Coronation Street
The family of actor David Daker have announced that he died in April at the age of 90, with news of his passing only now being shared publicly. While many viewers will remember him from his appearances in Coronation Street, David was perhaps best known for playing Harry Crawford in
Pride Month continues across the globe, but the biggest LGBTQ+ stories of the week show a world moving in very different directions. In some countries, Pride events are drawing record support, football clubs are taking action against discrimination and campaigners are celebrating greater visibility. In others, governments are introducing new
TV & MEDIA - LGBTQ+
Explore Sugar Rush, Channel 4’s Brighton-set teen drama about first love, friendship and growing up lesbian, and its lasting place in LGBTQ+ television.
The FIFA World Cup is football’s biggest event, bringing together the world’s top players, managers and nations for a month of unforgettable sporting drama. While the action unfolds across stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico, millions of viewers in the UK will be following every match
The future of the British Soap Awards remains uncertain after reports suggested the long running ceremony may not return following its previously announced 2026 break. Earlier this year ITV confirmed that the British Soap Awards would not take place in 2026, describing the move as a break rather than a
LGBTQ+ - ICONS
Freddie Mercury became one of music’s greatest icons, leaving an extraordinary legacy across Queen, popular culture and LGBTQ+ history that continues today.
Coronation Street
Claire Sweeney’s departure from Coronation Street may be approaching, but it appears Weatherfield has not seen the last of Cassie Plummer. Reports have confirmed that Sweeney is leaving the ITV soap after securing a major role in the UK and Ireland touring production of Annie, where she will play
TV & MEDIA - TV
Tip Toe ending explained, including Leo and Clive’s fate, the final twist and what happens in Russell T Davies’ Channel 4 drama.
LGBTQ+ - ICONS
Anne Lister was a Yorkshire landowner, traveller and diarist whose coded journals revealed her relationships with women and transformed LGBTQ+ history.
LGBTQ+ - SPORTS
Brooke Mayo makes history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the first openly LGBTQ+ match official to work at a men’s tournament fixture.
TV & MEDIA - LGBTQ+
Explore Lip Service, BBC Three’s Glasgow-set drama about lesbian and bisexual women, its relationships and its lasting place in LGBTQ+ television.
Coronation Street
Debbie Webster has spent years being one of Coronation Street’s most capable and determined characters. Whether running businesses, organising events or helping those around her, she has rarely been someone who struggles to take control of a situation. That is what made tonight’s episode so difficult to watch.