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Jessica Gunning, who came out as gay in November 2022 aged 36, wins Culture Award at the Attitude Awards

Graham Robson October 10, 2024

Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning, who won the Culture Award at the Attitude Awards on Wednesday, October 9, has revealed what it was like coming out as gay aged 36 in November 2022. The actress, who shot to fame thanks to her award-winning role in the Netflix series, has been a longtime LGBTQ+ activist. She […]

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“Lesbians brought the rage and the riots to Brighton.” The very Lesbian History of Brighton

Xantippe Steele October 8, 2024

The idea of lesbianism and womanhood, how the two interconnect, has always fascinated me. I always felt that my experience of womanhood was completely altered by my attraction to women. Due to the heteronormative society we live in, I had to deconstruct and rewrite my own definition of womanhood before I felt like I truly […]

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Fundraising News

CALENDAR BOYS: Jordan, who competed in this year’s Mr Gay Great Britain, launches ‘Gym Boys’ calendar to raise funds for Swale Pride and testicular cancer

Graham Robson September 27, 2024

Since coming third in Mr Gay Great Britain, Jordan’s charity work hasn’t stopped, but continued! A new calendar, GYM BOYS, has been launched by Jordan to raise awareness for testicular cancer by supporting the Odd Balls Foundation, with a portion of money raised also being donated to Swale Pride. This all-inclusive calendar also provides tips […]

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First Pride parade in north-eastern German town of Wismar targeted by the far-right

Graham Robson September 15, 2024

The first Pride parade in the north-eastern German town of Wismar was targeted by the far-right on Saturday, September 14, which led to increased police presence. According to police estimates, between 700 and 1,000 people took part in the Pride parade, far outnumbering the 150 far-right demonstrators. In Germany, the marches are known as Christopher […]

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Couple tie the knot at the Channel Islands’ Pride celebrations in Guernsey

Graham Robson September 9, 2024

Freddy Palmer and Becca Morris tied the knot at the Channel Islands’ Pride celebrations in Guernsey, which, according to organisers, was the first time a wedding had taken place at the Pride event. The couple led the annual Pride parade, which saw hundreds of people walk the Pride route. Freddy said: “We’re wives and we […]

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Europe’s largest trans flag to lead Leicester Pride march this Saturday

Graham Robson August 28, 2024

This year’s Leicester Pride March will be led by an 82ft long trans flag and supported by local trans ambassador and founder of Cool2BTrans, Katie Neeves, alongside members of the local community, as it sets off from the city’s Humberstone Gate at 12pm on Saturday, August 31. The flag, which has been kindly lent by Councillor […]

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“We are absolutely devestated.” Seahaven Pride, which was to bring LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion to the south coast this weekend, cancelled due to adverse weather

Graham Robson August 23, 2024

Seahaven Pride, which was to bring LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion to the south coast this weekend with local HIV charity Lunch Positive, Actually Gay Men’s Chorus and lashings of LGBTQ+ talent, has been cancelled due to adverse weather. Writing on Facebook, organisers said: “It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation […]

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Seahaven Pride to bring LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion to the south coast this weekend with Lunch Positive, Actually Gay Men’s Chorus and lashings of LGBTQ+ talent

Graham Robson August 22, 2024

Award-winning local HIV charity Lunch Positive will be at Seahaven Pride this Saturday (August 22), celebrating LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion. Taking place in Martello Fields, the stage features Actually Gay Men’s Chorus, UK tribute artists, local LGBTQ+ talent, music, drag and more besides. Lunch Positive said: “We have our pop up food stall, fundraising for […]

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“It’s beautiful to see the city come together for this event.” Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and allies march through streets of Bath for city’s first Pride event

Graham Robson August 19, 2024

Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and allies marched through Bath‘s streets for the city’s first Pride event in August, holding placards and flags before joining a picnic with charity and music stalls at the Holburne Museum. Those attending said the day felt “special” and “amazing”, adding that it was an important step for the city to […]

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Coronation Street drops out of Manchester Pride parade due to ‘cost cuts at ITV’

Graham Robson August 16, 2024

Coronation Street has announced cast members won’t be taking part in this month’s Manchester Pride Parade for the very first time. The long-running soap, which was devised by gay screenwriter Tony Warren, has featured a large number of LGBTQ+ actors and characters on the famed cobbles over the years. It’s become somewhat of a tradition […]

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