Pride Eastbourne Pride to return this year on Saturday, July 19 Eastbourne Pride, which is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for the LGBTQ+ community and allies in Eastbourne, is to return this year on Saturday, July 19. Organisers say: “Our mission is to celebrate diversity, embrace individuality, and create an engaging space where By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Hey, hey. Ho, ho! Commonwealth homophobia has got to go!” Commonwealth leaders jeered for anti-LGBTQ+ persecution Leaders from 29 Commonwealth countries that criminalise LGBTQ+ people were met with boos and jeers as they arrived at the Commonwealth’s annual service at Westminster Abbey on Monday, March 10. Despite violating the human rights provisions of the Commonwealth Charter, they were welcomed by the Churc By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News India Willoughby says “transphobic” gym owner will have to do “undie inspections” after banning trans women Natalee Barnett, founder of a new “terf gym” in South London, has come under fire after banning trans women despite taking donations to open the premises on the basis they would be welcome. When Barnett, 25, first started raising funds for the space in 2021, she indicated her gym, Girls Spot in Wand By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News A trans woman’s prison sentence for ‘insulting’ Jesus must be quashed, Amnesty International has said A trans woman’s prison sentence for ‘insulting’ Jesus must be quashed, Amnesty International has said. On 10 March, a district court in Indonesia found Ratu Thalisa, known online as Ratu Entok, guilty of spreading hate speech against Christianity. The court also ordered her to pay a fine of 100,00 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News ITV News investigation reveals the “devastating impact” of chemsex-related drugs on parts of the LGBTQ+ community An ITV News investigation has revealed the “devastating impact” of chemsex-related drugs on parts of the LGBTQ+ community, and an “alarming lack” of action in addressing what experts have described as a “silent” crisis. In a new ITVX documentary by ITV News, After the high: Chemsex, beyond the myths By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sponsored Content Texas bill, filed by Republicans, could charge trans people with ‘gender identity fraud’ A Texas state bill, filed by Republican Tom Oliverson, could charge trans people with “gender identity fraud”, making it illegal to identify as trans on official documents and potentially leading up to two years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000. The bill would make it a state jail felony if a per By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stafford Pride criticises “homophobic” church after it is granted permission to move into former Stafford cinema A church has been criticised for its “disturbingly homophobic” beliefs by organisers of Stafford Pride after it was given permission to move into a former cinema in the town. Led by pastor Enoch Adeboye, who has previously called homosexuality evil and said gay marriage could bring about the end of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Drag queen Orla Nothin’ to run five marathons in five countries for charity Drag queen Orla Nothin’ has announced she is running five marathons across five countries – France, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales – over the next twelve months to raise funds for multiple charities, including HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust. Orla said: “I’m so excited for this challenge, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sponsored Content New Yorkers demand action for LGBTQ+ rights after trans man was tortured to death New Yorkers came together on Saturday, March 8 to call for the preservation of equal rights among the LGBTQ+ and transgender communities after the brutal killing of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man. The March for Justice for Sam began in Washington Park late morning before proceeding to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Dahlia Black and Crystal lead the pride parade along the esplanade in oban where rain did not dampen the spirits of around 250 hardy souls who braved the rain oban gave them a warm welcome picture kevin mcglynn LGBTQ+ News Oban – a tiny town in Scotland about two hours’ drive from Glasgow – has been named the UK’s new must-visit gay and lesbian destination Oban – a tiny town in Scotland about two hours’ drive from Glasgow – has been named the UK’s new must-visit gay and lesbian destination. The town, which has 8,500 residents, hosts Oban Lesbian Weekend – one of the country’s largest lesbian events – and Oban Pride, which promotes equality and diversi By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Sir Ian McKellen believes gay actors are still being advised to keep their sexualities hidden to avoid damaging career prospects Sir Ian McKellen, who publicly came out at the age of 48 back in 1988, believes gay actors are still being advised to keep their sexualities hidden to avoid damaging their career prospects. The British actor, 85, advised young gay actors in Hollywood to come out, stating that it is “silly” to remain By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Dog walkers, calling for an end to cruising on Hampstead Heath, clash with gay activists who claim the site is part of their cultural heritage Campaigners lobbying for an end to cruising on Hampstead Heath have clashed with gay activists who claim the site is part of their cultural heritage. The West Heath area of the park has been a well-known cruising spot, where gay men meet for anonymous sex, since the 19th century when homosexuality w By Graham Robson • 2 min read
