The closure of Chelmsford’s only LGBTQ+ bar will be “heartbreaking” for customers, especially those from the trans community
Canada
“You can knock us down, but we’re going to get right back up.” Students and teachers at school in Halifax, Canada react after trans flag is torn down
LGBT
Acclaimed queer documentary ‘Studio One Forever’ to be available to buy and rent on digital platforms from January
Equality Network
Head of Scottish LGBTQ+ rights charity says “it is no surprise” that one in four LGBTQ+ Scots faced discrimination in 2023
Donald Trump
Y.M.C.A. songwriter, and Village People member, denies song is a gay anthem and defends Trump’s use of the camp disco classic
Sport
Footballer Marc Guehi, who has “grown up loving God”, could be punished after writing ‘I love Jesus’ on rainbow armband, worn to mark Rainbow Laces
LGBT
“Qatar is a homophobic, sexist dictatorship.” Peter Tatchell Foundation to lead peaceful protest against State Visit of leader of Qatar
Trans Rights
“Change is more than possible; it’s needed.” Alex Consani becomes first trans woman to win Model of the Year at British Fashion Council’s 2024 Fashion Awards
Brighton
“Rugby realness with a side of sass.” Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents Rugby Club launches 2025 calendar
Brighton
Brighton loneliness charity to hold Winter Warmer celebration for Brighton’s lonely and isolated this Christmas
LGBT
Trans activists stage ‘die-in’ at Victoria Station to protest government’s ban on puberty blockers
Ghana
Ghanaian presidential candidate pledges to sign “anti-witchcraft and LGBTQ+ bills” into law if he becomes President