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RU5H aims to redefine all-gay travel with kink-positive cruise experiences
A new all-gay travel brand is promising to bring a more sex-positive and kink-friendly approach to LGBTQ+ holidays, with organisers positioning it as a fresh alternative within the growing queer travel market. RU5H describes itself as an all-gay, all-male travel and lifestyle company focused on
New mural unveiled in Manchester's Gay Village ahead of inaugural Manchester Village Pride
A new mural celebrating Manchester 's LGBTQ+ heritage has been unveiled on Sackville Street Bridge just in time for Manchester Village Pride , following a community-led competition to find a local artist to transform the landmark. Earlier this year, members of Manchester's LGBTQ+ community were invited to
LGBTQ+ anti-hate campaign group challenges Reform UK member's Pride comments
An LGBTQ+ anti-hate campaign group has criticised comments made by a Reform UK member about Pride, arguing that they reflect a misunderstanding of the difference between equality and equity. Stop LGBTQ Hate Online responded after Will Fagg , deputy branch chair of Reform UK Bridgwater, commented on social media in
Berkshire LGBTQ+ and HIV charity secures £285,000 National Lottery funding boost
A Berkshire charity supporting people living with HIV and LGBTQ+ communities has secured more than £285,000 in National Lottery funding to expand its work tackling isolation, stigma and inequality across the county. Thames Valley Positive Support (TVPS) has been awarded £285,060 by the National Lottery Community
Warwickshire Pride warns of planned protest by "transphobic hate group" ahead of event
Warwickshire Pride organisers have reassured attendees that enhanced safety measures are in place after learning that an anti-trans group intends to attend this weekend's Pride celebrations in Leamington Spa . In a statement issued ahead of Saturday's event, organisers said they had been made aware that
Campaigners disappointed as Government rejects Section 28 public inquiry
Campaigners seeking a public inquiry into the impact of Section 28 have expressed disappointment after the Government ruled out launching an investigation into the controversial legislation. The Section 28 Justice Coalition , which was founded earlier this year to campaign for recognition of the law's lasting impact on LGBTQ+
Nigerian Rainbow Dudes member wins fight to stay in Britain after asylum ruling
A Nigerian asylum seeker has won his fight to remain in the UK after an immigration tribunal ruled that his support for LGBTQ+ rights would put him at risk of persecution if he were returned to his home country. The man, known only as KA , successfully appealed against an earlier
Leeds Hunters move a step closer to bringing Bingham Cup, one of the world's biggest LGBTQ+ sporting events, to the UK
Leeds Hunters have moved a step closer to bringing one of the world's biggest LGBTQ+ sporting events to the UK after reaching the final stage of bidding to host the 2028 Bingham Cup . International Gay Rugby (IGR) announced on social media that Leeds Hunters and Dublin-based Emerald
Sam Smith: "Madonna’s music is a lifeline to queer people"
Sam Smith has praised Madonna as a vital figure for LGBTQ+ communities, revealing that the pop icon personally reached out to support them during the controversy surrounding their chart-topping hit Unholy . Speaking to Zane Lowe on Apple Music , the singer-songwriter described Madonna as both a personal inspiration and
UN experts warn UK equality 'guidance' on single-sex services could ‘institutionalise discrimination’ against trans people
A group of United Nations human rights experts has warned that new UK 'guidance' on single-sex services risks “institutionalising discrimination” against trans and gender-diverse people. The concerns were raised in a joint statement issued by the UN Working Group on discrimination against women and
Russian LGBT Network forced to shut down after being labelled ‘extremist’
One of Russia’s most prominent LGBTQ+ rights organisations has announced it is shutting down after a court designated it an “extremist” organisation, a move campaigners say marks a further escalation in the country’s crackdown on LGBTQ+ people and civil society. The Russian LGBT Network
Robin Ince becomes first patron of trans advocacy group TransActual
Comedian, writer and broadcaster Robin Ince has been announced as the first-ever patron of trans-led advocacy organisation, TransActual. The former Infinite Monkey Cage co-presenter said he was accepting the role after continuing to speak out in support of trans people despite facing professional consequences, including his departure
MindOut for Laughs returns to Komedia to raise funds for LGBTQ+ mental health
Brighton LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut is set to bring back its fundraising event MindOut for Laughs next month, with an evening of comedy, drag, music and spoken word at Komedia Brighton . The event, hosted by Brighton drag and cabaret favourite Ophelia Payne , will take place on Thursday, 3 September
REVIEW: Stop! That! Train!
Rupauls Drag Race has been highlighting queer lives for over 15 years under the guise of a reality tv competition. A movie spin off always seemed inevitable. Welcome to the glorious train wreck .This is not a Very Brady Christmas folks.
Manchester Village Pride line-up cost less than single 2025 headliner, organisers reveal
Organisers behind the new-look Manchester Village Pride have revealed that booking the entire line-up for this year's event has cost less than the fee paid for a single headline act at Manchester Pride in 2025. The candid admission comes ahead of the first Manchester Village Pride,
Brighton to host first-ever Dyke Pride next month
Brighton is set to host its first-ever Dyke Pride event next month, with organisers promising a free, grassroots celebration centred on community, visibility and trans inclusion. Brighton Dyke Pride will take place on Saturday, 5 September at St Ann’s Well Gardens , bringing together dykes and allies for