Community News Trans student “overwhelmed” after attending garden party at Buckingham Palace Charlie Murray-Edwards, a trans student who became homeless while struggling with his identity as a trans man, said it was “incredible” to be invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace. Charlie, from Guernsey, had been left sofa-surfing aged 16 after he found it difficult to live at home. He was By Graham Robson • 1 min read
HIV Half of Brits uncomfortable kissing someone living with HIV, as stigma-busting garden debuts at RHS Chelsea Flower Show Half of British adults (50%) would be uncomfortable kissing someone living with HIV, according to brand new public attitudes data released by charity Terrence Higgins Trust ahead of its show garden, which will celebrate the progress in the fight against HIV at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show from Tuesda By Graham Robson • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News No one left behind: Brighton & Hove City Council to fly inclusive Rainbow flags from town halls to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) Brighton & Hove City Council is flying inclusive Rainbow flags from Hove and Brighton Town Halls on today to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT). IDAHOBIT, created in 2004 to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ people, pr By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove councillors expected to appoint British Bangladeshi Mohammed Asaduzzaman as city’s new Mayor Brighton & Hove councillors are expected to appoint British Bangladeshi Mohammed Asaduzzaman as the city’s new Mayor today, Thursday, May 16. If agreed at this year’s Annual Council meeting, Councillor Asaduzzaman, who has lived in Brighton for 30 years, will become the first South Asian Muslim coun By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Stonegate Group and The Drinks Bureau to raise funds for national charity Stonewall Housing with Shirley Temple-inspired cocktails Pub company Stonegate Group, which owns Admiral Duncan, Two Brewers and many other LGBTQ+ venues, has revealed their plan to feature two of The Drinks Bureau’s premium RTD cocktails – Dirty Shirley and non-alcoholic Shirley Temple – as limited-edition Pride cocktails across over 1,100 bars, pubs and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts New production to explore the life of queer British power boat-racer Joe Carstairs, known for being the ‘fastest woman on water’ StoneCrabs Theatre is to present Joe Carstairs, an exploration of the power boat-racer, war hero and one of 20th century’s boldest queer figures, during Omnibus Theatre’s 96 Festival in London in June. Exploring the life of a queer British power boat-racer known for being the ‘fastest woman on water By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Pinkswag and Legends Brighton present a very special release: Aperol bottles featuring the iconic lyrics of the late Miss Jason’s beloved song, Quando Quando Quando In an exclusive partnership, Pinkswag and Legends Brighton present a very special release: Aperol bottles featuring the iconic lyrics of the late Miss Jason‘s beloved song, Quando Quando Quando. These collector’s items are a tribute to the charismatic and vibrant spirit of Miss Jason, who we lost in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health New initiative from Grindr, in partnership with PrEPster at The Love Tank and Sexual Health London, to offer London users of the app free at-home STI self-sampling kits Grindr, in partnership with PrEPster at The Love Tank, a not-for-profit that promotes the health and wellbeing of under-served communities, and Sexual Health London (SHL), have announced the launch of a new initiative that will enable London-based users to order free at-home STI self-sampling kits d By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Stonewall Housing launches housing scheme aimed at supporting vulnerable LGBTQ+ people in Brighton & Hove Stonewall Housing has launched a new housing scheme aimed at supporting vulnerable LGBTQ+ people in Brighton & Hove. This initiative, which is supported by Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard, marks a “significant step” forward in addressing the “pressing need” for safe and supportive accommodation f By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts UK’s only known drag-farmer, Boo La Croux, captured in photographs by award-winning photographer Billie Charity On an Eardisley farm, in conservative, rural Herefordshire, lives Dean Goodwin-Evans aka Boo La Croux: farmer, organiser of Hereford Pride, professional hairdresser, son of an Aston Villa footballer, husband of Paul, lover of horses and Miss Drag UK 2021. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Queer cabaret and pro-wrestling night FIST CLUB to return to Brighton in June FIST CLUB – a queer cabaret and pro-wrestling night from the most exciting grapplers around – is to return to Brighton in June, bringing a dynamite mash-up of fantastical comedy, sensational drag performers and hard-hitting live wrestling to Brighthelm Centre. While there is no bar in this venue, yo By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News Third lesbian woman dies after man throws Molotov cocktail at their home in Buenos Aires A third lesbian woman has died after a man threw a Molotov cocktail at the home of two lesbian couples in Buenos Aires, according to Argentina‘s LGBT+ Federation. The perpetrator has since been arrested and has been hospitalised. The attack, widely seen as a hate crime, shocked many in a nation that By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove City Council announces LGBTQ+ Downland Healthwalk on Friday, May 24 Brighton & Hove City Council is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week and National Walking Month with its LGBTQ+ Downland Healthwalk (two miles), which meets at the free car park off Roedean Road, below Roedean School on Friday, May 24 at 10am. Being active is important for everyone’s mental healt By Graham Robson • 1 min read
c:dennis ng 2018 Community News An incredible £1,500 raised for Allsorts Youth Project during Football v Homophobia Allsorts Youth Project, which aims to support and empower young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexual orientation, took part in local women’s football team, Brighton & Hove Seagals FC’s, first ‘Super Sixes’ fundraising event earlier in 2024. The even By Graham Robson • 1 min read
E67ANH LGBT rights Russia protest People protests with a placard for the rights of the LGBT community in Russia, Stop violence against Gay Prague pride, Czech Republic International News Two online film distributors charged with offences under Russia’s so-called ‘LGBT propaganda law’. Two online film distributors have been charged with offences under Russia’s so-called ‘LGBT propaganda law’. The companies, Kinopoisk and Restream Media, face an administrative case for the “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relationships” or “gender reassignment” online, according to the notice By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Exeter Pride to celebrate city’s LGBTQ+ communities this weekend One of the biggest free Pride events in the country returns to Exeter city centre this weekend. Exeter Pride, a celebration of LGBTQ+ communities, takes place on Saturday, 11 May with a march through the city centre and a host of other events. The march will start in Sidwell Street, just off Summerl By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News This year’s Tel Aviv Pride Parade to be replaced with rally for “pride, hope, and liberty” The major of Tel Aviv, Ron Huldai, has announced the city will not hold its annual Pride Parade in June. Instead of the regular parade, Huldai said that Tel Aviv and LGBTQ organisations have decided to hold a rally for “pride, hope, and liberty.” “This isn’t the time for celebrations,” Ron Huldai wr By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Crowdfunder for Sussex disability charity Amaze reaches £10,000 target Local charity Amaze is celebrating hitting their target for their crowdfunder campaign for Amazing Futures, their youth work project supporting young people aged 14-25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. The Amazing Futures project helps young p By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Non-binary artist KOSSISKO transforms pain into power with release of new song ‘Finally Free’ GRAMMY-nominated artist Kossisko has released Finally Free from their SLAYERZ BALL album due June 7 alongside a performance video. “I wanted to get really personal and turn my pain into an empowering anthem,” said Kossisko. “The song title pretty much conveys the meaning of the song. When I wrote th By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News Czech court strikes down legal requirement for trans people to undergo surgery before they are able to officially complete transition The Czech Constitutional Court has struck down a legal requirement for trans people to undergo surgery before they are able to officially complete their transition. Under current law, Czech trans people have to undergo sex organ surgery and sterilisation, leaving them unable to reproduce, before off By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Weed growth “a big problem for the city”. Brighton & Hove City Council announces its “new approach” to tackling overgrown and dangerous weeds Brighton & Hove City Council has announced its “new approach” to tackling overgrown and dangerous weeds on pavements and roads will start next week. According to the council, uncontrolled weed growth is “a big problem for the city”. In a release, the council said: “Five years of relying solely on ma By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Dylan Mulvaney to bring ‘FAGHAG’ to Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August TikTok superstar and musical theatre actor Dylan Mulvaney plays with all the labels that land at her door – navigating dating, delusion, and her relationship with God in this new one-woman musical. Known for joyous TikTok series Days of Girlhood, which channels her transition, Dylan is back at her d By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News Thousands demonstrate in French cities at what they called an “offensive” against trans rights Thousands of demonstrators protested in French cities on Sunday, May 5 at what they called an “offensive” against transgender rights after lawmakers drafted a proposed bill of law that is scheduled to be debated on May 28. Activists, left-wing members of parliament, trade unionists and young people By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News “Come along and help make some noise with us!” Brighton’s Rainbow Chorus to perform at IDAHOBIT Community Vigil on 17 May The Rainbow Chorus will be performing at Brighton’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) Community Vigil on Friday, 17 May from 6.30pm at the Ledward Centre, 14a Jubilee Street, Brighton. IDAHOBIT provides an opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community to come together By Graham Robson • 1 min read
