Pride flag removed from Matlock high street following complaint from 'Christian' bookshop
A dispute has erupted in the Peak District town of Matlock after the local council removed a Pride flag from its high street, following a complaint from a 'Christian' bookshop. Matlock Town Council had installed rainbow flags for the first time to mark the beginning of Pride Month
Trans rights protest held outside Hull Crown Court following Supreme Court ruling
A group of demonstrators gathered outside Hull Crown Court on Thursday morning to show solidarity with the trans community in response to the Supreme Court's decision regarding the legal definition of "woman." Police were called to the scene at approximately 10.30am after reports of the
"Pride in Worthing is here to stay." BA Euroflyer to sponsor Worthing Pride for two years
Returning for a seventh year on 4 and 5 July, Worthing Pride is the town's biggest, most heartfelt fundraising event, celebrating the local LGBTQ+ community. Organisers of Worthing Pride recently announced that BA Euroflyer - owned by British Airways - will sponsor the event alongside long-term headline partnerLatest Articles
Hull Trains to support Pride in Hull and, for the first time, Kelham Pride in Sheffield this year
Hull Trains will be supporting both Pride in Hull and, for the first time, Kelham Pride in Sheffield this year. During Pride Month, the company celebrated the news by bringing together fabulous drag queens from both Hull and Sheffield for a special meetup in Doncaster, one of the destinations that
Pride flag removed from Matlock high street following complaint from 'Christian' bookshop
A dispute has erupted in the Peak District town of Matlock after the local council removed a Pride flag from its high street, following a complaint from a 'Christian' bookshop. Matlock Town Council had installed rainbow flags for the first time to mark the beginning of Pride Month
Trans rights protest held outside Hull Crown Court following Supreme Court ruling
A group of demonstrators gathered outside Hull Crown Court on Thursday morning to show solidarity with the trans community in response to the Supreme Court's decision regarding the legal definition of "woman." Police were called to the scene at approximately 10.30am after reports of the
"Pride in Worthing is here to stay." BA Euroflyer to sponsor Worthing Pride for two years
Returning for a seventh year on 4 and 5 July, Worthing Pride is the town's biggest, most heartfelt fundraising event, celebrating the local LGBTQ+ community. Organisers of Worthing Pride recently announced that BA Euroflyer - owned by British Airways - will sponsor the event alongside long-term headline partner
Ncuti Gatwa to star as Christopher Marlowe in 'Born With Teeth'
Queer actor Ncuti Gatwa is to star as Christopher Marlowe in Born With Teeth, Liz Duffy Adams' “sexy and sharp” reimagining of the relationship between two literary icons at odds with their time, which will be playing at Wyndham's Theatre in London this summer. The production, which
New LGBTQ+ theatre, café-bar and workspace under construction on site of former bears club XXL in London
A new LGBTQ+ theatre, café-bar and workspace is currently under construction on the site of former bears club XXL at Bankside Yards, on London’s Southbank. Supported with £1.5million of funding from Southwark Council, Chroma is a new LGBTQ+ cultural facility being constructed in the cathedral-like railway arches. It
Trump administration to close national LGBTQ+ youth suicide helpline on 17 July
The Trump administration has announced it will discontinue the United States’ national LGBTQ youth suicide helpline on 17 July. The decision, made by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), will end the “Press 3” feature, which connected LGBTQ+ individuals under 25 with trained crisis counsellors. SAMHSA stated
"A celebration of music across borders." Tickets now on sale for 'Euro Party' - Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus' Pride Show with international choruses
For one night only, on Saturday, 26 July, the fabulous boys of the Brighton Gay Men's Chorus (BrightonGMC) will take to the stage at the brand-new Cairns Theatre with international friends the Barcelona Gay Men’s Chorus, Dublin Gay Men’s Chorus and Philhomoniker Schwuler Chor München. ThisCulture
Beats in the Underground: How Berlin is Using Techno and Art to Reclaim its U-Bahn Stations
Berlin is turning to techno and art to make its U-Bahn stations safer — not with more police, but with beats, art and light. It’s a bold, very Berlin move, rooted in the city’s queer spirit and belief that culture can build community where fear once lingered.
London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on upcoming single 'My Place In This World'
Trinidad-born, London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on his upcoming single My Place In This World, a song about not fitting into the norms of society and finding the inner strength to persevere and survive. His previous single, the tech-house banger I Need Somebody, was well received by DJs and
Europe
Beats in the Underground: How Berlin is Using Techno and Art to Reclaim its U-Bahn Stations
Berlin is turning to techno and art to make its U-Bahn stations safer — not with more police, but with beats, art and light. It’s a bold, very Berlin move, rooted in the city’s queer spirit and belief that culture can build community where fear once lingered.
Ireland’s Minister for Equality marks Pride Month with launch of “ambitious” 'National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy'
Ireland’s Minister for Equality, Norma Foley, has marked Pride Month with launch of an “ambitious” National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy, which sets out the vision for “A safe, fair and inclusive Ireland where people are supported to live inclusive, healthy and fulfilling lives”. The launch follows on the heels of
'Our visibility can no longer be ignored.' Thousands fill the streets for 20th Bucharest Pride
Around 30,000 people filled the streets of Bucharest on Saturday, waving rainbow flags and chanting messages of solidarity and inclusion in Romania’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride march to date. Organisers say it marks the biggest turnout since the event began 20 years ago. The first Pride in Bucharest took
Politics
Gender-critical Green Party councillor booted from party
Dr Pallavi Devulapalli, a West Norfolk councillor and former Green Party parliamentary candidate, has been expelled from the party following a nine-month investigation into comments she made about trans issues during a 2024 election hustings. Dr Devulapalli, who was the party’s national health spokesperson at the time, expressed support
Labour to formally declare “trans women are men” and ban trans women from all-women shortlists
The Labour Party, led by Sir Keir Starmer, is set to formally declare that “trans women are men” and ban trans women from all-women shortlists in the wake of the Supreme Court‘s anti-trans gender ruling, which will affect the lives of trans people up and down the country. Stats For Lefties, which pu
Dylan Tippetts – one of Labour’s only trans councillors – has quit the party, accusing it of “throwing trans people under the bus”
Dylan Tippetts – one of Labour’s only trans councillors – has quit the party, accusing it of “throwing trans people under the bus”. The councillor, who has sat on Plymouth City Council since 2022, wrote in a post on X: “I cannot continue to represent a party that does not support my fundamental righ
Reform UK vows to ban Pride and Trans Flags from council buildings it controls
Reform UK has vowed it will ban Pride and Trans Flags from council buildings it now controls after the local elections on Thursday, 1 May. Writing on the X social media platform, the party said: “Reform UK councils will only fly the Union Jack, St George’s flag and County flags. We are proud of ourUS
Miley Cyrus says 'a month is too short' for Pride Month
Grammy-winning pop star Miley Cyrus, who has just released the album Something Beautiful, has said “a month is too short” for Pride Month, adding, “It’s a lifetime. It’s a lifestyle”. “My Pride Month message would be that I don’t think Pride should be stuck to a month.
"Never give up hope." Thousands gather for powerful demonstration of resistance against Trump's policies affecting LGBTQ+ rights
Thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals and allies from across the globe gathered in Washington DC on Saturday, 7 June blending exuberant celebration with a powerful demonstration of resistance against President Donald Trump's policies affecting LGBTQ+ rights. As part of the grand finale of the weeks-long WorldPride festivities, the march
Trump administration cancels at least 68 grants focused on the health of LGBTQ+ people
The Trump administration has cancelled at least 68 grants focused on the health of LGBTQ+ people, as it continues to target what it describes as “ideologically driven science”. The US government terminated at least 68 grants to 46 institutions totalling nearly $40 million when awarded. While some ofUK
Pride in London to kick off with Big Gay Brunch in Covent Garden
For the first time, the Pride in London parade day will kick off with the The Big Gay Brunch in London’s West End. The free event will run from 11 am on Saturday, 5 July, at the Actors’ Church, which will throw open its gates to welcome visitors to
Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts"
The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Stephen Watson, has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts", which involved some of the most extreme unlawful victimisation of LGBTs by any UK force. His refusal comes nearly two years after he was first urged to
Gender-critical Green Party councillor booted from party
Dr Pallavi Devulapalli, a West Norfolk councillor and former Green Party parliamentary candidate, has been expelled from the party following a nine-month investigation into comments she made about trans issues during a 2024 election hustings. Dr Devulapalli, who was the party’s national health spokesperson at the time, expressed support
New portrait of Terry Higgins to be unveiled ahead of what would have been his 80th birthday
A new portrait of Terry Higgins is to be unveiled later today, Monday, 9 June, at PWSH in Cardiff, ahead of what would have been his 80th birthday on Tuesday. The piece, by artist Darren Varnam, forms part of Prosiect Rhuban Rhudd ( Red Ribbon Project), a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring experiencesLatest Articles
Hull Trains to support Pride in Hull and, for the first time, Kelham Pride in Sheffield this year
Hull Trains will be supporting both Pride in Hull and, for the first time, Kelham Pride in Sheffield this year. During Pride Month, the company celebrated the news by bringing together fabulous drag queens from both Hull and Sheffield for a special meetup in Doncaster, one of the destinations that
Pride flag removed from Matlock high street following complaint from 'Christian' bookshop
A dispute has erupted in the Peak District town of Matlock after the local council removed a Pride flag from its high street, following a complaint from a 'Christian' bookshop. Matlock Town Council had installed rainbow flags for the first time to mark the beginning of Pride Month
Trans rights protest held outside Hull Crown Court following Supreme Court ruling
A group of demonstrators gathered outside Hull Crown Court on Thursday morning to show solidarity with the trans community in response to the Supreme Court's decision regarding the legal definition of "woman." Police were called to the scene at approximately 10.30am after reports of the
"Pride in Worthing is here to stay." BA Euroflyer to sponsor Worthing Pride for two years
Returning for a seventh year on 4 and 5 July, Worthing Pride is the town's biggest, most heartfelt fundraising event, celebrating the local LGBTQ+ community. Organisers of Worthing Pride recently announced that BA Euroflyer - owned by British Airways - will sponsor the event alongside long-term headline partner
Ncuti Gatwa to star as Christopher Marlowe in 'Born With Teeth'
Queer actor Ncuti Gatwa is to star as Christopher Marlowe in Born With Teeth, Liz Duffy Adams' “sexy and sharp” reimagining of the relationship between two literary icons at odds with their time, which will be playing at Wyndham's Theatre in London this summer. The production, which
New LGBTQ+ theatre, café-bar and workspace under construction on site of former bears club XXL in London
A new LGBTQ+ theatre, café-bar and workspace is currently under construction on the site of former bears club XXL at Bankside Yards, on London’s Southbank. Supported with £1.5million of funding from Southwark Council, Chroma is a new LGBTQ+ cultural facility being constructed in the cathedral-like railway arches. It
Trump administration to close national LGBTQ+ youth suicide helpline on 17 July
The Trump administration has announced it will discontinue the United States’ national LGBTQ youth suicide helpline on 17 July. The decision, made by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), will end the “Press 3” feature, which connected LGBTQ+ individuals under 25 with trained crisis counsellors. SAMHSA stated
