Television Doctor Who and Eurovision? “It’s not hard to see why queer people feel so seen and so safe in both worlds.” Juno Dawson, Doctor Who’s first trans writer, has said the science fiction show and Eurovision help to promote queer tolerance. The bestselling author, whose books include the global bestsellers, This Book is Gay and Her Majesty’s Royal Coven, wrote in this week’s Radio Times that a childhood love o By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News Anti-trans creator of Father Ted, Graham Linehan, denies harassing 18-year-old trans activist Graham Linehan, co-creator of Father Ted, who has since become involved in anti-trans activism, has pleaded not guilty to harassment and criminal damage against an 18-year-old trans woman. The 56-year-old, who has said trans ideology is “poisonous”, denied two charges including one of harassing the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
1.90.3-7C7RNWZT4ZVIEETON6MX2DNQIM.0.1-7 LGBTQ+ News Podcast ‘QUEER THE MUSIC: Jake Shears on the Songs That Changed Lives’ to return on 17 June Scissor Sisters’ front man Jake Shears will be joined by a star-studded line-up of guests including Billy Porter, Perfume Genius and Rob Halford, to celebrate their much-loved anthems from across the LGBTQ+ community Returning for a third season this June, Queer The Music honours the songs that have By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Out & About Trans Pride Brighton to benefit from sober clubbing event at Komedia Brighton, hosted by TransSober TransSober is to host a special event at Komedia Brighton on Friday, 18 July, 7 – 10pm, that promises to be a vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusion. Rhythm Retreat sober clubbing will raise vital funds for Trans Pride Brighton and is set to bring together the trans, non-binary, intersex, ge By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Heather Peace thanks the NHS and EastEnders for their support after being diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2024 Brighton-based actress Heather Peace has thanked the NHS and the EastEnders team for their support after being diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2024. The actress, who plays lesbian character Eve Unwin in the soap, said her “chemotherapy journey” has now ended in an Instagram post glowing with By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Galop, the charity which supports LGBTQ+ people who have experienced abuse and violence, to benefit from cash boost from the UK government Galop, the charity which supports LGBTQ+ people who have experienced abuse and violence, is to benefit from a funding boost from the UK government to help more victims of domestic abuse access support at the most vulnerable moments in their lives. Nine helplines across eight charities, including Gal By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Four of the UK’s largest Pride events – Birmingham, Brighton, London and Manchester – announce they are suspending political party participation in Pride events Four of the UK’s largest Pride events – Birmingham, Brighton, London and Manchester – have announced they are “collectively suspending political party participation in our Pride events” in a joint statement, adding they “come together today in unequivocal solidarity with our trans community”. The st By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Actually Fabulous at 20: Actually Gay Men’s Chorus to celebrate 20 years of singing loud and proud! Actually Gay Men’s Chorus (ActuallyGMC) in Brighton is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with two summer shows to mark this momentous milestone on Friday, 18 July and Saturday, 19 July at St Mary’s Church, Kemptown, Brighton. Join ActuallyGMC for Actually Fabulous at 20 – an unforgettable c By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Trans actress, comedian and content creator Dylan Mulvaney joins line-up of Charleston Festival Trans actress, comedian and content creator Dylan Mulvaney has joined the line-up of Charleston Festival in East Sussex for a special premiere performance of The Charleston Monologue: I thought this would feel good. The new commission, written by the acclaimed writer and performer Travis Alabanza in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson stands firm for LGBTQ+ communities and people of colour Garbage frontwoman and Scottish icon Shirley Manson has stood firm for LGBTQ+ communities and people of colour, saying she is “outraged by the way the world treats blacks and browns, and gay and trans people”. In a recent interview, the 58-year-old musician, whose band are returning with new track G By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Liverpool to unveil “largest LGBTQ+ venue outside of London” Funnyboyz Ltd has announced a “vibrant new chapter” for Liverpool as it gets ready to launch the UK’s “largest LGBTQ+ venue outside of London”. In a statement, Funnyboyz Ltd, have said the venue, Haus Of Fun, will open its doors this Halloween and will “transform” the former sites of Navy, Dysco and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News TV stars, including Brighton’s Ollie King, support sexy Brighton campaign to end misconceptions about HIV Terrence Higgins Trust has launched a sexy new campaign in Brighton, letting the public know that people living with HIV on medication cannot pass on the virus during sex. The billboards show couples entwined and locked in a flirty embrace. The ‘Cant Pass It On’ campaign is being championed by Stric By Graham Robson • 3 min read
