News '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 served By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News 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 due By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Saint Lucia court strikes down ban on homosexuality In a landmark decision hailed as a major victory for human rights, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has ruled that Saint Lucia’s laws criminalising homosexuality are unconstitutional, effectively decriminalising same-sex relations in the island nation. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, struck down sections 132 and 133 of Saint Lucia’ By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Brighton Gin launches limited edition Pride bottle: A Toast to Love, Identity and Community Brighton Gin has once again raised the bar for celebration and solidarity with the release of its 2025 Pride Limited Edition – a vibrant tribute to the LGBTQ+ community and the spirit of Brighton & Hove Pride. Now in its ninth year of supporting Pride through art and activism, Brighton Gin By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Coronation Street star Jane Hazlegrove opens up about facing daily homophobia ahead of wedding anniversary Coronation Street star Jane Hazlegrove has spoken candidly about the ongoing homophobia she and her wife, actress Isobel Middleton, continue to face on a daily basis — even as they prepare to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. Hazlegrove, best known for her role as Bernie Winter on the ITV soap, reflected By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Pixie Polite hospitalised following violent homophobic attack Brighton-born RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Pixie Polite has been hospitalised following a violent homophobic attack in a Tesco supermarket in south-west London. The drag performer, known out of drag as Mark Wickens, was assaulted on the evening of Monday, 28 July, in the Colliers Wood area. According to By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK NHS launches review to "help the NHS better meet the health needs of LGBTQ+ people" The NHS has announced its first-ever national review aimed at addressing health inequalities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals across England. The six-month initiative, led by Dr Michael Brady, National Adviser for LGBTQ+ Health at NHS England, seeks to identify and dismantle barriers to healthcare access while improving patient outcomes and safety. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Brighton-based Survivors’ Network launches trans-exclusive support group following legal settlement The Survivors’ Network, the Brighton-based sexual assault charity, has announced the creation of a new peer support group exclusively for cisgender women, following a legal settlement with a former service user. The decision comes after a legal challenge brought by a woman known publicly as Sarah Surviving, who claimed the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Europe 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News 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 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Oh We Do Like to Be Beside the Queer-Side! Margate gears up for summer of Pride Margate is fast becoming one of the UK’s most prominent LGBTQ+ communities, with census data indicating that over 7% of its population identifies as LGBTQ+. This figure places the town ahead of Manchester and Bristol, and just behind Brighton, often referred to as the UK’s LGBTQ+ capital. Against By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Munroe Bergdorf: “If you want to be a good trans ally, do more than posturing.” British model and trans activist Munroe Bergdorf has issued a powerful call to action for those who consider themselves allies of the trans community, urging them to move beyond symbolic gestures and engage in meaningful support. In a candid interview with the Daily Mirror, Bergdorf criticised what she described as By Graham Robson • 1 min read
