International News International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants against Taliban leaders for homophobic and transphobic persecution Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have announced they are seeking arrest warrants against Taliban leaders Haibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani for homophobic and transphobic persecution. Commenting on the announcement, Peter Tatchell, LGBTQ+ rights campaigner, said: “Fo 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
LGBTQ+ News Bishop tells President Donald Trump that “trans children and immigrants are scared of you’ A representative of the Republican party in the United States has called for an American Bishop to be “deported” after she told President Donald Trump to his face that “trans children and immigrants are scared of you’. Speaking at Trump’s inaugural prayer service, Bishop Mariann Budde, who was born By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Legendary wrestler Ricky Morton cements his place as an LGBTQ+ ally Legendary wrestler Ricky Morton has stood up for the LGBTQ+ community after being criticised for posing in front of a Progress Pride flag. For most of his career, Morton has performed with Robert Gibson as the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, winning several major titles back in the day. Morton, who was one o By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ youth charity reports surge in calls to crisis hotline after Trump is sworn in as President As President Donald Trump delivered his second inaugural address on Monday, January 20, an American LGBTQ+ youth charity has reported a surge in calls to its crisis hotline. Trump outlined his anti-LGBTQ+ policies on Monday, January 20, including banning trans people from the military and sports and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
