Introducing lesbian Liverpudlian soul singer Lois Levin

Rising British soul & jazz singer returns with new single

Lush terminates partnership with Download Festival amid controversy surrounding the festival’s anti-trans toilet policy

Global beauty retailer Lush has terminated its collaboration with Download Festival amid controversy surrounding the music festival’s policy on toilet facilities for trans attendees.  The partnership saw Lush and Download Festival team up to create a limited-edition “festival-revival trio” kit, which included a “Circle Pit Bath Bomb,” “Download 22

Liverpool Pride cancelled

Liverpool Pride, billed as one of Europe’s largest free Pride events, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday, 26 July, has been cancelled. Organisers of the event, LCR Pride Foundation, announced the sad news that Liverpool Pride, which was to bring LGBTQ+ communities and allies together, would not

Brighton & Hove Pride on the Park announces Hayu as headline sponsor for 2025

Brighton & Hove’s Pride on the Park has announced that Hayu, the all-reality streaming service from NBCUniversal, is headline sponsor for the two-day event taking place on Saturday, 2 August and Sunday, 3 August at Preston Park in Brighton.  This sponsorship announcement comes alongside a star-studded line-up of performers,

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is “silencing trans rights activists”

Good Law Project (GLP) has said it plans to intervene after revealing the landlord of the offices of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has sought an injunction against protests outside its London offices at Tintagel House, Vauxhall, for the entire period for which the EHRC has a licence

Trans pop star Samsara to tour UK schools to talk about how she survived school

At a time when trans rights are under threat, Samsara is to break new ground by becoming the first trans pop singer to tour UK schools to talk about how she survived school. Through her tour, she’s speaking directly to students who feel like they don’t fit in,

Tom Daley partners with Reiss for new collection, with all proceeds donated to LGBTQ+ charity

British high-street favourite Reiss has launched a special collection with Tom Daley, the diving champion known for his love of knitting, with all proceeds going to Rainbow Railroad, a charity that helps provide support and safety for LGBTQ+ people around the world.  Launched to mark Pride Month, the 15-piece unisex

Non-binary and gender non-conforming people in Puerto Rico now be able to select 'X' as gender marker on birth certificates

“At a time when non-binary, gender nonconforming and trans communities are under attack, this historic decision opens the door to the full recognition of their dignity."

The Old Market named Audience Choice Best Large Venue at the Brighton Fringe Awards 2025

This year, TOM hosted a variety of events that included Toxic, written by and starring Nathaniel J Hall and presented by Dibby Theatre, as well The Black Cat Cabaret, a showcase night which featured performances by Joanna Woodward, Le Gateau Chocolat, Carol Cates, Chi Chi Revolver and Aurora Starr.

R-Bar, Brighton’s iconic seafront LGBTQ+ venue, announces 20th Birthday Celebration

For two decades, R-Bar has proudly served as a safe and vibrant space for the queer community and its allies.

Rose Garden's Swap Shop raises £700 for Sussex Beacon

The event, which was even more wild and wonderful than last time, saw an enthusiastic crowd come together to swap, donate and get into the spirit of things, under the watchful eye of Ms Garden.

MI6 boss defends intelligence service after Nigel Farage criticised it for flying Pride Flag from its building for Pride Month

Richard Moore, the chief of MI6, has defended the secret intelligence service, saying "your sexual orientation is no bar to you working and thriving at MI6”, after Nigel Farage criticised it for flying the Pride Flag from its London headquarters for Pride Month.