Community News 34 year cancer mum given new hope A fund set up to save the life of a Mum with terminal cancer has topped £16,000 in donations just days after it was launched. In January 2016, Charley Ashton, 34, a local businesswoman from Hove was told she had a rare and aggressive form of cancer and only weeks to live. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Uniting Nations – The Exhibition Uniting Nations: The Exhibition, a unique campaigning celebration of the global Pride movement. Through a collection of photographs and testimonies Uniting Nations will reflect upon the state of Pride today, the celebrations, events and demonstrations that unite us all as we follow in the footsteps By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts Summer Flower Festival at Chapel Royal The Chapel Royal in North street will stage a Summer Flower Festival in August to benefit two local charities. The Flower Festival, which will be raising funds for both The Martlets Hospice in Hove and The Rockinghorse Appeal, will take place on August 27, 28 and 29. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South 1 in 12 adoptions in England now to same-sex couples Three in four LGBT people going through the adoption process actively consider adopting siblings, according to new research by New Family Social. However, the majority are matched with a single child first or are told no suitable match is available. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts New LGBTQ Reading Group for Worthing A new lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer questioning (LGBTQ) Reading Group launches at Worthing Library on Tuesday, September 20. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
General News New Chair of London Councils demands more power for Londoners The new chair of London Councils says London local government must have power and resources devolved from Whitehall to be able to protect Londoners’ public services and their quality of life. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Entries to Vitality Brighton Half Marathon 2017 closing soon Entries to the Vitality Brighton Half Marathon 2017 are close to sell out and organisers are urging runners keen to run the race next February to sign up soon to avoid disappointment. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Baghdad bombing candlelit vigil There will be a multifaith candlelit vigil for the victims of the Baghdad bombing at All Saints Church, Hove on Sunday, July 17 at 4pm. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Fundraising News Cycle for charity this September The Sussex Beacon are looking for supporters willing to undertake a cycling challenge to help raise money for the Sussex Beacon. They have some places left in the Do It For Charity London to Brighton ride, which will take place on September 11. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
General News More convictions for Hate Crime in the South East New figures show convictions for disability hate crime in the South East have seen a huge rise of more than 60% over the last year. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has released its Hate Crime and Crimes Against Older People Annual Report. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Health Scientists reveal result of largest ever study of HIV transmission A new study has found that neither gay men nor heterosexual people with HIV transmit the virus to their partner, provided they are on suppressive antiretroviral treatment. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Firle Vintage Fair – In the heart of the Sussex Countryside Firle Vintage Fair is a celebration of the beauty and antiquities of the past, featuring a host of cherry-picked vintage and antique stalls including; French Brocante, haberdashery and fashion, country interiors and gardenalia. Plus original 1880 Victoriana fair-rides and croquet games. All served u By Gary Hart • 2 min read
