UK Rapist jailed for life after attacks in Manchester’s Gay Village A man described by the judge as “calculating and insidious” has been sentenced to life imprisonment for a series of predatory sexual assaults committed in Manchester’s Gay Village. Sid Ali Djelid, 48, also known as Mourad Malki, was convicted of five rapes against three victims - two men and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Ofcom to take no further action after finding GB News breached broadcasting code for "homophobic slur" After more than six months of investigation, Ofcom has concluded that while GB News breached the broadcasting code when a presenter repeated "a homophobic slur" it will take no further action. On 22 January, one of the presenters on the news discussion show 'Headliners' repeated a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Brighton-based 'RuPaul’s Drag Race UK' season 7 star Tayris Mongardi assaulted by far-right group ahead of series premiere Tayris Mongardi, one of the standout queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 7, has revealed she was physically assaulted in a racially aggravated attack by members of a far-right, Islamophobic group just days before the show’s premiere. Speaking candidly during a press interview with Blavity’s Shadow By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Peacehaven mosque targeted in suspected arson attack A mosque in Peacehaven was the target of a suspected arson attack late Saturday (4 October) night. Emergency services were called to the Peacehaven Mosque on Phyllis Avenue at approximately 9.50pm, shortly after evening prayers had concluded. According to eyewitnesses and doorbell footage, two masked individuals in balaclavas doused By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Anti-trans campaign group Sex Matters pushes to ban trans people from Hampstead Heath swimming ponds The City of London Corporation (CLC) has launched a public consultation on access to Hampstead Heath’s swimming ponds, following a Supreme Court ruling that has prompted a reassessment of policies affecting trans users. Since 2019, the Corporation has operated a trans-inclusive policy, allowing individuals to swim in the pond By Graham Robson • 1 min read
📸Diana Thompson Community Corner INTERVIEW: Say hiiii to Brighton’s own drag prince and the UK’s no.1 gay Tinky Winky impersonator, Alfie Ordinary! "We’re a community and we’re a community that knows how to pull together in the face of adversity." By Dale Melita • 9 min read
UK Big Brother UK contestants spark vital conversation on transphobia Big Brother UK housemates have engaged in a candid conversation about transphobia, shedding light on the complex ways it affects both transgender and cisgender individuals. The discussion was led by Feyisola, a 33-year-old cisgender financial investigator, who shared her experiences of being misgendered and verbally abused due to her bald By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Camp icon Dame Patricia Routledge dies aged 96 Dame Patricia Routledge, the legendary British actress best known for her role as the indomitable Hyacinth Bucket in the beloved sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 96. Her passing marks the end of an era for generations of fans, including many in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Brighton & Hove communities unite in condemnation of Manchester Synagogue Attack Communities across Brighton & Hove have come together in solidarity following the terrorist attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester. The assault, which occurred on Yom Kippur - the holiest day in the Jewish calendar - left two worshippers dead and several others injured. In response, the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Sarah Mullally becomes first female Archbishop of Canterbury but what's her record on LGBTQ+ rights? Dame Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury - the first woman to hold the role in its 1,400-year history. The announcement follows nearly a year of vacancy after Justin Welby stepped down amid criticism over his handling of a safeguarding scandal. Mullally, currently Bishop By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Equal marriage in Welsh churches "years away", says lesbian Archbishop Cherry Vann The newly appointed Archbishop of Wales, Cherry Vann - who was the first lesbian bishop in the Church in Wales - has said that the introduction of equal marriage within the Church in Wales remains “a number of years away”, despite growing support for change. Speaking to LBC, Archbishop Vann By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Trans pupils in Scotland are limiting food and drink intake to avoid using school toilets, fearing they might be ‘outed’ The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has said the Scottish Government’s newly revised guidance on supporting trans pupils in schools "falls short" of providing clarity to schools, teachers, parents and young people. The updated guidance, released in the wake of recent legal rulings - including the Supreme By Graham Robson • 2 min read
