General News Comedian Eddie Izzard publicly uses she/her pronouns Comedian Eddie Izzard has been praised after publicly requesting to be referred to using she/her pronouns in her latest TV appearance. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Lockdown Larder – Christmas special Part 2 Brian Butler shares advice on the queer books of 2020 a, panto to stream and a non-turkey lunch By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Business News Anti-LGBTQ+ groups fundraising via Amazon OpenDemocracy, a non-governmental organisation, found over 40 anti-LGBTQ+ organisations have been fundraising via Amazon’s Smile programme. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Business News HIV: Breakthrough Medication Approved HIV: Breakthrough Medication Approved for Use in Europe, 9 out 10 people preferred monthly injections to tablets in trials. By Paul Wright • 2 min read
Community News LGBT Powerlifting Union responds to USA Powerlifting’s new MX division The LGBT Powerlifting Union has said it is “encouraged” by the decision of USA Powerlifting (USAPL) to introduce an MX Division for athletes of all genders, but “disappointed” it has “chosen to miss an opportunity to engage with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Guidance over trans participa By Jaq Bayles • 2 min read
Covid Community New grant scheme to help vulnerable people this winter Small grants up to a maximum of £5,000 are available for community and voluntary organisations in the city who can deliver extra support quickly to help vulnerable people and families this winter. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Charity fears for LGBTQ+ people this Christmas London-based helpline charity Switchboard is concerned for thousands of people forced to spend the festive period alone. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Santa Claus: 1898, early local silent film. These Victorian children’s Christmas wishes come true in a very special early British film By Contributor • 1 min read
General News US court rules in favour of trans prison inmate A court in Wisconsin, US has ordered the state to stop withholding gender-affirming medical treatment to a trans woman held in a male prison facility. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
The serious and organised crime police office in Basingstoke, Hampshire General News Update: Hampshire police officers guilty of gross misconduct Six police officers in the Hampshire Police Serious Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) have been found guilty of gross misconduct. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Switzerland legalises same-sex marriage Switzerland has become the 29th country to legalise same-sex marriage after lawmakers voted in support of the new regulations on Friday December 18. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Washington DC Pride General News Washington DC to ban LGBTQ+ panic defence Washington DC is set to become the first city in the US to ban LGBTQ+ panic defense from being used as a legitimate reason for violence against queer people. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
