In The South Billboard advert homophobically abused in Washington DC A billboard advert for gay hook-up app Squirt.org has been subject to an act of homophobic vandalism in Washington, DC. The poster, which was located on the platform of Shaw-Howard University Station of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depicts two clothed men, one of whom has his By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton Pride 2017 smash fundraising target Brighton & Hove Pride raise a magnificent £147,263.74 for good causes at Pride 2017. This record amount will be distributed as grants by the Rainbow Fund, the Pride Social Impact Fund and the new Pride Community Fund. By Besi • 4 min read
In The South Greater Fort Lauderdale hosts global ‘Think Tank’ The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB) held its inaugural Global LGBTQ Think Tank on September 17-18 at The Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Fourteen leaders from corporate and leisure travel companies came together for the first time to discuss the next steps By Besi • 3 min read
In The South UNI-FORM revolutionises homophobia, biphobia and transphobia reporting Galop, the LGBT+ anti-violence charity together with international partners will launch a hate crime reporting website and mobile app on September 28. The scheme, named UNI-FORM will allow people to report homophobic, biphobic and transphobic hate crimes online. It will be functional across the UK, By Besi • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Carnivore by Jonathan Lyon This book follows Leander, Queer, druggie, manipulator, friend, lover, fighter, liar. Gifted with synaesthesia; a condition where the senses confuse and enhance information and also in constant chronic pain he seeks to rent himself out to literally feel something different, or does he? We jump ri By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts THEATRE REVIEW: Flights of Fancy by Veronica Thompson ‘Flights of Fancy’ is utter celebration of the possibility of being truly, wonderfully yourself, where and whoever you happen to be, it’s a reverie rooted in reality. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Community News Newcastle Pride boosts local economy by £9.2million Newcastle Pride 2017, one of the UK’s largest LGBT festivals, has helped boost the North East’s economy by £9.2million. In July, the annual event celebrated its tenth anniversary which was celebrated by more than 73,000 people while a further 650,000 around the world listened live with Pride World R By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Campaign to end impact of HIV in the next 30 years launches today in parliament NAT (National AIDS Trust) launches the Let’s End It campaign today at an event in the House of Lords which marks the 30th year of the charity working at the forefront of the UK’s response to HIV. Let’s End It sets a goal to end the growth of the HIV epidemic and the continued stigma surrounding HIV By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Overwhelming majority of 18-24s are non-religious New research shows that 71% of people in Britain aged between 18 and 24 are non-religious, as are 53% of the population overall and 58% in Scotland. These results are from the latest British Social Attitudes Survey, which recently released extended data on religion or belief in Britain yesterday. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts FILM PREVIEW: Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami Grace Jones and Friends Live (a one night only event on October 25) promises an enlightening evening with the inimitable icon. Grace will discuss her life and work with some of her closest collaborators, from the worlds of music, fashion, art and film, following an exclusive preview of Sophie Fienne By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: YES announce 50th Anniversary Tour – #YES50 2018 marks half a century since the formation of YES, one of the biggest bands in the history of progressive rock. To celebrate the milestone YES will embark on a ten date UK tour next March – #YES50, featuring not only many of the band’s classic hits but performances of sides 1 and 4 and an excerpt By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Manchester Evening News challenges the ‘Pride Haters’. Now in its 25th year, organisers estimate 3,000 people paraded through the city centre with thousands more lining the streets to watch. Participants included local businesses, corporate companies, statutory service providers and a float from Coronation Street. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
