The View From Here: New podcast explores Britain’s LGBTQ+ history in unseen ways The View From Here podcast interviews leading lights who have shaped the legal rights we all enjoy today, aiming to inform and inspire the next generation.
Sussex Beacon unveils mural of Sir Elton John at St James’s St shop, in direct response to homophobic graffiti attack Brighton-based charity the Sussex Beacon has unveiled a striking new mural of global icon Sir Elton John at the entrance of its St James’s Street shop, installed in direct response to the homophobic graffiti attack that targeted the site in September. The new artwork joins the shop’s existing
Alfie Ordinary, Ophelia Payne and Allan Jay team up for camp Christmas cracker! The countdown to Christmas just got a lot more fabulous! Award-winning drag prince Alfie Ordinary has joined forces with Brighton’s MILF cabaret queen and Party Bag host Ophelia Payne, alongside multi-award-winning vocalist Allan Jay, to deliver the ultimate festive treat. Teaming up with world-renowned Dutch producer Matt Pop and
LGBTQ+ organisation condemns "hate crime" after trans woman is stabbed in Israel An LGBTQ+ umbrella organisation has condemned what it describes as a hate crime after a trans woman was stabbed and left in serious condition in Beersheba, southern Israel. The Aguda, Israel’s national LGBTQ+ association, confirmed that the victim, who was attacked on Sunday evening, is a trans woman and
EU court orders Member States to recognise same-sex marriages registered abroad The European Union’s highest court has ruled that all member states must recognise same-sex marriages legally performed in other EU countries, even if their own national laws prohibit such unions. The landmark judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) came after two Polish citizens, married
Graham Linehan cleared of transphobic harassment charges against activist Sophia Brooks Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of transphobic harassment charges against activist Sophia Brooks but found guilty of criminal damage after smashing her mobile phone during a heated confrontation outside a London conference. The 57-year-old comedy writer appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today, where District Judge Briony Clarke
Margate Pride awarded £124k from National Lottery for project celebrating region's LGBTQ+ history Margate Pride has been awarded a £123,968 grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver an ambitious 18-month project celebrating the region’s LGBTQ+ history. The initiative, titled The Heritage Hotline: Thanet’s LGBTQ+ History from the 1960s to 2000s, will research, document and archive stories spanning five decades