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Community

Brighton Rally for Trans Liberation on Saturday, April 19

At 12.30pm on Saturday, April 19, Brighton & Hove will unite at Brighton’s Clock Tower against the Supreme Court‘s attack on trans rights, which represents yet another blow to our trans community, already facing severe marginalisation and oppression across Britain. This ruling provides dangerous lev

By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read

Features & Longread

THE WHITE HORSES: A hidden gem nestled on the south coast in Rottingdean

The White Horses, Rottingdean, a hotel, bar and restaurant is just a stone’s throw from the bright lights and night life of Brighton, but far enough to feel yourself truly relax and unwind. Rottingdean is a charming, picturesque village nestled on the south coast and The White Horses is the new jewe

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Arts

Dive into the Depths of Emotion: A new exhibition by Brighton Artists By The Sea

Check out the mesmerizing abstract seascapes of Shanni Collins. Collins, a celebrated lesbian painter, who infuses her pieces with profound emotional resonance, capturing the ethereal beauty and tumultuous spirit of the sea

By Eric Page • 1 min read

News

Drag Bus queens slay at Pride in London

For the second year in a row the queens from Drag Bus took part in Pride in London and wowed the crowds with their message of ‘love, respect and equality’.  Drag Bus, which was launched in Brighton two years ago has since expanded to London and Bournemouth, with Belfast, Bristol,

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Culture

Trans women eligible for 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction

In a landmark move towards inclusivity, the Women’s Prize Trust has confirmed that trans women will be eligible to enter the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction. The decision marks a significant evolution in the prize’s eligibility criteria and reflects ongoing efforts to ensure the award is representative

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

News

#SOProud: Southampton Pride to return bigger, bolder, and more inclusive than ever!

Southampton is preparing to host one of its most anticipated events of the year as Southampton Pride 2025 returns for a two-day celebration over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, from Saturday, 23 August to Sunday, 24 August. Now in its second year as a weekend-long festival, this year’s Pride

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

News

Directory to support LGBTQ+ individuals with their mental health launches in memory of 'Strictly' star Robin Windsor

A new online directory aimed at supporting LGBTQ+ individuals with their mental health has been launched in memory of the late Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor. The initiative, titled Ask Bobby, was unveiled in June and is already being hailed as a vital resource for the community. The directory

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

News

Peter Tatchell calls on Manchester Pride to ban police from Pride

Veteran human rights and LGBTQ+ campaigner Peter Tatchell has urged Manchester Pride to ban Greater Manchester Police (GMP) from marching in this year’s Pride parade on 23 August unless the Chief Constable issues a formal apology for the "force’s past homophobic persecution of LGBTQ+ people". In

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Community Corner

YOYO Yard & Sauna in Brighton announces ‘pay what you can’ sauna sessions for trans community

YOYO Yard & Sauna in Brighton’s North Laine has announced its pay what you can weekly sauna sessions for the city’s trans community, starting Monday, 14 July at 4pm in advance of Trans Pride Brighton. Any payment over £8 will also be donated to the Good Law Project&

By Graham Robson • 3 min read