Sport Trans darts star Noa-Lynn Van Leuven speaks out after World Darts Federation bans trans women from competing Dutch trans darts star Noa-Lynn Van Leuven has issued a heartfelt response following the World Darts Federation’s (WDF) controversial decision to ban trans women from competing in its women’s tournaments. The new gender eligibility policy restricts participation in women’s and girls’ events to individuals assigned female at By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Mariah Carey dazzles Brighton Pride with ‘Protect the Dolls’ jacket Mariah Carey brought glamour, heart, and a powerful message to Brighton Pride 2025, headlining the festival with a dazzling performance and a pro trans rights fashion statement. The five-time Grammy winner took the stage at Preston Park on Saturday night wearing a sparkling pink, blue, and silver outfit that matched By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton to burst into colour for Brighton Pride! Brighton & Hove will explode into colour this weekend with the return of Brighton & Hove Pride - the biggest weekend on the city's calendar. Brighton & Hove Pride and the fabulous two-day official fundraising event is back and better than ever. Pride In The Park, supported by By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Keighley Cougars owners acquire Eccleshill United FC The co-owners of Keighley Cougars Rugby Club, Ryan O’Neill and Kaue Garcia, have announced their acquisition of Eccleshill United FC, marking a significant step in their mission to build a unified, community-focused sporting legacy in West Yorkshire. The move brings the NCEL Premier Division football club into the Cougars’ By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Jamie Lee Curtis: Championing LGBTQ+ rights ahead of 'Freakier Friday' As Jamie Lee Curtis prepares to reprise her role in Freakier Friday, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2003 body-swap comedy, her off-screen role as a vocal LGBTQ+ advocate is just as commanding. For Curtis, activism isn’t a side project - it’s a deeply personal mission, shaped by her By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture #DALEYPOP X August 2025 Starring: Pink Slip, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Mateo, Sigrid, Sevdaliza, BLACKPINK, Princess Nokia, Omar Rudberg, mgk, Dove Cameron and KAZAKY! By Dale Melita • 9 min read
Culture Jinkx Monsoon skewers J.K. Rowling over trans views in viral interview Acclaimed drag performer and Broadway star Jinkx Monsoon has taken aim at TERF J.K. Rowling in a biting and theatrical critique that’s gone viral across social media, reigniting debate around the author’s controversial stance on trans rights. In a newly released teaser from her upcoming appearance on By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Trailblazing activist who helped organise UK’s first Pride march to be awarded honorary doctorate by University of Brighton The trailblazing activist who helped organise the UK’s first Pride march is to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Brighton today ahead of leading the line at this year's Brighton & Hove Pride march. Ted Brown, 75, who helped organise the UK’s first By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Judicial Review rules in favour of Care Quality Commission decision to register Gender Plus Hormone Clinic In a much-needed win for the trans community, a judge has upheld the decision by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) - the UK’s independent regulator of health and social care - to register the Gender Plus Hormone Clinic (GPHC) and grant an ‘Outstanding’ rating to the UK’s only By Graham Robson • 2 min read
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
