News Warwickshire Pride defends Pride Flag amid council controversy Warwickshire Pride has spoken out in support of Warwickshire County Council’s Chief Executive, Monica Fogarty, following a controversial request from the council’s acting leader, 18-year-old Cllr George Finch of Reform UK, to remove the Pride flag from outside Shire Hall, which is the main office and meeting place By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Millwall FC fined £15,000 for homophobic chants directed at Ben Chilwell Millwall FC has been fined £15,000 following homophobic chants aimed at Crystal Palace defender Ben Chilwell during their FA Cup clash in March. The Championship club admitted to the charges at an independent disciplinary hearing and will now operate under an extended anti-discrimination action plan until the end of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Trans advocate Ella Morgan to take part in this year's Belfast Pride Belfast Pride has announced a new addition to this year's programme: Real Talk: Lived Experiences, which will take place on Wednesday, 23 July at 6.30pm at Limelight Belfast. Organised by Lauren Dempsey, this event offers an evening of meaningful conversation, personal storytelling, and community reflection. Hosted by By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Reform UK councillor charged with assault and criminal damage following incident at Pride event Mandy Clare, a local councillor representing the Winsford Dene ward on Cheshire West and Chester Council for Reform UK, has been formally charged with assault and criminal damage following an incident at a Pride event over the weekend. According to Cheshire Police, officers were called to Winsford Pride around 4. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Budapest Pride draws massive crowd despite government crackdown Tens of thousands of people marched through Budapest on Saturday in a powerful show of support for LGBTQ+ rights, defying legal threats and restrictions imposed by populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government. Organisers estimated that up to 200,000 people may have participated, making it potentially the largest Pride By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Marilyn Manson's Brighton gig cancelled following pressure from campaign groups and MP The opening concert of Marilyn Manson’s One Assassination Under God tour, scheduled for 29 October at the Brighton Centre, has been cancelled following pressure from campaign groups and a local MP. The campaign group No Stage for Abusers urged the Brighton Centre and Brighton & Hove City Council, which By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Trans man, Sam Nordquist, murdered in New York added to National LGBTQ+ Wall of Honour The name of Sam Nordquist, a trans man from Minnesota who was murdered in New York, was added to the National LGBTQ+ Wall of Honour at the historic Stonewall Inn in New York City on Thursday night. The emotional ceremony took place during Pride Month, as part of an annual By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Zander Murray: “In a city that means so much to me, this kind of event matters." Scotland’s first openly gay professional footballer, Zander Murray, is set to take centre stage at The Social Hub in Glasgow as part of its Pride celebrations this July. On 17 July, Zander will host a community dinner at the venue, bringing people together to celebrate connection, collaboration, and creativity. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Hundreds gather outside UK Parliament to protest proposed guidelines that would restrict access to certain single-sex spaces Hundreds of trans people and allies gathered outside the UK Parliament on Wednesday to protest proposed guidelines that would restrict access to certain single-sex spaces. Waving trans pride flags in the summer heat, demonstrators queued to enter Parliament, hoping to speak with or leave messages for their MPs. The protest By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Rural Prides "help break down invisible barriers” The chair of Pride in Gloucestershire says connecting with LGBTQ+ individuals in rural areas, such as Cheltenham, Cirencester, Cinderford and Tewkesbury, is vital to combating isolation. Since its inception in 2006, the organisation has expanded its reach beyond Gloucester, launching events in smaller towns and villages starting in 2019. This By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Grindr research finds Brits in the dark on queer history Brits are in the dark on queer history, according to research conducted by gay hook-up app Grindr, which has launched its content series, Daddy Lessons, to engage Brits on queer history. With a focus on Alan Turing, Lesbians & Gays Support The Miners, and Sea Queens in the 1960s, Daddy By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Boy George slams JK Rowling over trans rights dispute Boy George stood firm for trans rights during his appearance on Lorraine yesterday, when he addressed his escalating feud with Harry Potter author and Queen TERF JK Rowling. The Culture Club frontman delivered a pointed message live on air, calling Rowling “very disappointing” and mocking her with a sarcastic wave, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
