Controversy erupts after drag performance at Portsmouth school is cancelled
A dispute has emerged between former cabinet minister Suella Braverman MP (Conservative) and supporters of LGBTQ+ rights following the cancellation of a planned drag performance at Fareham Academy in Portsmouth. The school had invited Portsmouth-based drag performer Lucy Caboosi to participate in a Pride Month event. However, the invitation was
Isle of Wight Pride FC takes on Solent Sports Team Pride for trans inclusive football match
Isle of Wight Pride FC took on Solent Sports Team Pride at the weekend in a spirited, mixed-gender 11-a-side charity football match which was a "joyful, affirming show of community, solidarity, and resistance". The match brought together players representing the full spectrum of sexualities, gender identities and allies,
Reform UK councillor charged with assault and criminal damage following incident at Pride event
Mandy Clare, a local councillor representing the Winsford Dene ward on Cheshire West and Chester Council for Reform UK, has been formally charged with assault and criminal damage following an incident at a Pride event over the weekend. According to Cheshire Police, officers were called to Winsford Pride around 4.Latest Articles
Treasures in the Dirt: 50 LGBTQ+ Finds: From the Portable Antiquities Scheme
I learned some genuinely fun facts alongside historical insights, but I felt that little bit more affirmed in a truth we all need to hear: we've always been here. The book is particularly important in providing readers with concrete evidence to combat the bigotry that many LGBTQ+ people face.
University of Pennsylvania to ban trans athletes from competing in women’s sports
The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban trans athletes from competing in women’s sports, following a federal civil rights investigation prompted by the participation of trans swimmer Lia Thomas, who will now be stripped of her titles. Texas-born Thomas began her swimming career with distinction, competing for the
Town of Hexham left saddened following theft of Pride flag
The town of Hexham in Northumberland has been left saddened following the theft of a Pride flag displayed in celebration of Pride Month. The flag, which was raised by Hexham Town Council, was discovered missing on the morning of Friday, 20 June. Vandals had allegedly broken into St Andrew'
Controversy erupts after drag performance at Portsmouth school is cancelled
A dispute has emerged between former cabinet minister Suella Braverman MP (Conservative) and supporters of LGBTQ+ rights following the cancellation of a planned drag performance at Fareham Academy in Portsmouth. The school had invited Portsmouth-based drag performer Lucy Caboosi to participate in a Pride Month event. However, the invitation was
Rose Garden's Swap Shop raises £1,200 (so far!) for Sussex Beacon
Rose Garden’s Swap Shop, which has so far raised almost £1,200 for Sussex Beacon, was another huge success on Saturday. The event, which takes place at Queens Arms Brighton, saw quite a crowd coming together to see and enjoy the glorious - and very colourful - Rose Garden
LGBTQ+ Pathways to Family - free online event on 10 July
Brighton & Hove City Council is holding a series of online events in collaboration with East Sussex and West Sussex and Adoption South East for LGBTQ+ people looking to explore the different pathways to family. Keen to welcome a child into your home? Find out about fostering and adoption at
Transport for London launches portrait series to celebrate Pride and 20 years of LGBTQ+ colleague community
Transport for London (TfL) is celebrating 20 years of its LGBTQ+ colleague community OUTbound across the transport network ahead of the Pride in London parade on Saturday, 5 July. TfL’s colleague network group, which was founded in 2005 and has more than 900 members, aims to support anyone who
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Treasures in the Dirt: 50 LGBTQ+ Finds: From the Portable Antiquities Scheme
I learned some genuinely fun facts alongside historical insights, but I felt that little bit more affirmed in a truth we all need to hear: we've always been here. The book is particularly important in providing readers with concrete evidence to combat the bigotry that many LGBTQ+ people face.
OUTtv commissions X-Rated renovation show, 'DIY Dungeon', with Joey Mills and renews breakout hit 'Drag House Rules'
OUTtv, the LGBTQ+ streaming service, has unveiled its latest programming slate, featuring three newly commissioned original series and renewals for two of its hit shows. New originals include scripted mystery Laid Bare, supernatural thriller Eyes in the Woods, and home renovation docu-series DIY Dungeon. OUTtv is also bringing back scripted
Trans author explores what it means to survive when the world ends in new young adult dystopian novel
"Whilst growing up, I often felt like I would have preferred being the last person alive on Earth, rather than face my day-to-day life," explains Willow White, the trans author of You Can't Take my Name, which explores what it means to survive when the worldEurope
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
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University of Pennsylvania to ban trans athletes from competing in women’s sports
The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban trans athletes from competing in women’s sports, following a federal civil rights investigation prompted by the participation of trans swimmer Lia Thomas, who will now be stripped of her titles. Texas-born Thomas began her swimming career with distinction, competing for the
Trans man, Sam Nordquist, murdered in New York added to National LGBTQ+ Wall of Honour
The name of Sam Nordquist, a trans man from Minnesota who was murdered in New York, was added to the National LGBTQ+ Wall of Honour at the historic Stonewall Inn in New York City on Thursday night. The emotional ceremony took place during Pride Month, as part of an annual
LGBTQ+ activists gather in Mexico City to create “world’s largest human LGBTQ+ flag”
In a vibrant celebration of Pride, over 5,000 LGBTQ+ activists gathered in Mexico City’s Zócalo (the main square in central Mexico City) to create the “world’s largest human LGBTQ+ flag”. Despite the rain, participants used colourful umbrellas to form a striking display that covered the historic Plaza
One of the world’s busiest airports could become first to house gay bar
One of the world’s busiest airports, Chicago O’Hare International Airport, could become the first to house a gay bar. As part of a major renovation of Terminal 1, airport officials invited bids for new concession spaces. Among the submissions is a standout proposal: a bar branded with thePolitics
Keir Starmer orders hospitals, universities, and other public institutions to comply with anti-trans Supreme Court ruling
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has directed hospitals, universities, and other public institutions to comply with the Supreme Court's anti-trans ruling that defines legal sex based on biological sex, not gender identity - even for individuals with a Gender Recognition Certificate. The April 2025 ruling clarified that under
Labour MP urges stronger sentences for those committing hate-motivated violence
Labour MP Jacob Collier has called for tougher penalties for violent crimes motivated by hatred of a person’s sexuality, gender identity or disability, describing the move as a “vital step forward” in protecting marginalised communities. Speaking during a debate on the Government’s Crime and Policing Bill, Collier urged
Speak Up For Trans Rights: Stonewall encourages people to respond to EHRC consultation
During Pride season, LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall has released a new ‘explainer’ to support individuals responding to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) consultation on its draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations. The Code was updated following the Supreme Court ruling on 16 April. The
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 supportUK
Town of Hexham left saddened following theft of Pride flag
The town of Hexham in Northumberland has been left saddened following the theft of a Pride flag displayed in celebration of Pride Month. The flag, which was raised by Hexham Town Council, was discovered missing on the morning of Friday, 20 June. Vandals had allegedly broken into St Andrew'
"An emotional day." LGBTQ+ veterans view UK’s first national memorial for LGBTQ+ military personnel for the first time
Veterans have expressed deep emotion after viewing the UK’s first national memorial for LGBTQ+ military personnel, currently being crafted at Holkham Forge in Norfolk. The bronze sculpture, Crumpled Letter, will be installed at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire this August. The memorial was recommended by a review into
Council in Warwickshire takes firm stand in support of local trans community
Kenilworth Town Council in Warwickshire has taken a firm stand in support of the trans community in the town and across the county, passing a motion that celebrates their contributions and calls for stronger protections amid a challenging national climate and attacks from both sides of the political spectrum. The
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 MonthNews
University of Pennsylvania to ban trans athletes from competing in women’s sports
The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban trans athletes from competing in women’s sports, following a federal civil rights investigation prompted by the participation of trans swimmer Lia Thomas, who will now be stripped of her titles. Texas-born Thomas began her swimming career with distinction, competing for the
Town of Hexham left saddened following theft of Pride flag
The town of Hexham in Northumberland has been left saddened following the theft of a Pride flag displayed in celebration of Pride Month. The flag, which was raised by Hexham Town Council, was discovered missing on the morning of Friday, 20 June. Vandals had allegedly broken into St Andrew'
Controversy erupts after drag performance at Portsmouth school is cancelled
A dispute has emerged between former cabinet minister Suella Braverman MP (Conservative) and supporters of LGBTQ+ rights following the cancellation of a planned drag performance at Fareham Academy in Portsmouth. The school had invited Portsmouth-based drag performer Lucy Caboosi to participate in a Pride Month event. However, the invitation was
Rose Garden's Swap Shop raises £1,200 (so far!) for Sussex Beacon
Rose Garden’s Swap Shop, which has so far raised almost £1,200 for Sussex Beacon, was another huge success on Saturday. The event, which takes place at Queens Arms Brighton, saw quite a crowd coming together to see and enjoy the glorious - and very colourful - Rose GardenLatest Articles
Treasures in the Dirt: 50 LGBTQ+ Finds: From the Portable Antiquities Scheme
I learned some genuinely fun facts alongside historical insights, but I felt that little bit more affirmed in a truth we all need to hear: we've always been here. The book is particularly important in providing readers with concrete evidence to combat the bigotry that many LGBTQ+ people face.
University of Pennsylvania to ban trans athletes from competing in women’s sports
The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban trans athletes from competing in women’s sports, following a federal civil rights investigation prompted by the participation of trans swimmer Lia Thomas, who will now be stripped of her titles. Texas-born Thomas began her swimming career with distinction, competing for the
Town of Hexham left saddened following theft of Pride flag
The town of Hexham in Northumberland has been left saddened following the theft of a Pride flag displayed in celebration of Pride Month. The flag, which was raised by Hexham Town Council, was discovered missing on the morning of Friday, 20 June. Vandals had allegedly broken into St Andrew'
Controversy erupts after drag performance at Portsmouth school is cancelled
A dispute has emerged between former cabinet minister Suella Braverman MP (Conservative) and supporters of LGBTQ+ rights following the cancellation of a planned drag performance at Fareham Academy in Portsmouth. The school had invited Portsmouth-based drag performer Lucy Caboosi to participate in a Pride Month event. However, the invitation was
Rose Garden's Swap Shop raises £1,200 (so far!) for Sussex Beacon
Rose Garden’s Swap Shop, which has so far raised almost £1,200 for Sussex Beacon, was another huge success on Saturday. The event, which takes place at Queens Arms Brighton, saw quite a crowd coming together to see and enjoy the glorious - and very colourful - Rose Garden
LGBTQ+ Pathways to Family - free online event on 10 July
Brighton & Hove City Council is holding a series of online events in collaboration with East Sussex and West Sussex and Adoption South East for LGBTQ+ people looking to explore the different pathways to family. Keen to welcome a child into your home? Find out about fostering and adoption at
Transport for London launches portrait series to celebrate Pride and 20 years of LGBTQ+ colleague community
Transport for London (TfL) is celebrating 20 years of its LGBTQ+ colleague community OUTbound across the transport network ahead of the Pride in London parade on Saturday, 5 July. TfL’s colleague network group, which was founded in 2005 and has more than 900 members, aims to support anyone who
