News Gay Mauritian couple celebrates UK civil partnership and calls for full equality at home Mauritian nationals Pliny Soocoormanee, who works for Peter Tatchell Foundation, and Jay Raj have officially registered their civil partnership in Birmingham - a personal milestone they describe as both a celebration of love and a statement of visibility. Their union comes just two years after the Supreme Court of Mauritius By Contributor • 1 min read
News Prince Philip’s cousin Lord Ivar Mountbatten shares late Duke’s supportive words after coming out as gay In a heartfelt revelation, Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a cousin of the late Prince Philip, has shared the kind and accepting words the Duke of Edinburgh offered upon learning of his relative’s sexuality. Speaking on the Rosebud podcast with Gyles Brandreth, Lord Ivar recounted his surprise when Brandreth mentioned to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Rylan Clark urges greater visibility for trans stories amid rising hostility Television and radio presenter Rylan Clark has called for more representation of trans individuals in the media, highlighting what he described as a “mass wave of hate” currently affecting the community. Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Clark, 36, known for his work on This Morning and Big Brother’s By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Trans and cisgender people face "job loss, violence, vigilantism and wholesale exclusion" following Supreme Court ruling and EHRC guidance, report shows "Shocking" new evidence released this week has shone a light on how cis and trans people, since the Supreme Court ruling (FWS vs The Scottish Ministers) in April 2025, face "violence, harassment and exclusion" whether or not they are trying to follow “the new rules”. The By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Nepal Pride returns in defiant celebration after Trump cuts foreign aid funding Nepal’s LGBTQ+ community triumphantly returned to the streets of Kathmandu for the first Nepal Pride parade since the Trump administration’s funding cuts disrupted years of progress. The event, held during the traditional Gai Jatra festival, was both a celebration and a protest - marking resilience in the face By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Human rights and LGBTQ+ activist Ibtissam ‘Betty’ Lachgar arrested in Morocco for wearing T-shirt saying 'Allah is a lesbian' Campaigners are calling for the release of a woman arrested in Morocco for ‘offending Islam’ after she wore a T-shirt saying 'Allah is a lesbian'. The Moroccan Public Prosecutor's Office announced yesterday - Sunday, 10 August - it had taken human rights activist Ibtissam ‘Betty’ Lachgar By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton Pride 2025: Weaponising Joy, One Sequin at a Time By Liran Notik, Scene Magazine If Brighton had a national currency, it would be sequins. And at Pride on the Park 2025, they were in full glittery circulation. The day was a shimmering catwalk of camp, colour, and questionable practicality—because nothing says summer like strutting through Preston Park in By Liran Notik • 2 min read
News "World’s first" Pride parade on a train takes place in Derby LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies from across the UK rail industry marched together in the “world’s first Pride parade on a train” at Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering festival in Derby at the weekend. Those marching across Derby Litchurch Lane Works represented various railway-related companies including Alstom, Angel Trains, AtkinsRéalis, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Isle of Pride charity returns to champion LGBTQ+ rights on the Isle of Man The Isle of Man’s leading LGBTQ+ charity, Isle of Pride, has officially confirmed its return following a three-year hiatus, marking a renewed commitment to advocacy, inclusion, and celebration across the island. Originally founded in 2019, Isle of Pride faced closure in 2022 amid internal challenges and public controversy surrounding By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Creators of Michelle Gomez zine to donate profits to trans charities after actress signs up for Harry Potter audiobooks The creatives behind a fan-made Michelle Gomez zine have announced that all profits from the publication will be donated to trans charities, following the actress’s recent casting in the upcoming Harry Potter: Full-Cast Audio Editions. Gomez, known for her roles in Doctor Who and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, will By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Mariah Carey suffers wardrobe malfunction at Brighton Pride – but keeps her cool Mariah Carey has said she styled out a wardrobe malfunction during her headline performance at Brighton Pride at the weekend. The pop icon, 56, took to the stage in four dazzling, figure-hugging outfits for a two-hour set packed with hits like Vision of Love and Hero. Speaking on Heart Breakfast, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton to burst into colour for Brighton Pride! Brighton & Hove will explode into colour this weekend with the return of Brighton & Hove Pride - the biggest weekend on the city's calendar. Brighton & Hove Pride and the fabulous two-day official fundraising event is back and better than ever. Pride In The Park, supported by By Graham Robson • 2 min read
