Photo: Associated Press General News Poland holds two Pride marches Despite governmental hostility towards the LGBTQ+ community, Poland saw two Pride marches last weekend in Czestochowa and Gdansk. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Ofcom cuts ties with Stonewall Ofcom has withdrawn from Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, arguing that it “poses a conflict or risk of perceived bias”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community Giving Thanks for the Life of Jonathan Best The Jonathan Best Fund is a ring fenced fund that has been set up within The Brighton Rainbow Fund. The money within this fund will be available to homeless charities to draw on when they need to arrange emergency accommodation for young homeless LGBTQ+ people. This will allow them to be in a safe e By Scene Editorial Team • 7 min read
General News Polish region votes to remain ‘LGBTQ+ free’ The council of Malopolska has voted to remain an LGBTQ+ free zone despite threats from the EU to cut billions worth of funding. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Photo: West Midlands police General News Update: suspects named after attack in Birmingham’s gay village Police have released the names of three suspects who may have played a role in the assault of a married couple in Birmingham’s gay village. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Competition Win tickets to ‘Bottom’ With a cracking soundtrack, Willy’s funny, honest and open-hearted storytelling yanks the lid off the queer experience. This is for anyone who hates making the first move. Anyone who thinks they are unlovable. Anyone that’s ever tried to be someone they’re not. By Jaq Bayles • 2 min read
General News Children attacked in Liscard homophobic assault Two children were the victims of an attack in Liverpool, with the perpetrators verbally abusing the victims with homophobic slurs. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Biden administration vows to support trans students Ahead of students returning to school in September, the Biden administration has issued a promise to support trans students. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Photo: Instagram @anubisfinch Arts Brighton Kween Anubis confirmed for Drag Race UK Season 3 19-year-old Brighton-based drag queen Anubis Finch has been announced as one of the contestants for the UK edition of Drag Race season 3. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News March for LGBTQ+ rights in Romania Thousands attended Bucharest Pride to demand equality for Romania’s LGBTQ+ community, making it the first Romanian Pride march since 2019. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Brooks had attended the Missing Bar before the attack General News Couple attacked in Birmingham’s gay village Rob and Patrick, a married couple in their 30s, were the victims of a homophobic attack in Birmingham’s gay village on August 14. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News Dave Pop! serves up ‘Seaside Sauce’ Artist Dave Pop! has a new exhibition at the Fishing Quarter Gallery from August 18 – 24. Seaside Sauce is based on Dave’s love of the fairground art found on Brighton’s pier and seafront. By Jaq Bayles • 1 min read
