Culture Rose Collis publishes new book 'Accidental Journalist' Earlier this year, Rose Collis noticed that the 40th anniversary of the start of her ‘accidental’ journalism career was coming up. So rather than publish a ‘memoir’ or just a selection of articles taken out of context, she felt that readers might be interested in what the great political journalist By Graham Robson • 3 min read
UK Poll reveals 70% of trans people believe BBC News coverage is ‘hostile’ A new poll commissioned by the Good Law Project has found that a majority of trans people in the UK view BBC News as hostile towards their community. According to the survey, 70% of trans respondents described the broadcaster’s coverage of trans issues as “hostile”, while only 5% considered By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Impulse London to host World AIDS Day event honouring lives lost and celebrating power of community at Royal Vauxhall Tavern Ahead of World AIDS Day, Impulse London will unite the community for an evening of remembrance and celebration at one of the capital’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venues, the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, on Sunday, 30 November. The event, titled We Look Back, We Live On, promises a powerful mix of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Jonathan Bailey opens up about growing up gay: “I felt really scared and alone” Jonathan Bailey, star of Wicked and Bridgerton, has spoken candidly about the challenges he faced growing up gay in school, describing those years as marked by fear and isolation. In an exclusive conversation with Sky News, Bailey revealed: “I felt scared and I felt alone and I felt entirely limited By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Moscow court convicts man accused of organising LGBTQ+ tours - a year after his death in custody A Moscow court has posthumously found a travel agency owner guilty of organising “extremist activities” linked to Russia’s ban on the so-called “international LGBT movement”, nearly a year after he was found dead in police custody. The Golovinsky District Court ruled on Friday that Andrei Kotov, 48, who ran By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Alan Cumming: ‘Art is protest - and queer lives are under threat’ From Hollywood glamour to Highland grit, Alan Cumming is returning to his roots with a mission. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Trans Awareness Week: Liberal Democrats reaffirm support for trans rights The Liberal Democrats have used Trans Awareness Week to restate their commitment to equality for trans and non-binary people, highlighting what they describe as persistent barriers to healthcare, safety and legal recognition in the UK. The party points to figures suggesting that between 62 and 73% of trans people have By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK "Bridging the Fight for Trans Equality”: Halton Pride CIC brings together trans community and allies for Trans Awareness Week Last night for Trans Awareness Week, Pride in Halton CIC, which organises Halton Pride, brought together the trans community and allies to "take our voices, our pride, and our fight for equality" across the Silver Jubilee Bridge - from Widnes to Runcorn. Ahead of the event, the group By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Cornwall Pride honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025 Cornwall Pride, Cornwall’s leading LGBTQ+ charity and volunteer organisation, has been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025, the highest honour a local voluntary group can receive in the UK. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News From Gay Sheep to the Runway: Grindr celebrates queer identity with launch of fashion collection ‘I Wool Survive’ All photos Randy Brooke. Grindr has taken fashion activism to a new level with the debut of I Wool Survive - hailed as the "world’s first truly gay fashion collection". The collection, which launched in New York, is the result of an unexpected collaboration between Rainbow Wool By Graham Robson • 3 min read
North 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
