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The glitter settles on London Pride 2025

The glitter settles on London Pride 2025

London Pride 2025 lit up the capital on Saturday, 5 July, with a vibrant explosion of colour, music, and solidarity. Over a million people gathered in the heart of the city, reaffirming Pride’s place as one of the UK’s most powerful celebrations of LGBTQ+ identity, visibility, and community.

Swim for Switchboard: Jack Murley launches bold swimming challenge

Swim for Switchboard: Jack Murley launches bold swimming challenge

Award-winning broadcaster Jack Murley has launched a bold new challenge this month, trading his podcast microphone for a pair of goggles as he attempts to swim 28 kilometres in 31 days to raise funds for Switchboard, one of the UK’s oldest LGBTQ+ helplines. Murley, best known for his long-running

Kent County Council, now led by Reform UK, removes all trans-related books from children's sections of its libraries

Kent County Council, now led by Reform UK, removes all trans-related books from children's sections of its libraries

Kent County Council, now led by Reform UK, has removed all trans-related books from the children's sections of its libraries, sparking significant controversy and public debate. Council leader Linden Kemkaran announced the decision on social media, calling it a “victory for common sense in Kent.” The move was

Reform UK scraps flying of Pride flag at Leicestershire County Council

Reform UK scraps flying of Pride flag at Leicestershire County Council

Reform UK has confirmed it will proceed with scrapping the previous administration’s flag-flying schedule at Leicestershire County Council. The original policy included flags for events such as Pride Month and Windrush Day, but was halted during the party’s first cabinet meeting on 12 June. Following concerns raised by

Pro-LGBTQ+ and immigrant church fines police for using its carpark - “We don’t do ICE here.”

Pro-LGBTQ+ and immigrant church fines police for using its carpark - “We don’t do ICE here.”

A progressive church in Florida has made headlines after ejecting local police officers from its premises and issuing a $10,000 (£7,800) invoice for unauthorised use of its car park. Allendale United Methodist Church is known for its outspoken support of LGBTQ+ rights and immigrant communities. On 17 June,

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Prominent trans actress Jaylin Ye recovering after violent transphobic attack in London

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Prominent trans actress Jaylin Ye recovering after violent transphobic attack in London

Jaylin Ye, a prominent trans actress, is recovering after a violent 'transphobic attack' near Balham Station in South London last week. The incident occurred just after midnight on Thursday, 26 June, as Ye was returning home from a documentary screening in Soho. According to her statement on Instagram,

Liverpool Pride back on the calendar after local LGBTQ+ charity steps in

Liverpool Pride back on the calendar after local LGBTQ+ charity steps in

Liverpool’s Pride celebrations are officially back on the calendar for 2025, thanks to the swift action and community spirit of local LGBTQ+ and HIV charity Sahir House. The annual Pride in Liverpool festival and the March with Pride were initially cancelled by the LCR Pride Foundation due to what

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