News Big Brother UK housemate George removed from Big Brother House over "unacceptable language and behaviour" George Gilbert, a contestant on Big Brother UK 2025, has been removed from the Big Brother House following repeated instances of "unacceptable language and behaviour", ITV has confirmed. The 23-year-old parish councillor from Essex, who also has acting credits in Downton Abbey, The Essex Serpent and Heartstopper, was By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics "There were no voices from trans people." Trans Rights activist interrupts ‘one-sided’ trans debate at Tory Party Conference A heated moment unfolded at the Conservative Party Conference this week when London Assembly member Andrew Boff interrupted a panel discussion on gender identity, accusing organisers of hosting a “one-sided” debate. Wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the slogan “Trans Rights Are Human Rights”, Mr Boff stood up during the session By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Dolly Parton assures fans she's "doing fine" Country music legend and queer icon Dolly Parton has reassured fans she is “doing fine” following a wave of concern sparked by her sister’s emotional social media post. The 79-year-old singer recently postponed her Las Vegas residency, originally scheduled for December, citing ongoing health challenges. Parton revealed she is By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America US states with highest and lowest proportion of same-sex couples revealed Fresh analysis of the 2020 US Census has revealed the states with the highest and lowest proportions of same-sex couples, shedding light on regional patterns and social dynamics across the country. The data, compiled by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, shows that same-sex couples reside in every By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Homophobic Christian evangelical group ‘King’s Army’ marches through London’s Old Compton Street A 'Christian evangelical group' calling itself the 'King’s Army' has marched through Old Compton Street - the historic heart of London’s LGBTQ+ community - chanting religious slogans and accusing the area of “immorality”. Dressed in matching black tracksuits and moving in a military-style formation, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Josh Cavallo: “Being gay in men’s football is a very toxic place” Openly gay top-flight male footballer Josh Cavallo has spoken candidly in a BBC interview about the ongoing abuse and hostility he faces within the sport, describing men’s football as “a very toxic place” for gay players. Since coming out in 2021, Cavallo has received daily death threats and homophobic By Graham Robson • 3 min read
UK "I miss him dearly every day": Paul O’Grady’s widower announces star's grave now bears loving headstone Paul O’Grady’s widower Andre Portasio has shared a photo of the star's headstone and posted an emotional tribute on Instagram. O'Grady, who who won the hearts of millions through his work as a television presenter, comedian and drag performer under the persona Lily Savage By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Belfast LGBTQ+ radio station "truly baffled" after Ofcom rules it doesn't broadcast enough LGBTQ+ content The founder of Juice FM Belfast, a community radio station founded to serve the LGBTQ+ population of Northern Ireland, has said he is "truly baffled" after the station came under fire from Ofcom, the UK’s broadcasting regulator, for allegedly failing to meet its licence commitments to the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Europe "Watershed Moment" as Council of Europe sets first standard protecting intersex rights The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe have today unanimously adopted the Recommendation on Equal Rights for Intersex Persons - a "watershed moment" for intersex human rights in Europe. The Recommendation was officially adopted by the ministerial representatives of all Council of Europe Member States. Organisation By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Legends Brighton, Duchess and Lola Lasagne to remember iconic drag artist Phill Starr Twenty years have passed since the sudden death of Phil Starr, one of Britain’s most beloved drag performers, yet his legacy continues to sparkle across the cabaret stages he once graced. On Monday, 20 October, Legends Brighton will be joined by The Duchess and Lola Lasagne as it celebrates By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK HIV diagnoses fall in England but progress among young people falters The latest HIV surveillance data for 2024, released today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), reveals promising strides in the fight against HIV, with new diagnoses across the UK falling by 4% - from 3,169 in 2023 to 3,043 in 2024. The data shows that 95% of By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Rosie Jones and Lee Peart victims of "homophobic and ableist" attack on train from Brighton to London Comedians Rosie Jones and Lee Peart have spoken out following a disturbing incident aboard a train from Brighton to London, in which they were subjected to a "homophobic and ableist" attack. The pair, returning from Down the Hatch - Komedia Brighton's monthly queer and alternative comedy By Graham Robson • 2 min read
