LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ-friendly brewery in Ohio closes its doors after a “year of slander and harassment” by conservative group An LGBTQ-friendly brewery in the Republican state of Ohio has permanently closed its doors after a “year of slander and harassment” on social media by a local conservative group. Walking Distance Brewing Co in Marysville welcomed patrons for the last time at the end of February 28, more than three y By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Fringe Brighton’s The Level to be transformed into Circus Yard for Brighton Fringe 2025 Revel Puck Circus, a contemporary circus company from East London, is set to transform Brighton’s The Level into a hub for of family-friendly circus and late-night cabaret at this year’s Brighton Fringe Festival. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 02: Keir Starmer attends Pride in London 2022: The 50th Anniversary – Parade on July 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images) LGBTQ+ News Stonewall responds to the news that Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government will be slashing the UK’s foreign aid budget LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall has responded to the news that Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government will be slashing the UK’s foreign aid budget, saying it “risks further destabilising communities and groups that are often already on the periphery”. The move by the Labour government, which came By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Inquest opens into the death of a Welsh drag queen with a “heart of gold” An inquest into the death of a Welsh drag queen with a “heart of gold” has opened in Wales. Gareth Stephenson, who performed as Dynasty Blake, died after his car collided with a lorry near Llanidloes, Wales in February 2025. Gareth’s family said at the time: “Words can’t describe how much pain this By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Hundreds gather at Cape Town Pride to honour Muhsin Hendricks – the world’s first openly gay imam, who was shot dead in February Hundreds of people in rainbow colours gathered on Saturday, March 1 in Cape Town, South Africa to honour Muhsin Hendricks – the world’s first openly gay imam, who was shot dead in February. “I was heartbroken. I think it’s sad especially how far we’ve come, considering how progressive South Africa h By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Texas frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri receives ‘homophobic abuse’ despite not being gay Texas frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri, who won the Inspirational Ally Award at the inaugural Metro Pride Awards, has said she receives ‘homophobic abuse’ despite not being gay. Speaking at the Awards on Wednesday, February 26, the Scottish singer, 57, who is married to chef Bryn Williams, 47, discussed By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride “We are coming back bolder than ever.” Highland Pride to return on Saturday, June 7 Highland Pride has announced this year’s Parade and Party will be held in Inverness on Saturday, June 7. Organisers of the Scottish Pride festival said: “Listening to your feedback, and building on the success of previous years, we are coming back bolder than ever to commemorate the 30 year annivers By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Irish TV presenter Brendan Courtney, the first openly gay presenter in Ireland, warns of a rise in “anti-gay rhetoric” after he was attacked in Dublin Irish TV presenter Brendan Courtney, the first openly gay presenter in Ireland, has warned of a rise in “anti-gay rhetoric” after he was attacked in Dublin. Speaking on Instragam, the TV star, 53, said he raised the case to highlight that attacks like this are still happening and described the event By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sponsored Content Iowa could become the first US state to strip gender identity from civil rights protections Iowa could become the first US state to strip gender identity from civil rights protections after lawmakers passed a bill that would remove protections for the trans community despite dozens of protesters opposing the legislation. If Iowa’s Republican Governor Kim Reynolds signs the bill, which aims By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus to celebrate 20 years of Singing, Socialising and Support Picture the scene, Brighton 2005… a small group of friends are lamenting the lack of a non-scene space to socialise and decide it’s high time Brighton & Hove had its own gay men’s chorus. This small, but life-changing decision will be celebrated in Retrospective: 20 Years of Brighton Gay Men’s Choru By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Trans drag queen Miss Peaches hits back at anti-drag protestors after they accuse her of wearing “stripper’s heels” during a children’s storytime session Trans drag queen, Miss Peaches, has hit back after anti-drag protestors accused her of wearing “stripper’s heels” during a children’s storytime session in Dundee. Miss Peaches, a trans woman performer, was hired for the storytime session in Dundee, which promised to whisk children away on “magical a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brooke Lynn Hytes, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race USA, to headline Bristol Pride Cabaret Stage Bristol Pride has announced its Cabaret Stage line-up for this year’s event, taking place on Saturday, July 12. Headlining will be none other than Brooke Lynn Hytes, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race USA and the iconic judge of Drag Race Canada. Known for her signature blend of exquisite ballet moves, show By Graham Robson • 3 min read
