Scene returns to print with an LGBTQ+ History Month special
Scene Magazine is back in print, and it returns with an issue that looks firmly to the past in order to understand the present.
Leslie Clarke
Imagining queer lives in a time of war: Liz Flanagan on When We Were Divided
Set against the turmoil of the English Civil Wars, When We Were Divided marks Liz Flanagan’s historical novel for adult readers. Rooted in the landscapes of Yorkshire and shaped by questions of family, identity and survival, the novel follows three lives pulled apart and reshaped by conflict in 1643,
Trans History Week 2026 launches with new resources and community events
Trans History Week is returning this May, bringing a global focus to the often overlooked histories of transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse people, and why those stories still matter today.
Trans History Week will take place from 4 to 10 May 2026, with Trans+ History Day marked on 6 May. The
To our readers: thank you for being part of Scene
A year of highs and lows has reminded us just how powerful community can be. As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our readers for standing with Scene and with each other.
Scene announces print comeback ahead of LGBTQ+ History Month
Scene is set to return to print, marking a return to its roots and allowing it to expand its reach within the community. The first issue of the revived print edition will be published in February to coincide with LGBTQ+ History Month, offering readers a curated selection of features, interviews,
Brighton & Hove opens £750k neighbourhood fund — LGBTQ+ communities invited to submit ideas
Brighton & Hove is inviting residents to suggest how nearly £750k should be spent on neighbourhood improvements. LGBTQ+ people are encouraged to submit ideas — from safety upgrades to inclusive public spaces — by 14 December via the council’s consultation platform.
Brighton & Hove Councillor Shortlisted for National Young Councillor of the Year Award
Brighton & Hove councillor Jacob Allen has been shortlisted for Young Councillor of the Year at the 2025 LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards, marking national recognition for his early impact in local government.
Now in their 16th year in England and 8th in Scotland, the awards spotlight the work of