News Brighton Winter Fayre, which launched yesterday, will be closed this weekend due to high winds and adverse weather conditions Brighton Winter Fayre, which launched yesterday, will be closed this weekend due to high winds and adverse weather conditions. The launch event brought together the Mayor of Brighton & Hove, local councillors, residents and visitors alike for festive entertainment, creative workshops, and seasonal c By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Emma Dumont Featuring: Emma Dumont When: 06 Dec 2024 **Only for use in conjunction with supplied article** LGBTQ+ News Nick Dumont, star of Oppenheimer, comes out as trans masculine and non-binary Nick Dumont, star of Oppenheimer, has come out as trans masculine and non-binary on Instagram. In a post, Dumont shared their new pronouns, they/them. While they will continue using the name Emma Dumont for their professional work, they will be called Nick among friends and family. The Oppenheimer s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Television Danny Will Die Alone, which takes us on a raw and hilarious journey through the chaotic world of gay dating in New York City, to premiere on OUTflix OUTflix will be kicking off the new year with exciting new programming, including the premiere Danny Will Die Alone, which takes us on a raw and hilarious journey through the chaotic world of gay dating in New York City. Follow one man’s desperate, app-fuelled search for love in this unfiltered nine By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Man convicted of the murder of Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba A man has been convicted of the murder of Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist and university student Edwin Chiloba, whose body was discovered nearly two years ago. The Kenyan court ruled that that photographer Jacktone Odhiambo, who was living with Chiloba, had killed him. The evidence also indicated that the su By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Qatar is anti-gay. SHAME!” Peter Tatchell Foundation stages peaceful protest against State Visit to Britain by the Emir of Qatar The Peter Tatchell Foundation staged a peaceful protest on Tuesday, December 3 against the State Visit to Britain by the Emir of Qatar, citing the Gulf nation’s appalling abuse of the human rights of women, LGBTs and migrant workers. Thirty protestors chanted “Qatar is anti-gay. SHAME!,” as King Cha By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News The closure of Chelmsford’s only LGBTQ+ bar will be “heartbreaking” for customers, especially those from the trans community The closure of Bar Plus in Chelmsford – the city’s only LGBTQ+ bar – will be “heartbreaking” for customers, especially those from the trans community, its owner said. The LGBTQ+ venue opened during Essex Pride earlier in 2024, but founder Kirsty Hebden-Lambird said a dispute with the bar’s landlord By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News “You can knock us down, but we’re going to get right back up.” Students and teachers at school in Halifax, Canada react after trans flag is torn down Students and teachers at a school in Halifax, Canada have reacted after a trans flag was torn down during Trans Awareness Week. The incident is particularly upsetting for the school, which flies the trans flag at its doorstep as a show of support to the trans community, as it was the second year in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Acclaimed queer documentary ‘Studio One Forever’ to be available to buy and rent on digital platforms from January Following its theatrical run in October, acclaimed documentary, Studio One Forever, will be available to buy and rent on digital platforms from 6 January 2025. From 1974 to 1994, Studio One and its adjoining live music venue, The Backlot, became symbols of hope and community for gay men during tumul By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Head of Scottish LGBTQ+ rights charity says “it is no surprise” that one in four LGBTQ+ Scots faced discrimination in 2023 The head of a Scottish LGBTQ+ rights charity has said “it is no surprise” that one in four LGBTQ+ Scots faced discrimination in 2023 A new poll published by the Scottish Government has found that almost one in four (23%) LGBTQ+ respondents experienced discrimination in 2023, while roughly one in sev By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Footballer Marc Guehi, who has “grown up loving God”, could be punished after writing ‘I love Jesus’ on rainbow armband, worn to mark Rainbow Laces Devout Christian footballer Marc Guehi, who has “grown up loving God”, could face an English Football Association (FA) charge after writing ‘I love Jesus’ on his rainbow armband, worn by players across football to mark Stonewall‘s Rainbow Laces campaign. The defender opted to scribble to three-word By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Qatar is a homophobic, sexist dictatorship.” Peter Tatchell Foundation to lead peaceful protest against State Visit of leader of Qatar On Tuesday, December 3 from 10.30am, the Peter Tatchell Foundation will lead a peaceful protest against the State Visit of the leader of Qatar, outside Buckingham Palace as he arrives in the State Coach. Pliny Soocoormanee, Executive Officer of Peter Tatchell Foundation, said: “Qatar is a homophobic By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans activists stage ‘die-in’ at Victoria Station to protest government’s ban on puberty blockers A group of trans activists staged a die-in at Victoria Station last week, protesting the UK government’s decision to extend its ban puberty blockers till December 31. Members of Trans Kids Deserve Better, the organisation which went viral in October after releasing insects at anti-trans organisation By Graham Robson • 1 min read
