UK Plymouth prepares to mark 30th anniversary of homophobic attack that left one man dead and another permanently disabled Plymouth is preparing to mark the 30th anniversary of a homophobic attack that left one man dead and another permanently disabled in Plymouth’s Central Park. On the night of 6 November 1995, Terry Sweet, 64, and Bernard Hawken, 54, were savagely beaten and mutilated by three teenage assailants in By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Queer creatives launch fund to support artists affected by collapse of Manchester Pride A group of creatives affected by the collapse of Manchester Pride have come together to launch the Manchester Pride 2025: Together for Creatives Fund to help hundreds of freelance artists, producers, and performers whose contributions brought the festival to life. Reports suggest that over £1.3 million is owed to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Over a quarter of trans people likely to leave UK amid rising hostility A new YouGov poll undertaken between 23 July and 11 August 2025 has revealed that more than a quarter of trans adults in the UK are considering leaving the country within the next decade, citing an increasingly hostile environment and erosion of rights. The survey, commissioned by the Good Law By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics LGBTQ+ ally Zohran Mamdani elected Major of New York City In a landmark win signalling a progressive turn for America’s largest city, Zohran Mamdani has been elected Mayor of New York City, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. The Associated Press called the race for Mamdani shortly after 9.30pm on Tuesday (4 November), concluding By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News New documentary ‘KICK’ follows trans non-binary athlete Nikki Hiltz’s historic Olympic journey A new documentary, KICK, is set to shine a spotlight on Nikki Hiltz, the American 1,500m runner, as they chase a dream that could make sporting history. The film captures Hiltz’s quest to become the first openly trans non-binary athlete to compete at the Olympic Games, while navigating By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Queer as F*ck Cabaret to return to Brighton with biggest show yet Brighton is about to turn up the volume on queer celebration as Queer as F*ck Cabaret makes its triumphant return to the city with its most ambitious edition to date. On Friday, 28 November, the iconic Concorde 2 will be transformed into a dazzling playground of circus, drag, and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Letters from Diana, Princess of Wales to be auctioned off for National AIDS Trust ahead of World AIDS Day Three signed letters written by Diana, Princess of Wales are to be auctioned off for HIV rights charity National AIDS Trust ahead of this year's World AIDS Day on Monday, 1 December. Princess Diana made a significant contribution to National AIDS Trust in her role as patron of By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Brighton & Hove choirs to unite for World AIDS Day Charity Concert on 1 December Brighton & Hove will mark World AIDS Day on Monday, 1 December with an evening of music, remembrance and solidarity. The city’s annual Candlelit Vigil at the AIDS Memorial in New Steine Gardens will begin the commemorations, offering a moment to reflect and honour those lost to HIV and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Jamaican LGBTQ+ group launches Hurricane Melissa relief fund A leading Jamaican LGBTQ+ rights organisation has launched an emergency relief fund to support members of the community affected by the catastrophic Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island last week with winds of up to 185 mph. The Equality for All Foundation Jamaica announced that it is raising funds through By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Family Matters: A Celebration of Queer Arab Kinship Within these stories shine moments of hope and audacious resistance. With profound beauty in surprise friendships, patient lovers, and time's gentle healing. This anthology weaves individual testimonies into a sweeping portrait of queer Arab existence across continents. By Eric Page • 3 min read
News MIKA to launch Pride Cymru 2026 at Cardiff Castle Multi-platinum pop sensation MIKA will launch Cardiff’s Pride celebrations next summer with a spectacular headline show at the city’s historic castle. The BRIT Award and Ivor Novello winner will bring his trademark flair to TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle on Friday, 12 June, promising an By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture PRIDE: New British musical based on the award-winning film Pride, a brand-new musical inspired by the remarkable true story of a small group of gay men and lesbians offering support to a village in South Wales during the 1984 miners' strike, will come to life on the National Theatre’s Dorfman stage from 11 June - 12 September By Graham Robson • 1 min read
