Culture FIRST LOOK: Queer actor Ncuti Gatwa to star as Christopher Marlowe in 'Born With Teeth' Rehearsal images have been released ahead of the West End premiere of Born With Teeth, which stars queer actor Ncuti Gatwa as Christopher Marlowe. Born With Teeth, Liz Duffy Adams' “sexy and sharp” reimagining of the relationship between two literary icons at odds with their time, also stars Edward By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Mariah Carey mobbed by fans ahead of Brighton Pride headline performance Global superstar Mariah Carey was greeted by a throng of adoring fans outside her luxury London hotel on Wednesday, following her arrival in the UK to headline Brighton & Hove Pride 2025. The 56-year-old music icon was the picture of effortless glamour, donning knitted Dior jumper, paired with sleek black By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Green Party leadership hopefuls accused of echoing anti-trans rhetoric Green Party leadership candidates Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns are facing mounting criticism from LGBTQ+ activists and party members after making comments that many see as legitimising anti-trans rhetoric under the guise of “balance” and “evidence-based policy.” In their joint response to the LGBTQ+ Greens’ leadership pledges, Ramsay and Chowns By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America Amy Bradley’s brother defends family amid homophobia allegations More than two decades after Amy Bradley vanished from a Caribbean cruise, her brother Brad Bradley has spoken out against what he describes as a wave of online hostility and misrepresentation - sparked by the release of a new Netflix documentary. The three-part series, Amy Bradley is Missing, revisits the By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News 'Christian Concern' leader calls appointment of openly gay Archbishop of Wales “tragic” The Chief Executive of evangelical organisation ‘Christian Concern’ has called the appointment of openly gay Cherry Vann as 15th Archbishop of Wales “tragic”. In a landmark moment for inclusivity and progress within the Church in Wales, Vann has been appointed as the 15th Archbishop of Wales. Vann, who has served By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Stephen Fry, Anthony Lexa and Kate Nash sign open letter against government’s "transphobic school guidance" On 30 July in London, more than 200 individuals - including acclaimed celebrities, prominent LGBTQ+ advocates, parents, teachers, and young people - signed an open letter within just five hours, urging the Department for Education to revise the recently updated Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) guidance, which is due By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture INTERVIEW: Nick Pes explores queer desire through evocative synth-pop single Adonis From Daddy to Deity.... By Dale Melita • 4 min read
News Saint Lucia court strikes down ban on homosexuality In a landmark decision hailed as a major victory for human rights, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has ruled that Saint Lucia’s laws criminalising homosexuality are unconstitutional, effectively decriminalising same-sex relations in the island nation. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, struck down sections 132 and 133 of Saint Lucia’ By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Brighton Gin launches limited edition Pride bottle: A Toast to Love, Identity and Community Brighton Gin has once again raised the bar for celebration and solidarity with the release of its 2025 Pride Limited Edition – a vibrant tribute to the LGBTQ+ community and the spirit of Brighton & Hove Pride. Now in its ninth year of supporting Pride through art and activism, Brighton Gin By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Coronation Street star Jane Hazlegrove opens up about facing daily homophobia ahead of wedding anniversary Coronation Street star Jane Hazlegrove has spoken candidly about the ongoing homophobia she and her wife, actress Isobel Middleton, continue to face on a daily basis — even as they prepare to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. Hazlegrove, best known for her role as Bernie Winter on the ITV soap, reflected By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Pixie Polite hospitalised following violent homophobic attack Brighton-born RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Pixie Polite has been hospitalised following a violent homophobic attack in a Tesco supermarket in south-west London. The drag performer, known out of drag as Mark Wickens, was assaulted on the evening of Monday, 28 July, in the Colliers Wood area. According to By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK NHS launches review to "help the NHS better meet the health needs of LGBTQ+ people" The NHS has announced its first-ever national review aimed at addressing health inequalities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals across England. The six-month initiative, led by Dr Michael Brady, National Adviser for LGBTQ+ Health at NHS England, seeks to identify and dismantle barriers to healthcare access while improving patient outcomes and safety. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
