BREMF A Resplendent Celebration: Music Divine brings Gibbons to life in Brighton's BREMF There's something rather magical about experiencing four centuries of musical heritage vibrating through the bones of a lurking Brighton church, Gibbons 400 was a transcendent journey marking 400 years since Orlando Gibbons' death. By Eric Page • 2 min read
North America Trixie Mattel revives ‘Drag Queen Storytime’ on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Drag superstar and RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Trixie Mattel has brought back her much-loved Drag Queen Storytime segment on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and this time, the reading material was none other than Eric Trump’s new memoir, Under Siege: My Family’s Fight to Save Our Nation. The segment, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Victory in landmark case on gender recognition for trans people The High Court has today ruled that a trans man cannot be denied a gender recognition certificate because he is trying to conceive a child, in an important win supported by Good Law Project. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Thailand to make history with law focussed on trans wellbeing Thailand is poised to make history with the introduction of its first law dedicated to the well-being of trans individuals, marking a significant step forward in the country’s commitment to gender inclusivity and human rights. The proposed legislation, known as the Trans Wellbeing Charter, is set to be unveiled By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe Church of Norway apologises for causing LGBTQ+ people "shame, great harm and pain" The Church of Norway has formally apologised to the LGBTQ+ community for decades of "shame, great harm and pain". The apology was delivered on Thursday by Presiding Bishop Olav Fykse Tveit at the London Pub in Oslo - a symbolic venue that was targeted in a deadly shooting By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Long-acting injectable PrEP approved for use on NHS in England and Wales The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved the first long-acting injectable form of HIV prevention for use on the NHS in England and Wales. The treatment, administered every two months, offers a vital alternative to daily oral PrEP tablets, which some individuals are unable to take By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Netflix’s gay military drama 'Boots' branded “woke garbage” by Pentagon The U.S. Department of Defense has sparked controversy after publicly denouncing Netflix’s hit drama Boots, a coming-of-age series centred on a gay teenager navigating life in the Marine Corps during the 1990s. The Pentagon branded the show “woke garbage,” prompting backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates and fans of the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture "I’m Just Excited": Noah Schnapp on embracing his queer identity in final season of 'Stranger Things' Noah Schnapp, best known for his role as Will Byers in Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things, has opened up about the emotional toll of being questioned about his sexuality as a young teenager in the spotlight. In a candid interview with Time magazine, Schnapp, now 21, recalled the discomfort By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner "Better hours for the event and local residents." Worthing Pride announces Sunday Garden Party for 2026 Worthing Pride organisers have announced a Sunday Garden Party will take place during the 2026 edition of the annual Pride event, which brings colour, Pride and unity to the town. Organisers have spent the last three months securing Worthing Pride's future at Steyne Gardens with the local licensing By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK EHRC accused of ‘bullying’ government to push through "harmful and unworkable proposals" The government was urged in the House of Lords last night not to let themselves be “bullied by the EHRC” as a row erupted between the regulator and the government over their intervention - publicly pressuring Equality Minister Bridget Phillipson to stop scrutinising proposals and accept them immediately. The Equality By Graham Robson • 3 min read
UK Manchester Pride organisers issue statement after performers and suppliers claim they haven't been paid Manchester Pride has issued a statement following mounting claims from performers and suppliers that they are still awaiting payment for their work at the 2025 festival, held in August. Several artists, including drag performer Saki Yew of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, have publicly voiced frustration over unpaid fees, citing By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Oscar Wilde's library card reissued by British Library 130 years after being revoked over gay conviction The British Library will symbolically reinstate the Reader Pass that belonged to the renowned poet and writer Oscar Wilde. As revealed in a Trustees’ entry in the British Museum’s Standing Committee Papers, Wilde was officially excluded from the Library on 15 June 1895, which at the time was still By Graham Robson • 2 min read
