Protesting not ‘un-British’, says Stonewall founder in plea against crackdown ‘The right to protest is an essential freedom,’ Michael Cashman said. Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025
Alison Steadman reflects on her 1970s on-screen lesbian kiss: ' I didn't realise what a big deal it was' The 78-year-old was part of a landmark TV moment in the 1970s Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025
The week in audio: Where Politics Meets History; Down the Caff; Archive on 4: No Blacks No Irish – review LBC’s Iain Dale and historian Tessa Dunlop tackle Very Important Topics. Plus, deliciously chaotic fun at a much-loved East End cafe, and a vital but uncomfortable retelling of recent racism in Britain The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2025
‘Happy Christmas, Ange!’ EastEnders’ 40 most memorable moments – from Dirty Den to Dot Cotton There were landmark gay kisses, characters who returned from the dead and the biggest earrings ever seen on screen. As the soap turns 40, we round-up Walford’s weirdest, wildest and most heartbreaking scenes The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025
Labour Lord suspended after 'lazy or frit' comment about Rosie Duffield who cancelled debates over trolling Rosie Duffield, who is fighting to retain the Canterbury seat for Labour, has been a defender of women’s rights and female-only spaces Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2024
Labour peer says sorry for calling Rosie Duffield too ‘frit or lazy’ to go to hustings Michael Cashman made the remark after the candidate for Canterbury said she was concerned about her safety The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2024
Final farewell to Paul O’Grady as presenter is laid to rest in Kent Presenter and drag icon was celebrated in his adopted hometown in Kent on the day of his funeral The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023
Paul O'Grady's cause of death reported in official documents Paul's partner Andre Portasio said the loss had come as a shock Wales Online · Apr 15, 2023
Celebrities in TV tribute to 'force for good' Paul O'Grady Carol Vorderman, Julian Clary and Michael Cashman among those remembering campaigner 'more compelling than any politician' Wales Online · Apr 10, 2023
Paul O’Grady remembered as a ‘force for good’ by famous friends Celebrities paid tribute to the drag queen turned TV and radio star during For The Love Of Paul O’Grady on Sunday evening. The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023
Paul O'Grady 'woke up in the Queen's bed' after wild castle party, claims pal A close friend of Paul O'Grady has recalled the hilarious moment the late performer woke up in Queen Elizabeth II's bed Daily Mirror · Apr 9, 2023
EastEnders spoilers: First look at Dot Cotton’s heart-breaking funeral The special episodes will pay tribute to actress June Brown, who passed away in April, after playing the much-loved character of Dot from 1985 to 2020 Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2022
EastEnders first look as classic cast return to film Dot's funeral - including Lofty and Disa A number of beloved EastEnders cast members have been pictured making an emotional return to Albert Square, as they bid an on-screen farewell to Dot Branning, played by late actress June Brown Daily Mirror · Oct 13, 2022
BBC EastEnders confirms classic characters will return to Albert Square for Dot's funeral including Jacqueline Jossa Walford will pay their last respects to Dot this winter following the death of actress June Brown earlier this year Manchester Evening News · Oct 12, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Jul 14, 2022 From Flesh to Section 28 protests: Manchester's 'loud, happy and vibrant' LGBT+ community celebrated in new exhibition "...It was really colourful, everyone would spend two or three days working out what they were going to wear for it."
The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022 EastEnders star Lacey Turner remembers June Brown as being ‘young at heart’ Household favourite Brown, who died on Sunday aged 95, starred in the soap for more than three decades.