Books New book ‘Prospect Cottage: Derek Jarman’s House’ invites readers into the personal sanctuary of the iconic gay filmmaker for the very first time Prospect Cottage: Derek Jarman’s House, a new book by photographer Gilbert McCarragher, published by Thames & Hudson on April 4, invites readers into the personal sanctuary of the iconic gay filmmaker for the very first time, with over 100 unseen photographs. A prolific film maker, Jarman was known By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Richard Angell HIV “We can and must go further when it comes to PrEP”: Terrence Higgins Trust reacts to publication of UK government’s ‘PrEP Roadmap’ Terrence Higgins Trust has reacted to the publication of the UK government’s first PrEP roadmap for meeting the need ‘of those at significant risk of HIV’., saying “we can and must go further when it comes to PrEP”. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News “I’m not trying to make a board room full of straight white men like me”: trans activist Charlie Craggs talks to National Student Pride podcast, The Outtakes National Student Pride has launched Season 2 of The Outtakes, with a brand-new episode diving into school experiences, trans identity and some Red Carpet Glam with trans activist Charlie Craggs, and presented by podcast host, Ben Court. Charlie Craggs will be bringing her charm and sass as she hosts By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Rylan LGBTQ+ News Rylan reveals his skull was fractured during homophobic attack in new documentary, ‘Rylan: Homophobia, Football and Me’ Rylan revealed his skull was fractured in a homophobic attack in his documentary Rylan: Homophobia, Football and Me, which explores football as an LGBTQ+ fan. Looking back on his own life experiences, Rylan remembered waking up in the back of an ambulance after he was attacked. During the documentar By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove to mark first anniversary of Brianna Ghey’s death on Sunday, February 18 Brighton & Hove is to mark the first anniversary of Brianna Ghey‘s death at Victoria Gardens, Brighton BN1 1WN on Sunday, February 18 from 2pm. Organised by Dyke Collective Brighton, this vigil is an opportunity to mourn Brianna and countless other trans lives lost to transphobia. Attendees are welc By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Exhibitions The Funny Hole: a weekend of unbridled gaiety and whimsy with Jane Dinmore, Boogaloo Stu, Ladypat and John Lee Bird The Funny Hole, an exhibition at the Observer Building in Hastings from April 19-21, will bring together four distinctive artists for a weekend of unbridled gaiety and whimsy. Organisers of the exhibition said: “Presenting collages, paintings, ceramics, sculpture, film and sound work, you are invite By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News “A new beginning”. Polish LGBTQ+ activist responds to state TV apology for years of anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda An LGBTQ+ rights activist in Poland said Tuesday that he believes it’s a “new beginning” in Poland after a host on state television apologised on air for the homophobic propaganda aired by state media in recent years. “It took me by surprise,” said Bart Staszewski, one of two activists invited on ai By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans teenager stabbed 14 times in violent attack in London borough of Harrow An 18-year-old trans girl was brutally stabbed 14 times in a violent attack while attending a birthday party in the London borough of Harrow, a court has heard. Summer Betts-Ramsey, 19, appeared at Willesden Magistrates Court where she was charged with attempted murder; she also faced a charge of po By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Teachers still as uncomfortable discussing LGBTQ+ topics as they were two years ago, new research finds Progress has stagnated and teachers are just as uncomfortable discussing LGBTQ+ topics with pupils as they were two years ago, new research of more than 6,000 teachers by Just Like Us, the LGBTQ+ young people’s charity, has found. Fifteen per-cent of teachers across the UK said they felt “not very c By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Saltdean Library welcomes customers back to historic Lido building Saltdean Library, which has been operating from a temporary cabin since the start of refurbishment in 2022, is ready to welcome customers after extensive refurbishment to the historic Grade II* listed Saltdean Lido, officially reopening from today (Tuesday, February 13). Opening times of the new lib By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Mermaids appoints new chief executive, Lauren Stoner, on a two-year contract Trans charity Mermaids has appointed its interim head, Lauren Stoner, as its chief executive on a two-year, fixed-term basis. Stoner became the charity’s interim chief executive in December 2022, replacing Susie Green, who had led the organisation for six years. A spokesperson for Mermaids said the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBT History Month Free Queer History Tours of the capital to explore the vast and complex history of LGBTQ+ life in London Join tour guides London With a Local for a FREE Queer and LGBT+ History Tour of the capital, which explores the vast and complex history of LGBTQ+ life in London, with stories of iconic people and places who have shaped the city and community through the centuries. Weaving through the streets of Lon By Graham Robson • 1 min read
