Sponsored Content New Yorkers demand action for LGBTQ+ rights after trans man was tortured to death New Yorkers came together on Saturday, March 8 to call for the preservation of equal rights among the LGBTQ+ and transgender communities after the brutal killing of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man. The March for Justice for Sam began in Washington Park late morning before proceeding to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Dahlia Black and Crystal lead the pride parade along the esplanade in oban where rain did not dampen the spirits of around 250 hardy souls who braved the rain oban gave them a warm welcome picture kevin mcglynn LGBTQ+ News Oban – a tiny town in Scotland about two hours’ drive from Glasgow – has been named the UK’s new must-visit gay and lesbian destination Oban – a tiny town in Scotland about two hours’ drive from Glasgow – has been named the UK’s new must-visit gay and lesbian destination. The town, which has 8,500 residents, hosts Oban Lesbian Weekend – one of the country’s largest lesbian events – and Oban Pride, which promotes equality and diversi By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Sir Ian McKellen believes gay actors are still being advised to keep their sexualities hidden to avoid damaging career prospects Sir Ian McKellen, who publicly came out at the age of 48 back in 1988, believes gay actors are still being advised to keep their sexualities hidden to avoid damaging their career prospects. The British actor, 85, advised young gay actors in Hollywood to come out, stating that it is “silly” to remain By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Dog walkers, calling for an end to cruising on Hampstead Heath, clash with gay activists who claim the site is part of their cultural heritage Campaigners lobbying for an end to cruising on Hampstead Heath have clashed with gay activists who claim the site is part of their cultural heritage. The West Heath area of the park has been a well-known cruising spot, where gay men meet for anonymous sex, since the 19th century when homosexuality w By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Legends Brighton to celebrate 50 years of Dave Lynn! The incomparable Dame Dave Lynn has spent over half a century as one of the UK’s leading drag acts, starring on both stage and screen. On Sunday, March 23, Legends Brighton will celebrate Dave’s very own Golden Jubilee with music and laughter from all five decades of his career so far, bringing toge By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Crawley LGBT secures three years of dedicated funding from the National Lottery Crawley LGBT Community Interest Company (CIC) has secured three years of dedicated funding from the National Lottery to elevate, support and celebrate Crawley’s LGBTQ+ community through project-based initiatives, outreach commitments and events. Thanks to the National Lottery players, a community fu By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Loughborough Pride to return Saturday, August 16 with ‘Icons’ theme to honour LGBTQ+ individuals and allies who have shaped culture, visibility, and acceptance Following the huge success of its first-ever Pride event in 2024, which attracted nearly 2,000 visitors and received widespread media coverage, Loughborough Pride 2025 promises to build on that momentum with a larger, even more inclusive celebration. This year’s theme, ‘Icons,’ will honour LGBTQ+ in By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Team Beacon Community News RECORD BREAKERS: Team Beacon sets fundraising and runner records at Brighton Half Marathon 2025 Having recently highlighted a new, expanded lineup of celebrities joining Team Beacon, the group of runners specifically running in aid of the Sussex Beacon at the Brighton Half Marathon, the Beacon has announced two new records in 2025. Team Beacon, previously comprising around 250 runners, this ye By Graham Robson • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, booted from San Francisco Pride Organisers of San Francisco Pride have announced they’ve booted social media giant Meta from this year’s Pride, which has the theme Queer Joy is Resistance – seen as a direct response to the anti-LGBTQ+ policies of President Donald Trump. This will be the city’s 55th Pride celebration, aiming to hig By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sponsored Content The Vivienne’s “extraordinary life” to be celebrated in new documentary A documentary celebrating the life and career of beloved RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star The Vivienne, who tragically died in January 2025 aged just 32, has been announced. Produced by World of Wonder, Dear Viv will trace the late star’s journey from their childhood in North Wales to success and internat By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sponsored Content Trump calls out Joe Biden administration for spending millions of dollars on making “mice transgender” Donald Trump delivered a bizarre speech on Tuesday, March 4, calling out the previous Joe Biden administration for spending $8million on making “mice transgender” when he actually meant “transgenic mice”. Highlighting expenses identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Trump said: By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News National Student Pride celebrates 20th Anniversary by looking at the ‘Future of Pride’ with Natasha Devon MBE, Juno Dawson, Misia Butler and Milena Sanchez National Student Pride celebrated its 20th anniversary by looking to the future in their mainstage panel, Queer Question Time: The Future of Pride, which was hosted by Natasha Devon MBE (activist, author and speaker) and included Misia Butler (actor), Juno Dawson (author and activist), Benjy Kusi (a By Graham Robson • 3 min read
