News ‘Reform UK spokeswoman’ Ann Widdecombe calls for UK government to end ‘profusion’ of Pride and Black Lives Matters flags ‘Reform UK spokeswoman’ Ann Widdecombe has called on the UK government to ban Pride and Black Lives Matter flags from flying from government buildings. The former Conservative minister, and reality TV star, said: “I think that the only flags that should be thrown from a government building are, firs By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens comes out as gay in new documentary released almost two years after his death Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens, who died in 2023, has opened up about his sexuality in the new documentary, Pee-wee as Himself, which premiered posthumously at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on Thursday, January 23. “I was secretive about my sexuality even to my friends [out of] self-hatred or s By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News G-A-Y Bar on Old Compton Street, Soho is to go up for sale, its owner Jeremy Joseph has announced G-A-Y Bar on Old Compton Street, Soho is to go up for sale, its owner Jeremy Joseph has announced. The news follows the reopening of sister venue Heaven nightclub with strict new conditions after a woman was allegedly raped by a member of the venue’s security team in November 2024. In a statement sh By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Dine With The Stars, featuring a glittering line-up of top talent at your table, to raise funds for local HIV charity Lunch Positive Dine With The Stars, a gala charity dinner in aid of local HIV charity Lunch Positive, will take place in the Paganini Ballroom of the Old Ship Hotel, Brighton on Thursday, March 20 from 7.30pm – midnight. Dine with your favourite star of the Brighton cabaret scene, or let the organisers choose for By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Out & About Subline returns in February for Valentine’s Weekender in aid of Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton’s kinkiest club Subline returns Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15 for a Valentine’s Weekender in aid of sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust. Brighton Fetish Week invites you to Subline’s Hanky Party on the Friday for what could be described as a sort of traffic light p By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Polish priest dismissed by Vatican following “drug-fuelled gay sex party” A Polish priest who was sentenced to 18 months in prison for hosting a “drug-fuelled gay sex party” has been dismissed by the Vatican. The incident took place in August 2023 in the south of Poland. According to local media the men took potency pills and drank alcohol before one of the guests lost co By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBT History Month Out & Proud in Chichester: LGBTQ+ History Month exhibition to celebrate the lives and stories of the local LGBTQ+ people To mark LGBTQ+ History Month, a new community exhibition celebrating the lives and stories of local LGBTQ+ people is opening at the Novium Museum in Chichester, developed in collaboration with Chichester Pride. Opening on Saturday, February 1, Out & Proud in Chichester will highlight both local, nat By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News LOVE WINS: Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples marry in Thailand as country becomes first in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex unions Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples have married in Thailand as the country became the first in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex unions. A revision to marriage laws came into effect on Thursday, January 23, which sparked a rush for the first marriage registrations from an LGBTQ+ community which has flouri By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Queer Theatre announces latest initiative, OutCast – a “celebration of queer voices and stories” Following the highly successful launch of Queer Theatre, the company has announced its latest initiative OutCast. This annual series, which will premiere in February at the iconic queer venue The Two Brewers in Clapham, will feature a range of performances from new and rediscovered LGBTQ+ writing, a By Brian Butler • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard gives thanks to Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents for helping give the charity’s client rooms a makeover Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard has given thanks to Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents, a local gay-inclusive rugby team, for helping give the charity’s client rooms a much-needed makeover. Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents said: “We’re grateful for the opportunity to give back to our local community, thank By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans prisoner Zoe Watts no longer has access to life saving medication, according to campaign group #JusticeForZoeWatts Zoe Watts, who is currently being held in the Men’s Healthcare Wing at HMP Peterborough, no longer has access to life saving medication, according to campaign group #JusticeForZoeWatts. A statement published on the #JusticeForZoeWatts Instagram said: “[Zoe] has not been provided with her prescriptio By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBT History Month “A striking, visual celebration of Scarborough’s diverse LGBTQ+ community.” Picturing Pride exhibition to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month Scarborough Pride, in collaboration with Scarborough Museums & Galleries, is celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month with a new exhibition created by photographer Aidan Brooks. A striking, visual celebration of the town’s diverse LGBTQ+ community, Picturing Pride will feature a vibrant collection of portra By Graham Robson • 1 min read
