Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny — English National Opera, London Coliseum The ticket price is, as the opera itself might argue, the least of what you'll pay — but it is very much worth it.
Amanda from The Traitors visits Sussex Beacon ahead of Brighton Half Marathon The Sussex Beacon was “delighted” to welcome The Traitors star Amanda and her wife Caroline, who'll be running for #TeamBeacon, for a visit this week, as excitement builds ahead of the Brighton Half Marathon on 1 March. The couple toured the charity’s Brighton facility, meeting staff and
Army Benevolent Fund to support LGBTQ+ veterans’ charity Fighting With Pride with £40,000 grant The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF), the national charity of the British Army, has announced it will support LGBTQ+ veterans’ charity Fighting With Pride with a £40,000 grant. The money will help fund a new support worker in the North of England. This role will enable face-to-face assistance to Army
RuPaul’s Drag Race favourite Eureka O’Hara withdraws from Drag Fest in Tel Aviv following criticism from fans and pro‑Palestine activists RuPaul’s Drag Race favourite Eureka O’Hara has withdrawn from a scheduled appearance at Drag Fest in Tel Aviv following a wave of criticism from fans and pro‑Palestine activists. The queen announced the decision in a candid Instagram video posted on 15 February, apologising to supporters and acknowledging
Rev Jesse Jackson remembered as a pioneering ally in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights Rev Jesse Jackson, the celebrated civil‑rights leader, long-time activist and two‑time Democratic presidential candidate, is being remembered not only for his transformative impact on racial justice but also for his enduring advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. Jackson, who died on Tuesday at the age of 84, consistently championed equality
Government tables amendment to equalise hate‑crime protections for LGBTQ+ people The UK Government has tabled an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill that, if passed, will finally bring anti‑LGBTQ+ hate crime in line with hate crimes motivated by race or religion. The proposal, published on 16 February 2026, would classify hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people as aggravated offences
BBC unveils Look Mum No Computer as UK’s Eurovision 2026 act The BBC has officially announced that electronic musician Look Mum No Computer - the performance moniker of British artist Sam Battle - will represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The reveal was made during The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2, confirming weeks of