News Rose Garden's Swap Shop raises £1,200 (so far!) for Sussex Beacon Rose Garden’s Swap Shop, which has so far raised almost £1,200 for Sussex Beacon, was another huge success on Saturday. The event, which takes place at Queens Arms Brighton, saw quite a crowd coming together to see and enjoy the glorious - and very colourful - Rose Garden By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner LGBTQ+ Pathways to Family - free online event on 10 July Brighton & Hove City Council is holding a series of online events in collaboration with East Sussex and West Sussex and Adoption South East for LGBTQ+ people looking to explore the different pathways to family. Keen to welcome a child into your home? Find out about fostering and adoption at By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Monica - Transport Support Officer. Pic by Luca Marino News Transport for London launches portrait series to celebrate Pride and 20 years of LGBTQ+ colleague community Transport for London (TfL) is celebrating 20 years of its LGBTQ+ colleague community OUTbound across the transport network ahead of the Pride in London parade on Saturday, 5 July. TfL’s colleague network group, which was founded in 2005 and has more than 900 members, aims to support anyone who By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sponsored Content Pride at the Pavilion: A Glamorous Start to Pride Weekend Kick off Pride weekend in style at the Royal Pavilion! Enjoy fine food, sparkling wine, and fabulous entertainment in support of Brighton Pride and Brighton & Hove Museums. By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read
News Isle of Wight Pride FC takes on Solent Sports Team Pride for trans inclusive football match Isle of Wight Pride FC took on Solent Sports Team Pride at the weekend in a spirited, mixed-gender 11-a-side charity football match which was a "joyful, affirming show of community, solidarity, and resistance". The match brought together players representing the full spectrum of sexualities, gender identities and allies, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Warwickshire Pride defends Pride Flag amid council controversy Warwickshire Pride has spoken out in support of Warwickshire County Council’s Chief Executive, Monica Fogarty, following a controversial request from the council’s acting leader, 18-year-old Cllr George Finch of Reform UK, to remove the Pride flag from outside Shire Hall, which is the main office and meeting place By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Millwall FC fined £15,000 for homophobic chants directed at Ben Chilwell Millwall FC has been fined £15,000 following homophobic chants aimed at Crystal Palace defender Ben Chilwell during their FA Cup clash in March. The Championship club admitted to the charges at an independent disciplinary hearing and will now operate under an extended anti-discrimination action plan until the end of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture #DALEYPOP X JULY 2025 Starring: Agnes, Mariah Carey, La Grande Dame, Joel Corry, J Lo, FHAT, Ariana Grande, Kid Souf, Sarah McLachlan, JADE and MARINA! By Dale Melita • 9 min read
Community Corner Revealing St James Street: Discover the beating heart of queer Brighton & Hove Following a sold out run as part of Brighton Festival, Revealing St James Street returns as part of Brighton & Hove Pride 2025 on Monday, 28 July and Tuesday, 29 July. Drag icons Alfie Ordinary, Alex Fincher, and Billie Gold have dug deep into the history books and listened to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Trans advocate Ella Morgan to take part in this year's Belfast Pride Belfast Pride has announced a new addition to this year's programme: Real Talk: Lived Experiences, which will take place on Wednesday, 23 July at 6.30pm at Limelight Belfast. Organised by Lauren Dempsey, this event offers an evening of meaningful conversation, personal storytelling, and community reflection. Hosted by By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Reform UK councillor charged with assault and criminal damage following incident at Pride event Mandy Clare, a local councillor representing the Winsford Dene ward on Cheshire West and Chester Council for Reform UK, has been formally charged with assault and criminal damage following an incident at a Pride event over the weekend. According to Cheshire Police, officers were called to Winsford Pride around 4. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner “What they do to one of us, they do to all of us” - Rainbow Chorus Summer concert On the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Brighton’s Rainbow Chorus gave an emotional, defiant and joyful concert under the title Anthems In Colour. And they had a battle of their own with technical issues. No stage lighting because it had been stolen and a last-minute sound system didn’t By Brian Butler • 2 min read
