Trans Rights Now Trans pop star Samsara to tour UK schools to talk about how she survived school At a time when trans rights are under threat, Samsara is to break new ground by becoming the first trans pop singer to tour UK schools to talk about how she survived school. Through her tour, she’s speaking directly to students who feel like they don’t fit in, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Tom Daley partners with Reiss for new collection, with all proceeds donated to LGBTQ+ charity British high-street favourite Reiss has launched a special collection with Tom Daley, the diving champion known for his love of knitting, with all proceeds going to Rainbow Railroad, a charity that helps provide support and safety for LGBTQ+ people around the world. Launched to mark Pride Month, the 15-piece unisex By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ NEWS Non-binary and gender non-conforming people in Puerto Rico now be able to select 'X' as gender marker on birth certificates “At a time when non-binary, gender nonconforming and trans communities are under attack, this historic decision opens the door to the full recognition of their dignity." By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Production photo of Toxic by Nathaniel J Hall, photo taken by Dawn Kilner Brighton & Hove The Old Market named Audience Choice Best Large Venue at the Brighton Fringe Awards 2025 This year, TOM hosted a variety of events that included Toxic, written by and starring Nathaniel J Hall and presented by Dibby Theatre, as well The Black Cat Cabaret, a showcase night which featured performances by Joanna Woodward, Le Gateau Chocolat, Carol Cates, Chi Chi Revolver and Aurora Starr. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Out & About R-Bar, Brighton’s iconic seafront LGBTQ+ venue, announces 20th Birthday Celebration For two decades, R-Bar has proudly served as a safe and vibrant space for the queer community and its allies. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Rose Garden's Swap Shop raises £700 for Sussex Beacon The event, which was even more wild and wonderful than last time, saw an enthusiastic crowd come together to swap, donate and get into the spirit of things, under the watchful eye of Ms Garden. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ NEWS MI6 boss defends intelligence service after Nigel Farage criticised it for flying Pride Flag from its building for Pride Month Richard Moore, the chief of MI6, has defended the secret intelligence service, saying "your sexual orientation is no bar to you working and thriving at MI6”, after Nigel Farage criticised it for flying the Pride Flag from its London headquarters for Pride Month. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ NEWS US Navy to rename ship named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk The decision, during Pride Month, marks the latest move by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the wider Trump administration, to purge all programmes, policies, books and social media mentions of references to diversity, equity and inclusion. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Stafford Pride calls for apology from new Reform UK Leader of Staffordshire County Council for “blatant and undeniable lies” Stafford Pride has called on Staffordshire County Council’s new leader, Reform UK Councillor Ian Cooper, to apologise for “blatant and undeniable lies” after he said the annual Pride event was funded by taxpayers’ money. Speaking on ITV Central, Cllr Cooper said Stafford Pride was funded by taxpayers’ money and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ community and allies to protest outside Hungarian Embassy in London after Budapest Pride ban The LGBTQ+ community and allies are to rally in protest outside the Hungarian Embassy in London on Saturday, 21 June after Viktor Orbán’s populist government banned Budapest Pride. All welcome; placards, Pride flags and voices encouraged! By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport West Ham United fined £120,000 for homophobic chanting West Ham United has been fined £120,000 after homophobic chants were made by the club’s fans during a match at Chelsea in February. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Jamie Lee Curtis among celebs to denounce proposal to eliminate funding for LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline Jamie Lee Curtis, a proud mum to a trans daughter, has joined more than 100 Hollywood stars, who have signed an open letter denouncing Trump’s proposal to eliminate federal funding for a suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ young people. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
