Transgender News Suicidal feelings in trans community “devastatingly common”, Dr Sam Hall tells inquest into death of trans woman Alice Litman Dr Sam Hall, former Scene columnist and doctor at WellBN, has told an inquest into the death of 20-year-old trans woman Alice Litman that suicidal feelings in the trans community and young people are “devastatingly common” and that much of this is due to “non acceptance of trans identities in wider By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Drag star La Voix appeals for help after tour van is stolen in Houghton Regis The star, who many of you might recognise from Britain’s Got Talent, is offering a £10,000 reward for information leading to the return of the van. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Peccadillo Pictures offers chance to share intimate moments in the LGBTQ+ community In France, you can reflect on the lasting pangs of first love whilst in Germany military discipline controls darker desires. In Canada, basketball leads to conflicting passions in and out of college, whilst the boxing ring in New Zealand promises a heavyweight bout between parental dreams and person By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Jobs JOB: The Clare Project seeks TNBI Public Involvement Officer With support from NHS Sussex, the Clare Project (TCP), a registered charity run by and for trans, non-binary and intersex (TNBI) people, has introduced a new role in order to support the development of the Trans Health Public Involvement Programme. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Terrence Higgins Trust to celebrate Paul Gambaccini’s 50 years in broadcasting – and honour his support – with ‘An Evening of Radio Magic’ fundraising event Terrence Higgins Trust and Paul Gambaccini have a special relationship that has spanned over 30 years. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Interviews INTERVIEW: Meet the new Mr Gay Europe, Tim Küsters Who is Mr Gay Europe 2023? Say hello to Tim Küsters from the Netherlands. Tim is 28 and a digital marketing and communication specialist. Tim has a boyfriend who is also called Tim and is a father of two. By Graham Robson • 5 min read
HIV Nicola Richards MP calls on Prime Minister to expand opt-out HIV testing to areas with high HIV prevalence Opt-out testing is when patients who come into A&E are routinely tested for HIV when having other blood tests unless they opt not to. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Brighton Half Marathon Youth Races to return in 2024 with Rockinghorse Children’s Charity as headline charity partner Located on Hove Prom and held on the main Half Marathon race day on Sunday, February 25, the Brighton Half Marathon Youth Races are designed for junior runners aged 7-17. Open to all abilities, youth runners run a mile on Hove Prom, running along part of the main Half Marathon route before the Half By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music International LGBTQ+ pop artist BARAK releases new single MOOD Since releasing his debut single two years ago, gay pop artist BARAK has proudly flown the LGBTQ+ flag across Israel with his unique brand of electro-pop winning over fans and critics alike. Hailing from Tel Aviv, BARAK has released a string of infectious anthems perfectly fit to soundtrack the late By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health University freshers urged to use condoms amid record levels of gonorrhoea UKHSA is urging all those heading to university to use a condom with any new or casual partners, and to get tested regularly, after gonorrhoea diagnoses rocketed to 82,592 in 2022, an increase of more than 50% compared to 2021. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Books Inclusive Books for Children launches website that makes sourcing high-quality inclusive children’s books “a seamless experience” The new website will host trusted reviews and recommendations for hundreds of inclusive children’s books By Graham Robson • 3 min read
HIV ‘Playing it safe’ – actors Nathaniel Hall and Joseph Mendez team up with Do It London for Sexual Health Week As the theme of this year’s Sexual Health Week is ‘playing it safe’, Joseph and Nathaniel will use their social media platforms to help raise awareness of the four sure ways to prevent HIV and stay safe with regular HIV testing, use of condoms and PrEP, and being Undetectable = Untransmissible (U=U) By Graham Robson • 3 min read
