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✨UK’s longest-running regional LGBTQ+ publication
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· Nov 28
Scene announces print comeback ahead of LGBTQ+ History Month
Scene is set to return to print, marking a return to its roots and allowing it to expand its reach within the community. The first issue of the revived print edition will be published in February to c...
www.scenemag.co.uk
We're excited to announce that Scene is back in print.
The February issue is now open for pre-order. Early purchases will help boost production, expand reach, and fund LGBTQ+ journalism.
All profits reinvested into Scene & Pride Community Foundation grants.
📦 Dispatch starts early February.
The February issue is now open for pre-order. Early purchases will help boost production, expand reach, and fund LGBTQ+ journalism.
All profits reinvested into Scene & Pride Community Foundation grants.
📦 Dispatch starts early February.
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!
Hilary Duff releases second single, Roommates from upcoming album ahead of world tour next week
THIS IS WHAT✨DREAMS ARE MADE OF✨!!
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January 17, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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.
Havering's only LGBTQ+ organisation launches Pride sticker campaign in Romford
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...
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January 17, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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.
Reform UK-supporting drag queen calls for councils to stop funding Pride events
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 underwrit...
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January 17, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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.
‘There’s room in hockey for all of us’: Hockey star Jesse Kortuem comes out as gay, part-inspired by 'Heated Rivalry'
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.
Kortuem made the announcement in a p...
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January 15, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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).
New campaign launches to tackle anal cancer among gay and bisexual men living with HIV
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 me...
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January 15, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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).
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We're excited to announce that Scene is back in print.
The February issue is now open for pre-order. Early purchases will help boost production, expand reach, and fund LGBTQ+ journalism.
All profits reinvested into Scene & Pride Community Foundation grants.
📦 Dispatch starts early February.
The February issue is now open for pre-order. Early purchases will help boost production, expand reach, and fund LGBTQ+ journalism.
All profits reinvested into Scene & Pride Community Foundation grants.
📦 Dispatch starts early February.
Scene announces print comeback ahead of LGBTQ+ History Month
Scene is set to return to print, marking a return to its roots and allowing it to expand its reach within the community. The first issue of the revived print edition will be published in February to c...
www.scenemag.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
We're excited to announce that Scene is back in print.
The February issue is now open for pre-order. Early purchases will help boost production, expand reach, and fund LGBTQ+ journalism.
All profits reinvested into Scene & Pride Community Foundation grants.
📦 Dispatch starts early February.
The February issue is now open for pre-order. Early purchases will help boost production, expand reach, and fund LGBTQ+ journalism.
All profits reinvested into Scene & Pride Community Foundation grants.
📦 Dispatch starts early February.
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.
LGBT Foundation calls for urgent action after ONS reveals health inequalities for LGB+ people
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...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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.
"I realised my own club was homophobic.": Former Adelaide United star Josh Cavallo alleges homophobia within the club led to his departure
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.
In a post made on Inst...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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.
Stonewall National Museum appoints Molly Lenore to lead national campaign for new LGBTQ+ history hub
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 to spearhead efforts ...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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.
Queer Britain, the UK’s national LGBTQ+ museum, to reopen
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. The relaunch coincides with LGB...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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.
Star of The Traitors, Matthew Hyndman, champions Ban Conversion Therapy campaign
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.
Hyndman, who co-f...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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.
Wanda Sykes thanks trans community while accepting Golden Globe for Ricky Gervais
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 ...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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.
Brentford and Brighton make debut in Football v Homophobia Awards shortlist
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 Ran...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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.
"Grok AI exposes the real threat to women and children – and it’s not trans people"
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...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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.
Brazilian tennis player João Lucas Reis da Silva is preparing to make history at Melbourne Park as the first openly gay man to compete in the Australian Open.
João Lucas Reis da Silva set to make history as first openly gay male player at Australian Open
Brazilian tennis player João Lucas Reis da Silva is preparing to make history at Melbourne Park as the first openly gay man to compete in the Australian Open. The 25‑year‑old, currently ranked world N...
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January 9, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Brazilian tennis player João Lucas Reis da Silva is preparing to make history at Melbourne Park as the first openly gay man to compete in the Australian Open.
A federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a lesbian woman, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, triggering sharp criticism from local officials and LGBTQ+ advocates.
ICE agent fatally shoots lesbian woman, Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis
A federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a lesbian woman, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, triggering sharp criticism from local...
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January 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
A federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a lesbian woman, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, triggering sharp criticism from local officials and LGBTQ+ advocates.
Police in Baku, Azerbaijan have come under intense scrutiny following a raid on Labyrinth nightclub, a well-known queer-friendly venue, which resulted in the detention of more than 100 people.
‘Brutal’ police operation targets queer-friendly nightclub in Baku, Azerbaijan
Police in Baku, Azerbaijan have come under intense scrutiny following a raid on Labyrinth nightclub, a well-known queer-friendly venue, which resulted in the detention of more than 100 people. The ope...
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January 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Police in Baku, Azerbaijan have come under intense scrutiny following a raid on Labyrinth nightclub, a well-known queer-friendly venue, which resulted in the detention of more than 100 people.
Crave’s breakout drama Heated Rivalry is officially returning for a second season, and the stakes are higher than ever.
Heated Rivalry season two to turn up the heat with new gay couple
Crave’s breakout drama Heated Rivalry is officially returning for a second season, and the stakes are higher than ever. The series, which became the platform’s biggest original debut and earned intern...
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January 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Crave’s breakout drama Heated Rivalry is officially returning for a second season, and the stakes are higher than ever.
Cambridge Is Chopped, a grassroots movement born out of frustration and resilience, has been created by Guillotina, the city’s "only Black drag performer", as a response to the isolation, racism and lack of solidarity experienced by QIPOC - Queer and Indigenous People of Colour - in Cambridge.
Cambridge's "only Black drag performer", Guillotina, launches Cambridge Is Chopped as a response to isolation, racism and lack of solidarity
Cambridge Is Chopped, a grassroots movement born out of frustration and resilience, has been created by Guillotina, the city’s "only Black drag performer", as a response to the isolation, racism and l...
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January 9, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Cambridge Is Chopped, a grassroots movement born out of frustration and resilience, has been created by Guillotina, the city’s "only Black drag performer", as a response to the isolation, racism and lack of solidarity experienced by QIPOC - Queer and Indigenous People of Colour - in Cambridge.
A major Freedom of Information investigation by advocacy group TransLucent has revealed that concerns about trans women in single‑sex spaces are vastly overstated.
New data shows only four complaints about trans women in single‑sex spaces
A major Freedom of Information investigation by advocacy group TransLucent has revealed that concerns about trans women in single‑sex spaces are vastly overstated. Over a three‑year period, across 382...
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January 9, 2026 at 12:59 PM
A major Freedom of Information investigation by advocacy group TransLucent has revealed that concerns about trans women in single‑sex spaces are vastly overstated.
Liran Notik went for a chat with Kevin Sowden and Matt Roff, the co-founders of Tonic! Gay Sober Socials. So what happens when sobriety meets community - and why more and more people are looking for exactly that?
Coffee, Sea Swims and Connection: Meet Tonic! Gay Sober Socials
What happens when sobriety meets community - and why more and more people are looking for exactly that.
There’s a quiet shift happening in LGBTQ+ social life - one that doesn’t revolve around last or...
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January 9, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Liran Notik went for a chat with Kevin Sowden and Matt Roff, the co-founders of Tonic! Gay Sober Socials. So what happens when sobriety meets community - and why more and more people are looking for exactly that?
A new report published by HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust, sets out a clear case – and detailed mechanism – for making HIV prevention medication, PrEP, available through community pharmacies in England in 2026.
New report calls for HIV PrEP to be made available through community pharmacies in 2026
A new report published by HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust, sets out a clear case – and detailed mechanism – for making HIV prevention medication, PrEP, available through community pharmacies in Eng...
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January 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
A new report published by HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust, sets out a clear case – and detailed mechanism – for making HIV prevention medication, PrEP, available through community pharmacies in England in 2026.
Conor McDermott‑Mostowy has officially qualified for his first Winter Olympics after a commanding victory in the men’s 1000‑metre race at the 2026 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Milwaukee.
Openly gay speed skater Conor McDermott‑Mostowy qualifies for first Winter Olympics
Conor McDermott‑Mostowy has officially qualified for his first Winter Olympics after a commanding victory in the men’s 1000‑metre race at the 2026 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Milwaukee. His winning ti...
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January 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Conor McDermott‑Mostowy has officially qualified for his first Winter Olympics after a commanding victory in the men’s 1000‑metre race at the 2026 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Milwaukee.
INTERVIEW: Brighton's blonde bimbo bombshell Darcey Nox on ballet background, performing at the Royal Opera House and Labubu looks
INTERVIEW: Brighton's blonde bimbo bombshell Darcey Nox on ballet background, performing at the Royal Opera House and Labubu looks
"I’m also a complete nerd and video gamer!"
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January 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM
INTERVIEW: Brighton's blonde bimbo bombshell Darcey Nox on ballet background, performing at the Royal Opera House and Labubu looks
Liverpool illuminated in green over the weekend to honour the memory of James Lee Williams - better known as The Vivienne - the trailblazing RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner who passed away tragically a year ago.
Liverpool lights up to honour The Vivienne, who passed away one year ago
Liverpool illuminated in green over the weekend to honour the memory of James Lee Williams - better known as The Vivienne - the trailblazing RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner who passed away tragically a y...
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January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Liverpool illuminated in green over the weekend to honour the memory of James Lee Williams - better known as The Vivienne - the trailblazing RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner who passed away tragically a year ago.