LGBTQ+ News Jonathan Bailey, MindOut and Just Like Us among those shortlisted for Rainbow Honours Awards MindOut, the Brighton & Hove-based LGBTQ+ mental health charity; Just Like Us, the LGBTQ+ youth charity; and Jonathan Bailey are among those shortlisted for this year’s Rainbow Honours, which celebrate individuals and organisations who dedicate themselves year-round to driving change and championing By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Historic Royal Navy landing craft becomes first British war vessel in history to be wrapped in Pride colours An historic Royal Navy landing craft – owned by Portsmouth Historic Quarter and no longer used operationally by the military – has become the first British war vessel in history to be wrapped in Pride colours. Decorated to mark the 25th anniversary of the lifting of the ban on LGBTQ+ people serving By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove City Council to fly inclusive Pride flags from Hove Town Hall and Brighton Town Hall to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia Brighton & Hove City Council will be flying the inclusive Pride flags from Hove Town Hall and Brighton Town Hall on Saturday, 17 May to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). IDAHOBIT launched in 2004 to raise awareness of the violence and discrimination expe By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News UK falls to lowest ever rank on European Rainbow Index of LGBTQ+ equality laws The UK has fallen to its lowest ever ranking on the European Rainbow Index of LGBTQ+ equality laws, which ranks European countries by their laws on LGBTQ+ equality. The UK, languishing in 22nd place, is now the second worst country for overall LGBTQ+ laws in all of western Europe and Scandinavia, wi By Graham Robson • 3 min read
1.90.3-7C7RNWZT4ZVIEETON6MX2DNQIM.0.1-7 LGBTQ+ News Podcast ‘QUEER THE MUSIC: Jake Shears on the Songs That Changed Lives’ to return on 17 June Scissor Sisters’ front man Jake Shears will be joined by a star-studded line-up of guests including Billy Porter, Perfume Genius and Rob Halford, to celebrate their much-loved anthems from across the LGBTQ+ community Returning for a third season this June, Queer The Music honours the songs that have By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Heather Peace thanks the NHS and EastEnders for their support after being diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2024 Brighton-based actress Heather Peace has thanked the NHS and the EastEnders team for their support after being diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2024. The actress, who plays lesbian character Eve Unwin in the soap, said her “chemotherapy journey” has now ended in an Instagram post glowing with By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News May 17 (IDAHOBIT): Global day to celebrate sexual and gender diversities amid rising backlash worldwide Numerous initiatives are taking place worldwide in May to celebrate sexual and gender diversities as part of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT). It is expected that events in more than 60 countries and territories worldwide will be registered on the may17. By Contributor • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News Galop, the charity which supports LGBTQ+ people who have experienced abuse and violence, to benefit from cash boost from the UK government Galop, the charity which supports LGBTQ+ people who have experienced abuse and violence, is to benefit from a funding boost from the UK government to help more victims of domestic abuse access support at the most vulnerable moments in their lives. Nine helplines across eight charities, including Gal By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson stands firm for LGBTQ+ communities and people of colour Garbage frontwoman and Scottish icon Shirley Manson has stood firm for LGBTQ+ communities and people of colour, saying she is “outraged by the way the world treats blacks and browns, and gay and trans people”. In a recent interview, the 58-year-old musician, whose band are returning with new track G By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Liverpool to unveil “largest LGBTQ+ venue outside of London” Funnyboyz Ltd has announced a “vibrant new chapter” for Liverpool as it gets ready to launch the UK’s “largest LGBTQ+ venue outside of London”. In a statement, Funnyboyz Ltd, have said the venue, Haus Of Fun, will open its doors this Halloween and will “transform” the former sites of Navy, Dysco and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Justice at last for LGBTQ+ police officer subjected to two years of homophobic abuse Anti LGBTQ activist and former police officer Gordon Downey has been sentenced after pleading guilty to harassing Paul Bloomer – a serving police officer, between 27 August 2022 and 17 October 2024. The case was heard at Coleraine Magistrates Court, Northern Ireland on the 29 April 2025, by District By Graham Robson • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News Salt Lake City unveils three new flags to get around Utah’s ban on Pride flags Officials in Salt Lake City have adopted three new city flags to circumvent a new Utah law that effectively banned Progress and Trans Pride flags from flying from public buildings in the state. In March, Utah became the first state to make it illegal to fly such flags at all public schools and unive By Graham Robson • 1 min read
