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Liverpool Lib Dem leader becomes LGBTQ magazine cover star
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (473+ words) The leader of Liverpool's Liberal Democrat group is featured as the cover star in July's edition of the UK's biggest LGBTQ magazine. Launching tomorrow, Cllr Carl Cashman features on the front page of Attitude Magazine discussing masculinity. In a cover…...
New LGBTQ+ youth hub opens in Dublin city
1+ week, 6+ day ago (304+ words) The centre will host a range of youth groups for those aged 14 to 23, alongside a drop-in service and crisis counselling sessions delivered in partnership with Pieta. It is intended as both a social and support space, where young people can…...
Summer of Pride to bring LGBTQ+ events to communities across North East
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (225+ words) A month-long celebration of pride is beginning this weekend. Summer of Pride, organised by OUT North East, is filling the calendar with events across the region, including concerts, film screenings, sporting activities, and family fun. Peter Darrant, head of OUT…...
Rural LGBTQ+ charity to host stand at upcoming Great Yorkshire Show
4+ week, 1+ day ago (208+ words) A charity supporting LGBTQ+ people in rural communities is set to take part in the Great Yorkshire Show for the first time. Out Together, which focuses on combating social isolation and loneliness among older LGBTQ+ individuals, will host a trade…...
The Independent Pride List 2026: the LGBTQ+ people making change happen
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (895+ words) Visibility has undoubtedly increased for the LGBTQ+ community in recent years, as has progress and solidarity in many areas, but it now comes in tandem with misinformation and polarisation. Just over a year on from the UK's Supreme Court ruling…...
How brands can support the LGBTQ+ community this Pride and beyond
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (268+ words) Every June, brands rush to celebrate Pride by covering their logos in rainbow colours, launching limited-edition merchandise and posting polished messages of support for the LGBTQ+ community. But the community is becoming increasingly sceptical of performative "rainbow washing, especially when…...
History-making LGBTQ+ rights activist and former congressman Barney Frank dies aged 86
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (549+ words) Former Massachusetts congressman Barney Frank has died at the age of 86, after decades of campaigning for LGBTQ+ rights and financial reform in the US. Confirmed by his sister to NBC Boston on Wednesday (20 May), Frank died on 19 May at his…...
Play exploring LGBTQ+ issues set to be staged on the Island
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (201+ words) A theatre production exploring LGBTQ+ issues is returning for a summer tour. The Queer Bash, a play initially performed for Isle of Wight Pride 2017 and UK Pride 2018, will be staged locally and internationally, starting at Quay Arts on May 29 and…...
LGBTQ+ community launches Pride programme at Taunton Brewhouse
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (399+ words) TAUNTON'S LGBTQ+ community is bringing Pride back to the town this June with a new month-long programme of live performances, film, visual arts, at Taunton Brewhouse. Created alongside local queer organisations following the closure of the group behind Taunton's annual…...
Linda Perry to LGBTQ+ people: Keep 'fighting' against 'moron' Donald Trump
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (685+ words) Linda Perry has always worn her heart on her sleeve. Since her breakthrough as the lead singer of 4 Non Blondes, the out-and-proud lesbian performer has never shied away from being her authentic self in her personal and professional endeavors. It's…...