News

It's been a tough year to be trans in the UK, but 2026 has had huge moments of joy too. From a Wembley benefit gig to major awards and TV representation, here are the wins worth celebrating as Trans Awareness Week begins.

Manchester Village Pride says its August bank holiday weekend raised £183,500 for five LGBTQ+ charities, plus £30,000 for grassroots groups. The organisers say it's a record.

Strictly Come Dancing star Bethany Antonia says she felt “devastated” after the BBC digitally removed the ‘Protect the Dolls’ slogan from her T-shirt, telling Gaydio she had “no sympathy or understanding” for the decision.

A legal challenge has been launched over NHS fertility rules that can force female same-sex couples to spend thousands of pounds on private treatment before becoming eligible for funded IVF.

Ella Morgan walked the Pride of Britain red carpet in a custom cherry blossom dress honouring Brianna Ghey, with Brianna's mum Esther alongside her, as Esther is recognised for her online safety campaigning.

Disney+ and Hulu have ordered a Glee reboot from 20th Television. No cast or producers are named yet, but co-creator Ryan Murphy says he has finished a script and been in touch with about 10 of the original stars.

US personnel were told to take shelter at RAF Lakenheath, a major base hosting American forces in the UK, following "suspected unauthorised drone activity".

More than 30 people have been taken to hospital after a tanker lost control and crashed into a cruise ship on the Mississippi River.

Over a week after the midterm elections, the dust has settled, and we can ask: is the worst now over for American democracy?

British representatives will be part of a team representing Europe in Ukraine peace talks.

Probation and family courts staff have voted in favour of strike action over pay and workloads.

Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has pleaded not guilty to further charges of sexual offences against two more women.

Police have addressed an alleged "violent incident" involving Russell Brand after claims made by his ex-girlfriend Jemima Goldsmith.

Several people have contacted police with allegations and information about Russell Brand during his trial and after it concluded.

Comedian Katherine Ryan has said she feels "grief and relief" after Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault.

Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh has died at the age of 69 following a "long illness", his agent has confirmed.

US personnel were told to take shelter at RAF Lakenheath, a major base hosting American forces in the UK, following "suspected unauthorised drone activity".

British representatives will be part of a team representing Europe in Ukraine peace talks.

Probation and family courts staff have voted in favour of strike action over pay and workloads.

The face of a woman whose body was found in a bin bag in a park has been reconstructed as detectives try to identify her.

Eleanor Donaldson, the wife of disgraced former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, has been placed on the sex offenders' register.