Transgender News Government extends ban on puberty blockers until 31 December 2024 The Government has extended its ban on puberty blockers until 31 December 2024, making it a criminal offence to sell or supply these drugs to trans youth who were not already taking them. According to trans youth charity Mermaids, the previous government did not consult with LGBTQ+ organisations whe By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents Rugby Football Club celebrates nine years of inclusive rugby Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC, Sussex’s first gay and inclusive rugby club, celebrated its ninth birthday in November. Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC is open to players of all abilities. believes in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome regardless of their gender identity By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Church that preaches being gay is a ‘trap of the devil’ granted permission to open at former recreation centre in Kent A church that preaches being gay is a ‘trap of the devil’ has been granted permission to open at a former recreation centre in Kent. Living Faith Church Worldwide, known as Winners Chapel, is planning to open a chapter in Ashford, despite fierce opposition from the community with more than 380 writt By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ military veterans affected by UK armed forces’ ‘gay ban’ to picket Ministry of Defence LGBTQ+ militant veterans, sacked during the UK armed forces’ ‘gay ban’, will picket the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in London on Friday, November 8 at 10.30am. The veterans, “forgotten this Armistice Weekend”, according to Peter Tatchell Foundation, will be protesting the Government’s failure to pay a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News Trans equality organisation calls for “urgent action” to reduce waiting times at Gender Identity Clinics Scottish Trans, a national trans equality and human rights project, has called on the Scottish Government and NHS health boards to take urgent action following the publication by Public Health Scotland of national data on waiting times for specialist gender identity services for the first time. The By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Film Exclusive premiere of ‘Bender Defenders’, which follows four members of a queer martial art club in London, to be shown on OUTflix Four members of a queer martial art club Bender Defenders in East London celebrate their existence through conversations about the beauty of anger, the importance of trans people in sports and joy as the main tool of resistance. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Gay and trans people will be more afraid.” Jamie Lee Curtis reacts to US election results Oscar winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis, whose child Ruby is trans, has reacted to the US election results, saying that gay and trans people “will be more afraid” after Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 United States presidential elections. Trump defeated incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris to be By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Free event to explore vibrant trans, non-binary and intersex history of Brighton & Hove On Saturday, December 7, join Queer Heritage South and the Clare Project at Ironworks Studios in Brighton to explore the vibrant trans, non-binary and intersex history of Brighton & Hove and contribute to a growing digital community archive! For more than 10 years, Queer Heritage South has been cele By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Julian Suarez before the attack LGBTQ+ News *GRAPHIC CONTENT*: Gay man violently attacked in New Zealand Julian Suarez, a gay man in New Zealand, has claimed he was a victim of a hate crime after being violently attacked in a central Auckland gay bar Suarez, who is originally from Colombia, and his friends had attended Family Bar in the city, dancing and going between the spaces connected to the venue. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Sarah McBride becomes first trans person elected to US House of Representatives Delaware state senator Sarah McBride has made history as the first out trans person elected to the US House of Representatives. “Thank you, Delaware! Because of your votes and your values, I am proud to be your next member of Congress,” McBride wrote on X. “Delaware has sent the message loud and cle By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Noa-Lynn van Leuven to become first trans player to compete at Grand Slam of Darts Noa-Lynn van Leuven, who has risen through the rankings in recent months, is set to become the first trans player to compete at the Grand Slam of Darts this month in Wolverhampton. The Dutch darts player, who could now face the likes of Luke Littler and reigning world champion Luke Humphries, has hi By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Vandals target Pride mural in Bournemouth A mural in Bournemouth, created to highlight the area’s football club and its LGBTQ+ community, has been vandalised. Just days after the unveiling of the new art, which was created by MBN Arts for AFC Bournemouth (AFCB), offenders have vandalised the LGBTQ+ flag section of the painting, colouring o By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Latest entry in Dragon Age franchise allows players to create a character who identifies as trans The latest entry in the fantasy role-playing franchise Dragon Age allows players to create a character who identifies as trans. One of the game’s developers of Dragon Age: The Veilguard announced the launch of the latest chapter in the series, saying they “cannot wait to see the deeply personalised By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Over £1,700 raised for Lunch Positive at Davina Sparkle’s Late Birthday Fundraiser at Legends Over £1,700 was raised at Davina Sparkle‘s Late Birthday Cabaret Fundraiser for local HIV charity Lunch Positive at Legends Brighton last night (Sunday, November 3). Hosted by Mary O’Kart, the event included an auction and lashings of top cabaret, including: Davina, Lovinia Belle, Cosmic, Miles Elli By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton Kemptown MP Chris Ward stands up in defence of LGBTQ+ veterans affected by armed forces’ gay ban Brighton Kemptown MP Chris Ward (Labour) has stood up in defence of LGBTQ+ veterans in the House of Commons, saying that compensation available to those affected by the British armed forces ‘gay ban’ isn’t enough. Speaking about a constituent, Steve, who was dismissed by the RAF in 1985 over a relat By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Chloe Grace Moretz comes out as a “gay woman” in post backing Kamala Harris for US president Kick Ass and Dark Shadows actress, Chloe Grace Moretz, has come out as a “gay woman” while backing Kamala Harris for US president. The 27-year-old star, who is rumoured to be in a relationship with Kate Harrison, shared a heartfelt post to her 25million Instagram followers, detailing her reasons for By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Alex Consani reveals how she felt becoming the first trans model to walk the Victoria’s Secret fashion show Alex Consani has revealed how she felt becoming the first trans model to walk the Victoria’s Secret fashion show. In an interview with Teen Vogue, the 21-year-old model explained that didn’t even realise she would be the first trans model, as she had assumed that fellow trans model Valentina Sampaio By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Germany brings in new law to allow those aged 18+ to change gender without having to go to court or undergo psychiatric assessments From today (Friday, November 1) people aged 18 and older will be able to change official records to alter their names and genders or have the gender marker removed altogether. While there is a mandatory three-month wait between applying and making a personal declaration, the requirement for two psyc By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stonewall awards Sir Ian McKellen with Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of campaigning towards advancing LGBTQ+ equality LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall celebrated its annual Equality Dinner on Wednesday, October 30, with Sir Ian McKellen CBE accepting a Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of committed campaigning towards advancing LGBTQ+ equality. The night, which was overseen by Gok Wan MBE and comedian Suzi By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News International LGBTQ+ rights organisation suspends Israeli member organisation after it put forward a motion to host World Conference in Tel Aviv ILGA World, an international LGBTQ+-rights group, has suspended member organisation The Aguda: The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel after it put forward a motion to host its 2026-27 World Conference in Tel Aviv. ILGA World stated: “The bid to host our next World Conference in Tel Aviv will n By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Kick off Novem-BEAR with a BANG at Bears at the Fallen Angel, organised by Brighton Bear Weekend Prepare for a frightfully fun night with Bears at The Fallen Angel on Saturday, November 2 from 8- 12.30am, which is organised by Brighton Bear Weekend. Expect a spooktacular party with DJ Bozzy Bear spinning monstrous beats and host Graham Munday conjuring up a bewitching atmosphere. Money raised o By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics JD Vance says there’s a ‘good chance’ Donald Trump could win the ‘normal gay guy vote’ Republican US vice presidential candidate JD Vance has said he thinks there’s a good chance Donald Trump could win the ‘normal gay guy vote’ in next week’s presidential election. Speaking to Joe Rogan, 40-year-old Vance said he ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if his ticket won the traditionally left-leaning By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music FILTHY/GORGEOUS: ‘Take your mama out’ next spring for the return of queer band, Scissor Sisters Queer band Scissor Sisters are reuniting after more than a decade of not touring together for an arena tour of the UK and Ireland. The flamboyant US pop rock group, known for the songs Filthy/Gorgeous, I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’ and Take Your Mama, have been on an indefinite hiatus since 2012 after t By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News AI portrait of legendary gay scientist Alan Turing goes up for auction An AI portrait of gay scientist Alan Turing, known for his pioneering work at Bletchley Park during the Second World War, and his arrest for homosexuality and eventual pardon, is expected to fetch up to $180,000 when it is auctioned off at Sotheby’s in New York. The fragmented portrait, created by t By Graham Robson • 2 min read
