Transgender News Trans prisoner Zoe Watts no longer has access to life saving medication, according to campaign group #JusticeForZoeWatts Zoe Watts, who is currently being held in the Men’s Healthcare Wing at HMP Peterborough, no longer has access to life saving medication, according to campaign group #JusticeForZoeWatts. A statement published on the #JusticeForZoeWatts Instagram said: “[Zoe] has not been provided with her prescriptio By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBT History Month “A striking, visual celebration of Scarborough’s diverse LGBTQ+ community.” Picturing Pride exhibition to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month Scarborough Pride, in collaboration with Scarborough Museums & Galleries, is celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month with a new exhibition created by photographer Aidan Brooks. A striking, visual celebration of the town’s diverse LGBTQ+ community, Picturing Pride will feature a vibrant collection of portra By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Bishop tells President Donald Trump that “trans children and immigrants are scared of you’ A representative of the Republican party in the United States has called for an American Bishop to be “deported” after she told President Donald Trump to his face that “trans children and immigrants are scared of you’. Speaking at Trump’s inaugural prayer service, Bishop Mariann Budde, who was born By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Legendary wrestler Ricky Morton cements his place as an LGBTQ+ ally Legendary wrestler Ricky Morton has stood up for the LGBTQ+ community after being criticised for posing in front of a Progress Pride flag. For most of his career, Morton has performed with Robert Gibson as the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, winning several major titles back in the day. Morton, who was one o By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ youth charity reports surge in calls to crisis hotline after Trump is sworn in as President As President Donald Trump delivered his second inaugural address on Monday, January 20, an American LGBTQ+ youth charity has reported a surge in calls to its crisis hotline. Trump outlined his anti-LGBTQ+ policies on Monday, January 20, including banning trans people from the military and sports and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News HAVE YOUR SAY: Help protect Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ venues Brighton & Hove‘s vibrant LGBTQ+ venues are more than just pubs and clubs – they’re essential cultural spaces that provide safe havens, foster community connections, and preserve our city’s proud queer heritage. The current licensing policy consultation presents a crucial opportunity for our LGBTQ+ By Contributor • 1 min read
Cabaret Queens Arms Brighton to celebrate its 40th birthday this week! Queens Arms Brighton is celebrating 40 years as a cabaret venue this week with five nights of events featuring over 30 artists, with every night raising funds for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon. The Queens Arms will be celebrating in style with the cream of the cabaret scene taking to the Quee By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Hundreds of gay couples to tie the knot in Thailand after same-sex marriage laws come into effect Hundreds of gay couples in Thailand, the largest Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage, say they’re planning to get married on Thursday, January 23 as the kingdom’s marriage equality laws come into effect. The new marriage equality laws, which passed last year and come into effect on January 23 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Enter Gallery, Brighton’s oldest independent art gallery, to close its doors Enter Gallery, Brighton’s oldest independent art gallery, is to close its doors after 30 years. Lawrence Alkin, Founder of Enter Gallery, said: “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Enter Gallery, Brighton’s oldest independent art gallery, will be permanently closing. This has been th By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trump to launch unprecedented attack on America’s trans communities after being sworn back into office President Donald Trump is to launch an unprecedented attack on America’s trans communities after being sworn back into office. One of Trump’s first executive orders will require federal agencies to define sex as strictly either male or female, thus eliminating recognition of transgender and nonbinar By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Drag Race UK star La Voix to headline Isle of Wight Pride 2025 La Voix, star of season 6 of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, has been announced as one of the headliners of Isle of Wight Pride, which takes place on Saturday, July 19. The global superstar, who is also a Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist, will bring her dazzling talent to the IW Pride stage. Expect razor s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Big Gay Wedding: LGBTQ+ couples rush to tie the knot before Trump’s inauguration LGBTQ+ couples have rushed to Unitarian churches in New York to tie the knot before Donald Trump’s inauguration. The Big Gay Wedding event was a free opportunity for LGBTQ+ couples, many of whom are fearful that marriage equality will be in jeopardy under the next administration, to get married befo By Graham Robson • 2 min read
