White House TikTok that praised US President Donald Trump’s policies, including an executive order banning trans women and girls from competing in women’s sports. The video, set to Minaj’s own track Va Va Voom, listed Trump’s “achievements” during
Police appealing for information after man "seriously injured" during Brighton & Hove Pride
Police are appealing for identification of a person seen on CCTV after a man was "seriously injured" during Concorde 2's Pride Party during Brighton & Hove Pride. On 2 August 2025, just after 8pm, it was reported that a man in his 20s was assaulted by
Trans Awareness Week - Beyond the Binary: A History of Trans Rights in the UK
As Trans Awareness Week (13–19 November) unfolds, it’s a moment not only to celebrate and uplift trans and non-binary voices but also to reflect on the long, complex journey toward equality in the UK. This week culminates in Transgender Day of Remembrance on 20 November, honouring lives lost
Sussex paramedic Steph Meech elected Deputy Chair of National Ambulance LGBT+ network
Sussex Paramedic Steph Meech, has been elected to the position of Deputy Chair of the National Ambulance LGBT+ Network, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has announced. Steph, a Paramedic Practitioner and Operational Team Leader, who works out of Polegate, took up the position this month following a decade of
Aspen Gay Ski Week LGBTQ+ fundraiser to return to Aspen Snowmass in January 2026
The longest-running Gay Ski Week in America, Aspen Gay Ski Week will celebrate its 49th year in 2026, taking place from 11-18 January. Visitors to the Rocky Mountain towns of Aspen and Snowmass Village can expect vibrant festivities, including après, drag brunches, nightly parties, comedy shows, group ski days, the
Quintessentially Scottish gay icon Coinneach MacLeod makes TV presenting debut in 'The Hebridean Baker'
Gay cookbook author Coinneach MacLeod, aka Hebridean Baker, has made his television presenting debut in a brand new culinary travel series, Hebridean Baker: Nordic Islands, which launches today (13 November). The four-part series sees Coinneach swap the Scottish islands for a Nordic foodie adventure and is released in two versions:
Trans Awareness Week: New game takes aim at transphobia in the British media
Ahead of Trans Awareness Week (13–19 November), creative agency Joint and national anti-hate crime charity Stop Hate UK launched Have I Got Phobia For You – a shareable online game that takes aim at transphobia in the British media. Inspired by Have I Got News For You, the parody quiz
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Quintessentially Scottish gay icon Coinneach MacLeod makes TV presenting debut in 'The Hebridean Baker'
Gay cookbook author Coinneach MacLeod, aka Hebridean Baker, has made his television presenting debut in a brand new culinary travel series, Hebridean Baker: Nordic Islands, which launches today (13 November). The four-part series sees Coinneach swap the Scottish islands for a Nordic foodie adventure and is released in two versions:
Trans Teesside artist That Clare unveils post-punk anthem 'Get Away' - "two fingers up to the haters"
Trans Teesside-based music producer and singer-songwriter That Clare is back with a powerful new single, Get Away, a hypnotic post-punk dance track that dives deep into her personal journey of coming out and transitioning. Known for her catalogue of politically charged protest songs, Clare takes a more intimate turn this
Russell Tovey looks buff in first official pics from 'Doctor Who' spin-off, 'The War Between the Land and the Sea'
The BBC has released the first official images from its upcoming Doctor Who spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea, and fans are already buzzing about Russell Tovey. The five-part drama, penned by returning Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies, promises to be a “huge, spectacular Christmas treat”Europe
Israeli metalcore band Her Last Sight cancel tour of Germany after anti-trans / Palestine post
Israeli metalcore band Her Last Sight have announced the cancellation of their upcoming German tour following widespread criticism over an anti-trans and anti-Palestine social media post by one of the band’s members. The controversy erupted after guitarist Ofek reposted an Instagram Reel, which included ableist language and stated “there
Rob Jetten makes history as Netherlands elects first openly gay Prime Minister
In a landmark moment for Dutch politics and LGBTQ+ representation, Rob Jetten has been elected Prime Minister of the Netherlands, becoming both the youngest and the first openly gay leader in the country’s history. Jetten, 38, leader of the centrist-liberal Democrats 66 (D66) party, secured a decisive victory in
Former Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar declares EU at forefront of LGBTQ+ rights
Former Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has declared that the European Union is now at the forefront of the global movement for LGBTQ+ and intersex rights, citing recent developments and growing solidarity across member states. Speaking at a conference on LGBTQ+ rights at Central European University in Budapest, Varadkar emphasisedFeatures & Longread
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Trans Awareness Week - Beyond the Binary: A History of Trans Rights in the UK
As Trans Awareness Week (13–19 November) unfolds, it’s a moment not only to celebrate and uplift trans and non-binary voices but also to reflect on the long, complex journey toward equality in the UK. This week culminates in Transgender Day of Remembrance on 20 November, honouring lives lost
Power, Populism and Politics: How activists are fighting back - the story of the #SaferToBeMe Summit
As populist governments across the world target the LGBTQ+ communities, Simon Williams looks back at the recent #SaferToBeMe 2025 human rights summit, the first global-level LGBTQ+ rights gathering of its kind in the UK and explains why it matters.
jane fae, a director of TransActual, writes on the eve of launching a new campaign to get MPs to reject the EHRC’s bathroom ban
jane fae, a director of TransActual, writes on the eve of launching a new campaign to get MPs to reject the Equality & Human Rights Commission's (EHRC) bathroom ban. Scrap the Bathroom Ban🚨This is urgent🚨 Bridget Phillipson, the Minister for Women and Equalities, has a decision toLIVE
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Heart, Humour and Honesty: Meet Brighton’s rising comedian David Ingram
There’s something electric about meeting a comedian right before a show — that calm-before-the-chaos buzz that lingers in the air. When I met David Ingram at Presuming Ed’s for Edliners Comedy Night, Brighton’s weekly burst of laughter and chaos, he was just half an hour away from stepping
Where Massage Meets Safe Space: Healing with Heart in Brighton
By the time I walked into ZENCOE Massage Therapy on Brighton’s Grand Parade, I already knew it wasn’t going to be your regular kind of massage joint. And I was right. Owner Christian Coe (he/him) has built something far more meaningful - a space where LGBTQ+ people
Haircuts with Heart: PEG Salon’s community spirit
By the time I walked into PEG Hair Salon in Brighton, co-owners Dan and Lora were already mid-snip, scissors flashing, laughter bouncing off the walls, and the unmistakable hum of a space that feels more like a community living room than a business. I caught them between cuts - though
Brighton Pride 2025: Weaponising Joy, One Sequin at a Time
By Liran Notik, Scene Magazine If Brighton had a national currency, it would be sequins. And at Pride on the Park 2025, they were in full glittery circulation. The day was a shimmering catwalk of camp, colour, and questionable practicality—because nothing says summer like strutting through Preston Park inNorth America
Nicki Minaj sparks backlash after sharing anti-trans White House TikTok
Nicki Minaj has ignited controversy after reposting a White House TikTok that praised US President Donald Trump’s policies, including an executive order banning trans women and girls from competing in women’s sports. The video, set to Minaj’s own track Va Va Voom, listed Trump’s “achievements” during
Aspen Gay Ski Week LGBTQ+ fundraiser to return to Aspen Snowmass in January 2026
The longest-running Gay Ski Week in America, Aspen Gay Ski Week will celebrate its 49th year in 2026, taking place from 11-18 January. Visitors to the Rocky Mountain towns of Aspen and Snowmass Village can expect vibrant festivities, including après, drag brunches, nightly parties, comedy shows, group ski days, the
Ricky Martin warns of rising fear among gay men: “We’re Having to Hide Again”
Gay pop icon Ricky Martin has voiced concern over what he describes as a resurgence of fear within the LGBTQ+ community, saying that some gay men feel they are “having to hide again” amid growing hostility. Speaking to USA Today while promoting his Apple TV+ series Palm Royale, Martin reflectedPolitics
Green Party Bristol councillors show solidarity with trans community during heated Council debate
Green Party councillors in Bristol held trans rights banners and Progress Pride flags during a council meeting earlier this week as they clashed with local residents over Trans Rights. The display followed a similar incident in September, when several Green councillors walked out of a full council meeting in protest
Erica Deuso makes history as Pennsylvania’s first openly trans Mayor
A small borough in Pennsylvania has made history by electing the state’s first openly trans mayor. Erica Deuso, a Democrat, secured a decisive victory in Downingtown, Chester County, defeating Republican challenger Richard Bryant with approximately 64% of the vote. Deuso, 45, originally from Vermont and a graduate of Drexel
LGBTQ+ ally Zohran Mamdani elected Major of New York City
In a landmark win signalling a progressive turn for America’s largest city, Zohran Mamdani has been elected Mayor of New York City, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. The Associated Press called the race for Mamdani shortly after 9.30pm on Tuesday (4 November), concluding
Rob Jetten makes history as Netherlands elects first openly gay Prime Minister
In a landmark moment for Dutch politics and LGBTQ+ representation, Rob Jetten has been elected Prime Minister of the Netherlands, becoming both the youngest and the first openly gay leader in the country’s history. Jetten, 38, leader of the centrist-liberal Democrats 66 (D66) party, secured a decisive victory inUK
Jane McDonald to headline Gay Icon Slot at Mighty Hoopla
It’s been announced gay icon Jane McDonald will headline the Gay Icon Slot at London’s Mighty Hoopla next summer making her first EVER festival performance. One of the most requested artists to perform at the festival, Jane will make her Mighty Hoopla debut and cruise into Brockwell Park
Good Law Project in High Court this week challenging EHRC’s interim guidance
Good Law Project is in the High Court for a rolled-up hearing on 12 and 13 November, challenging interim guidance put out by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), on 25 April – just nine days after the decision of the Supreme Court in For Women Scotland (FWS). Good Law
Worcester LGBT (Asylum, Support, Network) celebrates its seventh anniversary
Worcester LGBT (Asylum, Support, Network), founded in Worcester in 2018, has celebrated its seventh anniversary with a major national event in East London, bringing together more than 200 members from across the UK to mark seven years of solidarity, inclusion and empowerment. The celebration, held on 4 November 2025, featuredNews
Police appealing for information after man "seriously injured" during Brighton & Hove Pride
Police are appealing for identification of a person seen on CCTV after a man was "seriously injured" during Concorde 2's Pride Party during Brighton & Hove Pride. On 2 August 2025, just after 8pm, it was reported that a man in his 20s was assaulted by
Sussex paramedic Steph Meech elected Deputy Chair of National Ambulance LGBT+ network
Sussex Paramedic Steph Meech, has been elected to the position of Deputy Chair of the National Ambulance LGBT+ Network, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has announced. Steph, a Paramedic Practitioner and Operational Team Leader, who works out of Polegate, took up the position this month following a decade of
Trans Awareness Week: New game takes aim at transphobia in the British media
Ahead of Trans Awareness Week (13–19 November), creative agency Joint and national anti-hate crime charity Stop Hate UK launched Have I Got Phobia For You – a shareable online game that takes aim at transphobia in the British media. Inspired by Have I Got News For You, the parody quiz
Kazakhstan’s parliament approves bill outlawing “LGBT propaganda”
Kazakhstan’s parliament has approved a controversial bill outlawing what it terms “LGBT propaganda”, drawing sharp criticism from human rights organisations and LGBTQ+ activists. The legislation, passed unanimously by the lower house on Wednesday, prohibits the dissemination of information promoting “non-traditional sexual values” in public spaces, mass media, telecommunications, andLatest Articles
Nicki Minaj sparks backlash after sharing anti-trans White House TikTok
Nicki Minaj has ignited controversy after reposting a White House TikTok that praised US President Donald Trump’s policies, including an executive order banning trans women and girls from competing in women’s sports. The video, set to Minaj’s own track Va Va Voom, listed Trump’s “achievements” during
Police appealing for information after man "seriously injured" during Brighton & Hove Pride
Police are appealing for identification of a person seen on CCTV after a man was "seriously injured" during Concorde 2's Pride Party during Brighton & Hove Pride. On 2 August 2025, just after 8pm, it was reported that a man in his 20s was assaulted by
Trans Awareness Week - Beyond the Binary: A History of Trans Rights in the UK
As Trans Awareness Week (13–19 November) unfolds, it’s a moment not only to celebrate and uplift trans and non-binary voices but also to reflect on the long, complex journey toward equality in the UK. This week culminates in Transgender Day of Remembrance on 20 November, honouring lives lost
Sussex paramedic Steph Meech elected Deputy Chair of National Ambulance LGBT+ network
Sussex Paramedic Steph Meech, has been elected to the position of Deputy Chair of the National Ambulance LGBT+ Network, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has announced. Steph, a Paramedic Practitioner and Operational Team Leader, who works out of Polegate, took up the position this month following a decade of
Aspen Gay Ski Week LGBTQ+ fundraiser to return to Aspen Snowmass in January 2026
The longest-running Gay Ski Week in America, Aspen Gay Ski Week will celebrate its 49th year in 2026, taking place from 11-18 January. Visitors to the Rocky Mountain towns of Aspen and Snowmass Village can expect vibrant festivities, including après, drag brunches, nightly parties, comedy shows, group ski days, the
Quintessentially Scottish gay icon Coinneach MacLeod makes TV presenting debut in 'The Hebridean Baker'
Gay cookbook author Coinneach MacLeod, aka Hebridean Baker, has made his television presenting debut in a brand new culinary travel series, Hebridean Baker: Nordic Islands, which launches today (13 November). The four-part series sees Coinneach swap the Scottish islands for a Nordic foodie adventure and is released in two versions:
Trans Awareness Week: New game takes aim at transphobia in the British media
Ahead of Trans Awareness Week (13–19 November), creative agency Joint and national anti-hate crime charity Stop Hate UK launched Have I Got Phobia For You – a shareable online game that takes aim at transphobia in the British media. Inspired by Have I Got News For You, the parody quiz