LGBTQ+ News London to come together for Act of Remembrance to remember those who lost their lives and were affected by the Admiral Duncan bombing Today, Soho’s iconic LGBTQ+ venue the Admiral Duncan is to hold an Act of Remembrance to remember those who lost their lives and were affected by a bombing which tore through the heart of London’s LGBTQ+ community on 30 April 1999. It was a warm April evening and revellers had gathered at the Soho h By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Former MP Peter Gibson becomes CEO of LGBTQ+ veterans charity, Fighting With Pride Fighting With Pride, the LGBTQ+ veterans charity, which supports LGBTQ+ military veterans who were dismissed from the armed forces because of their sexuality and / or gender identity, has announced the appointment of former MP Peter Gibson as its Chief Executive Officer. Peter joins the charity foll By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Brighton & Hove City Council responds to Lib Dems’ statement saying they need to “get real” over this summer’s Pride celebrations Councillor Birgit Miller, Cabinet member for Culture, Heritage and Tourism, has responded to a Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrats statement, saying Brighton & Hove City Council needs to “get real” over this summer’s Pride celebrations. According to the Lib Dems, the council’s recently announced plans By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Pride FM, the UK’s newest national radio station, has announced its first ambassadors Pride FM, the UK’s newest national radio station, has announced its first ambassadors: Caroline Paige and Bradley Riches. Pride FM, which launched earlier this year, is dedicated to serving LGBTQ+ communities across the UK. It’s a national 24/7 radio station, available online, through a dedicated ap By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community Equality and Human Rights Commission leadership under fire as anti-trans agenda reshapes Britain’s human rights The EHRC’s no longer serves its stated purpose of protecting all marginalized groups. Instead, it advances policies that many equality experts and human rights organizations have identified as discriminatory. By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
Pride Sunderland AFC to sponsor free concert to bring city together following Sunderland Pride March in June Sunderland AFC (SAFC) has announced it will sponsor a free concert to bring the city together following this year’s Sunderland Pride March on Sunday, 28 June. Organisers Out North East said the support of the football club would allow them to “pull out all the stops”. Peter Darrant, chair of Out Nor By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Out & About Show Up, Show Out!, a fundraiser for Trans Pride Brighton, at Club Revenge Crash the Cis-tem presents Show Up, Show Out!, a fundraiser for Trans Pride Brighton, on Sunday, 4 May at Club Revenge. With THREE shows throughout the night starting from 10pm, a huge line-up of local talent, and music provided by Brighton’s hottest lesbian night Crushed, there’s no excuse not to s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Equalities & Human Rights Commission: “Trans women (biological men) should not be permitted to use women’s facilities.” In the wake of a JK Rowling-funded anti-trans court challenge, the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released interim guidance stating that, in places like hospitals, shops and restaurants, “trans women (biological men) should not be permitted to use the women’s facilities”. It also By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Tranmere Rovers midfielder Sam Finley handed 13-match suspension and fined £2,000 for using homophobic language towards opponent Tranmere Rovers midfielder Sam Finley has been handed a 13-match suspension and fined £2,000 for using homophobic language towards an opponent in a game against Walsall in January, the Football Association (FA) said on Friday, 25 April. During Walsall’s 5-1 win over Tranmere in fourth-tier League Tw By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Fringe Brighton Fringe: all things queer and wonderful This year’s Brighton Fringe is as weird and wonderful as always, and with a printed brochure running to 102 pages, how do you know where to start? By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Sport Openly gay Scottish footballer Zander Murray to give two public talks exploring the issue of homophobia in sport Trailblazing, openly gay footballer Zander Murray will be giving two public talks in Elgin, Scotland in May, exploring the issue of homophobia in sport. Moray Pride Inclusion Hub, which connects LGBTQ+ community members with local sports clubs to promote inclusive sporting opportunities, will be hos By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Organisers of Lincoln Pride issue plea to prevent “lifeline” Pride event from being cancelled The organisers of Lincoln Pride, which is due to take place on 16 August, have issued a plea to prevent the “lifeline” LGBTQ+ event from being cancelled due to financial difficulties. In a statement, Lincoln Pride, which attracted more than 8,500 people last year, said it had “turned to the communit By Graham Robson • 1 min read
