GAYDIO NEWS

Gaydio is hosting its Brighton Pride afterparty at OHSO Social on Saturday 1st August, with house music icon Seamus Haji headlining alongside resident presenters Kriss Herbert, Ellie Talebian, ALFIE B and Chris Blackmore.

BBC sitcom Smoggie Queens has been recommissioned for a third series on BBC iPlayer and BBC Three.

Melanie “Mel C” Chisholm has married Australian model Chris Dingwall in Cumbria, with three of her Spice Girls bandmates there to celebrate.

BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Nicky Campbell has reportedly apologised to colleagues after using a homophobic slur during a private work meeting.

A free portrait photography exhibition celebrating 35 years of Pride in Brighton & Hove is opening at Jubilee Library later this month.

Village Manchester FC say their Gay Games gold is a “dream come true” and the “pinnacle achievement” of the club after being crowned world champions in Valencia.

SCENE: TV and Film Festival Manchester returns this August from Thursday 20 August to Thursday 27 August 2026, with queer TV and Film, drag, cult comedy, and Pride pageantry across the city.

CIRCA Soho has announced it will close, telling followers it has made the “difficult decision” after celebrating its 15th Pride.

Bimini has said comparisons made on GB News about Pride and the LGBTQ+ community feel “targeted”, after appearing on Gaydio Breakfast with Dave Cooper.

Police investigating the alleged murder of Ann Widdecombe say there is "nothing to suggest" the attack was politically motivated following the arrest of a second suspect.

Manchester’s LGBTQIA+ Film and TV Festival returns from 20–27 August 2026 with its biggest programme yet.

Stars from across music, television and film have been paying tribute to Bonnie Tyler following the news of her death at the age of 75.

The Total Eclipse of the Heart star died unexpectedly in hospital in Portugal, where she had been receiving treatment for an illness

The annual Michael Causer Vigil will mark 18 years since the teenager's death and officially begin a week of Knowsley Pride events, culminating in Rainbow in the Park on 8 August.

The Celebrity Big Brother finalist says reports the ITV reality series could be shelved would be "a real shame", but hopes the programme will return.

An LGBTQ+ cruise carrying around 2,000 passengers, including Broadway legend Patti LuPone, has been barred from docking in Egypt.

Mayor of London says he wants greater control over licensing to help protect the capital's LGBTQ+ nightlife, accusing councils of being too cautious over late-night venues.