LGBT

Film: Victim (1961)

“I wanted him!” With these words, a gripping landmark in gay cinema was born.

Dirk Bogarde’s closeted, married lawyer Melville Farr is drawn into exposing a terrifying blackmail ring when an admirer commits suicide rather than implicate him.

Supporting the recommendations of the Wolfenden Committee, director Basil Dearden, producer Michael Relph and screenwriter Janet Green denounced the institutionalised homophobia gay men of all classes faced, and cleverly packaged the politics within an accessible crime-thriller. Victim, and Bogarde’s courageous appearance in it, helped...

Lush supports LGBT rights as human rights

On 25th June 2015, 825 Lush shops across the world will kick off a two week campaign for general acceptance and equality of LGBT Rights across the world as human rights.

Shops will be asking their customers “What if your love was illegal?” and encouraging them to post selfies with the campaign’s fundraising product - a gold soap scented with Lush’s Love fragrance - telling the world...

God TV’s Summer Celebration to be broadcast from Plymouth Guildhall

Could God TV’s Summer Extravaganza and its key speaker increase friction in the city with hate speech, division and questionable views?

The religious broadcasting network’s Summer Celebration event, which is to be held at Plymouth Guildhall on May 19 to 21, features as its main attraction TV evangelist Andrew Wommack.

The preacher and faith healer has a documented history of...

Plymouth flies the flags for LGBT and Hindu communities

Plymouth will be celebrating its diverse communities this weekend with two events on Saturday 20 July.

Devonport Park will once again host Pride in the Park . Thousands are expected to attend from 1.30pm to 7pm for the celebration of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender culture. There will be free live entertainment, stalls and a bar all organised by Pride in Plymouth. The Council...

City council to fly rainbow flag to mark day against homophobia and transphobia

Plymouth City Council will be proudly flying a rainbow flag on Friday 17 May to mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) .

The rainbow is part of the IDAHO symbol and the flag will be hoisted above the Guildhall.

IDAHO Day is now recognised by more than 100 countries around the world. LGBT and human rights organisations and celebrities are using the...