James Ledward, editor of GScene Magazine and longtime champion of the LGBTQ communities in Brighton and Hove died this morning after a short illness. 

James Ledward, editor of GScene Magazine and longtime champion of the LGBTQ communities in Brighton and Hove died this morning after a short illness. His family request that theirs and James’ privacy be respected at this difficult time. James was a kind and passionate advocate of all members of our

James Ledward, editor of GScene Magazine and longtime champion of the LGBTQ communities in Brighton and Hove died this morning after a short illness.

His family request that theirs and James’ privacy be respected at this difficult time. James was a kind and passionate advocate of all members of our widening communities and will be missed by all who knew him.

Details of the funeral arrangements will follow.

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