EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite has spoken candidly about the emotional, years‑long process of accepting her eldest child’s transition, describing it as a “very long journey” marked by distress, soul‑searching and ultimately joy. 📸 IMAGO

Writing on social media, Graham said: "To the community, the volunteers, and everyone who has supported me over the last 13 years: thank you. I will always be proud of what we built together."

Swindon & Wiltshire Pride has announced that Swindon stars Billy & Louie, the acclaimed twin vocal duo and finalists on The Voice, have been appointed as the charity’s newest patrons

The charity is inviting stories from across the UK as part of a new campaign designed to highlight the ordinary but powerful experiences made possible by decades of hard‑won progress

ITV is developing a provocative new period drama that will explore fringe theories surrounding the gender identity of Queen Elizabeth I

Christopher Joell-Deshields has been accused of spending £7,000 worth of sponsor-donated vouchers on luxury perfumes and Apple products

A new survey by the performers’ union Equity has uncovered a surge in discriminatory hostility within London’s nightlife sector, with 28% of respondents explicitly reporting an increase in transphobia, misogyny, homophobia, racism or far‑right sentiment in their working lives

Amsterdam has celebrated a landmark moment in LGBTQ+ history, marking 25 years since the world’s first legally recognised same‑sex marriages were conducted in the Dutch capital

The International Olympic Committee has announced a ban on transgender women competing in Olympic women's events, to take effect from the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Eligibility will be determined by mandatory SRY gene screening

Commenting on the news, Olly said “I feel so privileged to be a patron of the wonderful Sussex Beacon. I’ve truly fallen in love with the amazing team and the service users I’ve met."

A major new national campaign and tour is being launched to tackle what campaigners say is a deepening crisis of suicide, loneliness and drug-related harm in LGBTQ+ communities across the UK

A clear majority of Americans support equal rights and protections for trans people, according to new survey data released to mark Transgender Day of Visibility

The prestigious Italia Conti was founded in 1911 by actress and teacher Italia Conti. For more than a century, the institution has helped launch some of the United Kingdom’s most iconic performers, including many LGBTQ+ trailblazers and allies

Three leading LGBTQ+ charities - Stonewall Housing, akt and Gendered Intelligence - have jointly launched a new resource designed to help housing and homelessness organisations navigate their responsibilities towards trans and non‑binary people

Thai drag performer Gawdland has made history by winning RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World, becoming the first Asian contestant to claim the title in the international spin‑off series

The proposed year aligns with the 60th anniversary of London’s first Pride march, which took place on 1 July 1972 and was organised by activists from the Gay Liberation Front

Patricia Arquette’s comments form part of her long‑standing advocacy for trans rights, shaped in part by the loss of her sister, the late actress and trans activist Alexis Arquette

Footballer Borja Iglesias, who has been a regular target of abuse in stadiums and online since he began painting his nails first in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and later as a visible gesture of solidarity with LGBTQ+ people has spoken out against homophobic abuse he continues to face

Aiden died by suicide in May 2025. An inquest was held in October 2025 and Aiden’s family raised serious concerns about the circumstances leading to his death, including the lack of gender-affirming care he had received. *This story contains info which may be upsetting to some readers*

David Skaith, the Mayor of York, said: "I look forward to seeing our streets filled with the love, energy, Pride, and inclusivity that runs throughout our region.”

A Cheshire Women’s Institute branch has announced it will close at the end of March after members voted overwhelmingly to suspend the group in protest at the national organisation’s exclusion of trans women

Sussex Beacon’s CEO Rachel Brett said “This year’s Half Marathon was our biggest and best yet. We are truly astounded that more than £300,000 has been raised by over 800 incredible Team Beacon runners." 📸 Nick Ford Photography

The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a landmark ruling requiring all EU member states to provide legal gender recognition procedures for citizens who have exercised their right to move and reside freely across the bloc

A portrait of the late David Raven, also known as his glittering stage persona Maisie Trollette, will go on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London this October as part of a major new exhibition by acclaimed photographer Tim Walker

Liza Minnelli, one of the most celebrated performers of stage and screen - and a longstanding gay icon - is marking her 80th birthday with a flurry of public appearances, a new memoir and a star‑studded tribute concert

The chart, shared widely on social media by Reform UK figures such as Darren Grimes and Dr David Bull, indicates that 25% of gay or bisexual men back the party

The BBC has confirmed that its groundbreaking LGBTQ+ dating shows I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl will not be returning after the upcoming second series of I Kissed A Girl, citing ongoing “funding challenges” as the reason behind the cancellation

The argument that gender-neutral and gender-nonconforming pronouns are a recent – and therefore suspect – invention is contradicted by centuries of literary history, according to a new book written by a University of Surrey researcher

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK favourites Cheryl and Kitty Scott-Claus are gearing up to unleash a whirlwind of campery, chaos and pure drag joy as they take their first full‑length double act on tour across the UK next month - including a hotly anticipated stop at Komedia Brighton on Tuesday, 7 April

Yoko Ono once told Sir Paul McCartney that she believed her late husband John Lennon “might have been gay”, the former Beatle has confirmed in a newly resurfaced interview

Around 50 activists from the Peter Tatchell Foundation and partner groups protested outside Westminster Abbey during the Commonwealth service, shouting for King Charles III to apologise for his "predecessor monarchs imposing anti-LGBTQ+ laws on colonies" across across the British Empire

Trans advocacy group TransLucent said the move was "yet another blatant act of discrimination against transgender youths' healthcare, which has been systematically eroded since the Cass Review"

Green Party MP Hannah Spencer was escorted to safety by police on Sunday after being aggressively confronted by anti‑trans activists during a rally in Manchester city centre

‘Eins, Zwei, Drei’ arrives after the BBC internally selected the Kent‑based electronic musician, inventor and YouTube star to represent the UK at Eurovision’s 70th edition

Organisers stressed that while Pride in Luton is closing, the need for “safe, affirming and community‑led LGBTQIA+ spaces in Luton remains as important as ever"

The pub, renowned for its drag and cabaret heritage dating back to the 1960s, has been at the centre of an 11‑year community campaign involving weekly vigils, planning battles and determined activism to save the building from redevelopment

Senior Labour MP Dame Emily Thornberry has warned that Sir Keir Starmer has “ended up in the wrong place” on trans rights, arguing that the party has drifted away from its values and failed to stand up for one of society’s most vulnerable groups

Drag Race UK star Veronica Green, real name Kevin Grogan, is opening up for the first time about his diagnosis with multiple sclerosis (MS). Kevin announced to fans via Instagram in October 2024 that he’d been diagnosed with MS following an unexplained period of numbness across the body

Openly gay darts referee Huw Ware has spoken about how close he came to quitting the sport before making history as the first openly gay official to take charge of a World Darts Championship final

Brighton & Hove community station 1BTN is set to return with its annual International Women’s Day Takeover, promising 50 hours of non-stop broadcasting led by women, trans women, and non-binary talent from across the city’s vibrant music scene

Trans Pride Brighton has been shortlisted for Pride Organisation of the Year at the Gaydio Awards 2026, as Gaydio revealed the full list of nominees celebrating grassroots LGBTQ+ heroes across the UK.

Brighton & Hove is set for a vibrant weekend of events as the city marks International Women’s Day 2026, with celebrations beginning on Saturday, 7 March.

Founder Brandy X, who moved to London a decade ago, said: “It began as a safe space for trans and queer people to meet, dance and socialise - but it quickly became something much bigger... It became a movement.”

Thousands of runners turned out for the 36th Brighton Half Marathon yesterday, in windy and wet conditions, running 13.1 miles around the city. The event was all started by BAFTA-nominated actor and award-winning singer/songwriter, Olly Alexander, who ran for Team Beacon.

Ian Wilmott has presented the museum with what is believed to be one of the last remaining original Never Going Underground posters from 1988. The design reworked the iconic London Transport roundel and was created for the Manchester‑based campaign against Section 28.

By the curtain, the laughter sits in your chest alongside something more complicated. That, one rather suspects, is exactly what Maugham intended all along, even if he could never quite say so

No one enjoys criticism or rejection, but for some, it sparks an intense, overwhelming emotional reaction that’s hard to control. This is known as rejection sensitivity, and it’s especially common in people with ADHD. Here’s what it is and how to cope.

Birmingham LGBT, the largest LGBTQ+ support service in the Midlands, has officially opened its new purpose‑built centre in Birmingham’s Gay Village

Rob Jetten has made history as the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister, taking office on 23 February 2026

The Star Trek universe has taken a major step forward in LGBTQ+ representation with the introduction of Jay-Den Kraag, the franchise’s first openly gay Klingon. The character appears in the upcoming Paramount+ series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and is portrayed by 23‑year‑old actor Karim Diané.