General News Brighton Council meets growing demand for garden waste collection scheme Residents across Brighton & Hove can now sign up for a garden waste bin, as the council expands its Garden Waste Collection scheme. Members of the council’s Environment, Transport and Sustainability Committee have given the go ahead for an extension of the scheme to meet the growing demand. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Changes to the summer ‘Breeze’ bus service The 77 bus service between Brighton Pier and Devil’s Dyke is now running seven days a week throughout the summer and will run later, with the last bus coming back from Devil’s Dyke at 8.35pm, so that people can enjoy a walk and a drink amidst stunning downland scenery in the beautiful light of a sum By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Arts Largest collection of LGBTQ+ books in Devon launched Social enterprise Proud2Be have teamed up with Totnes Library to launch a new section of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans &/or questioning+) books. For the first time ever, members of the library will be able to borrow a diverse mix of books that cover the histories, issues and the lives of gen By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South Politicians and media fuel Hate Crime in Britian say academic experts Experts in the study of Hate Crime at the University of Leicester describe the recent rise in post-Brexit hate as being “fuelled and legitimised by politicians and by the media.” By Gary Hart • 3 min read
Community News March of the Mermaids returns Mermaids set to appear on Brighton Seafront on Saturday, July 23. Mermaids, mermen, sea creatures and seafaring folk of all kinds will once invading the shores of Brighton this July, to celebrate our seas and sea life and to raise funds for the World Cetacean Alliance. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Community News Doncaster Pride gears up to celebrate tenth anniversary Plans are well underway for the tenth Doncaster Pride which will take place on August 20 in the heart of the town centre. The event, started from humble beginnings in the Market Place in 2007 with an audience of around a thousand. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
In The South New fully inclusive LGBT Rainbow Triathlon for the city Organisers of Brighton and Hove Triathlon announce first ever Diversity Triathlon. The fully inclusive LGBT Rainbow Triathlon, will celebrate the diverse culture in Brighton and Hove and promote the triathlon as a fully inclusive sport. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
Health BRIGHTON AND HOVE STI TESTING WEEK is back for another year Following the success of the first STI TESTING WEEK in summer 2015, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) are preparing for the second STI TESTING WEEK to come to Brighton and Hove. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Popular bar girl found dead at home Former deputy manager at Dr Brightons Ra Wolff, was found dead at home on Wednesday, June 22. Ra aged 37 first moved to Brighton from London six years ago working at the Coach House Restaurant in Middle Street and She Said Boutique. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Barnardo’s seeks loving homes for siblings at Pride in London Barnardo’s will be searching for loving homes for young brothers and sisters at this weekend’s Pride in London event. A team from the children’s charity will have a stall in Soho Square, where they will be appealing to people to consider adopting or offering a foster home to hard-to-place sibling gr By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Community News New research shows LGBT+ people lie about their sexuality or gender Three-quarters of LGBT+ people still feel the need to lie about their sexuality or gender identity, according to new research published ahead of Pride in London. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
Community News Tatchell calls for LGBT Muslim solidarity at Pride in London Post the Orlando massacre, Peter Tatchell urges LGBT and Muslim communities to unite against all forms of hate. The Peter Tatchell Foundation’s (PTF) theme at the Pride in London parade on Saturday, June 25, will be LGBT-Muslim Solidarity. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
