Pride Wakefield Pride 2025 cancelled amid funding and licensing challenges Wakefield’s annual Pride Festival, a celebration of LGBTQ+ identity and inclusion, has been officially cancelled for 2025 following a series of setbacks involving funding shortfalls and licensing complications. Organisers had initially planned to relocate the event to Thornes Park, partnering with the newly launched Good Times Festival to help By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Brighton Bear Weekend 2025: A roaring success on the South Coast Brighton Bear Weekend 2025 (BBW) brought a wave of celebration, community spirit, and fabulous fun to Brighton from 10 - 13 July. This beloved annual event, a highlight of the UK’s LGBTQ+ calendar, once again delivered four days of camaraderie, entertainment, and fundraising - all in support of local By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Community rallies in support of trans inclusion after anti-trans group 'Sex Matters' targets Hampstead Heath’s Ladies’ Pond A wave of public support has emerged in defence of trans inclusion at Hampstead Heath’s iconic Ladies’ Pond, following renewed pressure from anti-trans campaign group Sex Matters to restrict access to “biological women” only. The City of London Corporation, which manages the Heath’s bathing ponds, recently confirmed it By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Powerful trans film, ‘I Me Us’, shines light on trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming lives in Cumbria A powerful new documentary titled I Me Us is making waves across Cumbria this summer, offering an intimate and moving portrayal of trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals living in the region. Produced by Carlisle-based Eden Film, the film is part of a Heritage Lottery-funded project aimed at amplifying underrepresented By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Gay footballer Joshua Cavallo signs for Peterborough Sports FC in landmark move Australian footballer Joshua Cavallo has signed for Peterborough Sports FC, marking a significant chapter in both his career and the club’s history. The 25-year-old, who made global headlines in 2021 as the first openly gay Australian male footballer playing in a top-flight league, joins the National League North side By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Durham Pride and LGBTQ+ groups given their very own section of Durham Miners’ Gala for the first time Durham Pride and LGBTQ+ groups were given their very own section of the Durham Miners’ Gala for the very first time on Saturday. Mel Metcalf, Chair of Durham Pride, said it “meant an awful lot” to be invited to the event, which marked the 41st anniversary of the miners’ strike By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Gay grandpa fined $16k for protesting trans youth suicides would 'do it again' James Lantz, a 64-year-old filmmaker from Vermont known for his outspoken LGBTQ+ advocacy, has been fined $16,000 after pleading guilty to criminal mischief for gluing his hand to a railing inside the Pennsylvania State Capitol. Lantz, who has terminal cancer and has dubbed himself the “Angry Gay Grandpa,” staged By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America “Hands off 988!”: Protesters rally outside Trump Tower to defend LGBTQ+ crisis lifeline Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Trump Tower on Saturday afternoon in a passionate protest against the planned dismantling of a vital mental health resource for LGBTQ+ youth. The rally, titled “Hands Off 988!”, was organised in response to the Trump administration’s decision to terminate the specialised LGBTQ+ option on By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture New exhibition from Skye Baker to explore transition journey A powerful new exhibition offering a deeply personal insight into an artist’s experiences and relationship with gender has opened at Warrington Museum and Art Gallery. Skye Baker’s solo exhibition, Foreign Bodies, showcases provocative performance and video-based works exploring the psychological and physical impact of her transition journey. The By Graham Robson • 3 min read
UK Bristol Pride 2025: A Celebration of Identity, Unity and Activism Thousands of people filled the streets of Bristol this weekend for one of the UK’s most vibrant and inclusive celebrations - Bristol Pride 2025. With rainbow flags flying high and music echoing across the city, this year’s event was a powerful blend of celebration, protest, and community spirit. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Phone that provided vital support to thousands of LGBTQ+ people goes on display in Bristol A telephone that once provided vital support to thousands of LGBTQ+ people has been described as a piece of history as it goes on display in Bristol before travelling to Brighton and Liverpool. The Bristol Lesbian and Gay Switchboard was founded by the late Dale Wakefield at her family home By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Openly gay referee Ryan Atkin urges clubs to do more to tackle homophobia A gay football referee from Plymouth is urging clubs to do more to tackle homophobia and racism within the sport. Ryan Atkin, who has officiated in both the English Football League and the National League, shared his experience of coming out as a gay man in the world of sport. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
