News Tonic Housing becomes UK's first LGBTQ+ registered Housing Association Tonic Housing has officially become a Registered Provider of Social Housing, making it the UK’s first LGBTQ+ specific housing association. This milestone represents a major step forward in Tonic’s mission to create "inclusive, affirming retirement communities where older LGBTQ+ people can live with the security, dignity and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Bronski Beat awarded PRS for Music Heritage Award at site of the band’s first-ever live performance Bronski Beat have been awarded the PRS for Music Heritage Award, presented by British artist and writer Tom Rasmussen today at Big Chill (formerly The Bell), commemorating the band’s contribution to British alternative music at the site of the band’s first-ever live performance. The King’s Cross pub By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Hull Trains supports Doncaster Pride organiser as she marks her final year Hull Trains, which is once again supporting this year's Doncaster Pride, is paying tribute to the work of the event's Chair, Jenny Dewsnap, as she prepares to welcome thousands of people from across Yorkshire to her final ever Pride event, after more than 19 years supporting By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Culture Letter To My Little Trans Self - a new collection to amplify trans voices Letter To My Little Trans Self - a new collection to amplify trans voices - is to launch on 30 July. Featuring intimate accounts from prominent trans writers, including Juno Roche, Travis Alabanza, Charlie Craggs, Sabah Choudrey and many more, Letter To My Little Trans Self offers hope and connection By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Pride Flag flies for five days outside Northamptonshire council building in spite of Reform UK's anti-flag policy For nearly five days, a Rainbow Pride flag flew proudly outside the Cornerstone building in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, near the town’s war memorial. However, the flag - raised overnight on Saturday, 5 July - has now been taken down by North Northamptonshire Council (NNC), citing a breach of its By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Harry Clayton-Wright to tour 'Mr Blackpool's Seaside Spectacular' this November Blackpool’s award-winning performance artist and theatre maker Harry Clayton-Wright is taking end of the pier entertainment on the road this November with Mr Blackpool’s Seaside Spectacular, a theatrical performance exploring the past and future of this iconic seaside town through a contemporary, cabaret-infused lens in lurid technicolour and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Trans man denied Gender Recognition Certificate over attempt to conceive A trans man has been denied legal recognition of his gender by the Gender Recognition Panel (GRP) after it ruled that his attempt to conceive a child meant he was not “living as a man”. The decision has sparked outrage among human rights advocates and legal experts, who argue it By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Government moves to expedite support for LGBTQ+ veterans LGBTQ+ veterans who were dismissed, discharged or mistreated due to their sexuality while serving in the Armed Forces between 1967 and 2000 will now receive financial support more swiftly, the UK Government has announced. The Ministry of Defence has announced an expansion of the team handling applications, with five additional By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Netflix’s 'Queer Eye' to bow out with tenth and final season Netflix has announced that its beloved makeover series Queer Eye will conclude with its upcoming tenth season, marking the end of an era for the streaming platform’s longest-running unscripted show. Production is already underway in Washington DC, where the Fab Five - Karamo Brown (culture), Antoni Porowski (food), Tan By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Reform UK councillor Mandy Clare to appear in court following arrest at Pride event Mandy Clare, a Reform UK councillor representing Winsford Dene on Cheshire West and Chester Council, is scheduled to appear at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 8 August. This follows her arrest on 28 June at the Winsford Pride event, where she was detained on suspicion of assault and criminal damage. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Brighton & Hove to mark Zero HIV Stigma Day on 21 July Brighton & Hove will mark Zero HIV Stigma Day, with a powerful community event aimed at education, solidarity, and action, on Monday, 21 July. Taking place from 1–2pm at Jubilee Square, the event will feature a lively pop-up hosted by Sally Vate, Brighton’s beloved drag queen and performer. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove gears up to celebrate two weeks of Pride With just a couple of weeks to go, Brighton & Hove is preparing to welcome back its iconic Pride celebrations, promising a fortnight of vibrant events, community spirit, and powerful messages of unity and inclusion. This year marks a landmark collaboration between Trans Pride and Brighton Pride, uniting under the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
