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
Community News ‘Queer The Marly’ group seeks donations to secure future of LGBTQ+ venue Queer The Marly, a group of queer people who have come together to protect the building fondly known by many as ‘The Marly’, is seeking donations for a mortgage deposit so they can turn the venue into a permanent queer cultural centre, owned by and for the LGBTQ+ community. For over 60 years, the Ma By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gay man hospitalised after “cowardly” homophobic attack in West Yorkshire West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a gay man was hospitalised after a “cowardly” homophobic attack in West Yorkshire. The incident took place outside the Old Bridge Pub on Norridge Bottom, Holmfirth on Saturday, April 12 at about 9pm after the victim, a man in his mid 20s, was c By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News A petition demanding “an end to ruthless attacks” on trans people in Texas has been signed almost 33,000 times A petition demanding “an end to ruthless attacks” on trans people in Texas has been signed almost 33,000 times after a new law “could make it illegal to be trans” in the US state. A recently proposed bill would make it a crime to have a gender identity that differs from one’s sex assigned at […] 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
LGBTQ+ News Queer Bath to launch in May! The “rich tapestry” of LGBTQ+ lives, stories and creativity in Bath will be celebrated in a collaboration between the city’s venues and other partners, in the first Queer Bath campaign of its kind. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Trans US Navy commander Emily Schilling says it’s her “duty” to stand up for trans people in US military Trans US Navy commander Emily Schilling has said it’s her “duty” to stand up for trans people in the US military at an event to raise funds for the LGBT Community Centre, which took place in New York and also featured honourees and guests, including pop star Kesha. “I swore an oath to support and [… By Graham Robson • 2 min read
