Transgender News Trans patients “devastated” after GP practice withdraws treatment enabling them to transition Trans patients say they have been left “devastated” by a GP practice’s decision to withdraw treatment enabling them to transition. Jubilee Park Medical Partnership in Nottinghamshire announced it would stop prescribing trans healthcare to patients, including those currently on hormone replacement th By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Multiple Russians fined for “looking too gay” in anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown Multiple people have been fined for “looking too gay” due to their choice of outfits after a police raid on a Russian nightclub. In February 2024, eight people were arrested following a police raid on a nightclub in Tula, 120 miles south of Moscow. Seven people were reportedly hit with charges for “ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Polish elite ski jumper Andrzej Stekala comes out as gay and mourns loss of his long-term partner on Instagram Andrzej Stekala, an elite ski jumper from Poland who won a World Championships bronze medal in 2021, has come out as gay on social media, in a post also mourning the loss of his long-term partner. Writing on Instagram on New Year’s Day, the sports star said: “I want you to meet my true self. […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Television “Gay people should be allowed to be boring on screen”. Mark Gatiss calls for better representation for gay characters on TV Mark Gatiss, who co-created dark comedy series The League of Gentlemen and Sherlock, and starred in queer favourite Nighty Night, has called for better representation for gay characters ion TV, adding that “gay people should be allowed to be boring on screen”. The 58-year-old screenwriter – who is i By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stephen Fry awarded knighthood despite calling Stonewall’s approach to trans issues ‘nonsensical’ Stephen Fry, who recently said Stonewall’s approach to trans issues is ‘nonsensical’, will now be known as Sir Stephen after being recognised in the New Year’s Honours list. The comedy actor and writer, who will be recognised for services to mental health awareness, the environment and charity, said By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Colombian trans ecologist and Ugandan LGBTQ+ rights activist included on BBC’s list of 100 inspiring and influential women The BBC has included Ugandan LGBTQ+ rights activist Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera and Colombian trans ecologist Brigitte Baptiste on its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world. The BBC said about Brigitte Baptiste: “As a transwoman biologist, Brigitte Baptiste explores the c By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Queer Dutch hockey player Anne Veenendaal named Goalie of the Year Queer Dutch hockey player Anne Veenendaal, whose team won gold at the Paris Olympics, has been named Goalie of the Year by readers of a Dutch field hockey magazine. Veenendaal, 29, who rocked the Progress Pride flag on her helmet during the Olympics, was called a “a constant force for both Amsterdam By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Radio programme to plunge into the colourful world of Leigh Bowery, 30 years after his death from AIDS This year it will be 30 years since the death of performance artist, Leigh Bowery. Yet his influence on popular culture remains. From Alexander McQueen, RuPaul and Lady Gaga – he has inspired many of popular culture’s most recognised and feted. On Tuesday, December 31 on BBC Radio 4, Nick Grimshaw p By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Not everyone in the Bible is cisgender.” A British Anglican LGBTQ+ group has argued the Bible affirms trans identity A British Anglican LGBTQ+ group has argued the Bible affirms trans identity, asserting “not everyone in the Bible is cisgender.” The new resource, part of the “Bible Affirms” series hosted by LGBTQ Faith UK, contends that the Bible includes “some clear queer characters” and offers as examples eunuch By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Travel Gay football star Josh Cavallo unveils plans to build a welcoming, inclusive getaway in Bali Gay Australian football star Josh Cavallo has unveiled plans to build a welcoming, inclusive getaway in Bali where he says guests can “truly feel free to be themselves”. Revealing the exciting plans on Instagram, the sports star said: “I’m building a hotel… I still can’t believe it’s coming to life! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Andrei Kotov, a travel agent who was arrested for violating the ban on “LGBT propaganda” in Russia, found dead in his cell in Moscow Andrei Kotov, a travel agent who was arrested for violating the ban on “LGBT propaganda” in Russia, has been found dead in his cell in Moscow where he awaited trial for “extremism charges”. The body of Kotov, who was accused of arranging ‘gay tours’ in Russia and abroad, was allegedly found with sig By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Queer and radical” bookshop in Darlington will be “very much missed” after founder announces its closure The founder of a “queer and radical” Darlington bookshop has announced the “difficult decision” to close the shop, which has been championing LGBTQ+ literature since it opened its doors in October 2023 Since opening The Queerish Bookshop, Megan Hemsley has been providing a venue for the community ou By Graham Robson • 2 min read
