General News Galop launches national hate crime helpline LGBTQ+ anti-violence organisation, Galop, has launched a national helpline to provide advice and support to queer people who have been affected by anti-LGBTQ+ harassment and violence. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Headteacher comes out to students 41-year-old Nick Hewlett, the headteacher of St Dunstan’s College in Catford, South London, came out as gay to his students in an online video message, making him the first teacher in the UK to do so. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News YouTuber Abigail Thorn comes out as trans British YouTube creator Abigail Thorn recently came out as trans in a video where she explained her gender identity and spoke out against the increasing hostility towards trans people in the UK. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Eddie Izzard announces political bid 58-year-old comedian Eddie Izzard has announced she wants to run for parliament and become the UK’s first transgender MP. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Famous LGBTQ+ bar to be revived in Somerset Famous LGBTQ+ bar, The Coleherne, is due to be resurrected in Taunton, Somerset. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Labour co-chair resigns over transphobia controversy Dr Heather Peto, a trans woman who was the co-chair of LGBT+ Labour, has resigned amid allegations that transphobia is becoming increasingly common in the political party. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Gay couple harassed in Somerset Two gay men living in Taunton, Somerset, have been left afraid to go out in public after they were continually harassed by a group of four teenage boys. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News UK gender clinic rated ‘inadequate’ The UK’s only gender clinic for under 18s has been rated ‘inadequate’ by the country’s health watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Eloise Stonborough General News Butch lesbian speaks out against harassment in single-sex spaces 32-year-old Eloise Stonborough, a cisgender, butch presenting lesbian, has spoken out against harassment in single-sex spaces. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News NHS to appeal against puberty blockers ruling The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust has been granted the right to appeal against a court ruling which would prevent trans people under 16 from accessing puberty blockers without legal permission. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Male nurse suffers homophobic harassment Three women have been arrested after an incident on January 12, where they entered the Royal Liverpool Hospital and harassed staff, including hurling homophobic abuse at a male nurse. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Anthony Walgate, Gabriel Kovari, Daniel Whitworth and Jack Taylor were all killed by Stephen Port Community Grindr serial killer inquests delayed New inquests into the murders of Anthony Walgate, Gabriel Kovari, Daniel Whitworth and Jack Taylor, at the hands of 45-year-old Stephen Port, have been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
