LGBTQ+ News Dua Lipa dedicates Mental Health Champion Award to LGBTQ+ community Pop star Dua Lipa has dedicated her Mental Health Champion Award, awarded by The Trevor Project, to the LGBTQ+ community. The British hitmaker, whose songs include Physical, Don’t Start Now and Levitating, won the Mental Health Champion of the Year Award from the non-profit suicide prevention organi By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Durham Constabulary becomes 21st UK police force to formally apologise for past, historic persecution of LGBTQ+ community Durham Constabulary has become the 21st UK police force to formally apologise for its past, historic persecution of the LGBTQ+ community – making Britain the world leader in police apologies for anti-LGBTQ+ witch-hunts in previous decades. Chief Constable Rachel Bacon issued the apology in response By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Local HIV charity Lunch Positive to host World AIDS Day Community Lunch on Sunday, December 1 A special community event is happening on World AIDS Day, Sunday, December 1, and everyone is invited! HIV charity Lunch Positive will be hosting a community lunch where everyone is welcome, inviting all from LGBTQ+ communities, friends and allies. The annual World AIDS Day Community Lunch is provid By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News Queer Heritage South awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to develop new strategy for LGBTQ+ Heritage across Brighton & Hove Queer Heritage South, a programme of Marlborough Productions, an LGBTQ+ producing cultural organisation, has announced initial support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the development of the project Queer Heritage South: Live Archive. Made possible by National Lottery players, as well as By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Discrimination and familial rejection the highest driver of homelessness within LGBTQ+ communities Stonewall Housing, which provides specialist housing advice, advocacy and support for LGBTQ+ people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, has published its Impact Report, which reveals a 33% increase in demand for its services, supporting 3,202 LGBTQ+ individuals who were homeless or at risk By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove City Council Fostering Team to host LGBTQ+ fostering information session on Thursday, November 21 The Brighton & Hove City Council Fostering Team is inviting people from LGBTQ+ communities to find out about fostering on Thursday, November 21 at 7pm. This introduction to fostering, which takes place on Microsoft Teams, will be an opportunity to chat to experienced foster carers about making a dif By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Brighton’s trans communities and allies to mark Trans Day of Remembrance at Fabrica Today, November 17 On Sunday, November 17 from 11.30am-2pm, Brighton’s trans community and allies will gather together to mark Trans Day of Remembrance, a day to commemorate trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people who are targeted and killed for living authentically and courageously. This year’s event, whi By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Denzel Washington, star of Gladiator II, reveals a same-sex kiss was ultimately cut from the film Denzel Washington, star of Gladiator II, has revealed a same-sex kiss was ultimately cut from the film. “I kissed the man in the film, but they took it out, they cut it, I think they got chicken,” Washington revealed in an interview with Gayety. “Yeah, I kissed the guy full on the lips and I […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Survivors’ Network and Sussex Police drop in for those wanting to gain information about reporting sexual offences to the police The Survivors’ Network and Sussex Police have set up a drop in for anyone over the age of 18 wanting to gain information about the options of reporting sexual offences to the police. The drop in is anonymous (in line with confidentiality and safeguarding policies) and is solely for people to gain in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Fans of ‘Monsters’ star Cooper Koch go wild for twin brother, who also happens to be gay Fans of model-turned-actor Cooper Koch, who steamed up screens with his portray of Erik Menendez in Netflix film Monsters, have been thirsting on social media after it was discovered he has a paternal twin, Payton Koch, who also happens to be gay. Before Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, C By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Galop launches appeal in response to a 35% increase in domestic violence referrals during winter period Galop, the national LGBTQ+ anti-abuse charity, has launched an appeal in response to a 35% increase in domestic violence referrals during the winter period. According to Galop, this winter, “thousands of LGBTQ+ people will have no choice but to return to homes where they once faced abuse, violence a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Cape Town to host World Pride in 2028 Cape Town has been selected to host World Pride 2028, marking a historic moment for South Africa and the LGBTQ+ community, as it becomes the first African city to celebrate the prestigious event. WorldPride is an international event that celebrates LGBTQ+ pride, promoting equal rights and visibility By Graham Robson • 1 min read
