Politics Ashley Dalton MP, a vocal supporter of trans rights, appointed as new health minister Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Ashley Dalton MP, a vocal supporter of trans rights, as new health minister following the sacking of Andrew Gwynne from the key role over alleged offensive posts in a WhatsApp group. During a discussion on Twitter in 2016 Ms Dalton – who was elected as MP for West Lanc By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Theatre Nathaniel J Hall, HIV activist and star of ‘It’s a Sin’, to bring critically acclaimed play ‘TOXIC’ to the Old Market during Brighton Fringe Following its sell-out debut at HOME in Manchester in 2023, actor, writer and HIV activist Nathaniel J Hall, who starred in seminal series It’s A Sin, will be bringing his critically acclaimed play Toxic to the Old Market during the Brighton Fringe in May. Set in the hedonistic world of Manchester’s By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Health Recovering from disordered eating – Jake’s story of hope Jake Ferguson – a non-binary adult from Northern Ireland – has shared their story of recovery from the eating disorder anorexia nervosa through a powerful and emotional video in a bid to inspire others to seek help. In the UK, at least 1.25 million people are living with an eating disorder – at leas By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News The Vivienne to be honoured at inaugural Metro Pride Awards The Vivienne, who tragically passed away in January, is set to be honoured at the inaugural Metro Pride Awards, which will bring together the most influential and inspiring LGBTQ+ individuals and organisations to honour and celebrate the extraordinary talent, resilience and passion that defines LGBT By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Here You Come Again Goodspeed Musicals – The Terris Theatre Chester, CT 06412 (860)873-8664 LGBTQ+ News Dolly Parton musical plagued by homophobic abuse in the UK Stevie Webb, a lead actor performing in the Dolly Parton musical Here You Come Again, has revealed the show has been plagued by homophobic abuse. Packed with Parton’s songs, including Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream and I Will Always Love You, Here You Come Again tells the story of a diehard f By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride “There is still a lot of ignorance, fear and stigma.” Ely Pride, which supports LGBTQ+ people in Cambridgeshire, believes more work is needed to support LGBTQ+ communities Ely Pride, which supports LGBTQ+ people in Cambridgeshire, believes more work on tackling “ignorance, fear and stigma” around marginalised communities is needed. “There is still a lot of ignorance, fear and stigma; we need to work on improving that and allowing people to see us in a much more fairer By Graham Robson • 1 min read
HIV Sir Keir Starmer takes part in National HIV Testing Week, becoming the first serving Prime Minister and G7 leader to take a public HIV test In support of National HIV Testing Week, Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has undertaken a public rapid HIV home test, becoming the first serving British Prime Minister and G7 leader to take a public test on camera. Joined by Terrence Higgins Trust patron Beverley Knight, the Prime Minister took a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBT+ History Month event hears moving testimony from Clare Phillips CBE, an openly gay brigadier who has served for 30 years in the army A senior soldier in the Armed Forces and an MP in the House of Commons told an LGBT+ History Month event at Speaker’s House of their relief that they no longer have to hide their sexuality. Until January 2000, thousands of LGBTQ+ forces’ personnel were dismissed or forced from service – and abandone By Graham Robson • 3 min read
THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW — Episode BP089 — Pictured: (l-r) — (Photo by: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal) LGBTQ+ News Kelly Clarkson says it’s “getting a little scary” for queer people in America Kelly Clarkson said it’s “getting a little scary” for queer people in America when she hosted trans icon Laverne Cox on an episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, alongside Carla Smith, CEO of the LGBT Community Centre in New York. Clarkson, Cox and Smith spoke about the centre’s important work serving By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “She did look like a beautiful young man.” Cleo Rocos recalls Princess of Wales’ night out at a gay bar with Freddie Mercury and Kenny Everett Cleo Rocos has shared an anecdote about the Princess of Wales‘ night out at a gay bar with Freddie Mercury and Kenny Everett in her memoir, Power Of Positive Drinking. Rocos, who starred alongside Everett on The Kenny Everett Television Show, remembers that for one night only, Diana dressed up as a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Daren Kay donates royalties from his book ‘The Brightonians Under Siege’ to local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon Daren Kay met with the Sussex Beacon’s CEO Rachel Brett in the garden at the centre on Thursday, February 6 to donate royalties from his book The Brightonians Under Siege to the charity. Daren, who handed over more than £600 to the local HIV charity, said: “With flashbacks to Brighton’s gay scene in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Azealia Banks booted from queer festival over homophobic and transphobic comments Azealia Banks has been booted from the line-up of Milkshake Festival, a Dutch music festival, due to anti-LGBTQ+ remarks. The rapper who has made homophobic remarks in the past, was due to headline the festival, however the news was met with immediate backlash by fans of the festival. Many stated th By Graham Robson • 2 min read
