# community corner (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover community corner. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Saturday Scene: AI's place in journalism](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/the-saturday-scene-ais-place-in-journalism/) _2026-08-22 · Leslie Clarke · Scene Magazine_ It is fair to say that artificial intelligence, particularly large language models, is changing the world in a way that very few people could have predicted at the start of the decade. Ironically, the concept of AI and how it works today has long been a goal. Since the invention ## [REVIEW: Queerphoria: VERVE Voices](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/review-queerphoria-verve-voices/) _2026-08-21 · Eric Page · Scene Magazine_ It offers a vivid portrait of LGBTQIA+ lives in all their complexity, connecting generations, identities and experiences through a shared sense of possibility. ## [RU5H aims to redefine all-gay travel with kink-positive cruise experiences](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/ru5h-aims-to-redefine-all-gay-travel-with-kink-positive-cruise-experiences/) _2026-08-21 · Graham Robson · Scene Magazine_ A new all-gay travel brand is promising to bring a more sex-positive and kink-friendly approach to LGBTQ+ holidays, with organisers positioning it as a fresh alternative within the growing queer travel market. RU5H describes itself as an all-gay, all-male travel and lifestyle company focused on ## [New mural unveiled in Manchester's Gay Village ahead of inaugural Manchester Village Pride](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/new-mural-unveiled-in-manchesters-gay-village-ahead-of-inaugural-manchester-village-pride/) _2026-08-21 · Graham Robson · Scene Magazine_ A new mural celebrating Manchester 's LGBTQ+ heritage has been unveiled on Sackville Street Bridge just in time for Manchester Village Pride , following a community-led competition to find a local artist to transform the landmark. Earlier this year, members of Manchester's LGBTQ+ community were invited to ## [LGBTQ+ anti-hate campaign group challenges Reform UK member's Pride comments](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/lgbtq-anti-hate-campaign-group-challenges-reform-uk-members-pride-comments/) _2026-08-21 · Graham Robson · Scene Magazine_ An LGBTQ+ anti-hate campaign group has criticised comments made by a Reform UK member about Pride, arguing that they reflect a misunderstanding of the difference between equality and equity. Stop LGBTQ Hate Online responded after Will Fagg , deputy branch chair of Reform UK Bridgwater, commented on social media in ## [Berkshire LGBTQ+ and HIV charity secures £285,000 National Lottery funding boost](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/berkshire-lgbtq-and-hiv-charity-secures-285-000-national-lottery-funding-boost/) _2026-08-21 · Graham Robson · Scene Magazine_ A Berkshire charity supporting people living with HIV and LGBTQ+ communities has secured more than £285,000 in National Lottery funding to expand its work tackling isolation, stigma and inequality across the county. Thames Valley Positive Support (TVPS) has been awarded £285,060 by the National Lottery Community ## [Warwickshire Pride warns of planned protest by "transphobic hate group" ahead of event](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/warwickshire-pride-warns-of-planned-protest-by-transphobic-hate-group-ahead-of-event/) _2026-08-21 · Graham Robson · Scene Magazine_ Warwickshire Pride organisers have reassured attendees that enhanced safety measures are in place after learning that an anti-trans group intends to attend this weekend's Pride celebrations in Leamington Spa . In a statement issued ahead of Saturday's event, organisers said they had been made aware that ## [Campaigners disappointed as Government rejects Section 28 public inquiry](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/campaigners-disappointed-as-government-rejects-section-28-public-inquiry/) _2026-08-21 · Graham Robson · Scene Magazine_ Campaigners seeking a public inquiry into the impact of Section 28 have expressed disappointment after the Government ruled out launching an investigation into the controversial legislation. The Section 28 Justice Coalition , which was founded earlier this year to campaign for recognition of the law's lasting impact on LGBTQ+ ## [Nigerian Rainbow Dudes member wins fight to stay in Britain after asylum ruling](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/nigerian-rainbow-dudes-member-wins-fight-to-stay-in-britain-after-asylum-ruling/) _2026-08-20 · Graham Robson · Scene Magazine_ A Nigerian asylum seeker has won his fight to remain in the UK after an immigration tribunal ruled that his support for LGBTQ+ rights would put him at risk of persecution if he were returned to his home country. The man, known only as KA , successfully appealed against an earlier ## [Leeds Hunters move a step closer to bringing Bingham Cup, one of the world's biggest LGBTQ+ sporting events, to the UK](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/leeds-hunters-move-a-step-closer-to-bringing-bingham-cup-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-lgbtq-sporting-events-to-the-uk/) _2026-08-20 · Graham Robson · Scene Magazine_ Leeds Hunters have moved a step closer to bringing one of the world's biggest LGBTQ+ sporting events to the UK after reaching the final stage of bidding to host the 2028 Bingham Cup . International Gay Rugby (IGR) announced on social media that Leeds Hunters and Dublin-based Emerald ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1CKrEHbrAOrf) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [Sam Smith: "Madonna’s music is a lifeline to queer people"](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/sam-smith-madonnas-music-is-a-lifeline-to-queer-people/) _2026-08-20 · Graham Robson · Scene Magazine_ Sam Smith has praised Madonna as a vital figure for LGBTQ+ communities, revealing that the pop icon personally reached out to support them during the controversy surrounding their chart-topping hit Unholy . Speaking to Zane Lowe on Apple Music , the singer-songwriter described Madonna as both a personal inspiration and ## [UN experts warn UK equality 'guidance' on single-sex services could ‘institutionalise discrimination’ against trans people](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/un-experts-warn-uk-equality-guidance-on-single-sex-services-could-institutionalise-discrimination-against-trans-people/) _2026-08-19 · Graham Robson · Scene Magazine_ A group of United Nations human rights experts has warned that new UK 'guidance' on single-sex services risks “institutionalising discrimination” against trans and gender-diverse people. The concerns were raised in a joint statement issued by the UN Working Group on discrimination against women and ## [Russian LGBT Network forced to shut down after being labelled ‘extremist’](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/russian-lgbt-network-forced-to-shut-down-after-being-labelled-extremist/) _2026-08-19 · Graham Robson · Scene Magazine_ One of Russia’s most prominent LGBTQ+ rights organisations has announced it is shutting down after a court designated it an “extremist” organisation, a move campaigners say marks a further escalation in the country’s crackdown on LGBTQ+ people and civil society. The Russian LGBT Network ## [Robin Ince becomes first patron of trans advocacy group TransActual](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/robin-ince-becomes-first-patron-of-trans-advocacy-group-transactual/) _2026-08-19 · Graham Robson · Scene Magazine_ Comedian, writer and broadcaster Robin Ince has been announced as the first-ever patron of trans-led advocacy organisation, TransActual. The former Infinite Monkey Cage co-presenter said he was accepting the role after continuing to speak out in support of trans people despite facing professional consequences, including his departure ## [MindOut for Laughs returns to Komedia to raise funds for LGBTQ+ mental health](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/mindout-for-laughs-returns-to-komedia-to-raise-funds-for-lgbtq-mental-health/) _2026-08-19 · Graham Robson · Scene Magazine_ Brighton LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut is set to bring back its fundraising event MindOut for Laughs next month, with an evening of comedy, drag, music and spoken word at Komedia Brighton . The event, hosted by Brighton drag and cabaret favourite Ophelia Payne , will take place on Thursday, 3 September ## [REVIEW: Stop! That! Train!](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/review-stop-that-train/) _2026-08-18 · John Kennedy · Scene Magazine_ Rupauls Drag Race has been highlighting queer lives for over 15 years under the guise of a reality tv competition. A movie spin off always seemed inevitable. Welcome to the glorious train wreck .This is not a Very Brady Christmas folks. ## [Manchester Village Pride line-up cost less than single 2025 headliner, organisers reveal](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/manchester-village-pride-line-up-cost-less-than-single-2025-headliner-organisers-reveal/) _2026-08-18 · Graham Robson · Scene Magazine_ Organisers behind the new-look Manchester Village Pride have revealed that booking the entire line-up for this year's event has cost less than the fee paid for a single headline act at Manchester Pride in 2025. The candid admission comes ahead of the first Manchester Village Pride, ## [Brighton to host first-ever Dyke Pride next month](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/brighton-to-host-first-ever-dyke-pride-celebration-next-month/) _2026-08-18 · Graham Robson · Scene Magazine_ Brighton is set to host its first-ever Dyke Pride event next month, with organisers promising a free, grassroots celebration centred on community, visibility and trans inclusion. Brighton Dyke Pride will take place on Saturday, 5 September at St Ann’s Well Gardens , bringing together dykes and allies for