Manchester 'Gay Village' rapist found guilty of series of brutal attacks
A man who preyed on vulnerable individuals in Manchester’s 'Gay Village' has been found guilty of a string of horrifying sexual assaults. Sid Ali Djelid, 48, also known by the alias Mourad Malki, was convicted at Manchester Crown Court of five counts of rape following a five-week
Two arrested after Rockwater Hove targeted in vandalism attack
Two children have been arrested after the coastal lifestyle hub Rockwater Hove was vandalised in the early hours of Friday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 4am on Friday, 25 July, when two individuals broke multiple glass windows and caused extensive property damage to the venue. While substantial damage was
All-trans cast to reimagine Wicked in groundbreaking one-night London performance
A bold new reimagining of the beloved musical Wicked is set to take the stage at the Clapham Grand this Sunday, featuring an entirely trans and non-binary cast. Titled Trans Wicked, the production marks a landmark moment in British theatre, coinciding with London Trans+ Pride weekend. The one-night-only performance, scheduledLatest Articles
One week to go until Brighton Pride 2025!
Just one week to go until Brighton is United in Pride, literally this time next week-only 7 more sleeps! To help count down here’s an official Scene x Brighton Pride playlist to stream on Spotify-YAY. Your soundtrack for PRIDE ON THE PARK! Pride began as a powerful protest-a declaration
SCENE: Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival to return - bolder, brighter, and bursting with Pride!
Manchester is set to sparkle once again this summer as SCENE: Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival returns for its second edition, promising a vibrant week of screenings, panels, and performances from 15 - 21 August 2025. Following its dazzling debut in 2024, which saw sold-out screenings and tributes
Trans and non-binary people face barriers at every stage of primary care, Healthwatch finds
Trans and non-binary individuals continue to face significant challenges when accessing primary care services, according to a new report published by Healthwatch. The findings, drawn from a survey of nearly 1,400 trans and non-binary adults, reveal systemic issues ranging from administrative hurdles to discriminatory practices. Only 53% of respondents
Tom Daley presents weather in knitted swimwear on This Morning as part of Don’t Drink and Dive campaign
Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley surprised viewers of ITV’s This Morning on Thursday (24 July) by presenting the weather forecast in a pair of tiny, knitted, heat-sensitive swim trunks. The segment, cheekily dubbed Tom’s Daley Weather Forecast, saw Daley strip off live on air to reveal the custom
From Spitting to Hate Mail: Exeter councillors share LGBTQ+ abuse stories
Members of Exeter’s LGBTQ+ community continue to face hatred, abuse, public humiliation, and physical assault, councillors have warned during a deeply emotional full council meeting. Independent non-binary councillor Zoe Hughes shared their own harrowing experience of being spat on in the street, underscoring the very real dangers faced by
14 HIV activists strip down to shatter stigma
HIV The Naked Truth is to present Nude Exhibit, a two-day gallery event spotlighting HIV activism, visibility, and the power of art to challenge stigma, ahead of World AIDS Day in November. HIV The Naked Truth - a collective of “likeminded people with a mission to end HIV stigma through
Berlin Metro station repainted in rainbow colours despite Reichstag Pride flag ban
In a bold and colourful act of defiance, Berlin’s municipal transport company has transformed the Bundestag U-Bahn station with a vibrant rainbow makeover, following a controversial decision by Germany’s conservative leadership to ban Pride flags at the Reichstag. The move comes just days before the city’s annual
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One week to go until Brighton Pride 2025!
Just one week to go until Brighton is United in Pride, literally this time next week-only 7 more sleeps! To help count down here’s an official Scene x Brighton Pride playlist to stream on Spotify-YAY. Your soundtrack for PRIDE ON THE PARK! Pride began as a powerful protest-a declaration
SCENE: Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival to return - bolder, brighter, and bursting with Pride!
Manchester is set to sparkle once again this summer as SCENE: Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival returns for its second edition, promising a vibrant week of screenings, panels, and performances from 15 - 21 August 2025. Following its dazzling debut in 2024, which saw sold-out screenings and tributes
14 HIV activists strip down to shatter stigma
HIV The Naked Truth is to present Nude Exhibit, a two-day gallery event spotlighting HIV activism, visibility, and the power of art to challenge stigma, ahead of World AIDS Day in November. HIV The Naked Truth - a collective of “likeminded people with a mission to end HIV stigma through
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Berlin Metro station repainted in rainbow colours despite Reichstag Pride flag ban
In a bold and colourful act of defiance, Berlin’s municipal transport company has transformed the Bundestag U-Bahn station with a vibrant rainbow makeover, following a controversial decision by Germany’s conservative leadership to ban Pride flags at the Reichstag. The move comes just days before the city’s annual
Lyon est fière! EuroGames 2025 dazzles in France
The EuroGames 2025, the LGBTQ+ multi-sport event, officially opened this week in Lyon with a vibrant and inclusive ceremony that set the tone for four days of celebration, competition, and community. Held at the picturesque Place du Maréchal Lyautey, the event welcomed thousands of athletes, supporters, and spectators from across
Rollback of LGBTQ+ rights in Georgia a “blatant attack"
Georgia is undergoing a deeply concerning regression in LGBTQ+ rights, as detailed in a newly released shadow report submitted to the United Nations for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). Compiled by leading advocacy groups including the Women’s Initiatives Supporting Group, Equality Movement, and Tbilisi Pride, in collaboration with ILGA
‘They Have to Be Loud’: German grandma Regina Nagel speaks out as LGBTQ+ rights targeted in her country
In Germany, LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations are often known as Christopher Street Day (CSD) - a vibrant time of parades, protests and community gatherings. Each July, major cities across the country come alive with colour and solidarity. As Germany prepares for over 200 Pride events this summer, a growing wave ofNorth America
US bans trans athletes from Olympics ahead of LA 2028
In a move that has sparked international controversy, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has announced a ban on trans women competing in women’s categories at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The decision comes just three years before the 2028 Summer Olympics are set to be held
Reclaim the Flag? LGBTQ+ leaders and luminaries share divided views on the American flag in new documentary
A new short documentary, Reclaim the Flag, has ignited conversation as LGBTQ+ leaders and luminaries offer candid, and at times conflicting, reflections on the symbolism of the American flag. The 30-minute film, which premiered on YouTube on 17 July, features over 50 voices from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum - including
Barack Obama champions gay friendships as pathway to empathy and kindness
Former US President Barack Obama has been praised after advocating for the importance of gay friendships in fostering empathy and emotional intelligence among men. Speaking on the latest episode of IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, a podcast hosted by his wife and brother-in-law, Obama reflected on the emotional
Trans sprinter Sadie Schreiner sues Princeton University over alleged trans discrimination
Trans sprinter Sadie Schreiner has filed a lawsuit against Princeton University, alleging discrimination after being barred from competing in a women’s race in May. The suit, lodged in Mercer County civil court, claims Schreiner was removed from the final heat sheet of the women’s 200-metre event just 15Politics
Mhairi Black quits SNP for “capitulating on LGBTQ+ rights, trans rights in particular”
Mhairi Black, the former deputy leader of the SNP at Westminster and one of the party’s most recognisable voices, has announced her resignation from the party, citing deep disillusionment with its direction - particularly on LGBTQ+ rights. Black, 30, who first made headlines in 2015 when she became the
Barack Obama champions gay friendships as pathway to empathy and kindness
Former US President Barack Obama has been praised after advocating for the importance of gay friendships in fostering empathy and emotional intelligence among men. Speaking on the latest episode of IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, a podcast hosted by his wife and brother-in-law, Obama reflected on the emotional
Reform UK councillor Mandy Clare to appear in court following arrest at Pride event
Mandy Clare, a Reform UK councillor representing Winsford Dene on Cheshire West and Chester Council, is scheduled to appear at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 8 August. This follows her arrest on 28 June at the Winsford Pride event, where she was detained on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.
Electra Rome Dochtsi becomes first trans woman to lead a legally recognised political party in Greece
Electra Rome Dochtsi has become the first trans woman to lead a legally recognised political party in Greece. She now serves as co-president of Volt Greece, the national branch of the pan-European political movement Volt Europa, which has publicly condemned transphobia, homophobia, and biphobia. In an interview with Deutsche Welle,UK
One week to go until Brighton Pride 2025!
Just one week to go until Brighton is United in Pride, literally this time next week-only 7 more sleeps! To help count down here’s an official Scene x Brighton Pride playlist to stream on Spotify-YAY. Your soundtrack for PRIDE ON THE PARK! Pride began as a powerful protest-a declaration
Trans and non-binary people face barriers at every stage of primary care, Healthwatch finds
Trans and non-binary individuals continue to face significant challenges when accessing primary care services, according to a new report published by Healthwatch. The findings, drawn from a survey of nearly 1,400 trans and non-binary adults, reveal systemic issues ranging from administrative hurdles to discriminatory practices. Only 53% of respondents
From Spitting to Hate Mail: Exeter councillors share LGBTQ+ abuse stories
Members of Exeter’s LGBTQ+ community continue to face hatred, abuse, public humiliation, and physical assault, councillors have warned during a deeply emotional full council meeting. Independent non-binary councillor Zoe Hughes shared their own harrowing experience of being spat on in the street, underscoring the very real dangers faced by
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Tom Daley presents weather in knitted swimwear on This Morning as part of Don’t Drink and Dive campaign
Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley surprised viewers of ITV’s This Morning on Thursday (24 July) by presenting the weather forecast in a pair of tiny, knitted, heat-sensitive swim trunks. The segment, cheekily dubbed Tom’s Daley Weather Forecast, saw Daley strip off live on air to reveal the custom
From Spitting to Hate Mail: Exeter councillors share LGBTQ+ abuse stories
Members of Exeter’s LGBTQ+ community continue to face hatred, abuse, public humiliation, and physical assault, councillors have warned during a deeply emotional full council meeting. Independent non-binary councillor Zoe Hughes shared their own harrowing experience of being spat on in the street, underscoring the very real dangers faced by
Two arrested after Rockwater Hove targeted in vandalism attack
Two children have been arrested after the coastal lifestyle hub Rockwater Hove was vandalised in the early hours of Friday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 4am on Friday, 25 July, when two individuals broke multiple glass windows and caused extensive property damage to the venue. While substantial damage was
Alan Cumming defends trans community in fiery Kimmel monologue
Scottish actor and presenter Alan Cumming delivered a blistering defence of the trans community during his guest-hosting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, calling out what he described as “dangerous and baseless” anti-trans rhetoric in the United States. In a powerful opening monologue on Tuesday night (22 July), theLatest Articles
One week to go until Brighton Pride 2025!
Just one week to go until Brighton is United in Pride, literally this time next week-only 7 more sleeps! To help count down here’s an official Scene x Brighton Pride playlist to stream on Spotify-YAY. Your soundtrack for PRIDE ON THE PARK! Pride began as a powerful protest-a declaration
SCENE: Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival to return - bolder, brighter, and bursting with Pride!
Manchester is set to sparkle once again this summer as SCENE: Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival returns for its second edition, promising a vibrant week of screenings, panels, and performances from 15 - 21 August 2025. Following its dazzling debut in 2024, which saw sold-out screenings and tributes
Trans and non-binary people face barriers at every stage of primary care, Healthwatch finds
Trans and non-binary individuals continue to face significant challenges when accessing primary care services, according to a new report published by Healthwatch. The findings, drawn from a survey of nearly 1,400 trans and non-binary adults, reveal systemic issues ranging from administrative hurdles to discriminatory practices. Only 53% of respondents
Tom Daley presents weather in knitted swimwear on This Morning as part of Don’t Drink and Dive campaign
Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley surprised viewers of ITV’s This Morning on Thursday (24 July) by presenting the weather forecast in a pair of tiny, knitted, heat-sensitive swim trunks. The segment, cheekily dubbed Tom’s Daley Weather Forecast, saw Daley strip off live on air to reveal the custom
From Spitting to Hate Mail: Exeter councillors share LGBTQ+ abuse stories
Members of Exeter’s LGBTQ+ community continue to face hatred, abuse, public humiliation, and physical assault, councillors have warned during a deeply emotional full council meeting. Independent non-binary councillor Zoe Hughes shared their own harrowing experience of being spat on in the street, underscoring the very real dangers faced by
14 HIV activists strip down to shatter stigma
HIV The Naked Truth is to present Nude Exhibit, a two-day gallery event spotlighting HIV activism, visibility, and the power of art to challenge stigma, ahead of World AIDS Day in November. HIV The Naked Truth - a collective of “likeminded people with a mission to end HIV stigma through
Berlin Metro station repainted in rainbow colours despite Reichstag Pride flag ban
In a bold and colourful act of defiance, Berlin’s municipal transport company has transformed the Bundestag U-Bahn station with a vibrant rainbow makeover, following a controversial decision by Germany’s conservative leadership to ban Pride flags at the Reichstag. The move comes just days before the city’s annual
