News 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. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News 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 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America 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, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News 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, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News 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 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Jonathan Bailey releases “slutty little glasses” to raise funds for his new LGBTQ+ charity Jonathan Bailey has transformed a viral fashion moment into a charitable initiative. The openly gay British actor has partnered with London-based eyewear brand Cubitts to launch a limited-edition pair of sunglasses called Loomis, inspired by the now-iconic frames he wore during the Jurassic World: Rebirth press tour. Fans affectionately dubbed By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News "London’s oldest LGBTQ+ pub" to reopen after refurbishment The City of Quebec, widely recognised as "London’s oldest LGBTQ+ pub", has triumphantly reopened its doors following a substantial six-figure refurbishment, breathing new life into a venue that has been a cornerstone of queer culture since 1946 Nestled on Old Quebec Street in Marylebone, the Art Deco-style By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News New tour on Lewes' hidden gay history Dom Ramos, a history guide brought up in Lewes, offers a new 2025 one or two-hour tour to highlight Lewes’ hidden gay history in a walking tour around the town. The tours, occurring twice weekly, take you through intriguing stories of subterfuge, and both oases of freedom and places of By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America University of Pennsylvania to ban trans athletes from competing in women’s sports The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban trans athletes from competing in women’s sports, following a federal civil rights investigation prompted by the participation of trans swimmer Lia Thomas, who will now be stripped of her titles. Texas-born Thomas began her swimming career with distinction, competing for the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Town of Hexham left saddened following theft of Pride flag The town of Hexham in Northumberland has been left saddened following the theft of a Pride flag displayed in celebration of Pride Month. The flag, which was raised by Hexham Town Council, was discovered missing on the morning of Friday, 20 June. Vandals had allegedly broken into St Andrew' By Graham Robson • 2 min read
