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Features & Longread

THE WHITE HORSES: A hidden gem nestled on the south coast in Rottingdean

The White Horses, Rottingdean, a hotel, bar and restaurant is just a stone’s throw from the bright lights and night life of Brighton, but far enough to feel yourself truly relax and unwind. Rottingdean is a charming, picturesque village nestled on the south coast and The White Horses is the new jewe

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

General News

Gay Seagull Pair Line Nest with Sequins in Fabulous Brighton Discovery

Gay Seagull Pair Line Nest with Sequins in Fabulous Brighton Discovery BRIGHTON, UK – In a delightfully camp twist of nature, researchers at the University of Sussex have documented the first known case of a same-sex seagull couple going to dazzling lengths to feather their love nest. The two male g

By Contributor • 2 min read

General News

King Alfred swimming pool, home of LGBTQ+ swimming club Out to Swim Brighton & Hove every Saturday, receives £205,000 from Sport England

The King Alfred swimming pool in Hove, which is home to LGBTQ+ swimming club Out to Swim Brighton & Hove every Saturday from 5 – 6pm, has received £205,000 of funding from Sport England. The money, from Phase 2 of the Swimming Pool Support Fund, will go towards replacing two of the 40-year-old boile

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

UK

Jane McDonald to headline Gay Icon Slot at Mighty Hoopla

It’s been announced gay icon Jane McDonald will headline the Gay Icon Slot at London’s Mighty Hoopla next summer making her first EVER festival performance. One of the most requested artists to perform at the festival, Jane will make her Mighty Hoopla debut and cruise into Brockwell Park

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

North America

Ricky Martin warns of rising fear among gay men: “We’re Having to Hide Again”

Gay pop icon Ricky Martin has voiced concern over what he describes as a resurgence of fear within the LGBTQ+ community, saying that some gay men feel they are “having to hide again” amid growing hostility. Speaking to USA Today while promoting his Apple TV+ series Palm Royale, Martin reflected

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Features & Longread

Power, Populism and Politics: How activists are fighting back - the story of the #SaferToBeMe Summit

As populist governments across the world target the LGBTQ+ communities, Simon Williams looks back at the recent #SaferToBeMe 2025 human rights summit, the first global-level LGBTQ+ rights gathering of its kind in the UK and explains why it matters.

By Contributor • 7 min read

News

Kazakhstan’s parliament approves bill outlawing “LGBT propaganda”

Kazakhstan’s parliament has approved a controversial bill outlawing what it terms “LGBT propaganda”, drawing sharp criticism from human rights organisations and LGBTQ+ activists. The legislation, passed unanimously by the lower house on Wednesday, prohibits the dissemination of information promoting “non-traditional sexual values” in public spaces, mass media, telecommunications, and

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Culture

Trans Teesside artist That Clare unveils post-punk anthem 'Get Away' - "two fingers up to the haters"

Trans Teesside-based music producer and singer-songwriter That Clare is back with a powerful new single, Get Away, a hypnotic post-punk dance track that dives deep into her personal journey of coming out and transitioning. Known for her catalogue of politically charged protest songs, Clare takes a more intimate turn this

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Community Corner

Rose Garden and DRAGBUS to raise funds for Lunch Positive in Brighton on World AIDS Day

Brighton-based DRAGBUS has announced a special event taking place on World AIDS Day (Monday, 1 December) in aid of Lunch Positive.  Lunch Positive is the chosen charity of DRAGBUS and this year they’ve arranged a special fundraising bus hosted by Rose Garden, which takes place directly before the candlelit

By Graham Robson • 2 min read