The Sussex Lancers' story reflects community, identity and resilience in the face of prejudice and the HIV/AIDS crisis.

Released to coincide with LGBTQ+ History Month, the Spring 2026 issue marks a significant moment for Scene: its first printed edition since the pandemic. From Manchester to Belfast, London to Edinburgh, Scene is once again something you can hold in your hands.

Football v Homophobia Month of Action highlights rising anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination across the game.

A landmark scientific review published this week has delivered one of the clearest messages yet in the global debate over trans inclusion in sport: trans women do not demonstrate athletic advantages over cisgender women after undergoing gender‑affirming hormone therapy.

Brighton & Hove Pride has announced UK favourite RAYE and global icon Diana Ross will headline this year’s 35th anniversary Pride on the Park. The two-day community fundraiser will take place at Preston Park on Saturday August 1st and Sunday August 2nd, 2026.

For LGBTQ+ History Month, I have written a piece for @scenemag.co.uk talking about my coming out, why I did it just in time, and the politics around same-sex marriage in 2013. www.scenemag.co.uk/my-coming-ou...

🎤 With mighty love, we win. By amplifying our voices and shining a light on those who bring goodness into the world, we build one brick upon another, lifting each other toward a greater good. My role as a reporter may seem small, but it brings me immense joy and deep satisfaction. @scenemag.co.uk

🎤 Took the journey to Crawley, spend some time chatting with the amazing team of Crawley lgbtqia , covering for @scenemag.co.uk

As the world prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan–Cortina, Grindr has announced a strengthened set of safety and privacy protections to support LGBTQ+ athletes living and competing within Olympic Villages.

'Drag Race Spain' star Marina to premiere documentary ‘Diosa’ in London Marina, the Barcelona-based drag artist who rose to international prominence as a finalist of Drag Race Spain season two, will be in London on 16 February for an exclusive screening of Diosa ('Goddess').

Starring: Loreen, Jessie Ware, Harry Styles, Slayyyter, Madonna, Bentley Robles, Frankie Grande, Eliad Cohen, Appleton, Victoria Beckham, A*Teens, J Lo and Agnes!

The Sussex Police & Crime Panel has passed a vote of no confidence (10-4) in Conservative Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne, following controversy over her attendance at a protest against plans to house asylum seekers in Crowborough.

Human rights and LGBTQ+ campaigner Peter Tatchell was arrested at today’s national Palestine solidarity march in central London after police objected to a placard he was carrying.

Nintendo’s much‑loved life‑simulation franchise is taking a landmark step forward in LGBTQ+ representation.

Released to coincide with LGBTQ+ History Month, the Spring 2026 issue marks a significant moment for Scene: its first printed edition since the pandemic. From Manchester to Belfast, London to Edinburgh, Scene is once again something you can hold in your hands.

"For decades, LGBTQ+ people have been treated as an afterthought in addiction."

Set against the turmoil of the English Civil Wars, When We Were Divided marks Liz Flanagan’s historical novel for adult readers.

The High Court has refused the anti-trans campaign group Sex Matters permission to challenge trans inclusion at Hampstead Heath ponds.

The Brighton Half Marathon, the biggest fundraiser for local HIV charity Sussex Beacon, has announced BAFTA-nominated actor and award-winning singer/songwriter, Olly Alexander, as the official race starter of the half marathon.

Trinidad born artist Rhian! is back with his first release of 2026. Up & Down is the shot of adrenaline every party needs and was written and produced by Rhian! himself and music producer, composer, arranger, DJ, organist, pianist and noise maker Massimo Braghieri.

Lesbian singer-songwriter and activist Brandi Carlile has said she is “heartbroken and angry for Minnesota”, as she announced new funding to support people held in immigration detention and urged communities to stand together against what she described as a growing climate of hate.

Good Law Project has launched the Trans Unity Quilt Project, a campaign by and for trans people across the UK to bring joy and hope by making a quilt that will stretch over 50 metres long.

Blending sci-fi fantasy with striking visuals, Boy Blu is firmly one to watch in 2026. INTERVIEW:

The breakout actors of Heated Rivalry, the hit gay hockey drama that has rapidly become a cultural phenomenon, are set to take centre stage at the 2026 Winter Olympics as official torchbearers.

Spain has formally established its first-ever ambassadorial post dedicated to promoting LGBTQ+ rights worldwide, marking a significant step in the country’s long-standing commitment to equality.

Bad Bunny is set to make a powerful cultural statement at the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show, with exclusive reports revealing that the global superstar plans to wear a boundary‑pushing outfit in tribute to Puerto Rican queer icons and generations of drag, resistance and artistic rebellion.

The long‑running Tucson Pride Festival, one of the oldest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the United States, has been cancelled following the decision of its governing board to dissolve the organisation entirely.

A new peer‑reviewed study has mapped, for the first time, a coordinated campaign by several UK‑based groups to remove trans, non‑binary and queer people from official data sets - a move researchers warn could have profound consequences for equality monitoring, public services and human rights.

Bona fide national treasure Alan Carr is preparing for what may be the biggest undertaking of his life: buying and running a historic castle. Disney+ has announced a brand-new Hulu Original series, Castle Man (working title), which will follow Carr as he searches for the perfect property.

Councillor Bruno de Oliveira, who represents Hollingdean & Fiveways, has today joined the Brighton & Hove Green Party, becoming the party’s 10th sitting councillor on Brighton & Hove City Council.

The National Gallery is set to swap hushed corridors for club beats as drag queen, musician and activist Bimini hosts a landmark after-hours party at the Trafalgar Square institution on Thursday, 5 February.

Russell Tovey has hailed George Michael as a personal hero, praising the late singer for refusing to be shamed following his 1998 arrest in a public toilet in Los Angeles.

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has publicly hit back at MAGA rapper Nicki Minaj after she directed a homophobic slur at him in response to his coverage of an anti‑ICE protest in Minnesota.

RPG Taverns, London’s immersive Dungeons & Dragons‑themed bar and community hub, has partnered with Edinburgh's queer-run nano‑brewery Closet Brewing to release Tabletop, a limited-edition beer inspired by the iconic roleplaying game.

England’s official LGBTQ+ supporters’ group, Three Lions Pride, has confirmed it will not attend this summer’s FIFA World Cup in the United States, citing serious concerns around safety, human rights, and what it describes as FIFA’s “appalling decisions” regarding the tournament’s organisation.

The owners of The Bookish Type, a celebrated queer indie bookshop in Leeds city centre, have spoken publicly about the escalating threats, harassment and violence they have faced inside their own shop.

INTERVIEW: Drag DJ and resident queen, Amy LaQueefa spills on teaming up with Baga Chipz and the guy worth waiting for over a jar of beetroot in Waitrose....

Oh wow I never thought I'd hear multi platinum global icon Hilary Duff say the word porn in one of her songs ha but one of the defining stars of her generation is returning to the pop world with her boldest, most confident and....mature project yet!

An initiative aimed at boosting LGBTQ+ visibility and fostering safer community spaces has been launched in Romford by Kaleidoscope, the London Borough of Havering’s only dedicated LGBTQ+ organisation.

A drag queen and former city mayoral candidate has called on what they describe as “woke” local councils to stop allocating public funds to Pride events, arguing that taxpayers should not be underwriting LGBTQ+ festivals.

Professional hockey player Jesse Kortuem has publicly come out as gay, sharing that his decision was inspired in part by the popular romance novel Heated Rivalry.

The Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance (CMCA) has joined forces with George House Trust to launch a new campaign aimed at raising awareness of the early signs and symptoms of anal cancer among men living with HIV who have sex with men (MSM).

LGBT Foundation has welcomed new findings from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on all-cause and cause-specific deaths by sexual orientation, describing the data as a “wake-up call” for the UK.

Former Adelaide United star Josh Cavallo has alleged that homophobia within the A-League club led to his departure, claiming he was sidelined for reasons unrelated to football.

The Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library (SNMAL) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has announced the appointment of Molly Lenore as Director of Capital Campaign & Major Donors.

Queer Britain, the UK’s national LGBTQ+ museum, will reopen its doors on 4 February 2026 with a completely refreshed programme of exhibitions across its four galleries.

Matthew Hyndman, a contestant on BBC One’s hit series The Traitors, is using his growing public profile to spotlight a cause close to his heart: ending conversion therapy in the UK.

Wanda Sykes delivered one of the most talked-about moments at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night, when she accepted the award for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television on behalf of Ricky Gervais - and used the opportunity to make a statement about inclusion.

Premier League sides Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion have made their debut on the shortlist for the Professional Game Award at the 2026 Football v Homophobia (FvH) Awards, joining Queens Park Rangers in contention.

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, developed by xAI and integrated into X (formerly Twitter), is facing mounting criticism after its image-generation tool was used to create non-consensual sexualised images of women and minors.