Arts 1916 – 2016: Charleston celebrates its Centenary Sunday, October 16, 2016 marks the centenary of the arrival at Charleston of Vanessa Bell, Duncan Grant and David ‘Bunny’ Garnett. Their arrival as World War I conscientious objectors saw the creation of Charleston as the country home of the Bloomsbury group and a legacy of art, literature and freed By Gary Hart • 1 min read
General News Police officer sentenced for drink driving A Surrey Police officer has been convicted at court of drink driving. PC Matthew Hall, 42, appeared at Crawley Magistrates Court today (October 5) where he pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol, while off duty. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
General News WearUrArt charity shop design challenge 2016 After eight years providing a professional showcase platform for young up and coming performance artists and fashion designers, FRONT ROW Fashion Events launches WearUrArt Charity Shop Design Challenge 2016. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Community News Help an elderly person this Christmas National charity Friends of the Elderly is asking people in East Sussex to hold Christmas Day activities in their community, so no older person will be alone unless they want to be. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Football TV fraudsters ordered to pay back nearly £1m Convicted criminals who illegally sold on access to Premier League football coverage have been ordered to pay back nearly £1m following successful orders made under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
In The South United Nations appoint expert on sexual orientation and gender identity United Nations Human Rights Council appoint the first ever Independent Expert focused on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) was appointed by the UN Human Rights Council! By Gary Hart • 1 min read
General News Did you see a serious motorcycle collision in Ottershaw? Surrey Police appeal for witnesses following a serious collision involving a motorcycle on Thursday, September 29. The collision involved a red Yamaha motorbike at around 4.30pm in Murray Road by Clarendon Gate between Ottershaw and Addlestone. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South Seeking Brightonians for new BBC documentary Brighton-based TV company Factory Films are producing a documentary to be shown on BBC South East in 2017 about Brighton’s role in the fight for LGBT+ equality. Broadcaster, comedian and gay rights activist, Simon Fanshawe, will reveal the extraordinary story of the fight for equality over the last By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Sian Berry In The South London Assembly to improve engagement with non-binary, intersex and transgender people. London Assembly Green Member Sian Berry has welcomed a commitment from City Hall to make their public engagement procedures more inclusive for non-binary, intersex and transgender people. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
General News Successful Stay Alive app: Saving lives at the click of a button The charity behind the UK’s first suicide prevention app aims to raise £20,000 to further improve support services. Grassroots Suicide Prevention launched a crowdfunding campaign on World Suicide Prevention Day 2016. The charity plans to use funds raised to enhance and improve their lifesaving app, By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Kate Tempest Arts Brighton Festival announce Guest Director for 2017 Brighton Festival announce that the Guest Director for Brighton Festival 2017 is the acclaimed recording artist, poet, playwright and novelist Kate Tempest. Described by the Guardian as ‘one of the brightest British talents around,’ Tempest’s prolific artistic output across multiple disciplines has By Gary Hart • 3 min read
General News Martlets Chairman steps down Michael Edwards will be stepping down as Chairman of the Martlets at the AGM, upon completing his three year term of office. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
