Politics Ashley Dalton MP, a vocal supporter of trans rights, appointed as new health minister Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Ashley Dalton MP, a vocal supporter of trans rights, as new health minister following the sacking of Andrew Gwynne from the key role over alleged offensive posts in a WhatsApp group. During a discussion on Twitter in 2016 Ms Dalton – who was elected as MP for West Lanc By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Theatre Nathaniel J Hall, HIV activist and star of ‘It’s a Sin’, to bring critically acclaimed play ‘TOXIC’ to the Old Market during Brighton Fringe Following its sell-out debut at HOME in Manchester in 2023, actor, writer and HIV activist Nathaniel J Hall, who starred in seminal series It’s A Sin, will be bringing his critically acclaimed play Toxic to the Old Market during the Brighton Fringe in May. Set in the hedonistic world of Manchester’s By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Health Recovering from disordered eating – Jake’s story of hope Jake Ferguson – a non-binary adult from Northern Ireland – has shared their story of recovery from the eating disorder anorexia nervosa through a powerful and emotional video in a bid to inspire others to seek help. In the UK, at least 1.25 million people are living with an eating disorder – at leas By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Here You Come Again Goodspeed Musicals – The Terris Theatre Chester, CT 06412 (860)873-8664 LGBTQ+ News Dolly Parton musical plagued by homophobic abuse in the UK Stevie Webb, a lead actor performing in the Dolly Parton musical Here You Come Again, has revealed the show has been plagued by homophobic abuse. Packed with Parton’s songs, including Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream and I Will Always Love You, Here You Come Again tells the story of a diehard f By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride “There is still a lot of ignorance, fear and stigma.” Ely Pride, which supports LGBTQ+ people in Cambridgeshire, believes more work is needed to support LGBTQ+ communities Ely Pride, which supports LGBTQ+ people in Cambridgeshire, believes more work on tackling “ignorance, fear and stigma” around marginalised communities is needed. “There is still a lot of ignorance, fear and stigma; we need to work on improving that and allowing people to see us in a much more fairer By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “She did look like a beautiful young man.” Cleo Rocos recalls Princess of Wales’ night out at a gay bar with Freddie Mercury and Kenny Everett Cleo Rocos has shared an anecdote about the Princess of Wales‘ night out at a gay bar with Freddie Mercury and Kenny Everett in her memoir, Power Of Positive Drinking. Rocos, who starred alongside Everett on The Kenny Everett Television Show, remembers that for one night only, Diana dressed up as a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Daren Kay donates royalties from his book ‘The Brightonians Under Siege’ to local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon Daren Kay met with the Sussex Beacon’s CEO Rachel Brett in the garden at the centre on Thursday, February 6 to donate royalties from his book The Brightonians Under Siege to the charity. Daren, who handed over more than £600 to the local HIV charity, said: “With flashbacks to Brighton’s gay scene in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Interviews INTERVIEW: Jonathan Blake – from the bath houses of San Francisco to the coal mines of South Wales It’s a cliche that people go on a journey in their lifetime. But for Jonathan Blake, actor, gay activist, costumier, and the subject of a poetry collection, it’s got to be true. His journey has taken in the bath houses of San Francisco, TV and film studios, the coal mines of South Wales, and the […] By Brian Butler • 5 min read
Music Azealia Banks booted from queer festival over homophobic and transphobic comments Azealia Banks has been booted from the line-up of Milkshake Festival, a Dutch music festival, due to anti-LGBTQ+ remarks. The rapper who has made homophobic remarks in the past, was due to headline the festival, however the news was met with immediate backlash by fans of the festival. Many stated th By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride RAVISHING RAGE: Organisers of Brighton & Hove Pride announce theme of this year’s LGBTQ+ Community Parade Organisers of Brighton & Hove Pride have announced the theme of this year’s LGBTQ+ Community Parade which takes place on Saturday, August 2. RAVISHING RAGE will be a parade of celebration, passion and unity. Brighton & Hove Pride said: “Through every struggle, we shine. Ravishing Rage is more than a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Following rave reviews, ‘The Strange Case of Dr Dillon’ returns to the stage in Brighton next week for one night only Following rave reviews, The Strange Case of Dr Dillon returns to the stage in Brighton next week for one night only. Set between the 1920s and the 1960s, the play follows Dr Michael Dillon’s journey as the first trans man to undergo medical transition. In a society far less understanding of transiti By Brian Butler • 1 min read
Sport Fiji’s Rugby Union sacks director of rugby after only four days for saying the national women’s side has a “gay problem” Fiji‘s Rugby Union (FRU) has sacked their director of rugby after only four days after she said the national women’s side has a “gay problem”. Former player Laijipa Naulivou reportedly criticised “lesbianism” within the women’s rugby during an interview with a local newspaper. “Those who played with By Graham Robson • 1 min read
