LGBTQ+ News Tom Allen reveals his neighbours guessed he was gay before he even realised it himself Tom Allen has revealed that his neighbours guessed that was gay during his teenage years – even before he realised it himself. Speaking at the Rolling Stone UK Awards 2024, the 41-year-old comedian said: “Before I came out, I once received a handbag from my next-door neighbour – it was sort of a clu By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Rainbow mural celebrating Brighton & Hove unveiled at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery A multi-coloured mural celebrating Brighton & Hove has been unveiled in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. Designed by Brighton-based illustrator Soofiya, the artwork, which has been installed while major renovation work takes place to the roof of the museum, is designed to set residents and visitors m By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Johnny Blackburn Photography LGBTQ+ News Nominations open for Gaydio Pride Awards 2025 Nominations are now open for the Gaydio Pride Awards 2025, which will take place on Friday, March 14, 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Manchester – with nominations open from Friday, November 29. The 2025 ceremony will once again be dedicated to recognising and celebrating the efforts made to better LGBT By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Queens Arms Brighton to join forces with Charles Street Tap on World AIDS Day Queens Arms Brighton will be closed on World AIDS Day on Sunday, December 1, as it joins forces with Charles Street Tap to raise funds for THT South. In a statement on social media, Rupert Ellick, co-owner of Queens Arms, said: “Myself and Andy at the Queens Arms have decided to stand with Charles S By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Thousands support ongoing inclusion of trans women in women’s football Thousands of people across the women’s football community, as well as allies, have signed a statement pledging their support for the ongoing inclusion of trans women in women’s football. More than 125 clubs and groups representing in excess of 9,000 people have already signed, along with more than 1 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Father praised after revealing he threatened to divorce wife after she recommended “conversion therapy” for their gay son A father has been praised after revealing on Reddit that he threatened to divorce his wife after she recommended “conversion therapy” for their gay son. The 45-year-old dad, who said his 16-year-old son came out as gay around a year ago, confessed that he found it difficult to accept at first but sa By Graham Robson • 4 min read
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 14: Cynthia Erivo attends the NYC premiere of “Wicked” at Museum of Modern Art on November 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) LGBTQ+ News Cynthia Erivo opens up about her journey of coming out as queer Cynthia Erivo has opened up about her journey of coming out as queer and the challenges she faced while embracing her identity. Speaking on the Reign with Josh Smith podcast, the 37-year-old star of Wicked reflected on her fears and how getting past them has empowered her to live authentically. “I f By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Anti-LGBTQ+ group ‘Clean Up Alabama’ calls for Prattville Pride to be banned from annual Christmas parade An anti-LGBTQ+ group has called for Prattville Pride, an organisation dedicated to celebrating diversity and inclusivity in the Alabaman city, to be banned from the City of Prattville’s annual Christmas parade. Clean Up Alabama, the Prattville-based group that originally formed to challenge LGBTQ+ t By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News MindOut shortlisted for award at inaugural Metro Pride Awards MindOut, the LGBTQ+ mental health charity, has been shortlisted for an award at the inaugural Metro Pride Awards, which bring together the most influential and inspiring LGBTQ+ individuals and organisations to honour and celebrate the extraordinary talent, resilience and passion that defines LGBTQ+ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Bristol Pride announces dates for 2025 Pride festival Bristol Pride has revealed the dates for its 2025 festival, a two-week celebration running from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 13, with the much-anticipated Pride Day set to return to The Downs on Saturday, July 12 with over 200 artists performing across five stages. Last year’s festival drew rec By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Theatre Lights of the West End to be dimmed on December 3 for gay theatre star Gavin Creel, who died in September aged just 48 The lights of four West End theatres will be dimmed on Tuesday, December 3 for gay Broadway and West End star Gavin Creel, who died in New York in September aged just 48. Creel, who performed at Prince of Wales Theatre (where he starred in The Book of Mormon), Prince Edward Theatre (where he starred By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Lunch Positive launches Winter Support Project Grassroots HIV charity Lunch Positive has launched its Winter Support Project, helping people living with HIV in Brighton & Hove face the additional challenges felt by many throughout the winter months. In addition to the regular face-to-face gatherings; social, peer and specialist support provided By Graham Robson • 1 min read
