JK Rowling Transgender News ‘The best example in history of internet radicalisation.’ JK Rowling under fire after stating there are ‘no trans kids’ JK Rowling has come under fire after stating there are ‘no trans kids’ on social media platform X. The Harry Potter author, who was responding to a critic who accused her of ‘hateful focus on trans kids’, said: ‘There are no trans kids. No child is “born in the wrong body”. There are only adults […] By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Two men from Surrey charged with rape of 19-year-old man in Brighton Two men from Surrey, George Elliott, 40, and Mark Lett, 42, have been formally charged with the rape of a 19-year-old man in Brighton on Saturday, December 21. On December 21 at around 3.30am, a 19-year-old was allegedly approached by two unknown men near Harry Ramsden’s restaurant in Old Steine. Sh By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Travel Gay football star Josh Cavallo unveils plans to build a welcoming, inclusive getaway in Bali Gay Australian football star Josh Cavallo has unveiled plans to build a welcoming, inclusive getaway in Bali where he says guests can “truly feel free to be themselves”. Revealing the exciting plans on Instagram, the sports star said: “I’m building a hotel… I still can’t believe it’s coming to life! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Andrei Kotov, a travel agent who was arrested for violating the ban on “LGBT propaganda” in Russia, found dead in his cell in Moscow Andrei Kotov, a travel agent who was arrested for violating the ban on “LGBT propaganda” in Russia, has been found dead in his cell in Moscow where he awaited trial for “extremism charges”. The body of Kotov, who was accused of arranging ‘gay tours’ in Russia and abroad, was allegedly found with sig By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Queer and radical” bookshop in Darlington will be “very much missed” after founder announces its closure The founder of a “queer and radical” Darlington bookshop has announced the “difficult decision” to close the shop, which has been championing LGBTQ+ literature since it opened its doors in October 2023 Since opening The Queerish Bookshop, Megan Hemsley has been providing a venue for the community ou By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News Married At First Sight UK’s Ella Morgan shares defiant message to anti-trans trolls as she opens up about her own transition Married At First Sight UK‘s Ella Morgan, who has joined the cast of Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens in Brighton, has shared a defiant message to anti-trans trolls as she opened up about her own transition. The reality star, 30, took to Instagram with a slew of throwback snaps and explained that By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News It’s ‘because I look hot’! TAYCE, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race, hits back at people criticising their participation in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special Tayce, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, has hit back at people criticising their participation in BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, saying it’s ‘because I look hot’ The 30-year-old Welsh drag queen will take to the floor alongside Strictly pro Kai Widdrington in the hopes of becoming not By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Madonna reveals how friends’ deaths sparked her fight against AIDS Queen of Pop and gay icon Madonna turned grief into action by becoming a staunch AIDS activist following the devastating loss of her circle of friends during the catastrophic epidemic. The legendary pop star’s brother Christopher Ciccone – who passed away in October 2024 due to prostate cancer – was By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News Trans healthcare organisation led by former Mermaids CEO Susie Green vows to continue helping children access puberty blockers Anne Trans Healthcare, a trans healthcare organisation led by former Mermaids CEO Susie Green, has vowed to continue helping children access puberty blockers despite them being banned by Keir Starmer’s Labour government. The organisation, which has announced it will maintain its services facilitatin By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Centre Stage Brighton raises almost £1,000 for LGBTQ+ mental health charity, MindOut MindOut has said a “huge thank you” to Centre Stage Brighton and “fabulous host” The Only Ruffles for its recent festive fundraising quiz. In just three events in 2024, Centre Stage raised close to £1,000 which will go towards the running of our the charity’s LGBTQ+ mental health services. MindOut s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stephen Fry criticised after calling Stonewall’s approach to trans issues ‘nonsensical’ Stephen Fry has been criticised after he called Stonewall’s approach to trans issues ‘nonsensical’. The 67-year-old author and broadcaster had been a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ+ rights charity’s Some People Are Gay, Get Over It campaign, which was launched to secure equal rights for gay people. Wh By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Evacuate the Dancefloor! Cascada confirmed as first act for Bristol Pride 2025 Bristol Pride has revealed Cascada as the first act in its star-studded line-up for Pride Day 2025. Known for their unforgettable hits like Everytime We Touch and Evacuate the Dancefloor, the celebrated German act will have hearts beating fast on Saturday, July 12, as the festival takes over The Dow By Graham Robson • 1 min read
