Transgender News Body of 18-year-old trans woman lay undiscovered in her flat for two days The body of an 18-year-old trans woman lay undiscovered for two days in her flat, an inquest has heard. Emma Alraabeah came to the UK in 2022 – aged 16 – after fearing persecution in her home country of Saudi Arabia. The emergency services were called to her flat in Harlow, Essex, on 26 June […] By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News The closure of Chelmsford’s only LGBTQ+ bar will be “heartbreaking” for customers, especially those from the trans community The closure of Bar Plus in Chelmsford – the city’s only LGBTQ+ bar – will be “heartbreaking” for customers, especially those from the trans community, its owner said. The LGBTQ+ venue opened during Essex Pride earlier in 2024, but founder Kirsty Hebden-Lambird said a dispute with the bar’s landlord By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride England’s smallest town celebrates Pride with live music, drag and inclusive sport taking over the town Manningtree Pride took place in England’s smallest town with live music, drag comedy, burlesque and inclusive sport taking over the town on Saturday, June 15. Approximately 1,000 people turned up on the event, which was held across 12 locations in the town, including the beach and the fire station. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride “A celebration of inclusivity with a powerful statement of visibility.” Thurrock gears up for its first Pride, kicking off this weekend! Thurrock’s first ever Pride event – a celebration of inclusivity with a powerful statement of visibility – will take place on Saturday, 8 June starting at 9.30am with a Pride Celebration Walk commencing at Purfleet Station, joined by the wider community to walk along the river front and Gray’s High By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Photo: Echo News General News Essex couple victims of homophobic attack A gay couple living in Basildon, Essex, were left “covered in cuts and bruises” after being attacked by a group of five men on October 10. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Photo: John McLellan General News Two boys face homophobic abuse in Basildon Police in Basildon are investigating an incident in which two teen boys were harassed by a group of 20 people. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News Advertising Standards Authority ‘must do better’ on gender stereotypes New study describes recent attempts to tackle gender stereotypes in advertising as a ‘missed opportunity’ By Contributor • 2 min read
