David Tennant will bring his ‘warmth, charm and mischievous wit’ as the host of the 2024 BAFTAs, which is set to take place on 18 February. (Getty) Doctor Who star and unflinching LGBTQ+ ally David Tennant will be hosting the 2024 BAFTAs, and he’ll undoubtedly bring his “warmth, charm and mischievous wit” to the British film
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The BBC rejected complaints from Doctor Who viewers who didn’t like Yasmin Finney’s trans character appearing in the 2023 specials. (BBC) The BBC has hit back at complaints from Doctor Who viewers who argued that including Yasmin Finney’s trans character in the 60th anniversary special was “inappropriate”. The broadcaster received a measly 144 complaints from disgruntled viewers over the
London celebrates 10 years since same-sex marriage quality during New Year’s Eve firework display. (BBC) London heralded in 2024 with their annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display and this year paid homage to same-sex marriage equality, Barbie-mania and the Windrush generation. The 15-minute firework and drone display, organised by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan,
Over the last year, anti-immigration rhetoric has plumbed new depths in the UK and across the world. From endless debate about the government’s Rwanda plan to harmful commentary about migrants in the media, 2023 has been a painful year for the many people who travel to the UK in search of safety and security. But
Ncuti Gatwa: knows many gay men like the Doctor. (James Pardon/Bad Wolf/BBC Studios) Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has said he knows “many” gay men who are reminiscent of the Doctor and that “chosen family” is the reason LGBTQ+ people connect so much with the show. Gatwa will take over as the 15th Doctor during the
Two teenagers have been found guilty of murdering trans teen Brianna Ghey. The jury of seven men and five women at Manchester Crown Court unanimously convicted the two teens of killing 16-year-old Ghey in February 2023, after deliberating for four hours and 40 minutes. Ghey was stabbed 28 times in back, head and neck in
The UK government’s trans guidance for schools has been published (Scott Barbour/Getty Images) LGBTQ+ charities in the UK have responded to the government’s draft guidance for trans schoolchildren, describing the proposals as “chilling” and “actively dangerous”. Charities including Stonewall, Galop, and Mermaids have spoken out about the draft guidance, which could see teachers allowed to
Gay footballer Josh Cavallo sends message to homophobes who send him death threats (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) Gay footballer Josh Cavallo has issued a passionate message to homophobes who sent him death threats, and told social media platforms to “do better”. The 24-year-old Australian defender, who came out in 2021 and has since campaigned for better
A debate on the reparations owed to LGBTQ+ veterans for their treatment under the pre-2000 gay ban is set to go ahead. (PinkNews) A parliamentary debate on the treatment of veterans as a result of the “gay military ban” is set to be held in the new year as the government backtracks on its plans
Married couple Michael and Paul Fenning have put on a festive Wonka display at their Doncaster home. (Danny Lawson/PA Wire) A gay couple have turned their home into a festive Willy Wonka-themed wonderland in a bid to “spread joy and cheer” this Christmas. Michael, 39, and Paul Fenning, 33, have gone all out this festive
British actor, broadcaster, writer and comedian Stephen Fry. (Getty) Stephen Fry says he’s ready to return to work, three months after he suffered a shocking six-foot fall from the stage at London’s O2 Arena. On Saturday (9 December), the BAFTA-winning British actor, broadcaster, writer and comedian spoke about his recovery for the first time to
An education company which offers LGBTQ+ and equality resources to children, parents and teachers in schools is under fire for allegedly teaching “transgender education” to four-year-olds. But, as PinkNews found, that is simply not the case. Pop’n’Olly is at the centre of a media storm after the Daily Mail ran a story focused on parents
Holyrood and Westminster went to court over Scotland’s gender law reform bill A court has found in favour of the UK government blocking Scotland’s landmark gender law reforms. The Scottish government lodged a court case against Westminster for using a Section 35 order to block its Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. The legislation, which was passed
Kemi Badenoch has unveiled the new list of approved countires. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Trans foreign nationals applying for a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) after moving to Britain from certain countries will now have to provide medical reports, after some nations changed their laws – meaning their legislation is no longer seen to be as “rigorous”
Sophie Anderson with partner Oliver Spedding. (Credit: Oliver Spedding / Instagram) Tributes have been paid to Sophie Anderson, one half of The C**k Destroyers, who has died. Sophie shot to viral fame, alongside Rebecca More, as the porn duo, with a series of iconic clips from their work together, and was much loved among the
Victoria Derbyshire apologised for the explicit remark on air. (Getty) Broadcaster Victoria Derbyshire was forced to apologise to BBC Newsnight viewers on behalf of comments made by a Russian feminist musician and activist. The 55-year-old journalist apologised to viewers who may have been offended by comments from Russian Pussy Riot artist Nadya Tolokonnikova during a
The trial for the murder of Brianna Ghey continues. (Supplied) A 16-year-old girl accused of murdering trans teenager Brianna Ghey told her co-defendant not to worry about getting caught because the “police are s***e here”, a court has heard. Brianna, 16, was stabbed 28 times in Linear Park in Culcheth, Cheshire on 11 February 2023.
Two teens are charged with killing Brianna Ghey (Cheshire Police) Brianna Ghey’s alleged killer posted a tribute to the teen on Snapchat the day after death, a jury has heard. Jurors at Manchester Crown Court have this week been hearing evidence from the prosecution in the case of Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old trans girl who
Elton John has urged the next election winners to do more to eradicate AIDS by 2030. (Michael Kovac/Getty) Sir Elton John has said that AIDS could be eradicated worldwide by 2030, depending on who wins the next general election. The music legend, who works to find innovative HIV prevention methods through the Elton John AIDS
Susan Hall, the Conservative candidate for mayor of London, told LBC she was pickpocketed while on the London Underground. (LBC/X) Susan Hall, the Conservative candidate for the London mayoral election, has been mocked over claims she had a card wallet stolen on the London Underground. After losing it on a journey, it was later returned
Grindr is the most popular app among users aged 54+ in the UK. (Leon Neal/Getty Images) Grindr was found to be this year’s most popular dating app among users aged 54 and up, according to a new study from Ofcom. The UK’s communications regulator published new research on Tuesday (28 November) on the nation’s online
The trial for the murder of Brianna Ghey begins this week. (Supplied) Nine months on from the devastating death of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey, two teenagers accused of her murder will go on trial. Brianna, a transgender teenage girl, was found dead on 11 February in Culcheth Linear Park in Culcheth, Warrington with multiple stab wounds.
Lee Anderson says he was offered a large sum to join Reform UK (OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) Controversial Tory MP Lee Anderson claims Reform UK offered him a ‘lot’ of money to defect to the party. As reported by The Times, Anderson – who joined the Conservatives from Labour in 2018 – was recorded
Stonewall has marked 10 years of its Rainbow Laces campaign (Stonewall) The attitudes of sports fans towards the LGBTQ+ community has changed dramatically, new research by Stonewall shows as it marks ten years of its Rainbow Laces campaign. To celebrate and commemorate 10 years of the campaign Stonewall has released a special Glitter edition of
A mother and child can be seen walking past a food bank sign. (Getty) The rise in the energy price cap risks putting even more vulnerable people over the poverty line, charities and advocacy groups have warned. Energy regulator Ofgem announced on Thursday (23 November) that it is raising its price cap from £1,834 for
Laurence Fox is being sued by Drag Race UK star Crystal. (Getty/BBC) Drag Race UK star Crystal has told a High Court about the “distressing” impact of Laurence Fox’s “vicious attack” online that set a “mob of bigots” after him. Both Crystal, whose real name is Colin Seymour, and former Stonewall trustee Simon Blake are
Owen and Jeremy, pictured. (PinkNews) A gay couple with a considerable age gap between them have spoken about what it’s like when one of them is mistaken for the other’s dad. Owen, 32, met 64-year-old Jeremy in 2013, when they were 23 and 55 respectively, and immediately hit it off. While the two believe they
Brianna Ghey’s mum has said she felt like she might die too after learning that her 16-year-old daughter had been killed. (Supplied) Brianna Ghey’s mum Esther has shared that she “felt like [she] was going to die” too, after the murder of her 16-year-old trans daughter. Esther and her family’s lives changed forever on 11
Nigel Farage is rumoured to appear on I’m A Celeb (Wikimedia Commons) Fans of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! have been left outraged following rumours Nigel Farage will appear on the show. Farage has long been a controversial figure in UK politics for his views – particularly on immigration – which have
Almost half of Brits want to see Suella Braverman sacked. (Getty) A new survey from YouGov has found that almost half of Britons want to see Suella Braverman sacked from her role as Home Secretary. Research conducted earlier this month found that, of 4,417 British adults, 49 per cent want Braverman out. Just 22 per
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