3+ hour, 9+ min ago  (434+ words) The Queens Arms will kick off its third consecutive year of fundraising for Trans Pride Brighton this week, with a series of events led by cabaret performer Ophelia Payne. Fundraising begins on Thursday, 16 July with Ophelia Payne's G Spot, featuring…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (277+ words) An LGBTQ+ community organiser in Florida has been arrested after allegedly using a non-profit organisation’s funds for personal expenses, including haircuts, Uber journeys and fuel. Jason Nunez, the former director of the Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce, is…...

21+ hour, 53+ min ago  (317+ words) Brighton's LGBTQ+ community is coming together in support of Trans Pride Brighton, with venues, including Charles Street Tap and Legends Brighton, hosting fundraising events and entertainment programmes ahead of the city's Trans Pride on Saturday, 18 July. Charles Street Tap and…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (347+ words) Former Conservative MP and Reform UK figure Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78, bringing to a close one of the most controversial careers in modern British politics. Widdecombe, who served as a Tory MP for 23 years before later joining the Brexit…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (451+ words) Barefoot Wine has partnered with LGBT Foundation to help support 50,000 LGBTQ+ people across the UK through a programme of community events, Pride outreach and digital campaigns. The wine brand has been named the charity’s exclusive wine partner and will back…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (785+ words) LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall celebrated Pride season in style this week, unveiling the winners of its inaugural Proud Changemakers Awards during a fundraising summer party at The Ministry in south London. The new awards recognise individuals and organisations that have…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (362+ words) The Church of England has allowed a controversial fringe event featuring so-called "ex-gay" Christians to go ahead during this week's General Synod, despite calls from LGBTQ+ campaigners and progressive clergy for it to be cancelled. The event, titled "People Change:…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (269+ words) Brighton Gin has revealed its limited-edition Pride bottle for 2026, continuing its annual tradition of showcasing LGBTQ+ artists while raising funds for grassroots organisations in the city. This year's design has been created by Brighton-based artist Amy Isles Freeman, whose artwork…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (750+ words) An LGBTQ+ helpline says its services are ‘more vital than ever’ amid rising anti-trans sentiment and a surge in demand. Switchboard, one of the UK’s oldest LGBTQ+ helplines, is experiencing an ongoing rise in calls. Last year more than 17,000 conversations…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (358+ words) Trans and non-binary Olympic runner Nikki Hiltz has spoken of their disappointment after the US Supreme Court upheld state laws restricting trans athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s school sports. The landmark 6-3 ruling backed laws in West Virginia and…...