Show posters for Something To Believe In at the Edinburgh Fringe have been vandalised (Something To Believe in on Instagram) Posters advertising a queer artist’s show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe have been ripped down, with the vandalism believed to be motivated by anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry. Sarah Alice Shull’s one-woman show Something To Believe In is
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In an urgent message to the government, the founder of UK Black Pride, Lady Phyll, says there is “no time to stand still” when it comes to racism and discrimination. UK Black Pride returned to London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, on Sunday (11 August), with performances from the likes of Thanyia Moore, rapper Reptile
Dr Hilary Cass has denied recommending the book ‘Irreversible Damage’ to colleagues. (BMJ/Canva/Getty) Former colleagues of Dr Hilary Cass, the author of a controversial review into youth gender care, have alleged that she recommended a “gender-critical” book to them prior to writing her report. The paediatric expert was commissioned by NHS England in 2020 to
Comedian Joe Lycett has effortlessly trolled Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. (Getty) Queer comedian Joe Lycett is up to his old tricks, having posted a brilliant list of satirical questions for right-wing MP Nigel Farage. The Late Night Lycett host has become known in recent years for his hilarious takedowns of right-wing MPs and party
L: Lucy Lawless as Xena Warrior Princess. C: The UK riots. R: Kevin Sorbo as Hercules (Syfy/Getty) Kevin Sorbo, who starred in ’90s TV series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, and Lucy Lawless, who starred in sapphic Hercules spin-off Xena: Warrior Princess, have moved in very different directions politically since their shows ended. Lawless and Sorbo
People took to social media to mock the ‘four or five’ far-right troublemakers who seemingly regretted their decision to visit Brighton (x.com/John__Phipps) Thousands of anti-fascist protestors in Brighton stood in defiance of the far-right, Islamophobic riots that have been sweeping the UK. Counter-protestors arrived in Queens Road yesterday (7 August) to condemn far-right groups attempting
Jason Pulman tragically took his own life (Pulman Family) The parents of a transgender teenager who took his own life have called for more support for youngsters waiting for care. 15-year-old Jason Pulman was found dead in Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, in April 2022. He had been on an NHS gender identity service waiting
Olly Alexander made a surprise appearance with Girls Aloud at Brighton Pride. (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) Olly Alexander surprised the audience at Girls Aloud’s Brighton Pride show at Fabuloso in the Park. After being introduced by Married at First Sight UK star and trans activist Ella Morgan, Girls Aloud members Nadine Coyle, Cheryl, Kimberly Walsh and
The Doctor Who episode “Fear Her” has been removed from iPlayer (BBC) The BBC has removed a 2006 episode of Doctor Who from iPlayer, “Fear Her”, which features disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards. The episode, from season two of the modern series of Doctor Who starring David Tennant and Billie Piper, is no longer available on
Secretary of Health and Social Care Victoria Atkins. (Getty) A major trans advocacy group is planning to take its challenge to the UK government’s recent ban on puberty blockers to court. TransActual announced on Wednesday (5 June) that it had taken the first steps in an “urgent legal challenge” against health secretary Victoria Atkins’s decision
The Beatles movies are reportedly set to feature an all-star cast. (Getty) Sam Mendes is set to create a series of four interconnected biopic movies of each Beatles member set for release in 2027. The Beatles movies will reportedly cast Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Harris Dickinson and Charlie Rowe. The InSneider has reported that Femme
Simon Cowell (centre) has launched a new campaign to find a new boy band, like One Direction (pictured in 2013). (Getty) Simon Cowell has incurred the wrath of BTS and K-pop fans after opening up about his hunt for the next boy band, calling One Direction the most successful boy band in recent years. The
Darren Millar has been linked to controversial preachers. (Matthew Horwood/Getty) Conservative general election candidate Darren Millar has been found to have links to pastors accused of homophobia and Islamophobia. Millar, currently a member of the Welsh Parliament, has been selected by the Conservative Party as its parliamentary candidate for the new seat of Clwyd North,
Hannah Bardell celebrated her marriage with a sweet post (hannah_bardell on Instagram) Lesbian SNP candidate Hannah Bardell took a “wee break from the campaign trail” to tie the knot with her partner, she has revealed in a social media post. Bardell, who is campaigning to retain her Livingston seat in the upcoming general election, shared
Comedian Stephen Bailey is appearing with his husband Rich Taylor on new BBC show Unbreakable. (BBC) Stephen Bailey is a regular face on UK TV screens. The 37-year-old stand-up comedian and television presenter, who is gay, is probably best known as the presenter of Celebs on the Farm, however he does have many other strings
These are Reform UK’s policies on trans issues (Getty/Canva/Dan Kitwood) Ahead of the general election, voters may be wondering where Reform UK stands on trans rights. Prime minister Rishi Sunak surprised most political pundits last week when he called a snap general election for 4 July, which, if polls are to believed, could spell disaster for the
Christian Concern launches petition to stop ‘ugly’ Pride flags being erected on London’s Regent Street for Pride month (Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Religious organisation Christian Concern has launched a petition to stop what they describe as “ugly” and “divisive” LGBTQ+ flags from going on display in London’s Regent Street for Pride month. The
A quarter of all fire services in England have seen staff report allegations of homophobia. (Getty) The Home Affairs Select Committee has concluded that England’s fire and rescue service is “institutionally misogynistic, racist and homophobic,” ITV has reported. Following a series of investigations by ITV News into claims of sexual harassment and abuse, MPs concluded
London’s newest lesbian bar La Camionera has officially opened its doors as a permanent venue. La Camionera – Spanish for female trucker, but also slang for butch lesbians – first opened in February in East London on a temporary basis. Over the weekend, however, it launched as a permanent venue in Hackney, with the owners
Eagle-eyed fans have noticed a key Bridgerton character is missing. (Netflix) Dearest reader, the third season of Bridgerton has captivated viewers across the ton. But fans are all saying the same thing after a major character failed to appear in the new episodes. Warning: Bridgerton season three spoilers ahead. Season three of the Netflix period
The Girls Aloud reunion tour paid tribute to the late Sarah Harding (centre). (Getty/Pictured in 2013) Girls Aloud’s tour delivered a “poignant” tribute to the late Sarah Harding, with Cheryl Tweedy telling fans that her death is “hard to believe”. “The Promise” hitmakers kicked off their reunion tour, The Girls Aloud Show, on 17 May
The star was just 17 when he joined the band. (Getty) Zayn Malik has opened up about his time in One Direction, saying that he regrets his “teen angst” while in the band. The British singer — who was the first to depart the X-Factor boy band in 2015 — said in a recent interview
Coronation Street star who was part of UK TV’s first gay kiss dies aged 84 (David M. Benett/Getty Images) Coronation Street star James Laurenson, who made history alongside Sir Ian McKellen as UK TV’s first gay kiss, has died at the age of 84. The actor, who was born in New Zealand, appeared alongside McKellen
JK Rowling doubles down after backlash to vile tweets about trans football manager (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) JK Rowling has doubled down after being criticised for her comments mocking a trans football manager, comparing her to “straight, white, middle-aged blokes”. The Harry Potter author, who has become well-known in recent years for her “gender-critical” beliefs,
Kyle Cook, who performs as Sue Pertrouper, uses his platform as a drag queen to be a “voice” for people living with HIV like him. (Kyle Cook/Canva) Kyle Cook jokes that he’s the “holy trinity of being mouthy” because he’s gay, a scouser and a drag queen. And that makes him a “perfect” person to raise awareness
Kate Forbes will not run to be first minister (ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images) Former SNP finance secretary Kate Forbes will not run in the party’s leadership race, she has announced on social media – but fellow MSP John Swinney has confirmed that he plans to throw his hat in the ring. The MSP for Skye,
Drag Queen Story Hour founder Aida H Dee has been threatened. (George Tyler Photography) The founder of Drag Queen Storytime was threatened to be “cut up and thrown into the River Mersey” if they were to return to Liverpool to read to children and their families. Aida H Dee – real name Sab Samuel when
Drag Race icon Jinkx Monsoon will appear in the new season of Doctor Who. (BBC) The return of Doctor Who is almost upon us. Ahead of the new season, Russell T Davies has clarified a huge rumour about Jinkx Monsoon’s character. Showrunner Davies has already laid out what fans can expect for the new season,
Controversial duo Right Said Fred. (Ralph Orlowski/Getty Images) English pop band Right Said Fred are being relentlessly dragged online after their official X/Twitter account posted a photograph of a phone box that had been repurposed as a defibrillator. The tweet, which has since been deleted, showed a phone box that had been retrofitted with a
Crystal appeared on Good Morning Britain on 26 April to discuss the Laurence Fox libel case (ITV) RuPaul’s Drag Race star Crystal successfully sued right-wing activist Laurence Fox for libel, and was awarded £180,000 in damages, split between three claimants. She’s now announced what she plans to do with her share of the money. Fox
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