UK Gender-critical protesters ejected from venue after targeting trans darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven A group of gender-critical protesters were forcibly removed from the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on Sunday after disrupting the Women’s World Matchplay darts tournament in protest against Dutch trans player Noa-Lynn van Leuven. Van Leuven, who made history in 2023 as the first openly trans woman to qualify for By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe Malta named safest country for LGBTQ+ travellers Malta has been named the safest country for LGBTQ+ travellers in the LGBTQ+ Risk Map for 2025, which offers an overview of global travel safety for LGBTQ+ individuals. Compiled by A3M Global Monitoring, a provider of travel risk assessment tools, and developed in collaboration with Diversity Tourism and ITB Berlin, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Jared Orlin chatting with Liran Notik, Exclusive interview for Scene Mag Brighton’s Pop Art gets a Cheeky Twist: Jared Orlin’s Exhibition at Fishing Quarter Gallery If you’re wandering through Brighton’s Fishing Quarter and stumble upon a riot of colour, wit, and irresistible pop culture charm, congratulations - you’ve just found yourself at Jared Orlin’s latest exhibition. And lucky me, I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Jared himself, diving By Liran Notik • 3 min read
UK IN PICTURES: London Trans+ Pride 2025 - "We will not be erased, shamed, segregated or forced back into the margins." London Trans+ Pride (LT+P) made history yesterday (Saturday, 26 July) as over 100,000 attendees marched through central London, obliterating last year's world record of 60,000 and cementing its status as the largest Trans Pride event in history. The march, themed Existence and Resistance, brought together By Graham Robson • 8 min read
News Family of trans teen Jason Pulman sue Sussex Police over handling of disappearance The family of Jason Pulman, a 15-year-old trans teenager who tragically took his own life in April 2022, has launched legal action against Sussex Police, alleging the force failed to adequately respond when he was reported missing. Jason’s mother, Emily Pulman, and stepfather, Mark Pulman, are pursuing a High By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK London Trans+ Pride 2025: A record-breaking march for rights and recognition Central London was awash with colour, solidarity, and defiance on Saturday as over 100,000 people gathered for the sixth annual London Trans+ Pride, marking the largest event of its kind in the world to date. The march began at Langham Place, near BBC Broadcasting House, and wound its way By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Nottingham unveils ‘Rainbow Quarter’ in landmark move for LGBTQ+ recognition A vibrant corner of Nottingham is set to become the city’s first officially recognised LGBTQ+ district, following the launch of the new Rainbow Quarter during Notts Pride celebrations. Centred around the bustling streets of Hockley, the Rainbow Quarter aims to cement Nottingham’s reputation as a welcoming and inclusive By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK One week to go until Brighton Pride 2025! Just one week to go until Brighton is United in Pride, literally this time next week-only 7 more sleeps! To help count down here’s an official Scene x Brighton Pride playlist to stream on Spotify-YAY. Your soundtrack for PRIDE ON THE PARK! Pride began as a powerful protest-a declaration By Dale Melita • 6 min read
Culture SCENE: Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival to return - bolder, brighter, and bursting with Pride! Manchester is set to sparkle once again this summer as SCENE: Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival returns for its second edition, promising a vibrant week of screenings, panels, and performances from 15 - 21 August 2025. Following its dazzling debut in 2024, which saw sold-out screenings and tributes By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Trans and non-binary people face barriers at every stage of primary care, Healthwatch finds Trans and non-binary individuals continue to face significant challenges when accessing primary care services, according to a new report published by Healthwatch. The findings, drawn from a survey of nearly 1,400 trans and non-binary adults, reveal systemic issues ranging from administrative hurdles to discriminatory practices. Only 53% of respondents By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Tom Daley presents weather in knitted swimwear on This Morning as part of Don’t Drink and Dive campaign Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley surprised viewers of ITV’s This Morning on Thursday (24 July) by presenting the weather forecast in a pair of tiny, knitted, heat-sensitive swim trunks. The segment, cheekily dubbed Tom’s Daley Weather Forecast, saw Daley strip off live on air to reveal the custom By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK From Spitting to Hate Mail: Exeter councillors share LGBTQ+ abuse stories Members of Exeter’s LGBTQ+ community continue to face hatred, abuse, public humiliation, and physical assault, councillors have warned during a deeply emotional full council meeting. Independent non-binary councillor Zoe Hughes shared their own harrowing experience of being spat on in the street, underscoring the very real dangers faced by By Graham Robson • 2 min read
