News Police appealing for information after man "seriously injured" during Brighton & Hove Pride Police are appealing for identification of a person seen on CCTV after a man was "seriously injured" during Concorde 2's Pride Party during Brighton & Hove Pride. On 2 August 2025, just after 8pm, it was reported that a man in his 20s was assaulted by By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Sussex paramedic Steph Meech elected Deputy Chair of National Ambulance LGBT+ network Sussex Paramedic Steph Meech, has been elected to the position of Deputy Chair of the National Ambulance LGBT+ Network, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has announced. Steph, a Paramedic Practitioner and Operational Team Leader, who works out of Polegate, took up the position this month following a decade of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Trans Awareness Week: New game takes aim at transphobia in the British media Ahead of Trans Awareness Week (13–19 November), creative agency Joint and national anti-hate crime charity Stop Hate UK launched Have I Got Phobia For You – a shareable online game that takes aim at transphobia in the British media. Inspired by Have I Got News For You, the parody quiz By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Kazakhstan’s parliament approves bill outlawing “LGBT propaganda” Kazakhstan’s parliament has approved a controversial bill outlawing what it terms “LGBT propaganda”, drawing sharp criticism from human rights organisations and LGBTQ+ activists. The legislation, passed unanimously by the lower house on Wednesday, prohibits the dissemination of information promoting “non-traditional sexual values” in public spaces, mass media, telecommunications, and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Birmingham Pride Community Foundation awards £20,000+ to LGBTQ+ community groups Birmingham Pride Community Foundation (BPCF) has awarded more than £20,000 from ticket sales at Birmingham Pride 2025 to LGBTQ+ community groups, including Rainbow Connections and the Birmingham Bulls, across the city and the wider West Midlands area, at the annual presentation evening held at The Village Inn, Birmingham. Birmingham By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Olympics preparing to introduce sweeping ban on trans women and athletes with DSD The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is reportedly preparing to introduce a sweeping ban on trans women and athletes with differences of sex development (DSD) from competing in female categories at future Games. The move, expected to be announced ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, has sparked outrage among equality By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Michelle Visage lends her voice to National AIDS Trust campaign ahead of World AIDS Day This World AIDS Day, HIV rights charity National AIDS Trust is calling on people across the country to help end new HIV cases by 2030. Joining the call are Michelle Visage, Layton Williams, Charity Kase and Dr Ronx, who are urging everyone to show their support by raising awareness, fundraising, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Queer creatives launch fund to support artists affected by collapse of Manchester Pride A group of creatives affected by the collapse of Manchester Pride have come together to launch the Manchester Pride 2025: Together for Creatives Fund to help hundreds of freelance artists, producers, and performers whose contributions brought the festival to life. Reports suggest that over £1.3 million is owed to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News New documentary ‘KICK’ follows trans non-binary athlete Nikki Hiltz’s historic Olympic journey A new documentary, KICK, is set to shine a spotlight on Nikki Hiltz, the American 1,500m runner, as they chase a dream that could make sporting history. The film captures Hiltz’s quest to become the first openly trans non-binary athlete to compete at the Olympic Games, while navigating By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Letters from Diana, Princess of Wales to be auctioned off for National AIDS Trust ahead of World AIDS Day Three signed letters written by Diana, Princess of Wales are to be auctioned off for HIV rights charity National AIDS Trust ahead of this year's World AIDS Day on Monday, 1 December. Princess Diana made a significant contribution to National AIDS Trust in her role as patron of By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Jamaican LGBTQ+ group launches Hurricane Melissa relief fund A leading Jamaican LGBTQ+ rights organisation has launched an emergency relief fund to support members of the community affected by the catastrophic Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island last week with winds of up to 185 mph. The Equality for All Foundation Jamaica announced that it is raising funds through By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News MIKA to launch Pride Cymru 2026 at Cardiff Castle Multi-platinum pop sensation MIKA will launch Cardiff’s Pride celebrations next summer with a spectacular headline show at the city’s historic castle. The BRIT Award and Ivor Novello winner will bring his trademark flair to TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle on Friday, 12 June, promising an By Graham Robson • 2 min read
