Keighley Cougars owners acquire Eccleshill United FC
The co-owners of Keighley Cougars Rugby Club, Ryan O’Neill and Kaue Garcia, have announced their acquisition of Eccleshill United FC, marking a significant step in their mission to build a unified, community-focused sporting legacy in West Yorkshire. The move brings the NCEL Premier Division football club into the Cougars’
Trailblazing activist who helped organise UK’s first Pride march to be awarded honorary doctorate by University of Brighton
The trailblazing activist who helped organise the UK’s first Pride march is to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Brighton today ahead of leading the line at this year's Brighton & Hove Pride march. Ted Brown, 75, who helped organise the UK’s first
Mariah Carey mobbed by fans ahead of Brighton Pride headline performance
Global superstar Mariah Carey was greeted by a throng of adoring fans outside her luxury London hotel on Wednesday, following her arrival in the UK to headline Brighton & Hove Pride 2025. The 56-year-old music icon was the picture of effortless glamour, donning knitted Dior jumper, paired with sleek blackLatest Articles
Brighton to burst into colour for Brighton Pride!
Brighton & Hove will explode into colour this weekend with the return of Brighton & Hove Pride - the biggest weekend on the city's calendar. Brighton & Hove Pride and the fabulous two-day official fundraising event is back and better than ever. Pride In The Park, supported by
Keighley Cougars owners acquire Eccleshill United FC
The co-owners of Keighley Cougars Rugby Club, Ryan O’Neill and Kaue Garcia, have announced their acquisition of Eccleshill United FC, marking a significant step in their mission to build a unified, community-focused sporting legacy in West Yorkshire. The move brings the NCEL Premier Division football club into the Cougars’
Jamie Lee Curtis: Championing LGBTQ+ rights ahead of 'Freakier Friday'
As Jamie Lee Curtis prepares to reprise her role in Freakier Friday, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2003 body-swap comedy, her off-screen role as a vocal LGBTQ+ advocate is just as commanding. For Curtis, activism isn’t a side project - it’s a deeply personal mission, shaped by her
Jinkx Monsoon skewers J.K. Rowling over trans views in viral interview
Acclaimed drag performer and Broadway star Jinkx Monsoon has taken aim at TERF J.K. Rowling in a biting and theatrical critique that’s gone viral across social media, reigniting debate around the author’s controversial stance on trans rights. In a newly released teaser from her upcoming appearance on
Trailblazing activist who helped organise UK’s first Pride march to be awarded honorary doctorate by University of Brighton
The trailblazing activist who helped organise the UK’s first Pride march is to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Brighton today ahead of leading the line at this year's Brighton & Hove Pride march. Ted Brown, 75, who helped organise the UK’s first
Judicial Review rules in favour of Care Quality Commission decision to register Gender Plus Hormone Clinic
In a much-needed win for the trans community, a judge has upheld the decision by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) - the UK’s independent regulator of health and social care - to register the Gender Plus Hormone Clinic (GPHC) and grant an ‘Outstanding’ rating to the UK’s only
FIRST LOOK: Queer actor Ncuti Gatwa to star as Christopher Marlowe in 'Born With Teeth'
Rehearsal images have been released ahead of the West End premiere of Born With Teeth, which stars queer actor Ncuti Gatwa as Christopher Marlowe. Born With Teeth, Liz Duffy Adams' “sexy and sharp” reimagining of the relationship between two literary icons at odds with their time, also stars EdwardCulture
Jamie Lee Curtis: Championing LGBTQ+ rights ahead of 'Freakier Friday'
As Jamie Lee Curtis prepares to reprise her role in Freakier Friday, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2003 body-swap comedy, her off-screen role as a vocal LGBTQ+ advocate is just as commanding. For Curtis, activism isn’t a side project - it’s a deeply personal mission, shaped by her
Jinkx Monsoon skewers J.K. Rowling over trans views in viral interview
Acclaimed drag performer and Broadway star Jinkx Monsoon has taken aim at TERF J.K. Rowling in a biting and theatrical critique that’s gone viral across social media, reigniting debate around the author’s controversial stance on trans rights. In a newly released teaser from her upcoming appearance on
FIRST LOOK: Queer actor Ncuti Gatwa to star as Christopher Marlowe in 'Born With Teeth'
Rehearsal images have been released ahead of the West End premiere of Born With Teeth, which stars queer actor Ncuti Gatwa as Christopher Marlowe. Born With Teeth, Liz Duffy Adams' “sexy and sharp” reimagining of the relationship between two literary icons at odds with their time, also stars EdwardEurope
Alberto Lejárraga, the only openly gay footballer in Spanish men’s professional football, marries long-time partner in joyful ceremony
Alberto Lejárraga, the only openly gay footballer in Spanish men’s professional football, has married his long-time partner in a joyful ceremony that has been widely celebrated as a milestone for LGBTQ+ visibility in sport. The 28-year-old goalkeeper for UD San Sebastián de los Reyes exchanged vows in a scenic
Berlin Pride marchers warn of rising homophobia amid political backlash
Berlin’s Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade drew record crowds this weekend with marchers and activists using the occasion to raise alarm over a surge in homophobia and what they see as a dangerous shift in Germany’s political climate. Under the defiant slogan “Never shut up,” tens of thousands
Malta named safest country for LGBTQ+ travellers
Malta has been named the safest country for LGBTQ+ travellers in the LGBTQ+ Risk Map for 2025, which offers an overview of global travel safety for LGBTQ+ individuals. Compiled by A3M Global Monitoring, a provider of travel risk assessment tools, and developed in collaboration with Diversity Tourism and ITB Berlin,
Berlin Metro station repainted in rainbow colours despite Reichstag Pride flag ban
In a bold and colourful act of defiance, Berlin’s municipal transport company has transformed the Bundestag U-Bahn station with a vibrant rainbow makeover, following a controversial decision by Germany’s conservative leadership to ban Pride flags at the Reichstag. The move comes just days before the city’s annualNorth America
Amy Bradley’s brother defends family amid homophobia allegations
More than two decades after Amy Bradley vanished from a Caribbean cruise, her brother Brad Bradley has spoken out against what he describes as a wave of online hostility and misrepresentation - sparked by the release of a new Netflix documentary. The three-part series, Amy Bradley is Missing, revisits the
Problematic rapper Azealia Banks claims that being gay or trans is “not natural”
Problematic rapper Azealia Banks is once again under fire after posting inflammatory comments on social media claiming that being gay or trans is “not natural.” The remarks, made on X (formerly Twitter), have sparked widespread condemnation from fans, LGBTQ+ advocates, and health professionals. Banks wrote: “Being gay and transgender is
Trans congresswoman Sarah McBride condemns Trump’s anti-trans military ban in powerful speech
US Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly trans member of Congress, has delivered a scathing rebuke of President Donald Trump’s ban on trans military personnel, calling the policy “immoral,” “unfair,” and “un-American.” Speaking passionately on the House floor, McBride denounced the Trump administration’s decision to expel trans service
US bans trans athletes from Olympics ahead of LA 2028
In a move that has sparked international controversy, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has announced a ban on trans women competing in women’s categories at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The decision comes just three years before the 2028 Summer Olympics are set to be heldPolitics
Green Party leadership hopefuls accused of echoing anti-trans rhetoric
Green Party leadership candidates Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns are facing mounting criticism from LGBTQ+ activists and party members after making comments that many see as legitimising anti-trans rhetoric under the guise of “balance” and “evidence-based policy.” In their joint response to the LGBTQ+ Greens’ leadership pledges, Ramsay and Chowns
Trans congresswoman Sarah McBride condemns Trump’s anti-trans military ban in powerful speech
US Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly trans member of Congress, has delivered a scathing rebuke of President Donald Trump’s ban on trans military personnel, calling the policy “immoral,” “unfair,” and “un-American.” Speaking passionately on the House floor, McBride denounced the Trump administration’s decision to expel trans service
Mhairi Black quits SNP for “capitulating on LGBTQ+ rights, trans rights in particular”
Mhairi Black, the former deputy leader of the SNP at Westminster and one of the party’s most recognisable voices, has announced her resignation from the party, citing deep disillusionment with its direction - particularly on LGBTQ+ rights. Black, 30, who first made headlines in 2015 when she became the
Barack Obama champions gay friendships as pathway to empathy and kindness
Former US President Barack Obama has been praised after advocating for the importance of gay friendships in fostering empathy and emotional intelligence among men. Speaking on the latest episode of IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, a podcast hosted by his wife and brother-in-law, Obama reflected on the emotionalUK
Keighley Cougars owners acquire Eccleshill United FC
The co-owners of Keighley Cougars Rugby Club, Ryan O’Neill and Kaue Garcia, have announced their acquisition of Eccleshill United FC, marking a significant step in their mission to build a unified, community-focused sporting legacy in West Yorkshire. The move brings the NCEL Premier Division football club into the Cougars’
Trailblazing activist who helped organise UK’s first Pride march to be awarded honorary doctorate by University of Brighton
The trailblazing activist who helped organise the UK’s first Pride march is to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Brighton today ahead of leading the line at this year's Brighton & Hove Pride march. Ted Brown, 75, who helped organise the UK’s first
Green Party leadership hopefuls accused of echoing anti-trans rhetoric
Green Party leadership candidates Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns are facing mounting criticism from LGBTQ+ activists and party members after making comments that many see as legitimising anti-trans rhetoric under the guise of “balance” and “evidence-based policy.” In their joint response to the LGBTQ+ Greens’ leadership pledges, Ramsay and Chowns
Stephen Fry, Anthony Lexa and Kate Nash sign open letter against government’s "transphobic school guidance"
On 30 July in London, more than 200 individuals - including acclaimed celebrities, prominent LGBTQ+ advocates, parents, teachers, and young people - signed an open letter within just five hours, urging the Department for Education to revise the recently updated Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) guidance, which is dueNews
Brighton to burst into colour for Brighton Pride!
Brighton & Hove will explode into colour this weekend with the return of Brighton & Hove Pride - the biggest weekend on the city's calendar. Brighton & Hove Pride and the fabulous two-day official fundraising event is back and better than ever. Pride In The Park, supported by
Judicial Review rules in favour of Care Quality Commission decision to register Gender Plus Hormone Clinic
In a much-needed win for the trans community, a judge has upheld the decision by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) - the UK’s independent regulator of health and social care - to register the Gender Plus Hormone Clinic (GPHC) and grant an ‘Outstanding’ rating to the UK’s only
Mariah Carey mobbed by fans ahead of Brighton Pride headline performance
Global superstar Mariah Carey was greeted by a throng of adoring fans outside her luxury London hotel on Wednesday, following her arrival in the UK to headline Brighton & Hove Pride 2025. The 56-year-old music icon was the picture of effortless glamour, donning knitted Dior jumper, paired with sleek black
'Christian Concern' leader calls appointment of openly gay Archbishop of Wales “tragic”
The Chief Executive of evangelical organisation ‘Christian Concern’ has called the appointment of openly gay Cherry Vann as 15th Archbishop of Wales “tragic”. In a landmark moment for inclusivity and progress within the Church in Wales, Vann has been appointed as the 15th Archbishop of Wales. Vann, who has servedLatest Articles
Brighton to burst into colour for Brighton Pride!
Brighton & Hove will explode into colour this weekend with the return of Brighton & Hove Pride - the biggest weekend on the city's calendar. Brighton & Hove Pride and the fabulous two-day official fundraising event is back and better than ever. Pride In The Park, supported by
Keighley Cougars owners acquire Eccleshill United FC
The co-owners of Keighley Cougars Rugby Club, Ryan O’Neill and Kaue Garcia, have announced their acquisition of Eccleshill United FC, marking a significant step in their mission to build a unified, community-focused sporting legacy in West Yorkshire. The move brings the NCEL Premier Division football club into the Cougars’
Jamie Lee Curtis: Championing LGBTQ+ rights ahead of 'Freakier Friday'
As Jamie Lee Curtis prepares to reprise her role in Freakier Friday, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2003 body-swap comedy, her off-screen role as a vocal LGBTQ+ advocate is just as commanding. For Curtis, activism isn’t a side project - it’s a deeply personal mission, shaped by her
Jinkx Monsoon skewers J.K. Rowling over trans views in viral interview
Acclaimed drag performer and Broadway star Jinkx Monsoon has taken aim at TERF J.K. Rowling in a biting and theatrical critique that’s gone viral across social media, reigniting debate around the author’s controversial stance on trans rights. In a newly released teaser from her upcoming appearance on
Trailblazing activist who helped organise UK’s first Pride march to be awarded honorary doctorate by University of Brighton
The trailblazing activist who helped organise the UK’s first Pride march is to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Brighton today ahead of leading the line at this year's Brighton & Hove Pride march. Ted Brown, 75, who helped organise the UK’s first
Judicial Review rules in favour of Care Quality Commission decision to register Gender Plus Hormone Clinic
In a much-needed win for the trans community, a judge has upheld the decision by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) - the UK’s independent regulator of health and social care - to register the Gender Plus Hormone Clinic (GPHC) and grant an ‘Outstanding’ rating to the UK’s only
