Community News New trans advocacy service at MindOut MindOut, the LGBTQ mental health project have appointed Maeve Devine as the new trans advocacy worker. As well as providing an advocacy service for all LGBQ people, Maeve will be available as a Trans Advocate for anyone who would prefer to work specifically with a trans person. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Stephanie Hirst In The South Transgender radio star to receive honorary degree Radio star and transgender icon Stephanie Hirst is to receive an Honorary Doctorate from Leeds Beckett University. Stephanie is an award-winning radio DJ, TV presenter, broadcaster and an icon of the UK transgender community. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Fairness Commission announce recommendations Brighton & Hove Fairness Commission publish their findings and recommendations for the city. The report is the culmination of nine months’ work by the Commission to find out how Brighton & Hove can be a fairer and more equal place to live and work. By Gary Hart • 4 min read
General News Infection rates continue to rise among gay men New sexually transmitted infection figures show continued increases among gay men and sustained high rates in young people. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South Brighton Kemptown MP supports Catch the Bus Week Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven supports Greener Journeys’ Catch the Bus Week which aims to get more people on board, particularly those who don’t normally take the bus. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Community News LGBT sector leaders speak out post EU Referendum Following the outcome of the EU Referendum, LGBT Sector Leaders from across the UK who are members of The Consortium of LGBT Voluntary and Community Organisations, have put their names to a joint statement. By Gary Hart • 4 min read
General News Callington and Afghans win Exeter City FC community trophies Callington and Afghan United came out champions in Exeter City’s community football tournament held at the weekend (Sunday, July 3). By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South Greens vow to fight for workers and environment after Brexit win Green Councillors in Brighton and Hove have vowed to fight against a bonfire of regulations which could be seen following the EU referendum result to leave the EU and will oppose any weakening of environmental protection or worker’s rights which may follow Brexit. The Green Councillors have expresse By Gary Hart • 2 min read
New York Pride In The South New York to host 2019 LGBT global travel convention New York City will host the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Associations (IGLTA) Annual Global Convention in 2019 as well as World Pride in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of Historic Stonewall Uprising. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Community News Welcome to Exmouth Pride! Following their first successful Pride last year, Exmouth Pride returns today with a much bigger event. The entertainment kicks off at noon in Manor Gardens hosted by Radio Exe’s Ashley Jeary and the programme will include: By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South Defiant LIB DEMS seek democratic mandate to overturn ‘Brexit’ decision LIB DEM leader Tim Farron’s pledge that the party “will fight the next election on a clear promise to restore Britain’s prosperity and role in the world, with the United Kingdom in the European Union” is welcomed by Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrats. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Theresa May MP General News Home Secretary throws her hat in the leadership ring Theresa May MP the present Home Secretary has announced today that she will be standing to be leader of the Conservative Party. Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven will be supporting Theresa May in her bid to become the next Tory leader after David Cameron’s resignation last week. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
