Almost half of Irish students think LGBTQ+ classmates would be bullied if they came out

The figure rises to more than half when students are asked about a transgender classmate, highlighting concerns around the treatment of LGBTQ+ young people in education. Read next Ireland’s LGBTQ+ youth organisation…

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Pokémon Go explorer gadget: What changes in the update?

And, with regular updates to give players fresh new content combined with the game’s accessibility, it's no wonder that Pokémon Go remains one of the most popular mobile games ever created. But the latest update to the…

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Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint review: This well-cast British riff on A Christmas Carol will warm your heart

He’s equally likeable in this well-cast British riff on A Christmas Carol, a feel-good comedy drama that lacks a flinty element but sets out to warm hearts with gentle assurance. First, though, it wants to break viewers'…

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West Hollywood becomes first US city to recognise polyamorous relationships with new registry

The City Council voted unanimously, 5 to 0, on to establish the registry. Read next It gives multi-partner families new local protections, including rights relating to rent-stabilised housing and hospital visitation.…

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‘His voice was too queer – so they silenced him’: how Spain’s national poet Lorca finally became a gay icon

"His voice was too loud, too queer, too alive for those around him, filled with jealousy and hatred," she tells her imagined audience. "So they silenced him." Langa (who uses she/they pronouns) is rehearsing her…

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Do It Like This: CLASH Meets ALLDAY PROJECT

It hasn’t been easy for K-pop group ALLDAY PROJECT to top their stellar debut year. Their aptly named debut single ‘FAMOUS’ and subsequent self-titled EP in 2025 topped charts and achieved global recognition, leaving…

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What channel is Barcelona v Aston Villa Champions League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Villa, who come into the clash on the back of their 1-1 draw against Fulham on Saturday night, have won all three of their Champions League outings so far to leave them second in the league phase behind back-to-back…

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Alton Towers closes World of David Walliams

The park's creative team worked with Walliams and HarperCollins Children's Books over a number of years to develop the section of the resort, which opened in 2021. "As we are no longer in the main season, guests are…

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Redcliffe starring Jordan Luke Gage to move to West End

Written by and starring Gage, the musical will run at the Criterion Theatre for 12 weeks, from . Read next Developed over three years, the show was first presented at the Turbine Theatre in 2024, followed by eight…

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gyrofield – Great Jobs

Punk, dub, experimental techno and drum and bass collide across the producer’s debut album, though none of these influences are allowed to settle comfortably. Instead, they become fragments in a much more volatile…

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