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London’s LGBTQ+ night-time venues in rapid decline

London’s nightlife is under threat as iconic venues continue to close amid gentrification and rising rents, with a specific hit

A Trans Pride flag waved by protesters in front of Westminster Palace

LGBTQ+ spaces support trans community after Supreme Court ruling

South London residents and LGBTQ+ spaces showed support for the trans community in the wake of the recent Supreme Court

Lust/Tylee performing on stage. Photo: Henri T

Why are so many LGBTQ+ cabaret venues closing in London?

More than half of London’s LGBTQ+ venues have closed in the past 20 years, according to data from the Greater

Actresses for Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan with their heads close looking into the camera

‘It changes the game’ – The Great Gatsby turns the 1920s on its head with female lead

How does the American dream change when you’re a Jazz Age millionaire who is mysterious, exuberant, and LGBTQ+? Co-writers and

Transgender Awareness Week. Credit: Ted Eytan under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Transgender Awareness Week highlights healthcare needs

Transgender Awareness week takes place each year between 13-19 November, celebrates progress while highlighting ongoing challenges, particularly in healthcare, where

A couple stands next to the London underground, holding their arms around one another and holding a pride flag.

Alarming rise in LGBTQ+ hate crimes on UK public transport

Hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people on public transport have spiked alarmingly, data from LGBTQ+ anti-abuse charity Galop has highlighted. The

Director Rob Falconer introducing the film Gay Men's Guide to Safer Sex '97

Review: Gay Men’s Guide to Safer Sex ’97

Gay Men’s Guide to Safer Sex ‘97 is erotic art, informational video, and a key part of queer history all

‘We’re crying out for something different’: ensuring every LGBTQIA+ Londoner has somewhere safe to call home 

An LGBTQIA+ campaign group has launched its second Queer Housing Manifesto ahead of the mayoral elections next week.  The London

Photo of drag queen Beary Poppins in front of the LGBTQ+ flag.

‘Beaming with Queerness’ – How the West London Queer Project has transformed the LGBTQ+ community

The West London Queer Project, a non-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), aims to provide a support network and give a

Shows a man wearing a rainbow quarter-zip jumper with a rainbow watch, drinking a coffee.

Over-50s LGBTQ+ charity to close permanently

Opening Doors, the only charity for LGBTQ+ over-50s in England, has been forced to permanently close from February 29, due

WATCH: London’s queer hairdressers create style and community

London’s Queer hairdressers are providing clients with the space to be themselves and try something new, offering comfort and creativity

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