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The Angling Trust has banned trans women from competing for England in its women’s category. (Getty) Recreational fishing’s governing body has said its latest trans participation policy will ban transgender anglers from competing for England in the women’s category.  In September, three members of the England ladies shore fishing team resigned after they refused to

Dylan Mulvaney listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 list. (Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images) Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney has been named in Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Social Media list as one of the most influential social media figures in the world. The iconic TikTok star, who found internet fame through her 365 Days of

Two people, who are part of the furry community, dress in colourful fursuits as they pose outside in London for a photograph. (Getty) One of the biggest nuclear laboratories in the US has been hacked by self-proclaimed “gay furry hackers” who have jokingly demanded its employees focus on research into “real-life cat-girls”. On 20 November,

First look at Millie Gibson (L) and Ncuti Gatwa (R) in Doctor Who Christmas Special. (Lara Cornell/BBC Studios/Bad Wolf) The BBC will “welcome a new Doctor” on Christmas Day, and viewers have finally had their first official glimpse of Ncuti Gatwa in his Doctor Who debut. Gatwa is expected to make his first appearance as

Olly Alexander is the latest pop star rumoured to be representing the UK at next year’s Eurovision. (Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) It’s almost time to announce the UK’s entry for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, and one huge pop star has fans bouncing off the walls after being tipped as the frontrunner. That pop star

Girls Aloud tour ticket prices revealed ahead of the presale. (Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Girls Aloud recently announced details of their reunion tour for 2024 – and these are the ticket prices. The girl group will reunite for The Girls Aloud Show arena tour next May and June to celebrate the band, member Sarah Harding and

Fans strike back at bigots complaining about Doctor Who’s trans inclusive storyline. (Fans strike back at bigots complaining about Doctor Who’s trans inclusive storyline. (Alistair Heap/Bad Wolf/BBC Studios) Anti-LGBTQ+ Doctor Who viewers have shared their pathetic outrage over David Tennant’s comeback episode, “The Star Beast”, which featured a heartwarming trans storyline. Doctor Who returned with

India’s LGBTQ+ community are fiercer than ever in their calls for marriage equality. (Getty Images) Over 2,000 LGBTQ+ people and allies marched in New Delhi, India over the weekend for a Pride event, just weeks after a bid to introduce marriage equality was rejected. Dressed in bright colours, waving rainbow flags, and blaring upbeat music,

Cover art for Doctor Who 60th anniversary. (BBC/Bad Wolf/Disney) Doctor Who fans have been full of praise for the show as it returned to screens for the first of three special episodes, with many finding joy in its LGBTQ+ inclusivity. On Saturday (25 November) the ever-popular sci-fi show aired the ‘The Star Beast’, the first

Vuokkoset has launched a tampon aimed at trans men (Vuokkoset) A Finnish sanitary product manufacturer is getting hate online for launching a tampon aimed at trans men and non-binary folks.  Vuokkoset launched the product during Transgender Awareness Week as a means of addressing the gender dysphoria trans men and non-binary people feel around menstruation, with

Legislation across Florida has made it more difficult for pro-LGBTQ+ teachers to do their job. (Getty) Florida’s biggest cities have been named and shamed as some of the least LGBTQ+ friendly in the US.  Out of the 50 cities on the list, Tampa, Miami and Jacksonville were bottom of the barrel, being listed in 40th,

Stonewall has marked 10 years of its Rainbow Laces campaign (Stonewall) The attitudes of sports fans towards the LGBTQ+ community has changed dramatically, new research by Stonewall shows as it marks ten years of its Rainbow Laces campaign. To celebrate and commemorate 10 years of the campaign Stonewall has released a special  Glitter edition of

G-A-Y bar in London. (Getty/Leon Neal) A legendary London gay club is set to close its doors for the final time in December, as the owner cites increased attacks on staff and customers and difficulties posed by building works around the venue as the reason for closure.  G-A-Y Late in Goslett Yard will shut on

A mother and child can be seen walking past a food bank sign. (Getty) The rise in the energy price cap risks putting even more vulnerable people over the poverty line, charities and advocacy groups have warned. Energy regulator Ofgem announced on Thursday (23 November) that it is raising its price cap from £1,834 for

Drag Race UK’s eliminated queen DeDeLicious reveals why she was ‘living’ for Vicki Vivacious drama. (BBC) Drag Race UK season five queen DeDeLicious has explained why she wasn’t upset about being called out by Vicki Vivacious, but was instead “living” for the drama. In lThursday’s semi-final episode (23 November), DeDeLicious was eliminated in fourth place

Sandi Toksvig has been inundated with trolls following her pro-trans comments. (Getty) ‘Gender-critical’ pundits are targeting feminist lesbian Sandi Toksvig after the comedian, activist and former Bake Off host showed her support for the trans community. Toksvig spoke out against anti-trans rhetoric in an interview with Inews in which she said she was “distressed” by

Romania is ‘not ready’ to introduce more LGBTQ+ rights, according to their Prime Minister. (Getty) Romania’s Prime Minister has said that the country isn’t ready to uphold LGBTQ+ rights in line with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). It comes after the ECHR ruled in May that Romania had breached of article eight of

Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon in Ridley Scott’s new film. (Apple TV+/Columbia) With Ridley Scott’s hotly anticipated film Napoleon finally now in cinemas, there’s a renewed focus on the life and legacy of France’s most notable emperor. Born in 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte came to prominence during the French Revolution, and later became leader of the French Republic. Napoleon

Comedian Sandi Toksvig has condemened anti-trans ‘feminists’. (Getty/ Dave Benett) Writer, comedian and all round lesbian icon Sandi Toksvig has spoken of her heartbreak at the intense anti-trans rhetoric currently at play in the media and politics.  Toksvig is set to host the London Gay Men’s Chorus’s show A Winter’s Tale – an evening of

Jake Daniels says Jordan Henderson’s Saudi move was a “slap in the face”. (Sky Sports/Getty) Jordan Henderson’s move to Saudi Arabia’s club Al-Ettifaq has been described as a “slap in the face” by Jake Daniels, the only openly gay professional footballer in the UK. Daniels, 18, came out as gay during an interview with Sky

Owen and Jeremy, pictured. (PinkNews) A gay couple with a considerable age gap between them have spoken about what it’s like when one of them is mistaken for the other’s dad. Owen, 32, met 64-year-old Jeremy in 2013, when they were 23 and 55 respectively, and immediately hit it off. While the two believe they

Meet Auntie Lee, Auntie Rhys and Auntie Karnage, PinkNews’ resident panel of advice-giving experts! In this edition of Ask the Aunties, the Aunties talk about the first time they realised they were gay and the obvious signs that they liked men. Between hooking up in drama class and fancying your mum’s girlfriend, here’s the tea

Annabel Giles has died aged 64. (Getty Images) TV presenter and radio performer Annabel Giles has passed away at just 64 years old, her children have confirmed, just months after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Giles, who regularly appeared on panel shows like Shooting Stars and Have I Got News For You, was diagnosed

Elon Musk is suing Media Matters (Chesnot/Getty Images) Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, is suing Media Matters for America after the watchdog claimed adverts for major corporations appeared next to pro-Nazi material on the platform.  Since his take over last year, Musk, a self-proclaimed free-speech advocate, has come under increasing fire for the way in

24-year-old Kordel Roshon Stewart has been charged with armed aggravated assault. (Getty) A Texas trans woman was allegedly forced to fend off a man with a knife during their first date. 22-year-old Tayla Smith said she reportedly had her throat slit during a first date with 24-year-old Kordel Stewart after the two reached her home

Dwyane Wade has saluted Marlon Wayans for supporting his trans child. (Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM/Getty) Dwyane Wade has high praise for Marlon Wayans after the comedian opened up about supporting his transgender child. Wade is also the parent of a transgender child – something he has been very outspoken about since his daughter Zaya

Mallow the Abalone Merman explains what it is like to be a merman We speak to queer merman Mallow, who previously went by Maui, who has been donning a tail and swimming as a merman since 2018. Mallow the Abalone Merman is the “mersona” of Keenon Hooks, a professional merman and choreographer from California. A mersona

Vigils were held in the UK in memory of Brianna Ghey. (Credit: Getty Images) A total of 320 trans and gender diverse people were murdered globally over the past year, with most victims reported as trans women of colour, according to the findings of an annual study. To coincide with Trans Day of Remembrance on