General News Pocket Science Festival Tour 2016 The Pocket Science Festival tours Sussex this summer – taking in Brighton, Worthing, Eastbourne and Billingshurst, heading back to Brighton for the grand finale. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South Trans people face rape charges unless they declare their gender history A recent conference in London reviewing how transgender people are affected by UK law has warned transgender people can face rape charges and potentially jail if they don’t reveal their gender history to a sexual partner. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
Business News New dog emporium for St James’s Street Friends Ben, Paula and Jon have taken over the former Doggy Fashion store and will be relaunching it on Sunday, July 31 at the Brighton Pride Dog Show, where pet lovers can pick up sample foods and treat. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Community News Council announce successful grant applications for Pride Brighton and Hove City Council award grants totalling £10,000 to enable voluntary sector organisations to participate at Brighton Pride 2016. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South University Vice-Chancellor supports inclusivity Last month, the University of Brighton’s Vice-Chancellor spoke of her concerns for LGBT people in her first interview on RadioReverb, the non-profit organisation run by volunteers. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South Taylor Prince R.I.P The life of Taylor Prince will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 3 in the North Chapel at Woodvale Crematorium, Brighton. Taylor, only in his late 20s, died of a heart attack on Saturday, July 16. He was on a train, travelling to see his family in Devon. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Kinny Gardner: Photo by Robert Workman In The South Kinny Gardner makes National Diversity Awards 2016 shortlist Kinny Gardner B.E.M makes final Lifetime Achiever shortlist in the National Diversity Awards (NDA). Kinny received the British Empire Medal in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list, for services to the Arts, with particular reference to his extensive and devoted work, for 35 years, within the De By Gary Hart • 3 min read
In The South World OutGames Miami receives support from City of Miami Beach Major sponsorship deal allows sports, culture and human rights to come together during 10-day event in 2017. Momentum builds for World OutGames Miami 2017 with the announcement of a major commitment from the City of Miami Beach. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts Glow Choir Brighton – Gay, Lesbian or Whatever! Glow Choir Brighton is a natural voice community choir, for LGBTQ+ people and straight allies to unite in song. They sing songs of passion, protest and celebration, from across the globe, all taught by ear. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
General News Festival brings yoga to everyone this Saturday This coming Saturday, July 23, sees the return of Brighton Yoga Festival, the country’s only free charity yoga festival, now in its third year. Brighton Yoga Festival 2016 will be held at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange from 10am to 6pm featuring 41 yoga teachers and 42 yoga classes, including 34 cl By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Patients give mixed assessment of GP Practices in Brighton and Hove Research conducted by Healthwatch Brighton and Hove highlights difficulties patients have making appointments, getting referrals and poor communication when referral delays are experienced. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Health GMFA Chief Executive moves on GMFA’s CEO, Matthew Hodson, leaves the charity to take up the post of Executive Director with NAM. The CEO role at GMFA will be filled on an interim basis by the current FS editor, Ian Howley. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
