New trans-led community gallery and art space to open in Hastings
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New trans-led community gallery and art space to open in Hastings

A new trans-operated gallery and community art space is set to open in Hastings this July, creating a dedicated platform for marginalised artists, perspectives and creative practices.  SIDEWAYS is

What protections does the Conversion Practices Draft Bill offer the LGBTQ+ community?
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What protections does the Conversion Practices Draft Bill offer the LGBTQ+ community?

The Saturday Scene: Europe is boiling
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The Saturday Scene: Europe is boiling

Japan moves towards nationwide LGBTQ+ education programme despite political tensions
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Japan moves towards nationwide LGBTQ+ education programme despite political tensions

Government publishes draft Bill to ban conversion practices after years of campaigning
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Government publishes draft Bill to ban conversion practices after years of campaigning

MPs vote to let puberty blockers trial go ahead, after a Commons debate that exposed deep divides over trans young people's care
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MPs vote to let puberty blockers trial go ahead, after a Commons debate that exposed deep divides over trans young people's care

Pride Community Foundation calls for volunteers to march — and speak — at this year’s Brighton Pride
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Pride Community Foundation calls for volunteers to march — and speak — at this year’s Brighton Pride

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Brighton & Hove launches civic leadership programme to boost diversity in public life
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Brighton & Hove launches civic leadership programme to boost diversity in public life

New trans-led community gallery and art space to open in Hastings
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New trans-led community gallery and art space to open in Hastings

Reform UK councillor apologises after singling out staff member wearing trans flag lanyard
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Reform UK councillor apologises after singling out staff member wearing trans flag lanyard

LGBTQ+ charity launches Pride campaign to fund legal challenges across Europe
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LGBTQ+ charity launches Pride campaign to fund legal challenges across Europe

Traitors star told to ‘repent’ for being gay backs conversion therapy ban
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Traitors star told to ‘repent’ for being gay backs conversion therapy ban

Mark Carney backs LGBTQ+ rights at Toronto Pride: ‘Love who you want to love’
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Mark Carney backs LGBTQ+ rights at Toronto Pride: ‘Love who you want to love’

What protections does the Conversion Practices Draft Bill offer the LGBTQ+ community?
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What protections does the Conversion Practices Draft Bill offer the LGBTQ+ community?

After 8 years of delays and U-turns, the government has finally published a draft conversion practices bill. It has been written in consultation with Galop UK, Ban Conversion Practices

From Bracknell to Brighton: A grassroots view of Pride outside major cities
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From Bracknell to Brighton: A grassroots view of Pride outside major cities

In this feature, Scene contributor Dale Melita joins Dani Harmer, Sarah Naxton and Fonda Cox to reflect on the growing impact of Bracknell Forest Pride and explore why smaller, community led celebrations carry such meaningful power....

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Japan moves towards nationwide LGBTQ+ education programme despite political tensions
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Japan moves towards nationwide LGBTQ+ education programme despite political tensions

Japan is preparing to introduce a nationwide education programme on sexual orientation and gender identity, aimed at addressing widespread gaps in public understanding of LGBTQ+ issues.

Traitors star told to ‘repent’ for being gay backs conversion therapy ban
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Traitors star told to ‘repent’ for being gay backs conversion therapy ban

Greens overturned 20% majority and took one out of three Goldsmid seats from Labour
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Greens overturned 20% majority and took one out of three Goldsmid seats from Labour

Queer Bloomsbury is back!
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Queer Bloomsbury is back!

A piece of Stonewall history is coming to London Pride next weekend
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A piece of Stonewall history is coming to London Pride next weekend

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New trans-led community gallery and art space to open in Hastings
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New trans-led community gallery and art space to open in Hastings

A new trans-operated gallery and community art space is set to open in Hastings this July, creating a dedicated platform for marginalised artists, perspectives and creative practices.  SIDEWAYS is

Life Before Pride: Prejudice, Protests, and Picnics
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Life Before Pride: Prejudice, Protests, and Picnics

Podcast hosts Your Internet Boyfriends launch mini-series tackling homophobia in response to Tip Toe
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Podcast hosts Your Internet Boyfriends launch mini-series tackling homophobia in response to Tip Toe

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Review: Nova Scotia House by Charlie Porter

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MPs vote to let puberty blockers trial go ahead, after a Commons debate that exposed deep divides over trans young people's care
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MPs vote to let puberty blockers trial go ahead, after a Commons debate that exposed deep divides over trans young people's care

A Conservative attempt to block the government-backed Pathways clinical trial was defeated 283 votes to 112 on Tuesday, after MPs from across the House gave some of the most personal and passionate speeches Westminster has heard on trans healthcare in years.

Brighton & Hove launches civic leadership programme to boost diversity in public life
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Brighton & Hove launches civic leadership programme to boost diversity in public life

Reform UK councillor apologises after singling out staff member wearing trans flag lanyard
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Reform UK councillor apologises after singling out staff member wearing trans flag lanyard

Ex-MP, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, ‘visited gay sauna’ while calling homosexuality ‘sinful’, programme alleges
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Ex-MP, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, ‘visited gay sauna’ while calling homosexuality ‘sinful’, programme alleges

Greens overturned 20% majority and took one out of three Goldsmid seats from Labour
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Greens overturned 20% majority and took one out of three Goldsmid seats from Labour

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Reform UK leader of St Helens Borough Council pulls support for St Helens Pride, claiming event affiliated to "harmful trans ideology"
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Reform UK leader of St Helens Borough Council pulls support for St Helens Pride, claiming event affiliated to "harmful trans ideology"

The leader of St Helens Borough Council has come under fire after announcing the authority will no longer support Pride events, prompting accusations of division and criticism from fellow councillors.

Mark Carney backs LGBTQ+ rights at Toronto Pride: ‘Love who you want to love’
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Mark Carney backs LGBTQ+ rights at Toronto Pride: ‘Love who you want to love’

Luke Evans lights Empire State Building in Pride colours for New York Pride
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Luke Evans lights Empire State Building in Pride colours for New York Pride

From Bracknell to Brighton: A grassroots view of Pride outside major cities
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From Bracknell to Brighton: A grassroots view of Pride outside major cities

A piece of Stonewall history is coming to London Pride next weekend
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A piece of Stonewall history is coming to London Pride next weekend

MPs vote to let puberty blockers trial go ahead, after a Commons debate that exposed deep divides over trans young people's care
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MPs vote to let puberty blockers trial go ahead, after a Commons debate that exposed deep divides over trans young people's care

A Conservative attempt to block the government-backed Pathways clinical trial was defeated 283 votes to 112 on Tuesday, after MPs from across the House gave some of the most personal and passionate speeches Westminster has heard on trans healthcare in years.

Reform UK councillor apologises after singling out staff member wearing trans flag lanyard
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Reform UK councillor apologises after singling out staff member wearing trans flag lanyard

"The mural that upset a thousand TERFS." Lush Pride mural artist responds to calls for artwork to be removed
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"The mural that upset a thousand TERFS." Lush Pride mural artist responds to calls for artwork to be removed

Fred again.. to lead Abbey Road launch of new Trans+ Future Sounds series
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Fred again.. to lead Abbey Road launch of new Trans+ Future Sounds series

Trans equality groups pressure Keir Starmer to legislate for trans equality
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Trans equality groups pressure Keir Starmer to legislate for trans equality

“Forced back into the closet." New research shows older LGBTQ+ people fear discrimination in housing and care settings
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“Forced back into the closet." New research shows older LGBTQ+ people fear discrimination in housing and care settings

Older LGBTQ+ people in the UK are continuing to hide their identities from housing and care staff amid fears of discrimination, dismissal and social isolation, according to new research from

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Why gay dads get semen analysis before surrogacy

More gay and bisexual men donating blood after rule changes, new analysis shows
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More gay and bisexual men donating blood after rule changes, new analysis shows

Rule change allows thousands more LGBTQ+ Australians to donate blood
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Rule change allows thousands more LGBTQ+ Australians to donate blood

The hidden cost of executive dysfunction when you're queer and trying to stay afloat
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The hidden cost of executive dysfunction when you're queer and trying to stay afloat

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Healing Starts Here: Michael C Wearing on mental health and self-acceptance

Sometimes the most important conversations don't happen on a stage or in front of a large audience. Sometimes they happen over a coffee, when someone simply asks, "

The Future of Jewish Pride:  Dave Lynn on drag, identity and a life on stage
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The Future of Jewish Pride: Dave Lynn on drag, identity and a life on stage

Big Laughs, Bigger Heart: Ali Jay brings inclusive comedy to Brighton Fringe
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Big Laughs, Bigger Heart: Ali Jay brings inclusive comedy to Brighton Fringe

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The Most "Heterosexual" Couple in Showbiz: Pearl & Dean at Brighton Fringe

Brighton star Lizzie Bea joins the West End cast of Les Misérables
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Brighton star Lizzie Bea joins the West End cast of Les Misérables

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Sugar, grief and a lot of laughs: Sam Morrison brings Sugar Daddy to Soho

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Life Before Pride: Prejudice, Protests, and Picnics
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Life Before Pride: Prejudice, Protests, and Picnics

Queer Heritage South is hosting a conversation between photographer Abigail Dombey and Brighton DJ and archivist Kate Wildblood

From Bracknell to Brighton: A grassroots view of Pride outside major cities
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From Bracknell to Brighton: A grassroots view of Pride outside major cities

Moulsecoomb Forest Gardens Open Day
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Moulsecoomb Forest Gardens Open Day

Pride Community Foundation calls for volunteers to march — and speak — at this year’s Brighton Pride
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Pride Community Foundation calls for volunteers to march — and speak — at this year’s Brighton Pride

Callout for stories to document Brighton Cares legacy
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Callout for stories to document Brighton Cares legacy

Letters: a reader on library Pride censorship, from Essex to Sheffield
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Letters: a reader on library Pride censorship, from Essex to Sheffield

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From Bracknell to Brighton: A grassroots view of Pride outside major cities
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From Bracknell to Brighton: A grassroots view of Pride outside major cities

In this feature, Scene contributor Dale Melita joins Dani Harmer, Sarah Naxton and Fonda Cox to reflect on the growing impact of Bracknell Forest Pride and explore why smaller, community led celebrations carry such meaningful power....

Government publishes draft Bill to ban conversion practices after years of campaigning
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Government publishes draft Bill to ban conversion practices after years of campaigning

Armed Forces Day Events this weekend
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Armed Forces Day Events this weekend

Lesbian politician Bev Craig named Labour candidate for Manchester mayor
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Lesbian politician Bev Craig named Labour candidate for Manchester mayor

UK government set to publish long-delayed conversion therapy ban draft
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UK government set to publish long-delayed conversion therapy ban draft

Greater Manchester Mayor ANDY BURNHAM is seen outside 10 Downing Street in London on March 31, 2026
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Andy Burnham returns to Westminster after winning Makerfield byelection

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Luke Evans lights Empire State Building in Pride colours for New York Pride
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Luke Evans lights Empire State Building in Pride colours for New York Pride

Welsh actor Luke Evans helped illuminate the Empire State Building in a vibrant display of colour on Sunday evening (28 June), as New York City marked Pride 2026. The building’

US Department of Education targets three Michigan schools over trans athletes
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US Department of Education targets three Michigan schools over trans athletes

Portraits of Pulse: Exhibition commemorates victims of Pulse nightclub shooting, 10 years on
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Portraits of Pulse: Exhibition commemorates victims of Pulse nightclub shooting, 10 years on

Man convicted of hate crime over fatal stabbing of dancer, O’Shae Sibley
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Man convicted of hate crime over fatal stabbing of dancer, O’Shae Sibley

Joe Biden honoured with LGBTQ+ ally award at Stonewall Awards brunch in Philadelphia
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Joe Biden honoured with LGBTQ+ ally award at Stonewall Awards brunch in Philadelphia

US support for same‑sex marriage dips after decades of growth
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US support for same‑sex marriage dips after decades of growth

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LGBTQ+ charity launches Pride campaign to fund legal challenges across Europe
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LGBTQ+ charity launches Pride campaign to fund legal challenges across Europe

A UK-registered LGBTQ+ rights charity has launched a Pride fundraising campaign aimed at strengthening legal protections across Europe amid growing concern over equality laws. Lavender Common, a strategic litigation

Netherlands backs sweeping ban on conversion therapy for young people and vulnerable adults
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Netherlands backs sweeping ban on conversion therapy for young people and vulnerable adults

Hope and caution in Hungary: what Magyar’s victory really means
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Hope and caution in Hungary: what Magyar’s victory really means

Three Brussels Pride performers reportedly attacked after event
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Three Brussels Pride performers reportedly attacked after event

EU rolls out coordinated LGBTQ support campaign ahead of Pride Month
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EU rolls out coordinated LGBTQ support campaign ahead of Pride Month

Paris named top destination for queer travellers in 2026, just ahead of London
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Paris named top destination for queer travellers in 2026, just ahead of London

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Japan moves towards nationwide LGBTQ+ education programme despite political tensions
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Japan moves towards nationwide LGBTQ+ education programme despite political tensions

Japan is preparing to introduce a nationwide education programme on sexual orientation and gender identity, aimed at addressing widespread gaps in public understanding of LGBTQ+ issues.

Protesters in Hyderabad demand scrapping trans identity bill
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Protesters in Hyderabad demand scrapping trans identity bill

Chinese authorities arrest dozens of women for writing and publishing gay erotic fiction
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Chinese authorities arrest dozens of women for writing and publishing gay erotic fiction

National Museum of the Philippines lit up in rainbow colours to celebrate Pride Month
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National Museum of the Philippines lit up in rainbow colours to celebrate Pride Month

Tens of thousands gather in Seoul for South Korean Pride
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Tens of thousands gather in Seoul for South Korean Pride

LOVE WINS: Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples marry in Thailand as country becomes first in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex unions
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LOVE WINS: Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples marry in Thailand as country becomes first in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex unions