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Kate Winslet opens up about same‑sex experiences

Kate Winslet opens up about same‑sex experiences

Kate Winslet has publicly reflected for the first time on having same‑sex intimate experiences during her youth. Speaking on the Team Deakins podcast, the Oscar‑winning actress said that “some of my first intimate experiences as a young teen were actually with girls”, adding that she had “kissed a

West Side Story reclassified over ‘sexist and transphobic’ language

West Side Story reclassified over ‘sexist and transphobic’ language

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has reclassified 1961 musical West Side Story, raising its home entertainment rating from PG to 12. The decision comes after a review of language and themes now considered inappropriate for younger audiences. The BBFC highlighted “occasional sexist and transphobic remarks” among its concerns,

LGBTQ+ rights advocate Matt Daniels appointed MBE in New Year Honours list

LGBTQ+ rights advocate Matt Daniels appointed MBE in New Year Honours list

Matt Daniels, a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in Birmingham, has been appointed an MBE in the New Year Honours list. The accolade recognises his exceptional voluntary service spanning more than three decades. Matt, 50, began volunteering in his early twenties and has since played a pivotal role in supporting

New 15-storey development to support LGBTQ+ seniors in San Francisco

New 15-storey development to support LGBTQ+ seniors in San Francisco

San Francisco officials have confirmed plans for a 15-storey affordable housing development at 1939 Market Street, designed specifically for LGBTQ+ seniors. The initiative comes as the city faces a demographic shift, with nearly one in three residents expected to be aged 60 or over by 2030 - a figure that

Imperial War Museum unveils tour highlighting LGBTQ+ stories in wartime

Imperial War Museum unveils tour highlighting LGBTQ+ stories in wartime

Imperial War Museum (IWM) has launched a digital tour, Refracted Histories: Exploring LGBTQ+ Stories in Times of Conflict, which shines a spotlight on the experiences of LGBTQ+ people during periods of war. Created to mark the 25th anniversary of the lifting of the ban on gay people serving in the

Dr Alex Rhys, founder of It Gets Better UK, awarded OBE for services to healthcare and the LGBTQ+ community

Dr Alex Rhys, the founder and CEO of It Gets Better UK, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours 2026 for services to healthcare and the LGBTQ+ community. Dr Rhys founded It Gets Better UK in 2017 as part of the global It Gets Better movement, creating

Scottish Greens urge governments to reverse trans human rights rollback

Scottish Greens urge governments to reverse trans human rights rollback

The Scottish Greens have issued a call for governments across the UK to reverse what the party describes as a growing “rollback on equality” and an escalation of policies that undermine the human rights of trans and non‑binary people. Maggie Chapman MSP delivered the warning as part of a

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