LGBTQ+ News Multiple events celebrating Pride in Southwark have been awarded a share of £32,000 from Southwark Council Multiple events celebrating Pride in Southwark, London have been awarded a share of £32,000 from Southwark Council. More than 30 organisations applied for the Southwark Pride funding pot, which supports events that celebrate LGBTQ+ identity, culture, histories and rights. Cllr Stephanie Cryan, Cabin By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News German Cardinal Gerhard Müller calls on Roman Catholic Church to elect a pope who will resist the “gay lobby” German Cardinal Gerhard Müller has called on the Roman Catholic Church to elect a pope who will resist the “gay lobby” – as the Church prepares to elect a new Pope following Pope Francis’ death. Speaking to Italian newspaper La Stampa, the 77-year-old said the next pontiff must be “determined to cou By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Chris Gull, Director of Scene, Trustee of Brighton Rainbow Fund and Director of Ledward Centre, shares health concerns and decision to step down from all roles Chris Gull has shared that he was diagnosed with colon cancer in January, and is stepping down from his roles to focus on his recovery, and retirement. Chris has issued the following personal statement: “The last year has been particularly tough, after more than five years since the death of James L By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
News Pride in Education to host urgent panel discussion on Equality Act interpretations and LGBTQ+ inclusion In response to the recent Supreme Court ruling and the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s interim guidance on the Equality Act, Pride in Education is hosting an online panel: Beyond the Supreme Court Ruling: Upholding Inclusive Education for ALL. This free event will take place on Friday, 16 May By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ community protests deportation of gay Venezuelan makeup artist to maximum security prison in El Salvador The LGBTQ+ community, including activists and city leaders, gathered in West Hollywood on Wednesday, 30 April to protest the deportation of a gay Venezuelan makeup artist to a maximum security prison in El Salvador. According to supporters of Andry Hernandez Romero, 31, he had no criminal history an By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus announces that local HIV charity Lunch Positive is its new charity partner for the year ahead Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus has announced that local HIV charity Lunch Positive is its new charity partner for the year ahead. Lunch Positive is an award-winning grassroots organisation that provides accessible, engaging, and impactful community-led services for people living with HIV. Their mission i By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Sweden would be “totally up for inviting 40,000 Hungarian gays,” trade minister announces Swedish trade minister Benjamin Dousa has said Sweden would be up for “inviting in 40,000 Hungarian gays” to boost the country’s image in the wake of the Hungarian Parliament banning many public events, including Budapest Pride. During a panel discussion held as part of the publication of the Swedis By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Changing the goalposts: Football Association BANS all trans women from women’s football The Football Association has announced that trans women will be banned from playing women’s football in England from next season, despite announcing in April that trans women could continue to play on conditions they meet “stricter eligibility criteria”. The FA said the move, which will apply to all By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Cllr Bella Sankey Transgender News “We hear your anxiety and distress.” Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, publishes statement following Supreme Court’s anti-trans gender ruling Councillor Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, has published a statement after anti-trans rights activists won their JK Rowling-funded Supreme Court challenge over the definition of a woman, which will affect the lives of trans women across the UK. Backed financially by the Harry P By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Ginger Johnson to host Drag Raise 2025 to raise funds for National AIDS Trust Ginger Johnson, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 5, will host Drag Raise 2025 to raise funds for National AIDS Trust on 3 July 2025. After an inaugural event last year that guests acclaimed as “a fantastic night, for a fantastic cause”, “a heart-full evening” and “the best event of its kind I’ve By Graham Robson • 1 min read
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News Gay ‘Married at First Sight UK’ star Mark Kiley opens up about his father’s suicide and the heartbreaking impact of grief Mark Kiley, 38, is best known for starring in Married at First Sight UK, however he is now opening up about a deeply personal tragedy – the suicide of his father Paul when Mark was just 20. This marks a significant moment for the LGBTQ+ reality TV star, as he aims to shed light on […] By Graham Robson • 4 min read
