News Can't Pass It On: 'I Kissed A Boy' stars march with Terrence Higgins Trust at London Pride Adam, who on the popular BBC programme shared his HIV status and the stigma he has experienced, was joined by fellow contestants from I Kissed A Boy at Pride in London on Saturday, 5 July. Marching with HIV charity, Terrence Higgins Trust, the boys shared the news that people living By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Brighton Bear Weekend 2025: Four Days of Fun, Fur and Fundraising As summer hits its stride, Brighton is gearing up to welcome one of the city's most beloved LGBTQ+ events: Brighton Bear Weekend 2025. Running from Thursday, 10 July - Sunday, 13 July, this four-day celebration promises a joyful mix of parties, performances, and community spirit - all in By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News The glitter settles on London Pride 2025 London Pride 2025 lit up the capital on Saturday, 5 July, with a vibrant explosion of colour, music, and solidarity. Over a million people gathered in the heart of the city, reaffirming Pride’s place as one of the UK’s most powerful celebrations of LGBTQ+ identity, visibility, and community. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Swim for Switchboard: Jack Murley launches bold swimming challenge Award-winning broadcaster Jack Murley has launched a bold new challenge this month, trading his podcast microphone for a pair of goggles as he attempts to swim 28 kilometres in 31 days to raise funds for Switchboard, one of the UK’s oldest LGBTQ+ helplines. Murley, best known for his long-running By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Asia Chinese authorities arrest dozens of women for writing and publishing gay erotic fiction Chinese authorities have detained more than 30 young women for writing and publishing gay erotic fiction online, in what critics are calling a severe escalation of censorship targeting LGBTQ+ content and female authors. The arrests, which began in February and have intensified in recent weeks, focus on writers of danmei By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Damian Barr brings the extraordinary true story of two working-class gay artists to vivid life This summer, celebrated Brighton-based writer and broadcaster Damian Barr brings the extraordinary true story of Robert MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun - two working-class gay artists who defied convention, loved boldly, and lit up the 20th-century art world - to vivid life in his new novel, The Two Roberts. Inspired by By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Photo by Travis Walser / Unsplash North America Independence Day: Why LGBTQ+ America has no cause to celebrate For many LGBTQ+ people across America, this Fourth of July is not a celebration but a moment of reflection. As freedoms are questioned, communities across the country are quietly showing courage, care, and hope. By Leslie Clarke • 3 min read
Politics Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declares that legalising same-sex marriage was "wrong" Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has reignited debate over LGBTQ+ rights in the UK after declaring that legalising same-sex marriage was "wrong" during a live phone-in on LBC. Speaking alongside presenter Nick Ferrari, Farage was asked about his stance on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013. He By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe High Heels and High Spirits: Madrid’s Pride Race dazzles once again The streets of Chueca, Madrid’s vibrant LGBTQ+ district, were alive with colour, cheers, and the unmistakable clatter of stilettos as dozens of daring participants took part in the city’s iconic High Heel Race - a highlight of Madrid Pride. Strapped into heels towering nearly 6 inches, runners sprinted, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Kent County Council, now led by Reform UK, removes all trans-related books from children's sections of its libraries Kent County Council, now led by Reform UK, has removed all trans-related books from the children's sections of its libraries, sparking significant controversy and public debate. Council leader Linden Kemkaran announced the decision on social media, calling it a “victory for common sense in Kent.” The move was By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Reform UK scraps flying of Pride flag at Leicestershire County Council Reform UK has confirmed it will proceed with scrapping the previous administration’s flag-flying schedule at Leicestershire County Council. The original policy included flags for events such as Pride Month and Windrush Day, but was halted during the party’s first cabinet meeting on 12 June. Following concerns raised by By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture 'Legendary Children (All of Them Queer)', which follows Pride pioneers, released to worldwide streaming platforms In March 2025, award-winning Pride LGBTQ+ rights film Legendary Children (All of Them Queer) screened in London’s West End at the Curzon Bloomsbury cinema as the official finale for UK LGBT+ History Month 2025, followed by a live talk and Q&A with Peter Tatchell and its pioneer By Graham Robson • 4 min read
