Health The Traitors UK’s first gay contestant Theo Mayne: “The recent heartbreak of losing my cousin to an asthma attack aged 49” Theo Mayne, the first gay contestant of The Traitors UK, is sharing an emotional and poignant tribute to his beloved cousin Saffron, who tragically passed away unexpectedly from an asthma attack last year, aged 49. Theo, who was the first ever gay contestant to appear on the hit BBC reality show, wa By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Pride First-ever Workington Pride postponed Organisers of the inaugural Workington Pride have announced with a “heavy heart” that this year’s event, which was due to take place on April 26, has been postponed. In a statement released on Facebook, Workington Pride said: “Our team have been busy working away to resolve some of the background is By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News North Herts Pride launches Crowdfunder after rainbow bench was “deliberately set on fire” North Herts Pride, a local non-profit dedicated to supporting and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community across North Hertfordshire, has launched a Crowdfunder after a rainbow bench was “deliberately set on fire”. The LGBTQ+ organisation said: “We installed a rainbow bench at the top of Windmill Hill — a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Protest in support of trans rights to take place in Parliament Square this Saturday This Saturday (April 19) at 1pm in Parliament Square, London, there will be a critical protest in support of trans rights, following the Supreme Court’s decision that threatens the recognition and dignity of trans people across the UK. Organisers of the protest say: “Trans women are women. Trans men By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Theatre Divina De Campo to bring new show ‘I Do Think’ to Komedia Brighton The last time I spoke to RuPaul’s Drag Race and musical theatre star Divina De Campo, it was 2022 and they were about to embark on playing the lead in the cult musical Hedwig And The Angry Inch in Leeds. So on meeting again, my first question was: How was it? They told me: “It’s […] By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Film Sir Ian McKellen makes 14-year-old boy’s dream come true by starring in his film, which will explore 1,000 years of LGBTQ+ history Jacob Franklin, a 14-year-old boy from Windsor, Berkshire, is due to make his directorial debut with a film starring Sir Ian McKellen. Dragged Through Time, which explores 1,000 years of LGBTQ+ history, as well as what it is like to be part of these communities today, draws on his experiences as an By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News “My queerness is my superpower.” Nathaniel J Hall speaks to Nigel May for latest episode of A Gay Old Time podcast Nigel May has spoken with Nathaniel J Hall – theatre-maker, performer and HIV activist, who works tirelessly to combat HIV stigma – for the latest episode of A Gay Old Time podcast, which shines a spotlight on a person from the LGBTQ+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversati By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans activist Dylan Mulvaney says trans rights should not be political ahead of a Supreme Court judgment in London about how women are defined in law Trans activist and stage performer Dylan Mulvaney has said trans rights should not be political ahead of a Supreme Court judgment in London on Wednesday, April 16 about how women are defined in law. Mulvaney, who documented her own transition in a viral TikTok series, said: “I’ve seen my family comp By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Entries now open for Brighton & Hove Pride’s annual Pride Dog Show on Sunday, June 8 Entries are now open for Brighton & Hove Pride‘s annual Pride Community Day & Dog Show, which will take place – weather depending – in Preston Park on Sunday, June 8. The annual canine highlight, where you can pamper those pooches, is a chance to celebrate four-legged best friends with a day of fun By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Unite. Tackle. Change: Premiership Rugby issues call to action to report LGBTQ+ discrimination Premiership Rugby has issued a call to action to report LGBTQ+ discrimination. Round 14 – 18th-20th April 2025 – is Premiership Rugby‘s LGBTQ+ Pride Round to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and help tackle discrimination. According to Premiership Rugby, LGBTQ+ Pride Round is “part of [our] unwavering By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Great British Sewing Bee winner Luke-Matthew Iveson marries partner in gorgeous Gran Canaria wedding Winner of series 10 of The Great British Sewing Bee Luke-Matthew Iveson, 35, also known as drag performer Selma Skreams, has officially tied the knot with their long-time partner, Jesus, in a beautiful celebration in Gran Canaria. After eight years together and three years of engagement, the couple By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Transgender News Supporters of trans rights outnumber anti-trans activists, including Kellie-Jay Keen aka Posie Parker, at a ‘Let Women Speak’ rally in Bristol Supporters of trans rights outnumbered anti-trans activists, including Kellie-Jay Keen aka Posie Parker, at a ‘Let Women Speak’ rally in Bristol yesterday (Sunday, April 13). Around 100 anti-trans activists gathered in Bristol city centre for the ‘Let Women Speak’ rally. This group was countered by By Graham Robson • 1 min read
