LGBTQ+ News Jake Shears on the return of Scissor Sisters, mental health and coming out Bimini has launched the latest episode of their podcast, with Jake Shears talking about the return of Scissor Sisters, mental health and coming out. A bold and fearless voice in music, Jake Shears has pushed boundaries and broken records. Both as the frontman of Scissor Sisters and with his solo rec By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Congregants support music director after he’s fired from church for being in same-sex marriage Fred Szczepanski, a beloved longtime music director at a northern Michigan church, has been fired just a few months before his retirement after officials learned he was in a same-sex marriage. Following the announcement, congregants carried signs outside the church that said: ‘All? Are Welcome’, ‘Go By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “An irreparable loss”. Trans singer and politician Santrosa found murdered in Brazilian forest Santrosa, a 27-year-old trans singer and politician, has been found murdered in a Brazilian forest. The Civil Police said that Santrosa, who ran for councillor in the municipal elections in 2024, running for the Brazilian Social Democracy Party, was found decapitated with her hands tied on Sunday, N By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Dutch darts player Michael van Gerwen sticks up for trans darts star Noa-Lynn van Leuven Michael van Gerwen told trans darts star Noa-Lynn van Leuven to ignore the crowd after the 28-year-old was booed during Saturday night’s clash. Prior to the match, which was won by van Gerwen, the Dutch darts player launched a staunch defence of van Leuven, making it clear he didn’t care about his r By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Debenhams pulls ‘A Gay in a Manger’ Christmas jumpers Debenhams has paused sales of a Christmas jumper and a coffee cup that sported the message “A Gay in a Manger’ following an online campaign led by ‘Christian rights’ group Christian Concern and former Conservative politician Jacob Rees-Mogg, who noted they didn’t have any items that made fun of Isla By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News World AIDS Day: Alan Spink, community services manager at local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon and supporter of National AIDS Trust Alan Spink, community services manager at local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon, is also a supporter of National AIDS Trust, the UK’s HIV rights charity. Alan answers a few questions ahead of this year’s World AIDS Day, which takes place Sunday, December 1. What do you do for a living? I work as a com By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Man responsible for death of “open, loving and sparkly” trans advocate Meghan Riley Lewis convicted of just second-degree assault The prosecution has said they are “disappointed and saddened” after the man responsible of shooting and killing “open, loving and sparkly” trans advocate Meghan Riley Lewis was convicted of just second-degree assault. Brian Delen, 48, shot 57-year-old Lewis in late December 2023 after reportedly mak By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News RAF veteran to honour members of the LGBTQ+ community in the armed forces on Remembrance Sunday RAF veteran Bryan Timberlake, 91, will honour members of the LGBTQ+ community in the armed forces by laying a special wreath in Watford on Remembrance Sunday. The veteran, who spent many years performing as a drag-queen under the name of Tina Lake, said he was “very honoured” to represent people who By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Government extends ban on puberty blockers until 31 December 2024 The Government has extended its ban on puberty blockers until 31 December 2024, making it a criminal offence to sell or supply these drugs to trans youth who were not already taking them. According to trans youth charity Mermaids, the previous government did not consult with LGBTQ+ organisations whe By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents Rugby Football Club celebrates nine years of inclusive rugby Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC, Sussex’s first gay and inclusive rugby club, celebrated its ninth birthday in November. Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC is open to players of all abilities. believes in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome regardless of their gender identity By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Church that preaches being gay is a ‘trap of the devil’ granted permission to open at former recreation centre in Kent A church that preaches being gay is a ‘trap of the devil’ has been granted permission to open at a former recreation centre in Kent. Living Faith Church Worldwide, known as Winners Chapel, is planning to open a chapter in Ashford, despite fierce opposition from the community with more than 380 writt By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ military veterans affected by UK armed forces’ ‘gay ban’ to picket Ministry of Defence LGBTQ+ militant veterans, sacked during the UK armed forces’ ‘gay ban’, will picket the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in London on Friday, November 8 at 10.30am. The veterans, “forgotten this Armistice Weekend”, according to Peter Tatchell Foundation, will be protesting the Government’s failure to pay a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
