Alex Goldsmith

<p>Marsha P. Johnson</p>
LGBTQ+

15 of the best LGBTQ+ documentaries, from Disclosure to Kiki

These excellent films look at the lives of activists and artists, explore tough topics and celebrate queer subcultures

29 May 2024
<p>Seventeen-year-old Loubna Imoihden on the roof of her boarding house in Asni, Morocco</p>
Let Girls Learn

In Morocco’s Atlas mountains, education opens new horizons for girls

The transformative project offers girls an alternative to early marriage and the prospect of new futures beyond the mountains

9 Nov 2022
Dance

The Trocks are back in London and they’re still en pointe in every way

The drag ballet company has been entertaining fans since 1974, now the world is finally catching up with their inclusive vibe

6 Sept 2022
<p>Rents across London have surged according to Right Move </p>
London

Renters struggle to find housing as prices across the capital rocket

Surging rents have left Londoners facing bidding wars and constant rejections

2 Sept 2022
<p>Research found that LGBT+ Londoners struggle with loneliness in their school years (Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA)</p>
UK

LGBT+ Londoners more likely to struggle with loneliness at school

The research comes amid calls from charity Just Like Us for more LGBT+ role models in schools

1 Sept 2022
<p>Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle star in Gentleman Jack</p>
TV

A love letter to Gentleman Jack: why she’s a queer TV hero

The period drama based on the life of a real lesbian landowner is a beautiful example of queer representation on screen

15 Jul 2022
Culture

A place to belong: inside London’s vital new LGBTQ+ spaces

As Pride month approaches, we showcase two brand new and much-needed LGBTQ+ spaces

23 May 2022
TV

Gentleman Jack review: A swaggering comeback for Suranne Jones and co

The second outing of Sally Wainwright’s period piece is pacy and full of warmth

8 Apr 2022
<p>The Museum of Transology’s collection of signs from the Black Trans Lives Matter rally</p>
Exhibitions

Out and About! at Barbican Curve review: queer and beautiful

Queer history isn’t just about political activism, it’s a celebration of culture and sexuality

15 Mar 2022
Film

BFI Flare: 10 must-see films at the Southbank’s LGBTQ+ film festival

The LGBTQIA+ film festival is back at London’s Southbank and online - we pick the movies to book now

20 Feb 2022
<p>The Drag Race UK stars joined Terrence Higgins Trust for National Testing Week </p>
News

Drag Race UK stars ‘give HIV the finger’ for National HIV Testing Week

The Drag Race stars joined Terrence Higgins Trust to take a test

12 Feb 2022
<p>The LGBTQ+ Community Centre has opened on Bankside</p>
News

London’s LGBTQ+ Community Centre finally opens for a six-month trial

The centre has the backing of the Mayor of London and Southwark Council

10 Dec 2021
Sustainable Standard

Gen Zero: Meet next gen of climate campaigner - Scarlett Westbrook

From hijacking road signs to alert people to air pollution levels to taking on political leaders at climate debates - it’s time to turn our attention towards young change-makers on our own home turf. Ghazal Abbasi introduces Gen Zero

29 Oct 2021
Sustainable Standard

Gen Zero: Meet next gen climate campaigner - Clover Hogan

From hijacking road signs to alert people to air pollution levels to taking on political leaders at climate debates - it’s time to turn our attention towards young change-makers on our own home turf. Ghazal Abbasi introduces Gen Zero

28 Oct 2021
Sustainable Standard

Gen Zero: Meet the next generation of climate campaigners

From hijacking road signs to alert people to air pollution levels to taking on political leaders at climate debates - it’s time to turn our attention towards young change-makers on our own home turf. Ghazal Abbasi introduces Gen Zero

27 Oct 2021
Sustainable Standard

Gen Zero: Meet the next generation of climate campaigners-Izzy Warren

From hijacking road signs to alert people to air pollution levels to taking on political leaders at climate debates - it’s time to turn our attention towards young change-makers on our own home turf. Ghazal Abbasi introduces team Gen Zero

25 Oct 2021