News Pride flag removed from Matlock high street following complaint from 'Christian' bookshop A dispute has erupted in the Peak District town of Matlock after the local council removed a Pride flag from its high street, following a complaint from a 'Christian' bookshop. Matlock Town Council had installed rainbow flags for the first time to mark the beginning of Pride Month By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Trans rights protest held outside Hull Crown Court following Supreme Court ruling A group of demonstrators gathered outside Hull Crown Court on Thursday morning to show solidarity with the trans community in response to the Supreme Court's decision regarding the legal definition of "woman." Police were called to the scene at approximately 10.30am after reports of the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News "Pride in Worthing is here to stay." BA Euroflyer to sponsor Worthing Pride for two years Returning for a seventh year on 4 and 5 July, Worthing Pride is the town's biggest, most heartfelt fundraising event, celebrating the local LGBTQ+ community. Organisers of Worthing Pride recently announced that BA Euroflyer - owned by British Airways - will sponsor the event alongside long-term headline partner By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Culture Ncuti Gatwa to star as Christopher Marlowe in 'Born With Teeth' Queer actor Ncuti Gatwa is to star as Christopher Marlowe in Born With Teeth, Liz Duffy Adams' “sexy and sharp” reimagining of the relationship between two literary icons at odds with their time, which will be playing at Wyndham's Theatre in London this summer. The production, which By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News New LGBTQ+ theatre, café-bar and workspace under construction on site of former bears club XXL in London A new LGBTQ+ theatre, café-bar and workspace is currently under construction on the site of former bears club XXL at Bankside Yards, on London’s Southbank. Supported with £1.5million of funding from Southwark Council, Chroma is a new LGBTQ+ cultural facility being constructed in the cathedral-like railway arches. It By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Trump administration to close national LGBTQ+ youth suicide helpline on 17 July The Trump administration has announced it will discontinue the United States’ national LGBTQ youth suicide helpline on 17 July. The decision, made by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), will end the “Press 3” feature, which connected LGBTQ+ individuals under 25 with trained crisis counsellors. SAMHSA stated By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Brighton Gay Men's Chorus - pic by Nick Ford Photography Culture "A celebration of music across borders." Tickets now on sale for 'Euro Party' - Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus' Pride Show with international choruses For one night only, on Saturday, 26 July, the fabulous boys of the Brighton Gay Men's Chorus (BrightonGMC) will take to the stage at the brand-new Cairns Theatre with international friends the Barcelona Gay Men’s Chorus, Dublin Gay Men’s Chorus and Philhomoniker Schwuler Chor München. This By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Labour MP urges stronger sentences for those committing hate-motivated violence Labour MP Jacob Collier has called for tougher penalties for violent crimes motivated by hatred of a person’s sexuality, gender identity or disability, describing the move as a “vital step forward” in protecting marginalised communities. Speaking during a debate on the Government’s Crime and Policing Bill, Collier urged By Graham Robson • 2 min read
E-J Scott photo courtesy of Holly Revell Culture New exhibition from Cardion Arts and Museum of Transology Cardion Arts, a not-for-profit organisation that champions LGBTQ+ artists, has announced a new exhibition in partnership with the Museum of Transology, which has been collecting objects and stories from trans, non-binary and intersex communities for over a decade. Talisman is a group exhibition of LGBTQ+ artists, curated by Gemma Rolls-Bentley By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Culture Jonathan Bailey had to “unlearn the idea of feeling limited” as a gay actor in Hollywood Jonathan Bailey, who will soon be starring in blockbuster Jurassic World Rebirth, says he’s had to “unlearn the idea of feeling limited” as a gay actor in Hollywood. The 37-year-old star, known for his roles in Bridgerton and the Wicked films, has faced significant challenges in the entertainment industry By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Stephen Fry says JK Rowling is a "lost cause" who has been "radicalised by TERFS" Sir Stephen Fry has publicly distanced himself from renowned TERF JK Rowling, expressing deep concern over her views on trans issues. Speaking on The Show People podcast, Fry described Rowling as “a lost cause,” suggesting she has been “radicalised by TERFs” (trans-exclusionary radical feminists) and hardened by the backlash she’ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council's financial position has "improved" Brighton & Hove City Council has released a statement on its current financial position, saying "At the end of the 24/25 financial year, the council has a £1million underspend, after taking tough action to make savings including strict vacancy and spending controls". According to the council, early By Graham Robson • 2 min read
