UK Bradford to embrace its vibrant LGBTQ+ heritage this weekend Bradford is embracing its vibrant LGBTQ+ heritage this weekend with the launch of Back in the Pink, a city-wide festival running from 10 - 12 October. The event honours decades of activism, creativity, and community spirit, while paying tribute to the original Bradford in the Pink festivals of the 1980s. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Russell Tovey urges LGBTQ+ community to brace for potential Reform UK government Actor Russell Tovey has issued a stark warning to the LGBTQ+ community, urging them to “prepare ourselves” for the possibility of a Reform UK government, as the right-wing party led by Nigel Farage gains traction in national polls. Speaking in an interview with Attitude magazine following his recognition as “Man By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK LGBTQ+ organisations react to latest hate crime figures - they "don’t tell the full story" The latest Home Office statistics reveal a complex picture of hate crime trends across England and Wales, with an overall rise in recorded offences but a reported decline in incidents targeting LGBTQ+ individuals. However, leading advocacy groups warn that the figures may not reflect the true scale of abuse faced By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture CN Lester's 'Transpose' returns to Barbican, featuring some of the UK’s most exciting trans artists CN Lester’s Transpose festival has unveiled the full line-up for the sixth edition of their Pit Party, which will take over the Barbican’s studio venue for four evenings of live music and performance. The event celebrates non-conforming work and features some of the UK’s most exciting trans By Graham Robson • 4 min read
News Trans group 'BASH BACK' targets Brighton Centre - FiLiA has “blood on their hands” 'BASH BACK', a "trans-led direct-action project", has targeted the Brighton Centre ahead of this weekend’s FiLiA Conference to “to prove trans people will not be intimidated”, adding FiLiA should “expect retaliation” if they continue. The group, which accuses FiLiA of having “blood on their hands” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture New Netflix series ‘Boots’ explores life as a gay Marine before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Netflix’s latest original series, Boots, is a poignant and powerful exploration of identity, resilience, and camaraderie set against the backdrop of the U.S. Marine Corps in the early 1990s - a time when being openly gay in the military was not just taboo, but illegal. Inspired by Greg By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Trans girl's suicide over "extraordinary delays" in healthcare ruled "preventable" by coroner Warning: This article discusses topics related to suicide, which may be distressing for some readers. TransLucent, a trans advocacy organisation, has condemned the "extraordinary delays" in helping trans youth after the death of 17-year-old trans girl Leia Sampson-Grimbly, who took her own life waiting for gender dysphoria treatment, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Former Big Brother contestant George breaks his silence - "I'm a flag bearer of freedom of speech." Former Big Brother contestant George has broken his silence following his removal from the Big Brother House, after what producers described as the "repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour". The 23-year-old parish councillor and actor was booted from the ITV2 reality show earlier this week, with a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America Anti-porn and LGBTQ+ Republican Josh Schriver alleged to have account on site known for live sex webcams A Michigan state legislator who has championed a sweeping ban on pornography is facing allegations of hypocrisy after cybersecurity data reportedly linked him to an account on a well-known adult webcam and dating website. Josh Schriver, a Republican representing Northern Oakland County, recently introduced House Bill 4938 - dubbed the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Big Brother UK housemate George removed from Big Brother House over "unacceptable language and behaviour" George Gilbert, a contestant on Big Brother UK 2025, has been removed from the Big Brother House following repeated instances of "unacceptable language and behaviour", ITV has confirmed. The 23-year-old parish councillor from Essex, who also has acting credits in Downton Abbey, The Essex Serpent and Heartstopper, was By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics "There were no voices from trans people." Trans Rights activist interrupts ‘one-sided’ trans debate at Tory Party Conference A heated moment unfolded at the Conservative Party Conference this week when London Assembly member Andrew Boff interrupted a panel discussion on gender identity, accusing organisers of hosting a “one-sided” debate. Wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the slogan “Trans Rights Are Human Rights”, Mr Boff stood up during the session By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Dolly Parton assures fans she's "doing fine" Country music legend and queer icon Dolly Parton has reassured fans she is “doing fine” following a wave of concern sparked by her sister’s emotional social media post. The 79-year-old singer recently postponed her Las Vegas residency, originally scheduled for December, citing ongoing health challenges. Parton revealed she is By Graham Robson • 1 min read
