Pride First-ever Workington Pride postponed Organisers of the inaugural Workington Pride have announced with a “heavy heart” that this year’s event, which was due to take place on April 26, has been postponed. In a statement released on Facebook, Workington Pride said: “Our team have been busy working away to resolve some of the background is By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News North Herts Pride launches Crowdfunder after rainbow bench was “deliberately set on fire” North Herts Pride, a local non-profit dedicated to supporting and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community across North Hertfordshire, has launched a Crowdfunder after a rainbow bench was “deliberately set on fire”. The LGBTQ+ organisation said: “We installed a rainbow bench at the top of Windmill Hill — a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Protest in support of trans rights to take place in Parliament Square this Saturday This Saturday (April 19) at 1pm in Parliament Square, London, there will be a critical protest in support of trans rights, following the Supreme Court’s decision that threatens the recognition and dignity of trans people across the UK. Organisers of the protest say: “Trans women are women. Trans men By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Jake Daniels, the UK’s only ‘out’ gay player in professional men’s football, says “gay life is the best’ after helping to launch a new campaign Jake Daniels, the UK’s only ‘out’ gay player in professional men’s football, said “gay life is the best” after helping to launch a new campaign. Daniels, who has spent most of the season on loan at non-league club Warrington Rylands, features alongside Nicole Chui, co-founder of Baesianz FC, a Londo By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News LGBTQ+ rights organisations express “shock and disappointment” after anti-trans rights activists won JK Rowling-funded Supreme Court challenge over definition of a woman LGBTQ+ rights organisations, including Stonewall and Scottish Trans, have expressed “shock and disappointment” after anti-trans rights activists won their Supreme Court challenge over the definition of a woman, which could affect the lives of trans women across the UK. Stonewall CEO, Simon Blake OBE By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Film Sir Ian McKellen makes 14-year-old boy’s dream come true by starring in his film, which will explore 1,000 years of LGBTQ+ history Jacob Franklin, a 14-year-old boy from Windsor, Berkshire, is due to make his directorial debut with a film starring Sir Ian McKellen. Dragged Through Time, which explores 1,000 years of LGBTQ+ history, as well as what it is like to be part of these communities today, draws on his experiences as an By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News “It puts trans rights back 20 years.” Anti-trans rights activists win Supreme Court challenge over the definition of a woman Anti-trans rights activists have won their Supreme Court challenge over the definition of a woman, which could affect the lives of trans women across the UK. Writing on the BlueSky social media platform, the Good Law Project said: “[The court] didn’t hear from a single trans person. This ruling sets By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News “My queerness is my superpower.” Nathaniel J Hall speaks to Nigel May for latest episode of A Gay Old Time podcast Nigel May has spoken with Nathaniel J Hall – theatre-maker, performer and HIV activist, who works tirelessly to combat HIV stigma – for the latest episode of A Gay Old Time podcast, which shines a spotlight on a person from the LGBTQ+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversati By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans activist Dylan Mulvaney says trans rights should not be political ahead of a Supreme Court judgment in London about how women are defined in law Trans activist and stage performer Dylan Mulvaney has said trans rights should not be political ahead of a Supreme Court judgment in London on Wednesday, April 16 about how women are defined in law. Mulvaney, who documented her own transition in a viral TikTok series, said: “I’ve seen my family comp By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Entries now open for Brighton & Hove Pride’s annual Pride Dog Show on Sunday, June 8 Entries are now open for Brighton & Hove Pride‘s annual Pride Community Day & Dog Show, which will take place – weather depending – in Preston Park on Sunday, June 8. The annual canine highlight, where you can pamper those pooches, is a chance to celebrate four-legged best friends with a day of fun By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News ‘Queer The Marly’ group seeks donations to secure future of LGBTQ+ venue Queer The Marly, a group of queer people who have come together to protect the building fondly known by many as ‘The Marly’, is seeking donations for a mortgage deposit so they can turn the venue into a permanent queer cultural centre, owned by and for the LGBTQ+ community. For over 60 years, the Ma By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gay man hospitalised after “cowardly” homophobic attack in West Yorkshire West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a gay man was hospitalised after a “cowardly” homophobic attack in West Yorkshire. The incident took place outside the Old Bridge Pub on Norridge Bottom, Holmfirth on Saturday, April 12 at about 9pm after the victim, a man in his mid 20s, was c By Graham Robson • 1 min read
