UK Bristol Pride 2025: A Celebration of Identity, Unity and Activism Thousands of people filled the streets of Bristol this weekend for one of the UK’s most vibrant and inclusive celebrations - Bristol Pride 2025. With rainbow flags flying high and music echoing across the city, this year’s event was a powerful blend of celebration, protest, and community spirit. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Phone that provided vital support to thousands of LGBTQ+ people goes on display in Bristol A telephone that once provided vital support to thousands of LGBTQ+ people has been described as a piece of history as it goes on display in Bristol before travelling to Brighton and Liverpool. The Bristol Lesbian and Gay Switchboard was founded by the late Dale Wakefield at her family home By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Openly gay referee Ryan Atkin urges clubs to do more to tackle homophobia A gay football referee from Plymouth is urging clubs to do more to tackle homophobia and racism within the sport. Ryan Atkin, who has officiated in both the English Football League and the National League, shared his experience of coming out as a gay man in the world of sport. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Former Fighting With Pride leaders receive honorary degree from Northumbria University In a graduation ceremony at Northumbria University in Newcastle yesterday, Craig Jones MBE and Caroline Paige MBE were awarded Doctor of Science, honoris causa 'in recognition of their extraordinary courage, their transformative leadership, and their enduring commitment to justice, inclusion and the welfare of the LGBTQ+ Armed Forces Community. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture t.A.T.u.: From Controversy to Contrition More than two decades after their provocative debut, Russian pop duo t.A.T.u. are once again making headlines - this time not for their music, but for a long-overdue reckoning with their past. t.A.T.u., comprised of Julia Volkova and Lena Katina, shot to global fame By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Equality & Human Rights Commission accused of bias over links to gender-critical lobby groups The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is under scrutiny after over 100 pages of internal emails revealed extensive contact with gender-critical lobbying groups, raising concerns about its impartiality. The emails, obtained by the Trans Advocacy and Complaints Collective (TACC) via a freedom of information request, show that senior EHRC By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Tonic Housing becomes UK's first LGBTQ+ registered Housing Association Tonic Housing has officially become a Registered Provider of Social Housing, making it the UK’s first LGBTQ+ specific housing association. This milestone represents a major step forward in Tonic’s mission to create "inclusive, affirming retirement communities where older LGBTQ+ people can live with the security, dignity and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Bronski Beat awarded PRS for Music Heritage Award at site of the band’s first-ever live performance Bronski Beat have been awarded the PRS for Music Heritage Award, presented by British artist and writer Tom Rasmussen today at Big Chill (formerly The Bell), commemorating the band’s contribution to British alternative music at the site of the band’s first-ever live performance. The King’s Cross pub By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Hull Trains supports Doncaster Pride organiser as she marks her final year Hull Trains, which is once again supporting this year's Doncaster Pride, is paying tribute to the work of the event's Chair, Jenny Dewsnap, as she prepares to welcome thousands of people from across Yorkshire to her final ever Pride event, after more than 19 years supporting By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Culture Letter To My Little Trans Self - a new collection to amplify trans voices Letter To My Little Trans Self - a new collection to amplify trans voices - is to launch on 30 July. Featuring intimate accounts from prominent trans writers, including Juno Roche, Travis Alabanza, Charlie Craggs, Sabah Choudrey and many more, Letter To My Little Trans Self offers hope and connection By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Jeangu Macrooy drops new queer protest song📣Independent Girls & Nasty Evil Gays Such a funny title but he's using humour as Kath Day-Knight would say-IYKYK. "It’s camp, it’s chaos, and it’s got a message." By Dale Melita • 2 min read
News Pride Flag flies for five days outside Northamptonshire council building in spite of Reform UK's anti-flag policy For nearly five days, a Rainbow Pride flag flew proudly outside the Cornerstone building in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, near the town’s war memorial. However, the flag - raised overnight on Saturday, 5 July - has now been taken down by North Northamptonshire Council (NNC), citing a breach of its By Graham Robson • 1 min read
