News Thailand to make history with law focussed on trans wellbeing Thailand is poised to make history with the introduction of its first law dedicated to the well-being of trans individuals, marking a significant step forward in the country’s commitment to gender inclusivity and human rights. The proposed legislation, known as the Trans Wellbeing Charter, is set to be unveiled By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Netflix’s gay military drama 'Boots' branded “woke garbage” by Pentagon The U.S. Department of Defense has sparked controversy after publicly denouncing Netflix’s hit drama Boots, a coming-of-age series centred on a gay teenager navigating life in the Marine Corps during the 1990s. The Pentagon branded the show “woke garbage,” prompting backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates and fans of the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Miriam Margolyes: "I’m a left-wing dyke and I love it." BAFTA-winning actress Miriam Margolyes made a memorable appearance on Ireland’s The Late Late Show with Patrick Kielty, where she proudly described herself as “unapologetically woke” and a “left-wing dyke". The 84-year-old star, known for her role as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films, was promoting her new By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Virgin Atlantic launches ‘Free to Be Me’ to champion inclusive travel for LGBTQ+ communities Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays have unveiled a new initiative, Free to Be Me, aimed at transforming the travel experience for LGBTQ+ travellers. The programme seeks to create safer, more inclusive holidays where everyone can feel free to express their true selves. The launch follows fresh research revealing stark By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Thatcher's Centenary: No Pride in Her Legacy For many in the LGBTQ+ community, the centenary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth is not a celebration but a stark reminder of a painful legacy - one shaped by exclusion, censorship, erasure and institutionalised homophobia. The government of Britain’s first female Prime Minister introduced one of the most damaging By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
News Trans postal worker wins discrimination case against Royal Mail A trans postal worker has successfully sued Royal Mail for harassment and discrimination after enduring repeated abuse from colleagues, in what is being hailed as a landmark legal victory. Sophie Cole, 46, from Cambridge, was awarded £12,500 in damages following an employment tribunal that found Royal Mail failed to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Keira Knightley responds to JK Rowling controversy: “I was not aware” of trans rights backlash Keira Knightley has addressed the backlash surrounding her involvement in the upcoming Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions, revealing she was unaware of the boycott against JK Rowling due to the author’s controversial views on trans rights. Speaking to Decider, Knightley, who voices Professor Dolores Umbridge in the new By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Trans group 'BASH BACK' targets Brighton Centre - FiLiA has “blood on their hands” 'BASH BACK', a "trans-led direct-action project", has targeted the Brighton Centre ahead of this weekend’s FiLiA Conference to “to prove trans people will not be intimidated”, adding FiLiA should “expect retaliation” if they continue. The group, which accuses FiLiA of having “blood on their hands” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Former Big Brother contestant George breaks his silence - "I'm a flag bearer of freedom of speech." Former Big Brother contestant George has broken his silence following his removal from the Big Brother House, after what producers described as the "repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour". The 23-year-old parish councillor and actor was booted from the ITV2 reality show earlier this week, with a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Big Brother UK housemate George removed from Big Brother House over "unacceptable language and behaviour" George Gilbert, a contestant on Big Brother UK 2025, has been removed from the Big Brother House following repeated instances of "unacceptable language and behaviour", ITV has confirmed. The 23-year-old parish councillor from Essex, who also has acting credits in Downton Abbey, The Essex Serpent and Heartstopper, was By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Rosie Jones and Lee Peart victims of "homophobic and ableist" attack on train from Brighton to London Comedians Rosie Jones and Lee Peart have spoken out following a disturbing incident aboard a train from Brighton to London, in which they were subjected to a "homophobic and ableist" attack. The pair, returning from Down the Hatch - Komedia Brighton's monthly queer and alternative comedy By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Church of Nigeria splits from Church of England over appointment of pro-LGBTQ+ Archbishop of Canterbury The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has formally severed spiritual ties with the Church of England following the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury - the first woman to hold the role and a vocal supporter of LGBTQ+ inclusion within the Church. The Nigerian Church, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
