In The South Big improvement in public attitudes toward LGBT+ people in Scotland The proportion of people in Scotland who think that same-sex sexual relationships are always or mostly wrong has fallen to 18%, its lowest ever. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
General News Anti-Bullying charity announce findings of major ‘Masculinity and Misogyny’ report Anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label publishes a major new report today called ‘Masculinity and Misogyny in the Digital Age’. By Gary Hart • 4 min read
General News National Adoption Week – October 17-23 Adoption charity Parents and Children Together (PACT) is calling for more adopters and for people to support National Adoption Week. This year’s campaign aims to raise awareness of the challenges of adoptive parenting and invites anyone whose life or heart is touched by adoption to post on social me By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts TONIGHT: Davina’s BIG fundraising birthday cabaret party Davina Sparkle celebrates her birthday at Charles Street tonight, Sunday, October 16 with a mega charity fundraiser starting at 7.30pm. 12 Amazing Cabaret Acts, will be performing to raise money for the ‘Wedding Wish Well Foundation’, who grant weddings and pays for them, to terminally ill cancer pa By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South Scottish equality charity welcomes hate crime report Equality Network welcomes the publication of the report of the Scottish Government’s Independent Advisory Group on Hate Crime, Prejudice and Community Cohesion. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News 300-metre zip wire attraction approved for Brighton Beach A 300 metre-long zip wire attraction on Brighton beach where the much missed Brighton Wheel was located has been granted planning permission by the city council. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
East Street, Brighton General News Weekend pedestrianisation of historic street to be permanent Weekend pedestrianisation of one of Brighton’s most historic streets is to be made permanent. A car free East Street on Saturdays and Sundays was confirmed by the city council’s environment committee, backed by a delegation of local businesses. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Brighton & Hove wins top national transport award Brighton & Hove has been voted Transport Local Authority of the Year in the National Transport Awards. The award reflects the achievement of sustainable transport services and initiatives which has led to the highest rates of cycling and walking in the south-east, and successful partnership working By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Predatory sex offender jailed for 13 years Christopher Denning, a predatory sex offender who used his celebrity status to prey on young boys has been sentenced to 13 years in prison. Denning, 75, pleaded guilty to the 24 offences he committed against boys between 1969 and 1986 at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, August 22. He appeared back i By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Make your voice heard on parks and open spaces There is still time to join the conversation about the future of Brighton & Hove’s parks and open spaces. The councils consultation ends on Friday, October 28 so there is still time to have your say. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Surrey Police appeal for witnesses Surrey Police continue to investigate following reports of a suspicious incident near Warlingham School and are keen to speak to a couple who were walking their dog and may have seen part of the incident. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Arts Cardiff University supports Iris LGBT Film Prize Cardiff University is supporting one of the world’s leading film festivals for LGBT filmmaking which showcases original short films from around the globe. Now in its tenth year, the Iris Prize Festival is the home of LGBT filmmaking and has been identified as one of the top 50 film festivals in the By Gary Hart • 3 min read
