News Tom Daley presents weather in knitted swimwear on This Morning as part of Don’t Drink and Dive campaign Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley surprised viewers of ITV’s This Morning on Thursday (24 July) by presenting the weather forecast in a pair of tiny, knitted, heat-sensitive swim trunks. The segment, cheekily dubbed Tom’s Daley Weather Forecast, saw Daley strip off live on air to reveal the custom By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK From Spitting to Hate Mail: Exeter councillors share LGBTQ+ abuse stories Members of Exeter’s LGBTQ+ community continue to face hatred, abuse, public humiliation, and physical assault, councillors have warned during a deeply emotional full council meeting. Independent non-binary councillor Zoe Hughes shared their own harrowing experience of being spat on in the street, underscoring the very real dangers faced by By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture 14 HIV activists strip down to shatter stigma HIV The Naked Truth is to present Nude Exhibit, a two-day gallery event spotlighting HIV activism, visibility, and the power of art to challenge stigma, ahead of World AIDS Day in November. HIV The Naked Truth - a collective of “likeminded people with a mission to end HIV stigma through By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Europe 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 annual By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Manchester 'Gay Village' rapist found guilty of series of brutal attacks A man who preyed on vulnerable individuals in Manchester’s 'Gay Village' has been found guilty of a string of horrifying sexual assaults. Sid Ali Djelid, 48, also known by the alias Mourad Malki, was convicted at Manchester Crown Court of five counts of rape following a five-week By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Two arrested after Rockwater Hove targeted in vandalism attack Two children have been arrested after the coastal lifestyle hub Rockwater Hove was vandalised in the early hours of Friday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 4am on Friday, 25 July, when two individuals broke multiple glass windows and caused extensive property damage to the venue. While substantial damage was By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe Lyon est fière! EuroGames 2025 dazzles in France The EuroGames 2025, the LGBTQ+ multi-sport event, officially opened this week in Lyon with a vibrant and inclusive ceremony that set the tone for four days of celebration, competition, and community. Held at the picturesque Place du Maréchal Lyautey, the event welcomed thousands of athletes, supporters, and spectators from across By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe Rollback of LGBTQ+ rights in Georgia a “blatant attack" Georgia is undergoing a deeply concerning regression in LGBTQ+ rights, as detailed in a newly released shadow report submitted to the United Nations for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). Compiled by leading advocacy groups including the Women’s Initiatives Supporting Group, Equality Movement, and Tbilisi Pride, in collaboration with ILGA By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Alan Cumming defends trans community in fiery Kimmel monologue Scottish actor and presenter Alan Cumming delivered a blistering defence of the trans community during his guest-hosting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, calling out what he described as “dangerous and baseless” anti-trans rhetoric in the United States. In a powerful opening monologue on Tuesday night (22 July), the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture All-trans cast to reimagine Wicked in groundbreaking one-night London performance A bold new reimagining of the beloved musical Wicked is set to take the stage at the Clapham Grand this Sunday, featuring an entirely trans and non-binary cast. Titled Trans Wicked, the production marks a landmark moment in British theatre, coinciding with London Trans+ Pride weekend. The one-night-only performance, scheduled By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe ‘They Have to Be Loud’: German grandma Regina Nagel speaks out as LGBTQ+ rights targeted in her country In Germany, LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations are often known as Christopher Street Day (CSD) - a vibrant time of parades, protests and community gatherings. Each July, major cities across the country come alive with colour and solidarity. As Germany prepares for over 200 Pride events this summer, a growing wave of By Graham Robson • 2 min read
