News Tearful reunion for gay makeup artist freed from notorious El Salvador prison A Venezuelan makeup artist who became a symbol of the controversial deportations under the Trump administration has been tearfully reunited with his family after enduring months in one of El Salvador’s most feared prisons. Andry José Hernández Romero, 32, returned to his hometown of Capacho Nuevo on Wednesday, where By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America US bans trans athletes from Olympics ahead of LA 2028 In a move that has sparked international controversy, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has announced a ban on trans women competing in women’s categories at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The decision comes just three years before the 2028 Summer Olympics are set to be held By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Four men charged over alleged ‘Grindr-targeted’ burglaries across London Four men have been charged in connection with a series of burglaries and frauds across London, in which victims were allegedly targeted through the dating app Grindr. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the group is suspected of orchestrating 35 burglaries and 20 related fraud offences between October 2024 and March By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Suzy Izzard awarded honorary doctorate by University of Sussex for arts and activism Comedian, actor, and long-time LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Suzy Izzard - also known as Eddie Izzard - has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Sussex in recognition of her contributions to the arts, activism, and humanitarian work. The award was presented during the university’s summer graduation ceremony By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Uniformed officers from West Midlands Police banned from attending Birmingham Pride Organisers of Birmingham Pride have announced that uniformed officers from West Midlands Police will no longer be permitted to march in the city’s annual Pride parade, following the force’s refusal to issue an apology for historic injustices against the LGBTQ+ community. The decision, confirmed by Pride director Lawrence By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Reclaim the Flag? LGBTQ+ leaders and luminaries share divided views on the American flag in new documentary A new short documentary, Reclaim the Flag, has ignited conversation as LGBTQ+ leaders and luminaries offer candid, and at times conflicting, reflections on the symbolism of the American flag. The 30-minute film, which premiered on YouTube on 17 July, features over 50 voices from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum - including By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Europe Christian organisations ask followers to ‘pray’ for Matthew Grech - an ‘ex-gay Christian’ prosecuted for allegedly advertising conversion practices Christian organisations, including ‘Christian Concern’ and the ‘Christian Legal Centre’ have asked their followers to ‘pray’ for Matthew Grech - an ‘ex-gay Christian’ and former contestant on X Factor Malta, after he was prosecuted for allegedly advertising conversion practices after appearing in a 2022 interview on Maltese news platform, PMnews By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News North Yorkshire Police officers banned from attending Pride events while in uniform North Yorkshire Police officers have been banned from wearing their uniforms while participating in Pride events, following a directive from Chief Constable Tim Forber. The decision comes in the wake of a High Court ruling that found Northumbria Police acted unlawfully by allowing uniformed officers to take part in a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Trans Pride Brighton 2025: A Celebration of Visibility, Solidarity and Trans Joy On Saturday, 19 July, Brighton once again became a beacon of pride and protest as thousands gathered for Trans Pride Brighton 2025 - Europe’s first and largest Trans Pride event. Now in its thirteenth year, the grassroots celebration continues to champion trans rights, visibility and community resilience. The day By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove unites to mark Zero HIV Stigma Day Jubilee Square came alive on Monday as Brighton & Hove united to mark Zero HIV Stigma Day, a powerful day of solidarity, education, and community action aimed at eradicating the stigma surrounding HIV. Organised by the Martin Fisher Foundation in collaboration with local organisations, including Lunch Positive, Terrence Higgins Trust By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News YouGov research finds LGBTQ+ Britons feel less safe in public than straight counterparts New research from YouGov has revealed that LGBTQ+ Britons are significantly less likely to feel safe in public spaces than their heterosexual peers, with many avoiding public displays of affection due to fear of abuse. The findings show that while the Pride flag provides a sense of reassurance for many By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Stephanie Lynnette LT+P organiser. Photo by Max Siegel Pride London Trans+ Pride launch brings together celebs and community leaders ahead of historic march next week London Trans+ Pride brought together prominent activists, celebrities and advocates at the Mandrake Hotel yesterday for a powerful press launch ahead of the historic march on Saturday, 26 July. Last year's march broke records as the largest trans march in history, with over 60,000 attendees, and organisers By Graham Robson • 3 min read
