News London Stags RFC and Mitcham & Carshalton RUFC announce the date of London Pride 7s tournament Mitcham & Carshalton RUFC and the London Stags RFC have announced the date for their third London Pride 7s tournament, which will see Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents take on gay and inclusive rugby clubs across the country By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Isle of Wight Pride postponed till 18, 19 and 20 August Isle of Wight Pride returns in August with a weekend event at Eastern Gardens, Ryde Esplanade By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Kylie Minogue and Stephen Fry donate to charity shop to mark £1million raised for HIV HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust is celebrating having raised £1million from their charity shop. Celebrities including Kylie Minogue and Stephen Fry have helped the charity mark the milestone by donating items to the shop. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council announces new plan for the city, making it a “better Brighton & Hove for all” Talking about the bold new vision for the city, Councillor Bella Sankey, Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council said: “We all deserve to live in a city that we can be proud of – where everyone is included and has the opportunity to grow and thrive.” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Joe Lycett, Calum Scott, Billy Porter and Jill Scott among winners in this year’s Hits Radio Pride Poll Joe Lycett, Billy Porter and Jill Scott are among the winners in this year’s Hits Radio Pride Poll while Manchester, Brighton and Margate Pride events also take top spots. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Magic Still Exists! Swedish icon Agnes confirmed for Stockholm Pride – her first festival performance in Europe in eight years Following her acclaimed performance at World Pride 2023 in Australia, it is now confirmed that Swedish singer Agnes will make her first festival performance in Europe in eight years at Stockholm Pride on Friday, August 4 where she will take the stage in Pride Park as Stockholm Pride celebrates its 2 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Services MindOut launches new Online Support Service for GBTQ+ men seeking confidential mental health advice These themed Online Support Service for GBTQ+ men will be an opportunity to speak with GBTQ+ identifying staff for confidential mental health advice. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse drop-in at Arcobaleno, Brighton The LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse drop-in is for members of the LGBTQ+ community that have been victims of, are going through, and have questions about domestic abuse. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Television Ben Cohen makes acting debut in ‘Patterns’ – a new LGBTQ+ series exploring the lives of LGBTQ+ people and allies In mini-narratives, the British camp comedy explores several unique themes that make up the lives of LGBTQ+ people and allies, including family dynamics, coming out, dating, therapy and surviving an existential crisis. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Transgender News Miss Netherlands crowns its first ever transgender winner Miss Netherlands has crowned its first ever transgender winner. Rikki Valerie Kolle, 22, won the pageant on Sunday, July 9 and will go on to compete in the Miss Universe competition in El Salvador, which takes place in December. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
David Kettle Interviews INTERVIEW: David Kettle speaks about ‘Guilty of Love’, a poignant retelling of Alan Turing’s story, ahead of Edinburgh Fringe debut Guilty of Love makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut this August at the Hill Street Theatre. Jane Bramwell and Michael Brand have created a musical exploration surrounding the passion and betrayal of Alan Turing, delving into the life of the mathematical genius. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
HIV The first Zero HIV Stigma Day to take place in Brighton on Friday, July 21 The day of action and solidarity starts at 5.15pm with music and speakers By Graham Robson • 1 min read
