In The South Portugal extends medically assisted reproduction to all women Portuguese Parliament vote overwhelmingly in favour of extending medically assisted reproduction to all women. The Network of European LGBTIQ Families Associations (NELFA) are delighted at Portugal’s extension of medically assisted reproduction to all women. By Alice Blezard • 1 min read
Film Rink: A coming-of-age short film seeks Kickstarter funding Rink, an LGBT coming-of-age short film, is set to begin filming in London this May. When Jane – a tomboy on the brink of her teens – inadvertently flirts with another girl at her local ice rink, she is surprised and amazed when the girl flirts back. Rink is a coming-of-age story about emergence, ide By Alice Blezard • 1 min read
Arts Charleston Festival puts crime writer under the microscope Charleston Festival returns this May, with a focus on the work of renowned author Patricia Highsmith. By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
In The South London Frontrunners gear up for women’s 5k London Frontrunners, the UK’s largest LGBT+ running club, launches new series of women-only 5k running events this week. On March 5, Hyde Park will see the very first women-only 5k run held by the London Frontrunners. The first event will begin at 10am, and will continue weekly on every Saturday thr By Alice Blezard • 1 min read
In The South Chelsea fields new group for LGBT fans Chelsea FC have announced the launch of their first ever LGBT supporter fan group. Earlier this year members of the Gay Football Supporters Network (GFSN) visited the club to talk about how they could support their LGBT fans. Ed Connell, chair of the Gay Football Supporters Network (GFSN), and Gerar By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
Arts Hove Grown festival steps into the spotlight Hove Grown, a new performing arts festival for writers and performers within the City of Brighton & Hove, is set to reshape the live performance landscape of the city when it launches on Friday, March 18, 2016. By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
Arts Brighton author booked for City Reads Brighton-based author Paul McVeigh’s novel The Good Son has been chosen for City Reads 2016, when the big read for adults returns to it’s cultural home as a part of Brighton Festival’s 50th anniversary celebrations. By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
Fundraising News Sport Relief 2016 comes to Brighton & Hove Sport Relief 2016 is due to take place between March 18 – 20 and Brighton & Hove City council is organising the city’s contribution to the annual country-wide fundraising event. By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
General News Raise a glass for the 26th Sussex Beer & Cider Festival Brighton Corn Exchange will host the 26th Sussex CAMRA Branches Beer & Cider Festival from Thursday 17 to Saturday 19 of March 2016. With sales of real ale showing no signs of slowing down, the event will see more than 160 beers from across the UK including some new beer launches from Sussex breweri By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
General News New sites to be rolled out for city cyclists Cyclists will soon be able to leave their bikes in seven new locations across the city, as the council look to increase cycle parking facilities in Brighton. Members of the council’s Environment, Transport and Sustainability Committee are being asked to agree proposals for new pedal cycle parking pl By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
Arts Gay and Trans* couples voted top 10 in BFI Polls The British Film Institute have revealed the favourite couples from the world of film and television, as voted for by the British public as well as thousands of people from all over the world. By Alice Blezard • 4 min read
Arts New arts festival to showcase ‘Hove Grown’ talent ZLS and Sweet Venues are organising a new performing arts festival for writers and performers in the city of Brighton & Hove. (Brighton &) Hove Grown will showcase local talent, with performers and writers from the area now being encouraged to register and declare their interest in taking part. By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
