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Viola, star of RuPaul's Drag Race s7, to host Kendal Pride 2026

Viola, star of RuPaul's Drag Race s7, to host Kendal Pride 2026

Kendal Pride 2026 is set to shine brighter than ever as Viola, the multi-talented star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season seven, returns to host the festivities. Known for her electrifying blend of live vocals and classical violin, Viola will lead the celebration with glamour, charisma, and a touch

Lawyer with history of opposing LGBTQ+ rights launches legal action against Brighton practice treating young trans people

Lawyer with history of opposing LGBTQ+ rights launches legal action against Brighton practice treating young trans people

A Brighton GP practice offering gender-affirming care to young trans people is facing a legal challenge that could lead to further restrictions on access to vital healthcare. WellBN, which operates in Brighton & Hove, is under investigation by NHS Sussex following legal action initiated by Paul Conrathe, a lawyer with

Queer actors, including Elliot Page, Joe Locke and Miriam Margolyes, join growing boycott of Israeli film institutions

Queer actors, including Elliot Page, Joe Locke and Miriam Margolyes, join growing boycott of Israeli film institutions

A growing number of queer actors have joined nearly 4,000 film industry professionals in signing a pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions accused of complicity in what signatories describe as genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people. The open letter, published by the campaign group Film Workers for Palestine

Margate Black Pride champions grassroots visibility for diaspora LGBTQ+ communities

Margate Black Pride champions grassroots visibility for diaspora LGBTQ+ communities

Margate Black Pride returns this Saturday (13 September) with a powerful message of inclusion, visibility and community empowerment. Since its founding in 2022 by Gaëtan Gauthier, the event has remained entirely self-funded, rejecting corporate sponsorship to preserve its independence and ensure authentic representation for Black and diaspora LGBTQ+ people. Taking

Amanda Barrie reveals she feared being sacked from Coronation Street over her sexuality

Amanda Barrie reveals she feared being sacked from Coronation Street over her sexuality

Amanda Barrie has opened up about her long-standing fear of being dismissed from Coronation Street due to her sexuality, shedding light on the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the entertainment industry during the 1980s and 1990s. Barrie, who played the beloved character Alma Sedgewick on the ITV soap from

Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ announces it will withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates in 2026

Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ announces it will withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates in 2026

Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ has announced it will withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is permitted to participate, citing grave humanitarian concerns over the ongoing conflict in Gaza. In a statement released today, RTÉ said that Ireland’s involvement in the contest would be “unconscionable” given

Reform UK strips Warwickshire Council chief executive of flag-flying powers amid Pride row

Reform UK strips Warwickshire Council chief executive of flag-flying powers amid Pride row

Warwickshire County Council has voted to remove its chief executive’s authority over which flags are flown outside its headquarters, following a heated dispute over the display of the Progress Pride Flag during Pride Month. The decision, led by Reform UK councillors, transfers flag-related powers from Chief Executive Monica Fogarty

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