News The Hierophanies Tarot: a new queer inclusive tarot deck After a successful Kickstarter campaign in which the deck reached its funding target in just 36 hours, the Hierophanies Tarot Deck, a new queer tarot deck centring LGBTQ+ identities, is now available online and in selected stores. “The online campaign opened at 7am and the pledges started pouring in,” queer/ By Graham Robson • 3 min read
UK Gender critic takes Northumbria Police to court for participating in Newcastle Pride March A High Court judge has ruled that the Chief Constable of Northumbria Police acted unlawfully by allowing uniformed officers to participate in last year’s Newcastle Pride parade. The legal challenge was brought by Lindsey Smith, a Newcastle resident who identifies as a lesbian and holds gender-critical views. Ms Smith By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Government’s new Relationships, Sex and Health Education Guidance: A mixed bag for LGBTQ+ inclusion The UK Government has released its update to the Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) guidance, with a stated aim of modernising how schools approach sensitive topics. While the Department for Education claims the new framework is designed to support all pupils, LGBTQ+ advocates have expressed cautious optimism mixed with By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Duke of York's Brighton to host 12th Annual Brighton Trans Pride Film Festival Tomorrow, Friday, 18 July, Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton will be hosting the 12th Annual Brighton Trans Pride Film Festival - a highlight of the Trans Pride Brighton weekend. The event includes a carefully curated programme of brand new short films from talented trans storytellers all over By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Metrobus collaborating with Crawley Pride for third annual Pride Roadshow Metrobus is collaborating with Crawley Pride to bring you the third annual Pride Roadshow tomorrow, Friday, 18 July. This year's journey will depart Pease Pottage services at 6.30pm, before stopping at Crawley Bus Station from 7 - 7.15pm and then making another pit stop at Gatwick By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Hovertravel "proud to continue" role as a headline sponsor of Isle of Wight Pride Hovertravel has said it is "proud to continue" its role as a headline sponsor of Isle of Wight Pride, which takes place this weekend on 19 July. Each year, Hovertravel provides vital transport for acts, organisers, and visitors, helping them cross the Solent with ease and style. As By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Gay man awarded compensation after ‘exorcism’ at Sheffield church in the US A gay man has received a five-figure settlement from a Church of England-linked congregation in Sheffield after being subjected to a so-called “exorcism” intended to change his sexual orientation. Matthew Drapper, 37, was volunteering at St Thomas Philadelphia (STP) church in 2014 when he was told by prayer leaders that By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Brighton to once again become a beacon of solidarity, protest and celebration as it hosts Trans Pride Brighton On Saturday, 19 July, Brighton will once again become a beacon of solidarity, protest and celebration as it hosts Trans Pride Brighton, the first and the largest Trans Pride event outside of America. Now in its twelfth year, the grassroots, volunteer-led movement continues to champion trans liberation, visibility, and community By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Reform UK Sunderland reaffirms threat to withdraw Pride support if elected Reform UK Sunderland has reiterated its intention to withdraw council support for the city’s annual Pride March should it gain control of the local authority next May. The controversy began on 28 June when the Sunderland Echo shared a post on Facebook promoting the upcoming Sunderland Pride March. In By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Sussex Beacon to become UK's first LGBTQ+ hospice with HIV specialism In a landmark development, the Sussex Beacon has announced it is set to become the UK’s only dedicated hospice for LGBTQ+ people, uniquely combining inclusive care with expertise in specialist HIV care. The local charity is refreshing its approach to palliative and end-of-life care services, expanding its offer to By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Campaign launches to tackle "unequal access" to PrEP for gay and bi men A campaign has been launched to raise awareness of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a pill which can be taken by HIV-negative people to prevent them from acquiring HIV. The campaign is run by the HIV Prevention England programme, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care and delivered by HIV By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Wakefield Pride 2025 cancelled amid funding and licensing challenges Wakefield’s annual Pride Festival, a celebration of LGBTQ+ identity and inclusion, has been officially cancelled for 2025 following a series of setbacks involving funding shortfalls and licensing complications. Organisers had initially planned to relocate the event to Thornes Park, partnering with the newly launched Good Times Festival to help By Graham Robson • 1 min read
