Culture Mae Muller invites us all to My Island Mae's vibrant brand new EP is out now By Dale Melita • 2 min read
North America Trump administration shuts down lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth In a move that has drawn widespread condemnation from mental health advocates and LGBTQ+ organisations, the Trump administration has officially terminated the specialised LGBTQ+ youth service within the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The decision, enacted on Thursday, ends a vital support channel that has served nearly 1.5 million By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Dr Sam Hall resigns from WellBN amidst NHS scrutiny: A loss for trans healthcare in Brighton Dr Sam Hall, a respected advocate for trans healthcare and former lead clinician at Brighton’s WellBN practice, has stepped down from his role amid an ongoing NHS investigation into gender-affirming care for under-18s. WellBN, known for its inclusive and affirming Trans Health Hub, has been under scrutiny since June, By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
Liran Notik, Chatting with Peter Nesbitt, Charity Director of MindOut Community Corner MindOut at Brighton Bear Weekend Scene Magazine at Brighton Bear Weekend: A Chat with MindOut By Liran Notik, Scene Magazine We had such a lovely time visiting Brighton Bear Weekend, where we stopped by the stall of the incredible LGBTQ+ mental health charity, MindOut. There, we met two passionate team members: Peter Nesbitt, Charity Director, By Liran Notik • 1 min read
Liran Notik, Chatting with Douglas Hawkins, The Social Gays Brighton Community Corner The Social Gays come to Brighton A Chat with Douglas Hawkins, Founder of The Social Gays Brighton By Liran Notik, Scene Magazine We had a lovely time chatting with Douglas Hawkins, the heart and mind behind The Social Gays Brighton — a fresh and much-needed addition to the city’s LGBTQ+ landscape. Douglas, a true Brightonian, shared By Liran Notik • 1 min read
UK Good Law Project urges Ofcom to act over TalkTV’s “transphobic hate” Good Law Project has intensified its campaign against TalkTV, accusing the broadcaster of repeatedly violating UK broadcasting laws by airing what it describes as “a torrent of transphobic hate”. The legal advocacy group is now calling on Ofcom to take decisive action to curb what it sees as a pattern By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Brighton & Hove Buses launches brand-new Pride Bus, named after David Raven aka Maisie Trollette Brighton & Hove Buses has launched their new Pride Bus, designed in partnership with Brighton & Hove Pride. The brand-new livery was chosen by local residents, and the bus is aptly named after the late David Raven, who many will know as Maisie Trollette, a widely adored and influential drag By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Sewing with Pride: LGBTQ+ contestants shine on The Great British Sewing Bee There’s something quietly radical about a sewing machine humming under the hands of someone who’s never quite fit the mould. The Great British Sewing Bee, long celebrated for its warmth, creativity, and inclusivity, continues to stitch LGBTQ+ representation into the very fabric of its storytelling — and this year’ By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News The Hierophanies Tarot: a new queer inclusive tarot deck After a successful Kickstarter campaign in which the deck reached its funding target in just 36 hours, the Hierophanies Tarot Deck, a new queer tarot deck centring LGBTQ+ identities, is now available online and in selected stores. “The online campaign opened at 7am and the pledges started pouring in,” queer/ By Graham Robson • 3 min read
UK Gender critic takes Northumbria Police to court for participating in Newcastle Pride March A High Court judge has ruled that the Chief Constable of Northumbria Police acted unlawfully by allowing uniformed officers to participate in last year’s Newcastle Pride parade. The legal challenge was brought by Lindsey Smith, a Newcastle resident who identifies as a lesbian and holds gender-critical views. Ms Smith By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Government’s new Relationships, Sex and Health Education Guidance: A mixed bag for LGBTQ+ inclusion The UK Government has released its update to the Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) guidance, with a stated aim of modernising how schools approach sensitive topics. While the Department for Education claims the new framework is designed to support all pupils, LGBTQ+ advocates have expressed cautious optimism mixed with By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Duke of York's Brighton to host 12th Annual Brighton Trans Pride Film Festival Tomorrow, Friday, 18 July, Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton will be hosting the 12th Annual Brighton Trans Pride Film Festival - a highlight of the Trans Pride Brighton weekend. The event includes a carefully curated programme of brand new short films from talented trans storytellers all over By Graham Robson • 1 min read
