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
JK Rowling Transgender News ‘The best example in history of internet radicalisation.’ JK Rowling under fire after stating there are ‘no trans kids’ JK Rowling has come under fire after stating there are ‘no trans kids’ on social media platform X. The Harry Potter author, who was responding to a critic who accused her of ‘hateful focus on trans kids’, said: ‘There are no trans kids. No child is “born in the wrong body”. There are only adults […] By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Two men from Surrey charged with rape of 19-year-old man in Brighton Two men from Surrey, George Elliott, 40, and Mark Lett, 42, have been formally charged with the rape of a 19-year-old man in Brighton on Saturday, December 21. On December 21 at around 3.30am, a 19-year-old was allegedly approached by two unknown men near Harry Ramsden’s restaurant in Old Steine. Sh By Graham Robson • 1 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
LGBTQ Choirs REVIEW: Actually Gay Men’s Chorus – ‘Home for Christmas’ Well it certainly has been a season of song, with a total of seven choral concerts to enjoy. And I have really enjoyed them all this year, from the extremely professional offering from Glyndebourne to five concerts given by Brighton & Hove’s talented LGBTQ+ choirs who in many ways match the talents By Andrew Kay • 2 min read
Fundraising News Centre Stage Brighton raises almost £1,000 for LGBTQ+ mental health charity, MindOut MindOut has said a “huge thank you” to Centre Stage Brighton and “fabulous host” The Only Ruffles for its recent festive fundraising quiz. In just three events in 2024, Centre Stage raised close to £1,000 which will go towards the running of our the charity’s LGBTQ+ mental health services. MindOut s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stephen Fry criticised after calling Stonewall’s approach to trans issues ‘nonsensical’ Stephen Fry has been criticised after he called Stonewall’s approach to trans issues ‘nonsensical’. The 67-year-old author and broadcaster had been a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ+ rights charity’s Some People Are Gay, Get Over It campaign, which was launched to secure equal rights for gay people. Wh By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Knit the Rainbow: Keeping thousands of LGBTQ+ homeless cosy this winter Austin Rivers, who found comfort in knitting during the Covid pandemic, has been helping keep thousands of LGBTQ+ homeless youths cosy this winter. The American knitter, who is based in New York, realised his scarves and hats could also support his city’s queer communities, especially those who are By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Would-be terrorist who planned attack on gay and trans people sentenced to 10 years in prison Alan Edward, a would-be terrorist with an ‘armoury’ of weapons including a crossbow and 14 knives, has been jailed for 10 years for planning an attack on gay and trans people. Jurors heard that Edward, who amassed a collection of weaponry at his home in Stirlingshire, was a Holocaust denier who glor By Graham Robson • 1 min read
