LGBTQ+ News Fighting With Pride, the LGBTQ+ Armed Forces charity, launches #OpCrescendo Fighting With Pride (FWP), the LGBTQ+ Armed Forces charity, has launched #OpCrescendo, a call to the entire community and supporters to contact MPs so that they can represent you at the debate for securing Financial Compensation for LGBTQ+ veterans. If you’re not sure where to start, FWP has created By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport ‘It’s the end of an era.’ Tom Daley, 30, retires from diving Tom Daley, who won silver in the men’s synchronised 10m platform with partner Noah Williams at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, has confirmed his retirement from diving in an emotional statement. The 30-year-old, who is married to Dustin Lance Black, has won five medals at five Olympic games and bec By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride This weekend’s Crawley Pride to be held in memory of Miss Jason While Brighton & Hove Pride is over for another year, it is most definitely still Pride season. This Saturday, Crawley Pride returns, with a parade from 11am – 12pm, followed by a festival in Goffs Park right through until 10pm. Everyone attending is in for a real treat, with the lineup including Ki By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Joaquin Phoenix quits Todd Haynes’ gay romance film after concerns raised about “graphic” sex scenes Joaquin Phoenix has dropped out of Todd Haynes’ untitled gay romance movie five days before filming was due to begin after concerns were raised about “graphic” sex scenes. The 49-year-old Oscar-winning actor reportedly got “cold feet” and exited the project, days before the film was set to start sho By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Staffordshire County Council launches Pride in Our Past LGBTQ+ Community History Project to preserve LGBTQ+ stories for now and the future From left to right: Louise Jutton (library staff), Dawn Jutton (Staffordshire Poet Laureate), and Ben Cunliffe (archives and heritage staff) put the finishing touches TO ‘Pride in Our Past’ parade float. Staff from Staffordshire County Council’s Archives and Heritage Service launched their Pride in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Pride and Pooches: Get ready for Brighton & Hove Pride’s annual canine extravaganza Get ready for Brighton & Hove Pride’s annual canine extravaganza on Saturday, August 31, in partnership with Coastway Vets! This pawsome event, which is all about celebrating our furry best friends, will be filled with fun, laughter, and tail-wagging excitement as dog lovers pamper their pooches and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Mike Jackson and Jonathan Blake from Lesbians and Gays Support The Miners to be guests of honour at UK Pride in Doncaster Lead Pic: Dominic Russell (Onboard Manager of Hull Trains, a key supporter of the event), Jenny Dewsnap (Chair, Doncaster Pride), Jonathan Blake and Mike Jackson (Lesbians and Gays Support The Miners). On the 40th anniversary of the miners’ strike, Mike Jackson and Jonathan Blake from Lesbians and G By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News LGBTQ+ rights in Bulgaria under threat as country’s parliament approves anti ‘propaganda’ law Human rights activists have called on the EU to clamp down on Bulgaria after MPs voted through an amendment to ban the promotion of LGBTQ+ “propaganda” in schools. Bulgaria has passed a law banning LGBTQ+ “propaganda” in schools, in a new blow to human rights that advocacy groups and campaigners hav By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News “Last night we saw Brighton & Hove at its very best.” Brighton & Hove City Council leader, Bella Sankey, releases statement following failed Brighton riots Brighton & Hove City Council has released the following statement following last night’s anti-racist demonstration in the city. Councillor Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, said: “I am so proud of my city. Last night we saw Brighton & Hove at its very best. “Rather than the rumou By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music X Factor star Dylan Holloway comes out on trans and shares inspiring story to 25k followers on Instagram X Factor star Dylan Holloway, who auditioned for the competition in 2012 with Simeon Dixon in their group MK1, has come out as trans and has shared his inspiring story to his 25k followers on Instagram. The musician, who now makes music under the name Dylan And The Moon, opened up about his transiti By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Absolutely Pathetic”: Elon Musk’s trans daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson strikes back after Musk alleges she was “killed” by “woke mind virus” Billionaire Elon Musk‘s estranged trans daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson, who recently disowned him, has launched a fresh attack against Musk, who had alleged that she was “killed” by “woke mind virus”. Vivian said that the 53-year-old “just won’t stop lying” about her and he lives in his “own delusiona By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Siân Berry, MP for Brighton Pavilion, writes to Home Secretary to urge “comprehensive action to protect and support all those subject to fascist intimidation” Siân Berry, Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, has written to the Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, to urge “comprehensive action to protect and support all those subject to fascist intimidation”. She has called for use of police investigative capacity to make sure no-one taking part in or instigating the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Planning application to return Royal Pavilion Garden to its Regency splendour approved by Brighton & Hove City Council A planning application which will see the Royal Pavilion Garden restored to its Regency splendour has been approved by Brighton & Hove City Council. The proposal aims to secure the long-term sustainability of the city centre garden, providing a setting for residents and visitors to enjoy, but also e By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Cllr Bella Sankey News Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, shares her thoughts on riots sweeping the country Councillor Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, has shared her thoughts on the impact of the violence in the country and the “collective effort to keep communities safe”. Councillor Sankey said: “We are aware of growing public concern following the recent criminal disorder seen acro By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Queer Heritage South double bill at Preston Manor on September 1 to include Alf Le Flohic sharing the story of a secret queer disco in Kent Queer Heritage South’s LGBTQ+ History Club is travelling to Preston Manor & Gardens, BN1 6SB for a double bill on September 1. The event will include a tour inside the house of new interactive experience Shadows of Empire: Taking Tea at Preston Manor, which features hands-on interactive puzzles, pre By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Gay hookup site Squirt.org reveals hottest summer athletes, as voted for by members Swimmers, divers, and beach volleyball players are hailed as the sexiest athletes by members of the gay hookup site Squirt.org. The sweaty sports survey, focusing on summer sports and the Paris Olympic Games, found that 24% of gay and bi men consider swimmers to have the hottest builds, followed by By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News “We want to change the system.” Parents of trans teenager Jason Pulman – who took his own life in April 2022 – call for better support for those awaiting care The parents of Jason Pulman – a trans teenager who took his own life in Eastbourne in April 2022 – have called for more support for children and families awaiting care after a jury inquest found systemic failures by a range of services could have contributed to his death. Jason’s mother, Emily Pulma By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Zander Murray, one of only a handful of ‘out’ pro-footballers, to share his inspirational story at Leicester Pride on August 31 Leicester Pride, an annual celebration of the LGBTQ community, which embraces diversity and fostering unit, is to return on Saturday, August 31. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring several exciting new changes to enhance the experience for all attendees. Notable u By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Snow White Trash to run Brighton Marathon 2025 in drag in memory of trailblazing drag icon Miss Jason Drag queen Snow White Trash is to run the Brighton Marathon 2025 – Sunday, April 6 – in memory of Miss Jason, the trailblazing drag icon and community champion who died in April 2024. Ed Parry (Snow White Trash), who will run the marathon in drag, said: “I have officially gone insane and entered the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride IN PICTURES: Brighton & Hove glitters for Brighton & Hove Pride 2024 Brighton & Hove Pride 2024 kicked off in style on Saturday, seeing spectacular performances throughout the day on the FABULOSO stage. By Graham Robson • 5 min read
Pride Brighton & Hove abuzz with excitement as it dons rainbow colours and prepares for a weekend of Pride celebrations Brighton & Hove Pride, the city’s biggest and brightest event celebrating the diversity, joy and unity of our LGBTQ+ communities, takes place on Saturday, 3 August and Sunday, 4 August. The main events get underway on Saturday with the Pride Community Parade setting off from Hove Lawns at 11am, foll By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music JADE drops epic Blessed Madonna remix of stratospheric debut single, Angel of My Dreams JADE, AKA Jade Thirlwall of multi-platinum selling, BRIT Award winning pop phenomenon Little Mix, has released a new remix of her epic debut solo single, Angel of My Dreams from The Blessed Madonna. “What I’m going for is a relentless, huge pop punch to the face. I want people to be like ‘oh my god, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Macmillan Cancer Support to march in support of LGBTQ+ communities in Brighton & Hove This Saturday will see the Macmillan Cancer Support team from the Macmillan Horizon Centre in Brighton join the thousands of people celebrating Brighton & Hove Pride. Speaking about the importance of this event, Macmillan Information Services Manager, Matthew Jarvis, said: “Being a part of the Brigh By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Sussex Cricket to hold inaugural Brighton & Hove Pride cricket match against Leicestershire Foxes on Sunday, August 4 Sussex Cricket invites you to celebrate their inaugural Pride cricket match against Leicestershire Foxes at the 1st Central County Ground in Hove on Sunday, August 4. Sussex Cricket recently announced that this fixture has been selected as the club’s first ever Pride Match and will be the first ever By Graham Robson • 1 min read
