News
Birmingham’s Eva Echo announces intention to appeal High Court ruling over transgender NHS waiting times
“We disagree with the judgment, which is why we’ll be applying for the chance to appeal.”
National News
Nicola Sturgeon warns it is ‘inevitable’ she will seek judicial review following blocking of Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned it is ‘inevitable’ that she will seek a judicial review following Westminster blocking the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, branding it a ‘full-frontal attack’ on Holyrood.
LGBTQ+ News
UK government sets out to ban all forms of conversion therapy
The UK government has revealed a new law to ban all forms of conversion therapy in England and Wales will include transgender people, after previously stating transgender conversion therapy would not be included in the ban.
News
Eastbourne Pride to return Saturday, July 29
Tickets go on sale Friday, January 27
Arts
The Identity Project – ‘Brighton & Hove Edition’ on display at Jubilee Library, Brighton for LGBTQ+ History Month from Monday, February 6
An LGBTQ+ History Month exhibition of portraits of the Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ community by award-winning photographer Chris Jepson
National News
Trans equality organisation condemns UK government’s blocking of Scotland’s Gender Recognition Bill
Scottish Trans, the trans equality project of LGBTI equality and human rights charity the Equality Network, has condemned the UK Government’s announcement that they will seek to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.
Features
I used to be terrified of HIV – now I can have sex with confidence
Growing up, HIV was an incredibly fearful subject for young gay men like me. It was portrayed as something that no-one could deal with, and something you should be incredibly scared of at all times.
LGBTQ+ News
Nominees for Gaydio Pride Awards 2023 announced
Birmingham Pride and Brighton & Hove Pride are nominated for Major Pride of the Year, alongside Manchester Pride and Pride in London. Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Trust LGBT+ Staff Network is nominated for the Pride Network of the Year category, while The Werkroom in Stoke-on-Trent is a nom
In The South
Brighton Half Marathon calls for Race Day Volunteers
Organisers of the Brighton Half Marathon, organised by and the main fundraising event for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon, are seeking volunteers to help out on race day, Sunday, February 26.
News
UK Government to ‘crack down’ on transgender women taking part in elite and competitive sport
Senior figures from major national sporting bodies are understood to have been asked to meet Michelle Donelan MP – Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary – to discuss the matter
Community News
Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre restoration enters final stage
According to BHCC, the project will “see these unique and historic buildings protected and preserved for future generations.”
Health
New chemsex study seeks participants
New research from the University of Portsmouth is to investigate the accessibility of drug counselling services and sexual health clinics by gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (GBMSM) drug users in England from a harm reduction perspective.