PICTURE DIARY: Two Brewers Street Party, Clapham, London Photos by Captain Cockroach Contributor July 05, 2017 – 1 min read Share this post Photos by Captain Cockroach Share this post Written by Contributor Comments 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 White Horses Hotel Rottingdean Everly Hotels Collection 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 Community Corner Sussex Beacon unveils mural of Sir Elton John at St James’s St shop, in direct response to homophobic graffiti attack Brighton-based charity the Sussex Beacon has unveiled a striking new mural of global icon Sir Elton John at the entrance of its St James’s Street shop, installed in direct response to the homophobic graffiti attack that targeted the site in September. The new artwork joins the shop’s existing By Graham Robson • 1 min read Culture Alfie Ordinary, Ophelia Payne and Allan Jay team up for camp Christmas cracker! The countdown to Christmas just got a lot more fabulous! Award-winning drag prince Alfie Ordinary has joined forces with Brighton’s MILF cabaret queen and Party Bag host Ophelia Payne, alongside multi-award-winning vocalist Allan Jay, to deliver the ultimate festive treat. Teaming up with world-renowned Dutch producer Matt Pop and By Graham Robson • 1 min read Karollyne Videira Hubert. Image from Unsplash.com News LGBTQ+ organisation condemns "hate crime" after trans woman is stabbed in Israel An LGBTQ+ umbrella organisation has condemned what it describes as a hate crime after a trans woman was stabbed and left in serious condition in Beersheba, southern Israel. The Aguda, Israel’s national LGBTQ+ association, confirmed that the victim, who was attacked on Sunday evening, is a trans woman and By Graham Robson • 1 min read Brussels Pride 2025. Wikimedia Commons Europe EU court orders Member States to recognise same-sex marriages registered abroad The European Union’s highest court has ruled that all member states must recognise same-sex marriages legally performed in other EU countries, even if their own national laws prohibit such unions. The landmark judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) came after two Polish citizens, married By Graham Robson • 1 min read UK Graham Linehan cleared of transphobic harassment charges against activist Sophia Brooks Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of transphobic harassment charges against activist Sophia Brooks but found guilty of criminal damage after smashing her mobile phone during a heated confrontation outside a London conference. The 57-year-old comedy writer appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today, where District Judge Briony Clarke By Graham Robson • 1 min read UK Margate Pride awarded £124k from National Lottery for project celebrating region's LGBTQ+ history Margate Pride has been awarded a £123,968 grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver an ambitious 18-month project celebrating the region’s LGBTQ+ history. The initiative, titled The Heritage Hotline: Thanet’s LGBTQ+ History from the 1960s to 2000s, will research, document and archive stories spanning five decades By Graham Robson • 2 min read
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
White Horses Hotel Rottingdean Everly Hotels Collection 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
Community Corner Sussex Beacon unveils mural of Sir Elton John at St James’s St shop, in direct response to homophobic graffiti attack Brighton-based charity the Sussex Beacon has unveiled a striking new mural of global icon Sir Elton John at the entrance of its St James’s Street shop, installed in direct response to the homophobic graffiti attack that targeted the site in September. The new artwork joins the shop’s existing By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Alfie Ordinary, Ophelia Payne and Allan Jay team up for camp Christmas cracker! The countdown to Christmas just got a lot more fabulous! Award-winning drag prince Alfie Ordinary has joined forces with Brighton’s MILF cabaret queen and Party Bag host Ophelia Payne, alongside multi-award-winning vocalist Allan Jay, to deliver the ultimate festive treat. Teaming up with world-renowned Dutch producer Matt Pop and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Karollyne Videira Hubert. Image from Unsplash.com News LGBTQ+ organisation condemns "hate crime" after trans woman is stabbed in Israel An LGBTQ+ umbrella organisation has condemned what it describes as a hate crime after a trans woman was stabbed and left in serious condition in Beersheba, southern Israel. The Aguda, Israel’s national LGBTQ+ association, confirmed that the victim, who was attacked on Sunday evening, is a trans woman and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brussels Pride 2025. Wikimedia Commons Europe EU court orders Member States to recognise same-sex marriages registered abroad The European Union’s highest court has ruled that all member states must recognise same-sex marriages legally performed in other EU countries, even if their own national laws prohibit such unions. The landmark judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) came after two Polish citizens, married By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Graham Linehan cleared of transphobic harassment charges against activist Sophia Brooks Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of transphobic harassment charges against activist Sophia Brooks but found guilty of criminal damage after smashing her mobile phone during a heated confrontation outside a London conference. The 57-year-old comedy writer appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today, where District Judge Briony Clarke By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Margate Pride awarded £124k from National Lottery for project celebrating region's LGBTQ+ history Margate Pride has been awarded a £123,968 grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver an ambitious 18-month project celebrating the region’s LGBTQ+ history. The initiative, titled The Heritage Hotline: Thanet’s LGBTQ+ History from the 1960s to 2000s, will research, document and archive stories spanning five decades By Graham Robson • 2 min read
