A Queer Carol {ii}: The Ghost of Christmas Past
The first spirit arrives, ethereal and decidedly non-binary in their Victorian nightgown situation, to escort our protagonist through memory's labyrinth.
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Short History of Queer Parenting by Kirsty Loehr
A smart, engaging read from a local author who knows how to make history feel relevant, fun and curious. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to understand the roots of queer family life—and why those roots matter now.
Inside The Pod: How Crawley LGBT+ Is Building Community, One Conversation at a Time
Sometimes, the most meaningful LGBT+ spaces are not the loudest or the flashiest they are the ones that quietly hold people together. That was the feeling that settled in almost immediately upon stepping into The Pod, a welcoming community space run by Crawley LGBT+, tucked into the heart of Crawley.
A Queer Carol: Ghosts of Midwinter Past, Present, and Fabulously Future
Our Scrooge sits alone on this midwinter night, when the ghost appears. "I wear the chain I forged in life," moans Marley—but what chains do we forge when we deny our natures? When we perform propriety instead of embracing authenticity?
Grindr thefts leave men facing debt and trauma as two men jailed in London
Two men, Rahmat Khan Mohammadi, 23, and Mohammed Bilal Hotak, 21, have been jailed after using Grindr to commit dozens of offences against unsuspecting gay men, leaving victims feeling targeted for their sexuality and vulnerabilities.
To our readers: thank you for being part of Scene
A year of highs and lows has reminded us just how powerful community can be. As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our readers for standing with Scene and with each other.
Andy Burnham apologises for "past homophobic persecution" of LGBTQ+ people by Greater Manchester Police
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has apologised for the "past homophobic persecution" of LGBTQ+ people by Greater Manchester Police (GMP).Â
In a letter to LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, the Mayor acknowledged that LGBTQ+ people in Greater Manchester were subjected to “unacceptable discrimination” by GMP and apologised