A UK primary school has been forced to defend a trans supply teacher after complaints from parents. (Getty) A primary school in Southampton has issued a letter in defence of a “well-regarded” transgender supply teacher after complaints from parents. Bitterne Church of England Primary School and Southampton City Council both jumped to the defence of
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Grindr to be sued for allegedly sharing users’ HIV status (Getty) Dating app Grindr is being sued for allegedly sharing users’ personal information, including their HIV status and ethnicity. According to reports from the BBC, the claim was lodged at the High Court in London, alleging that Grindr had used “covert tracking technology”, and that
Haye took to Raya to search for a third. (@davidhaye/Instagram) In David Haye’s world, three is never a crowd! The ex-sportsperson and his partner Siân Osborne are seeking a third for their throuple via celebrity dating app Raya for “disgustingly shocking acts”. The former professional boxer, 43, posted on his profile about wanting a throuple
The London pub fell victim to Swift-mania. (Getty) Swifties have embarked on a new era following Taylor Swift’s latest release, The Tortured Poets Department. Her fanbase has once again proved their loyalty after flocking to a local London pub which was name-dropped in her new album. The venue reportedly had to turn customers away after
Jeremy Corbyn reiterated his support for trans people during the Council of Europe speech. (Getty) Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has shared a message of support for transgender people everywhere. The Islington North MP told the Council of Europe that there had to be an end to the “horrors of transgender discrimination”, in his speech
A jury inquest has concluded that systemic failures by services supporting Jason Pulman, a trans teenager who took his own life, could have contributed to his death. Warning: The following article contains discussions about mental health, self-harm and suicidal ideation. 15-year-old Jason Pulman was found dead in Hampden Park, Eastbourne on 19 April 2022, the
The Women’s European Qualifiers for Euro 2025 begin on Friday (5 April), and defending champions England, who won in 2022 and who have man LGBTQ+ players, will face off against Sweden at Wembley Stadium. It follows an impressive 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup run for the Lionesses. The 2023 Women’s World Cup saw a record 32 teams compete for
New statistics have revealed the alarming prevalence of drink spiking in the LGBTQ+ community, with one man telling of the experience that left him cutting himself off from work, family, friends and “anything that looked towards the future I didn’t think I would ever have”. Released on Thursday (4 April), the Ladbible Group and Stamp
Asexual activist Yasmin Benoit. (Getty) Yasmin Benoit is shutting down preconceived notions of what it means to be asexual, one conversation at a time. The activist is tearing down barriers to representation and visibility as a model, having appeared at London Fashion Week this year. But despite amassing almost 75,000 followers on Instagram, whom she educates
Belfast teen who blackmailed and ‘bullied’ gay man ordered to pay compensation (Getty Images) A Belfast teenager has been given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay compensation after he blackmailed a “vulnerable” gay man over his sexuality. On Wednesday (6 March), Judge Donna McColgan handed down a two-year jail sentence, suspended for three
Their son is eight months old. (@scarlettmoffatt/Instagram) Scarlett Moffatt has revealed that her baby son Jude has two godparents who are both drag queens. The former Gogglebox star welcomed her baby into the world eight months ago with her long-term partner Scott Dobinson. She recalled having a relatively easy pregnancy, despite their baby boy arriving
The singer spoke out against the ban. (Getty) The ban on FKA twigs’ Calvin Klein advert has been partially lifted after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said the images present her as a “stereotypical sexual object”. The singer previously called out the “double standards” of the ban, which claimed she was sexualised in the advert.
Her estate made the demand on behalf of the singer, who died in July 2023. (Getty/Getty) Sinéad O’Connor’s estate has demanded that Donald Trump stops using her music at his campaign events. Trump allegedly used her version of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ at some of his campaign events ahead of the 2024 United States elections,
Tory MP Alicia Kearns (L) berates Alba MP Neale Hanvey (R) for dropping the “T” from “LGBT”. (Parliamentlive.tv) A bill aimed at ban conversion therapy failed to move through Parliament on Friday (1 March), after a debate on it ran out of time: with anti-conversion therapy ban MPs accused of ‘filibustering’ the bill. The Conservative
Williams (right) is taking on Streep’s iconic role. (20th Century Studios/ABC) Vanessa Williams has spoken about taking on the role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada musical, telling fans that her version is “not Meryl Streep”. The award-winning Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives star will take on the role at the Dominion Theatre
Feminist group Sisters Uncut protest outside the central criminal court as the sentencing hearing for Wayne Couzens takes place. (Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images) Wayne Couzens, the police officer who abducted, raped and murdered Sarah Everard in 2021, was wholly unsuitable for his position on the force, an inquiry has found. A former armed protection officer
A survey found Scottish parents overwhelming support LGBT-inclusive education. (Getty) The majority of parents and carers overwhelmingly support LGBTQ+ inclusive education being taught in Scottish schools, a survey has found. Research conducted by Survation, on behalf of Time for Inclusive Education (TIE), has revealed overwhelming support in Scotland for the teaching of LGBTQ+ topics in
The Royal Mint has released a collection of coins featuring George Michael. (Getty) The Royal Mint has released a commemorative coin dedicated to the memory of George Michael. The UK’s official coin manufacturer unveiled the limited-edition coins, which pay tribute to the singer-songwriter’s hit single Faith, on Monday (26 February). Designed by artist Sandra Deiana,
London Bridge station’s LGBT+ History Month display was vandalised earlier this week. (Network Rail) A collage of Pride flags at London Bridge railway station has been vandalised just days before it was due to be removed. The Pride Pillar, at London Bridge station, celebrates LGBT+ History Month and features an array of different LGBTQ+ flags
Former GB News presenter Dan Wootton claimed the allegations made against him were “lies designed to destroy [his] career”. (GB News) Dan Wootton has claimed he’s the victim of a “politically-motivated witch hunt” as the Metropolitan Police confirm they are taking no further action against the former GB News presenter following a six-month investigation. In
A John Lewis store decorated with rainbow colours in celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride. (Keith Mayhew/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) A trans-inclusive story in a John Lewis staff magazine has left some people furious. The department store company, which also owns Waitrose, issued the publication – Identity magazine – to its more than 70,000 members of staff,
Parkrun attendees describe event as ‘fun’ and ‘inclusive’ despite anti-trans backlash (Getty Images) Parkrun attendees have described the event as “a bit of fun” and “inclusive” amid a row over its policy welcoming trans and non-binary runners. The organisation, which organises free weekly running events across the world, has continued to face anti-trans backlash for
Divina de Campo wore a protest dress to parliament. (Getty Images) Divina de Campo made waves with a shocking protest dress while attending an LGBT History Month event in parliament just days after Rishi Sunak’s derogatory anti-trans joke. When the drag performer and singer was first invited to an LGBT History Month reception in Parliament,
Rishi Sunak has been widely criticised. (Getty) UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has come under intense scrutiny over tax after it was revealed he paid half a million pounds in UK taxes last year, a rate of just 23%, despite his total income soaring to over £2 million. Details released by Downing Street showcased Sunak’s
The fight against HIV has been transformed by medical breakthroughs such as PrEP.(Getty/Envato/PinkNews) A worrying number of straight Brits think they can’t contract HIV, despite rising cases among heterosexuals, a new study has revealed. HIV Testing Week, held from 5 to 11 February and coordinated by the HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust, celebrates 10 years
Buckingham Palace confirmed the diagnosis. (Samir Hussein – Handout/Getty Images) King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The type of cancer he has been diagnosed with has not been revealed, but his cancer diagnosis was identified during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The King has begun undergoing “regular
A lawmaker in the UK is pushing for an amendment in the Gender Recognition Act. (Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) A lawmaker in the UK is pushing for an amendment in legislation which would allow for trans and non-binary people to be referred by their affirmed gender in death. Last month, Labour Party MP
“It is so important that people can take full control of their own contraceptive needs.” (Getty) The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare in the UK have called to make the morning-after pill “free for everyone”. They’re also calling for it to be made widely available so that people can get ahold of emergency contraception
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Crystal thinks Laurence Fox and those like him should learn “how to apologise” after the LGBTQ+ activist won a libel case against him. Crystal, whose real name is Colin Seymour, told PinkNews on Tuesday (30 January) that Fox’s behaviour following the Monday’s court verdict is “disappointing” and that he should
hile he terminated his contract with Al-Ettifaq after only six months, Henderson explained that the move was ‘nothing other than a football decision’. (Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) Footballer Jordan Henderson has offered a lukewarm apology to the LGBTQ+ community after facing backlash over his controversial move to Saudi Arabia. The 33-year-old former England midfielder was criticised
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