Culture Secrets, Scandals and Stout: Was Arthur Guinness really gay? Netflix’s latest historical drama, House of Guinness, has stirred up more than just stout. The series, which premiered on 25 September, has captivated audiences with its lavish portrayal of 19th-century Ireland and the powerful Guinness dynasty. But it’s the depiction of Arthur Edward Guinness - heir to the By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
Culture Ben Whishaw opens up about being gay in early career: “It wasn’t a sustainable position” British actor Ben Whishaw has reflected on the challenges of being openly gay in the entertainment industry, revealing that early in his career, it felt like a risk that could jeopardise his future. In a candid interview with The Sunday Times Style, the Paddington and James Bond star said, “There By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics "A high level of cringe." Labour deputy leadership hopefuls Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell DJ at LGBT+ Labour disco Labour deputy leadership hopefuls Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell took to the decks last night at the LGBT+ Labour disco during the Labour Party Conference. Phillipson and Powell, vying to replace Angela Rayner as Labour’s deputy leader following her resignation earlier this month, played a mixture of classic pop By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Dykes Against Airstrikes walk 26 miles - the length of the Gaza Strip - to raise funds for Palestine Over 130 people from a walking group made up of dykes (including trans+ folk) in the UK took part in a 26-mile hike - the length of the Gaza Strip - to raise funds for and awareness of Palestine and to "demonstrate the incomprehensible destruction caused by these attacks By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Chatting with Christian Coe, owner of ZENCOE Massage Therapy LIVE Where Massage Meets Safe Space: Healing with Heart in Brighton By the time I walked into ZENCOE Massage Therapy on Brighton’s Grand Parade, I already knew it wasn’t going to be your regular kind of massage joint. And I was right. Owner Christian Coe (he/him) has built something far more meaningful - a space where LGBTQ+ people By Liran Notik • 2 min read
UK Stonewall hosts panel at Labour Party Conference about "urgent need" to ban conversion practices in the UK At the weekend, LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall hosted a panel with LGBT+ Labour at the Labour Party Conference about the "urgent need" to #BanConversionPractices, something the Government has "repeatedly promised to deliver". Stonewall CEO Simon Blake was joined by Olivia Bailey MP, Minister for Equalities; Rachel By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Human Gay Male, a group for "gay men who reject gender identity ideology", launches legal action against Brighton pub Human Gay Male (HGM), a group for "gay men who reject gender identity ideology", has announced plans to take legal action against a Brighton pub after it cancelled a booking in August. The controversy centres on the Lion & Lobster pub in Brighton, which allegedly cancelled HGM’s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner INTERVIEW: Meet Ruffles, the Bearded Broad of Brighton "all we want to do is bring a little joy into your life." By Dale Melita • 5 min read
Community Corner Lunch Positive and Clare Project to receive £10,000 each from Brighton & Hove City Council's Community Catalyst Fund Local HIV charity Lunch Positive and trans support group the Clare Project are to benefit from Brighton & Hove City Council's Community Catalyst Fund. A total of £400,000 is being awarded in grants to local community groups and voluntary organisations. Lunch Positive will receive £10,000 for By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner University of Birmingham to support Autumn Is Queer, Coventry’s inaugural LGBTQ+ campaign celebrating identity and creativity The University of Birmingham has announced its support for Autumn Is Queer, Coventry’s inaugural LGBTQ+ campaign celebrating identity, creativity, and community across the West Midlands. The initiative, which runs from 22 September - 30 November, is spearheaded by Paul O’Donnell, Creative Director of Extraordinary Us and a member By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Netflix's 'WAYWARD': Mae Martin opens up about playing a trans cop seduced by "heteronormative masculinity" Canadian comedian and writer Mae Martin is making waves with their latest Netflix series Wayward, a genre-bending psychological thriller that dives deep into identity, cult dynamics, and the troubled teen industry. In a recent series of interviews, Martin opened up about the personal and political layers behind the show, and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe Russian woman fined for "LGBT propaganda" over rainbow flag social media posts A court in the Russian republic of Karachay-Cherkessia has fined a local woman for allegedly disseminating “LGBT propaganda” through social media posts made over five years ago. The posts, which included images of rainbow flags and one depicting two girls kissing, were shared on the Russian platform VK in May By Graham Robson • 1 min read
