General News
Gay man attacked in Liverpool as wave of hate crime continues
A 21-year-old gay man was left “covered in blood” after a “brutal” homophobic attack on Seel Street, Liverpool.
General News
Manchester holds Reclaim Pride march
LGBTQ+ activists held a Reclaim Pride march to coincide with the official Manchester Pride event as a protest.
General News
Update: Three arrested after homophobic Birmingham attack
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attacking a married couple in Birmingham’s gay village on August 15.
Community News
Bank Holiday Sunday: Brighton Marina Drag’on Boat Party
On Sunday August 29, Brighton Marina will be hosting a free Pride party with the aim of raising money for The Rainbow Fund.
General News
Ofcom cuts ties with Stonewall
Ofcom has withdrawn from Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, arguing that it “poses a conflict or risk of perceived bias”.
Community
Birmingham HIV/AIDs Memorial planning application
The BAHM project was founded by local artists and businessmen Garry Jones, Phil Oldershaw and Andrew King. The proposed memorial will be in the LGBTQIA+ village, Hurst Street, Birmingham.
General News
Update: suspects named after attack in Birmingham’s gay village
Police have released the names of three suspects who may have played a role in the assault of a married couple in Birmingham’s gay village.
General News
Children attacked in Liscard homophobic assault
Two children were the victims of an attack in Liverpool, with the perpetrators verbally abusing the victims with homophobic slurs.
Arts
Brighton Kween Anubis confirmed for Drag Race UK Season 3
19-year-old Brighton-based drag queen Anubis Finch has been announced as one of the contestants for the UK edition of Drag Race season 3.
General News
Couple attacked in Birmingham’s gay village
Rob and Patrick, a married couple in their 30s, were the victims of a homophobic attack in Birmingham’s gay village on August 14.
General News
Two teens attacked in homophobic hate crime
Two teenage girls, aged 17 and 19, were the victims of a suspected hate crime in Hitchin, Hertfordshire after being beaten and robbed.
General News
Study: LGT politicians still facing electoral discrimination
A new study found that LGT politicians are still facing electoral discrimination in United States, United Kingdom, and New Zealand.