Arts Brighton’s Queer past and present collide in Daren Kay’s new novel Bitter rivalry, social one-upmanship and a showdown involving a secret past life come to a climax in Daren Kay’s new novel The Brightonians By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News LGBTQ+ groups respond to LGB Alliance gaining charitable status LGBTQ+ community responds to LGBAlliance gaining charitable status By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News South Africa sees wave of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime Lonwabo Jack, a 22-year-old gay man, was recently murdered in Cape Town, South Africa. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Macho Man Drag UK announces ‘Unofficial King Pride’ Macho Man Drag UK announces streaming events on YouTube on May 1 & 2, featuring over 50 drag kings and raising funds for HIV/sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Northern Pride Community News Virtual Pride to shine spotlight on north east performers North East LGBTQ+ artists and performers are invited to showcase their talent at Northern Pride Online 2.1, which takes place on Saturday, July 24 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Rainbow Lottery launches to support LGBTQ+ causes From today, tickets will be available LIVE online for the The Rainbow Lottery – a chance to scoop a £25,000 jackpot and help LGBTQ+ good causes By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Study – trans youth struggling to feel optimistic about future New figures show that only 35% of young trans people have frequently felt optimistic about their future. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Motion to ban conversion therapy in Northern Ireland The Assembly voted 59 to 28 in favour of a motion calling for a national ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News NHS gender clinic apologises for waiting times The Laurels gender clinic has publicly apologised for its five-year-long waiting list. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Sam Smith, Elliot Page and Harry Styles lead British LGBT Awards shortlist Dozens of LGBTQ+ celebrities, allies and queer TV shows have been nominated for the upcoming British LGBT Awards. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community THT announces Living Well and Work & Skills sessions HIV/sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust will be running two series of sessions throughout May and June focusing on Life after Lockdown and Work & Skills. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Fundraiser launched for Transforming Sexuality & Gender Scholarship Uni of Brighton’s Centre for Transforming Sexuality & Gender launches a fundraising campaign for the scholarship which aims to promote gender diversity in Higher Education and society By Graham Robson • 2 min read
