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Coven casts a spell on Soho with new queer nightclub at former G-A-Y Bar venue
Under the spell of Coven founder Matthew Jacobs Morgan, one of London’s most famous LGBTQ+ venues will bring queer joy to Soho once again
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How does the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s final draft affect trans people?
TransActual raises concerns that the guidance affects the whole of the LGBTQ+ community
News World
Gonorrhoea and syphilis reach record levels in Europe, with cases surging among men who have sex with men
ECDC warns STI cases are predominantly found among men who have sex with men, having shown the steepest long-term increase
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Stephen Holroyd and Simon Mapals make history as Leeds’s first publicly gay Lord Mayor and Consort
As Lord Mayor of Leeds, Holroyd is supporting LGBTQ+ sexual health organisation, MESMAC
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History-making LGBTQ+ rights activist and former congressman Barney Frank dies aged 86
During his tenure, Frank became a leading liberal voice on banking regulation, housing, pro-immigration policies and LGBTQ+ rights
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Petrol & Pride returns for 2026, revving up celebrations for LGBTQ+ car lovers and allies
Marking its second year, Petrol & Pride encourages attendees to celebrate both their vehicles and their identities
News World
Man suspected of killing transgender university student charged with first-degree murder
Prosecutors currently say there is no evidence the killing was a hate crime
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Major Hong Kong Pride carnival called off for second year in a row
"After thorough consideration, we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Pink Dot HK outdoor carnival," wrote organisers
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Met Police apologises to Graham Linehan after Heathrow arrest over gender-critical posts
"I apologise to Mr Linehan for the shortcomings in this investigation," said Inspector Matt Hume
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James Murray replaces Wes Streeting as health secretary
Following Streeting's resignation, the spotlight is now on Murray, as the LGBTQ+ community awaits his approach to trans rights
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Reform UK councillor resigns following reports of performing in gay porn
“We have always been transparent about it and are not ashamed of what we do," Stephen Mousdell said on adult content he created with his partner
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Heterosexual minority groups urged to take action to help meet UK HIV Action Plan targets
“Stigma can cost lives, and we all have a part to play in changing that,” said Head of the HIV Section at UKHSA Dr Tamara Đjuretić
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Hampstead Heath swimming ponds will remain open to trans people
Gender-critical group Sex Matters has continued to campaign to “keep men out of the Ladies’s Pond” since August 2022 and has repeatedly been refused approval
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The King’s Speech promises UK conversion practices ban once again
This is the second time the King has stated that the Bill would be introduced, after a previous commitment to publish a draft bill in 2024
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Donald Tusk apologises to LGBTQ+ people as Poland moves to recognise same-sex marriage
"I would like to apologise to all those who, for many, many years, felt rejected and humiliated," said Tusk
News UK
Wes Streeting reportedly set to quit as health secretary to challenge Keir Starmer
Starmer is under pressure following the outcome of the recent local election results, where Labour reportedly lost 1,498 seats
News World
Turning Point USA forced to postpone University of Washington event after trans student’s death
The conservative student organisation, founded by the late Charlie Kirk, had been due to host anti-trans activist Chloe Cole at the university
News World
Caitlyn Jenner reportedly hit with another lawsuit after $JENNER meme coin collapse
The lawsuit also claims Jenner used Donald Trump-supporting and MAGA-themed messaging to attract buyers
News World
San Antonio locals find workaround to Texas rainbow crosswalk ban
The LGBTQ+ symbol was banned from crosswalks in October last year, but rainbow sidewalks have cropped up in San Antonio
News Sport
NBA’s first publicly gay player, Jason Collins, dies aged 47
“Jason changed lives in unexpected ways and was an inspiration to all who knew him and to those who admired him from afar,” wrote Collins's family