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
UK One of London’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venues, G-A-Y Bar, to close its doors for good One of London’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venues, G-A-Y Bar, is set to close its doors permanently, marking the end of an era for Soho’s queer nightlife. Owner Jeremy Joseph announced the decision, citing rising rents, mounting pressures, and a deep sense that the area has “lost its identity” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture #DALEYPOP X October 2025 Starring: Lady Gaga, Allie X, bbno$, Damiano David, Tyla, Nile Rodgers, Blue, Slayyyter, and JADE! By Dale Melita • 9 min read
Politics "Labour isn't working for LGBTQ+ people." Trans+ Solidarity Alliance drives trans rights messages to Labour Party Conference Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, which is driving for positive change for trans people in the UK, have taken messages from the trans community, and messages from inclusive businesses, to the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool with a message that politicians need to act now or let a trans bathroom ban be By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture INTERVIEW: King Dee opens up about LGBTQ+ visibility in hip-hop, performing in Brighton and new music "If Brighton calls for me, I’ll be more than happy to perform!" By Dale Melita • 4 min read
UK Stonewall hosts panel at Labour Party Conference about "urgent need" to ban conversion practices in the UK At the weekend, LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall hosted a panel with LGBT+ Labour at the Labour Party Conference about the "urgent need" to #BanConversionPractices, something the Government has "repeatedly promised to deliver". Stonewall CEO Simon Blake was joined by Olivia Bailey MP, Minister for Equalities; Rachel By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner INTERVIEW: Meet Ruffles, the Bearded Broad of Brighton "all we want to do is bring a little joy into your life." By Dale Melita • 5 min read
Culture Brighton's very own LADSCLUB are making a comeback! In case you somehow skipped past the headline, Brighton’s very own LADSCLUB are making a comeback! The duo's brand new single ALGORHYTHM has dropped on all streaming platforms today and it's just the kind of throbbing slice of electro pop that’s fast becoming their By Dale Melita • 2 min read
UK Conspiracy theorist Matthew Payne to be sentenced tomorrow for assaulting trans activist Denise Friend at Posie Parker rally in Brighton Matthew Payne, a known conspiracy theorist and far-right agitator, is set to be sentenced at Brighton Magistrate's Court tomorrow (Friday, 26 September) from 9.30am following his conviction for assaulting trans activist Denise Friend at a Posie Parker rally in Brighton. The assault occurred during Parker’s “Let By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK University of Edinburgh axes queer and trans course The University of Edinburgh has come under fire from LGBTQ+ advocates and academics after abruptly cancelling its honours-level course Queer Geographies: Spatialising Sexuality and Gender just one week into the autumn term. The decision, officially described as a “pause” due to low student uptake, has raised concerns about the marginalisation By Graham Robson • 2 min read
