National News Trans equality organisation welcomes passing of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill Scottish Trans, the trans equality project of LGBTQ+ equality and human rights charity the Equality Network, has welcomed that MSPs have voted, by 86 votes to 39, to pass the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill in the final vote today (Thursday, December 22). By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Fundraising News Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC to ‘take a dip’ on New Year’s Day to fundraise for Union Cup In April, the Union Cup is being held in Birmingham for all rugby clubs with a specific LGBTQ+ status and the Sea Serpents are planning to send a squad of 25 players to this tournament By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News IN PICTURES: Burning the Clocks 2022 After two years of Covid cancellations, the much-loved community event Burning the Clocks returned to Brighton last night (Wednesday, December 21), bringing around 25,000 people together to watch a procession of lanterns parade and ceremonially burn on the seafront, before a firework show. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Features & Longread AD: Why it’s important for My Ladyboy Date to stay online Why does a popular niche dating site for trans women still use the term ladyboy? And why should this website stay online? By Contributor • 2 min read
National News LGBTQ+ groups from Dumfries to Shetland support gender recognition reform More than 60 LGBTQ+ organisations from around Scotland have today (Monday, December 19) written to MSPs in support of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Miriam Margolyes launches The Big Gay “Donation” to get 2030 World Cup held in LGBTQ+ friendly country Outspoken actress and political activist Miriam Margolyes has teamed up with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall ahead of the World Cup final in anti-LGBTQ+ Qatar this Sunday. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard publishes ‘LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Survivors’ Christmas Survival Guide’ According to Switchboard, Christmas can be a particularly dangerous time of year of domestic abuse survivors. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Pride in London to return in July 2023 “The team at Pride in London has worked hard to build an environment that welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community, from all walks of life, wherever they may be from, and whatever their personal reasons for participating in Pride may be.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Brighton Gin scoops two gold medals at prestigious design awards Brighton Gin has been awarded two prestigious design awards by industry experts Harpers Wine and Spirit. Brighton Gin was awarded a Gold Award for its Brighton Gin Limited Edition Pride Bottle 2022 and an additional Gold Award for its Brighton Gin Raspberry Crush in 250 ml cans. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon launches Winter Meal Appeal The Sussex Beacon provides over 10,000 free meals a year to those who use their services. Thats roughly 28 meals a day, every day, all year! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News Qatar’s secret gay conversion centres exposed Wifaq centre is near stadium where World Cup final will be played By Contributor • 2 min read
National News Scottish trans equality organisation welcomes Court of Session ruling to uphold trans people’s existing rights Scottish Trans, the trans equality project of LGBTI equality and human rights charity the Equality Network, has welcomed that the Court of Session has today confirmed that the effect of possession of a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) remains unchanged from when the Gender Recognition Act 2004 w By Graham Robson • 1 min read
