News Moscow court convicts man accused of organising LGBTQ+ tours - a year after his death in custody A Moscow court has posthumously found a travel agency owner guilty of organising “extremist activities” linked to Russia’s ban on the so-called “international LGBT movement”, nearly a year after he was found dead in police custody. The Golovinsky District Court ruled on Friday that Andrei Kotov, 48, who ran By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Brighton & Hove Councillor Shortlisted for National Young Councillor of the Year Award Brighton & Hove councillor Jacob Allen has been shortlisted for Young Councillor of the Year at the 2025 LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards, marking national recognition for his early impact in local government. Now in their 16th year in England and 8th in Scotland, the awards spotlight the work of By Leslie Clarke • 2 min read
Culture INTERVIEW: New York cabaret star Salty Brine brings genre-defying cabaret show to London’s Soho Theatre, exploring the Panzy Craze and celebrating Cyndi Lauper "This show has been years in the making." By Dale Melita • 8 min read
Culture Alan Cumming: ‘Art is protest - and queer lives are under threat’ From Hollywood glamour to Highland grit, Alan Cumming is returning to his roots with a mission. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture INTERVIEW: Meet Israeli-American entrepreneur On Mekahel, serving festive realness with A Hoe-y Christmas EP "There was still room for something a little sassier, sexier and way less serious." By Dale Melita • 6 min read
Politics Trans Awareness Week: Liberal Democrats reaffirm support for trans rights The Liberal Democrats have used Trans Awareness Week to restate their commitment to equality for trans and non-binary people, highlighting what they describe as persistent barriers to healthcare, safety and legal recognition in the UK. The party points to figures suggesting that between 62 and 73% of trans people have By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK "Bridging the Fight for Trans Equality”: Halton Pride CIC brings together trans community and allies for Trans Awareness Week Last night for Trans Awareness Week, Pride in Halton CIC, which organises Halton Pride, brought together the trans community and allies to "take our voices, our pride, and our fight for equality" across the Silver Jubilee Bridge - from Widnes to Runcorn. Ahead of the event, the group By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Cornwall Pride honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025 Cornwall Pride, Cornwall’s leading LGBTQ+ charity and volunteer organisation, has been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025, the highest honour a local voluntary group can receive in the UK. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News From Gay Sheep to the Runway: Grindr celebrates queer identity with launch of fashion collection ‘I Wool Survive’ All photos Randy Brooke. Grindr has taken fashion activism to a new level with the debut of I Wool Survive - hailed as the "world’s first truly gay fashion collection". The collection, which launched in New York, is the result of an unexpected collaboration between Rainbow Wool By Graham Robson • 3 min read
North America Nicki Minaj sparks backlash after sharing anti-trans White House TikTok Nicki Minaj has ignited controversy after reposting a White House TikTok that praised US President Donald Trump’s policies, including an executive order banning trans women and girls from competing in women’s sports. The video, set to Minaj’s own track Va Va Voom, listed Trump’s “achievements” during By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Police appealing for information after man "seriously injured" during Brighton & Hove Pride Police are appealing for identification of a person seen on CCTV after a man was "seriously injured" during Concorde 2's Pride Party during Brighton & Hove Pride. On 2 August 2025, just after 8pm, it was reported that a man in his 20s was assaulted by By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Features & Longread Trans Awareness Week - Beyond the Binary: A History of Trans Rights in the UK As Trans Awareness Week (13–19 November) unfolds, it’s a moment not only to celebrate and uplift trans and non-binary voices but also to reflect on the long, complex journey toward equality in the UK. This week culminates in Transgender Day of Remembrance on 20 November, honouring lives lost By Graham Robson • 2 min read
