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Amnesty urges Turkish authorities to drop "unfounded charges" against people linked to an LGBTQ+ rights group

Amnesty urges Turkish authorities to drop "unfounded charges" against people linked to an LGBTQ+ rights group

Amnesty International Turkey has urged Turkish authorities to drop what it described as unfounded charges against 11 people linked to an LGBTQ+ rights group, as their trial began in İzmir today (Wednesday, 8 April). The defendants, including Kerem Dikmen, a former chair of Amnesty International Turkey, served on the executive

Waitress @ Theatre Royal Brighton

Waitress @ Theatre Royal Brighton

Queer joy, trans icons and 50 tears of lesbian counterculture: Brighton Festival 60th edition is absolutely ours

Queer joy, trans icons and 50 tears of lesbian counterculture: Brighton Festival 60th edition is absolutely ours

Stonewall pays tribute to one of its founders, Debo (Deborah) Ballard

Stonewall pays tribute to one of its founders, Debo (Deborah) Ballard

Sabrina Carpenter hails ‘vital’ role of queer fans ahead of Coachella headline slot

Sabrina Carpenter hails ‘vital’ role of queer fans ahead of Coachella headline slot

Filming halts on Drag Race Philippines after contestant, Misua, dies aged 27

Filming halts on Drag Race Philippines after contestant, Misua, dies aged 27

Gay ban veterans announce plans to take Ministry of Defence to court

Gay ban veterans announce plans to take Ministry of Defence to court

Features & Longread

INTERVIEW: West End Queen Portia De Fosse on stage life, Charlie Hides' wisdom and her wish to “go back and give Nigel Farage’s dad a condom.”

INTERVIEW: West End Queen Portia De Fosse on stage life, Charlie Hides' wisdom and her wish to “go back and give Nigel Farage’s dad a condom.”

Ladies and gentleman, theys and thems, welcome to the Brighton & Hove residents' community corner series celebrating our city’s bold drag artists, boundary breaking performers and a new category unlocked for 2026: Brighton & Hove based queer/LGBTQ+ owned businesses. In 2025 I decided that I wanted to

The Green Moment

The Green Moment

INTERVIEW: The Manchester student behind Hot Politics aims to make politics more accessible

INTERVIEW: The Manchester student behind Hot Politics aims to make politics more accessible

How a single poll became a Reform propaganda win — and why you shouldn't fall for it

How a single poll became a Reform propaganda win — and why you shouldn't fall for it

INTERVIEW: Dan Fulham on queer legacy, inclusivity, and why the future of Musical Theatre must welcome everyone

INTERVIEW: Dan Fulham on queer legacy, inclusivity, and why the future of Musical Theatre must welcome everyone

“We’ve always been here”: How a lost 1960s queer novel found its way back

“We’ve always been here”: How a lost 1960s queer novel found its way back

INTERVIEW: Natasha Hamilton unveils new single Fantasy, opens up about creative freedom, the music industry and her vision for Morpho Records

INTERVIEW: Natasha Hamilton unveils new single Fantasy, opens up about creative freedom, the music industry and her vision for Morpho Records

News

Amnesty urges Turkish authorities to drop "unfounded charges" against people linked to an LGBTQ+ rights group

Amnesty urges Turkish authorities to drop "unfounded charges" against people linked to an LGBTQ+ rights group

Amnesty International Turkey has urged Turkish authorities to drop what it described as unfounded charges against 11 people linked to an LGBTQ+ rights group, as their trial began in İzmir today (Wednesday, 8 April). The defendants, including Kerem Dikmen, a former chair of Amnesty International Turkey, served on the executive

Filming halts on Drag Race Philippines after contestant, Misua, dies aged 27

Filming halts on Drag Race Philippines after contestant, Misua, dies aged 27

Gay ban veterans announce plans to take Ministry of Defence to court

Gay ban veterans announce plans to take Ministry of Defence to court

Rights groups warn of “alarming escalation” in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists in Turkey

Rights groups warn of “alarming escalation” in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists in Turkey

Section 28 Justice Coalition calls for public inquiry into Section 28

Section 28 Justice Coalition calls for public inquiry into Section 28

Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp goes public with new boyfriend three years after coming out

Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp goes public with new boyfriend three years after coming out

Equity report reveals drag artists affected by rising hate in London with drinks and stones thrown during performances

Equity report reveals drag artists affected by rising hate in London with drinks and stones thrown during performances

LIVE

Brighton star Lizzie Bea joins the West End cast of Les Misérables

Brighton star Lizzie Bea joins the West End cast of Les Misérables

There are some shows that feel bigger than theatre. They become landmarks. Cultural moments. Stories that live far beyond the stage. Les Misérables is one of them. So when Brighton-based West End performer Lizzie Bea told me she was joining the legendary musical as Madame Thénardier, I knew I had

Sugar, grief and a lot of laughs: Sam Morrison brings Sugar Daddy to Soho

Sugar, grief and a lot of laughs: Sam Morrison brings Sugar Daddy to Soho

EXCLUSIVE: BAFTA-winner Jordan Gray on turning fear into laughter in her new tour

EXCLUSIVE: BAFTA-winner Jordan Gray on turning fear into laughter in her new tour

YouTube thumbnail for the Still Here podcast showing Helmut Metzner in a blue suit and bow tie beside host Leslie Clarke wearing headphones. Bold text reads “Progress Is Never Permanent”.

Still Here: Helmut Metzner reflects on memory, politics and LGBTQ+ rights

Balls Deep… With Laughter: Brighton’s new queer comedy night finds its voice

Balls Deep… With Laughter: Brighton’s new queer comedy night finds its voice

Inside Brighton Birdcage: Where Glitter, Drag Art, and Community Meet

Inside Brighton Birdcage: Where Glitter, Drag Art, and Community Meet

Coffee, Sea Swims and Connection: Meet Tonic! Gay Sober Socials

Coffee, Sea Swims and Connection: Meet Tonic! Gay Sober Socials

Culture

Waitress @ Theatre Royal Brighton

Waitress @ Theatre Royal Brighton

This is a show that knows exactly what it is: a beautifully baked, perfectly portioned piece of theatre that leaves you full, warm, and grateful. Go. Take your whole chosen family. And possibly a handkerchief.

Queer joy, trans icons and 50 tears of lesbian counterculture: Brighton Festival 60th edition is absolutely ours

Queer joy, trans icons and 50 tears of lesbian counterculture: Brighton Festival 60th edition is absolutely ours

Sabrina Carpenter hails ‘vital’ role of queer fans ahead of Coachella headline slot

Sabrina Carpenter hails ‘vital’ role of queer fans ahead of Coachella headline slot

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REVIEW: 'Night Stage' (2025)

Brighton’s Rainbow Chorus announces summer concert

Brighton’s Rainbow Chorus announces summer concert

BOOK REVIEW: 'To the Moon and Back' by Eliana Ramage

BOOK REVIEW: 'To the Moon and Back' by Eliana Ramage

REVIEW: Kinky Boots the Musical at London Coliseum

REVIEW: Kinky Boots the Musical at London Coliseum

Politics

Menaka Guruswamy becomes India's first openly LGBTQ+ Member of Parliament

Menaka Guruswamy becomes India's first openly LGBTQ+ Member of Parliament

Menaka Guruswamy has made history by becoming India's first openly LGBTQ+ Member of Parliament, marking a significant step forward in the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in the world’s largest democracy. Guruswamy, a distinguished constitutional lawyer and public figure, is widely known for her role in the

EU urged to ban “harmful and dangerous” conversion therapy by Irish MEP

EU urged to ban “harmful and dangerous” conversion therapy by Irish MEP

Reform UK's Scottish leader claims ‘fake outrage’ after making 'homophobic' George Michael joke

Reform UK's Scottish leader claims ‘fake outrage’ after making 'homophobic' George Michael joke

Trump claims he won ‘gay vote’ in 2024 despite polls showing just 12% support

Trump claims he won ‘gay vote’ in 2024 despite polls showing just 12% support

How a single poll became a Reform propaganda win — and why you shouldn't fall for it

How a single poll became a Reform propaganda win — and why you shouldn't fall for it

Nepal hails “historic milestone” as Bhumika Shrestha becomes country’s first trans lawmaker

Reform UK accuses West Norfolk Council of “pushing Pride down people’s throats”

Reform UK accuses West Norfolk Council of “pushing Pride down people’s throats”

Pride

The Voice finalists Billy & Louie "honoured' to become patrons of Swindon & Wiltshire Pride

The Voice finalists Billy & Louie "honoured' to become patrons of Swindon & Wiltshire Pride

Swindon & Wiltshire Pride has announced that Swindon stars Billy & Louie, the acclaimed twin vocal duo and finalists on The Voice, have been appointed as the charity’s newest patrons. They become the organisation’s second set of patrons, following the appointment of trans activist Bobbi Pickard. Billy &

Pride in London's Chief Executive sacked for allegedly using volunteer vouchers to obtain luxury goods

Pride in London's Chief Executive sacked for allegedly using volunteer vouchers to obtain luxury goods

Bridlington Pride 2026 cancelled amid rising costs

Bridlington Pride 2026 cancelled amid rising costs

Pride in Coalville returns to Coalville Park this August

Pride in Coalville returns to Coalville Park this August

Jodie Harsh to headline Bristol Pride 2026 after-party

Jodie Harsh to headline Bristol Pride 2026 after-party

Pride in London announces bid to host WorldPride 2032

Pride in London announces bid to host WorldPride 2032

Mayor of York backs York Pride to be biggest Pride celebration in the city yet

Mayor of York backs York Pride to be biggest Pride celebration in the city yet

Trans Rights

Trump administration scraps trans student protections in schools

Trump administration scraps trans student protections in schools

The Trump administration has moved to dismantle a series of federal protections for transgender students in US schools, marking a significant shift in education and civil rights policy. The Department of Education announced it would terminate several civil rights settlement agreements that had required schools and colleges to safeguard transgender

Tamzin Outhwaite celebrates trans son’s journey: ‘watching him thrive is pure joy’

Tamzin Outhwaite celebrates trans son’s journey: ‘watching him thrive is pure joy’

Caster Semenya condemns Olympic sex testing as “disrespect for women”

Caster Semenya condemns Olympic sex testing as “disrespect for women”

Majority of Americans back trans equality, new survey finds

Majority of Americans back trans equality, new survey finds

Trans advocate Steph Richards blames 'transphobia' for backlash after endometriosis charity appointment

Trans advocate Steph Richards blames 'transphobia' for backlash after endometriosis charity appointment

Brighton & Hove City Council to fly trans flags to mark Trans Day of Visibility

Brighton & Hove City Council to fly trans flags to mark Trans Day of Visibility

‘Cruel and Nonsensical’: Shirley Manson condemns Girlguiding decision to ban trans girls from joining youth groups

‘Cruel and Nonsensical’: Shirley Manson condemns Girlguiding decision to ban trans girls from joining youth groups

Health & Wellbeing

The hidden cost of executive dysfunction when you're queer and trying to stay afloat

The hidden cost of executive dysfunction when you're queer and trying to stay afloat

Executive dysfunction can affect many cognitive processes, such as planning, task completion and decision-making. While many understand that it can impact your routines and efficiency in day-to-day life, many tend to overlook the actual cost of facing these challenges, especially while being queer. Uncover the numbers and learn how to

Scotland ‘could be first country in world to end HIV transmission’ by 2030, say charities

Scotland ‘could be first country in world to end HIV transmission’ by 2030, say charities

The Silence Ends with Us: National LGBTQ+ campaign and tour launches in response to suicide and drug related deaths

The Silence Ends with Us: National LGBTQ+ campaign and tour launches in response to suicide and drug related deaths

Olly Alexander becomes patron of the Sussex Beacon

Olly Alexander becomes patron of the Sussex Beacon

Why so many queer women are finally getting diagnosed in their thirties and what actually helps

Why so many queer women are finally getting diagnosed in their thirties and what actually helps

Drag Race queen Veronica Green on coming to terms with MS diagnosis and getting back on the stage

Drag Race queen Veronica Green on coming to terms with MS diagnosis and getting back on the stage

New cross-sector report urges the government to meet the challenges of HIV care in prisons

New cross-sector report urges the government to meet the challenges of HIV care in prisons

Community Corner

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Stonewall pays tribute to one of its founders, Debo (Deborah) Ballard

Graham Munday to step down from Brighton Bear Weekend

INTERVIEW: West End Queen Portia De Fosse on stage life, Charlie Hides' wisdom and her wish to “go back and give Nigel Farage’s dad a condom.”

Olly Alexander becomes patron of the Sussex Beacon

Record breakers! Brighton Half Marathon runners raise more than £300,000 for Sussex Beacon

UK

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Section 28 Justice Coalition calls for public inquiry into Section 28

INTERVIEW: West End Queen Portia De Fosse on stage life, Charlie Hides' wisdom and her wish to “go back and give Nigel Farage’s dad a condom.”

Equity report reveals drag artists affected by rising hate in London with drinks and stones thrown during performances

REVIEW: Kinky Boots the Musical at London Coliseum

Rare Rainbow Dolphins spotted off Brighton – experts utterly unphased

North America

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ABC pulls sponsorship of several LGBTQ+ organisations

Majority of Americans back trans equality, new survey finds

Tennessee librarian sacked after refusing to move LGBTQ books

Supreme Court ruling on Colorado’s conversion‑therapy ban sparks concern for LGBTQ+ youth

Trump claims he won ‘gay vote’ in 2024 despite polls showing just 12% support

Europe

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Amsterdam celebrates 25 years of same-sex marriage!

INTERVIEW: From I Kissed a Boy to Universal Music. Meet Joakim Kleven, Norway's fierce new pop star

Munich elects its first openly gay mayor in historic Green Party victory

Russian LGBTQ+ activist fined as authorities escalate ‘extremism’ crackdown

Polish court orders recognition of same-sex marriages from other EU countries in landmark ruling

Asia

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Protesters in Hyderabad demand scrapping trans identity bill

Chinese authorities arrest dozens of women for writing and publishing gay erotic fiction

National Museum of the Philippines lit up in rainbow colours to celebrate Pride Month

Tens of thousands gather in Seoul for South Korean Pride

LOVE WINS: Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples marry in Thailand as country becomes first in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex unions

Scotland

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East Lothian becomes one of Scotland's first councils to issue schools with dedicated transgender guidance

Police Scotland scraps self-ID guidance and will now record biological sex

The Cut Up: Louise Welsh

Twenty-three Prides across Scotland call on politicians to stop using LGBTQ+ community as “political pawns”

Trans equality charity calls Scottish Parliament decision to implement trans toilet ban “rushed, unworkable and exclusionary”

Northern Ireland

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Justice at last for LGBTQ+ police officer subjected to two years of homophobic abuse

Belfast Pride bans political parties in Northern Ireland from marching over support for ban on puberty blockers

Multiple Pride events across Northern Ireland ban political parties that support ban on puberty blockers for trans children

Gay Project, which supports gay, bi, trans and queer communities in Ireland, purchases community centre building

Northern Ireland sees homophobic attack amid wave of hate crime

Wales

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New portrait of Terry Higgins to be unveiled ahead of what would have been his 80th birthday

Welsh Government announces £9million boost to end new HIV cases

Inquest opens into the death of a Welsh drag queen with a “heart of gold”

Pride in the Port, Newport’s community-led Pride organisation, has been chosen to host UK Pride 2026

Founder and chief executive of Welsh counselling charity dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ people awarded OBE in King’s New Year’s Honours list

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