Books Learn new skills with digital friends Despite digital devices being some of the most popular gifts this Christmas, many people, especially older people are baffled by how to use the technology which is becoming more wide spread. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Health and support services available over Xmas and New Year If you are feeling unwell or you need some extra support over the Christmas and New Year holiday period, there are a number of ways you can access help and advice. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Arts Aneesa Chaudhry appointed MD of new European Queer Choir Aneesa Chaudhry, the musical director of the Rainbow Chorus has been appointed musical director of the new European Queer Choir. She will lead the choir on its journey to perform at the largest LGBT Singing Festival in the World at GALA Choruses, Denver Festival 2016, in Colorado, USA next July. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South Safety tips for LGBT+ victims of domestic abuse this Christmas Christmas can be a really difficult time for members of LGBT Communities around the country. For Broken Rainbow it is their busiest time of year. Broken Rainbow is the only UK organisation dedicated to confronting and eliminating domestic violence and abuse within and against the LGBT communities. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts French performing arts unite after Paris killings Following the tragic events that hit Paris on November 13 performing arts professionals united today, December 18th behind the slogan #MaPlaceEstDansLaSalle. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South Canadian media support LGBTQ Pride tape campaign Pride Tape was unveiled to the world today by the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services at the University of Alberta (Faculty of Education). The tape, inspired by the six colours of pride, is initially being manufactured for hockey, but will later be produced for other sports. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
In The South Holocaust Memorial Day event in January During the Second World War, it is estimated that 17 million “undesirables” were murdered by the Nazis which included many thousands of gay men and to a lesser extent gay women. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
General News Be safe this Christmas – stay away from the sea! Brighton & Hove seafront officers urge residents and visitors to stay away from the sea this winter. The warning comes as the recent mild weather has drawn more people than usual onto the beaches, many getting dangerously close to the crashing waves. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
In The South BBC reporter suspended over Fury comments BBC suspends gay reporter pending an investigation into his public criticism of the broadcaster. Andy West, a gay man, who works for BBC Northern Ireland was suspended after posting on his Facebook that he was “ashamed” to work for the broadcaster. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Health Local Healthwatch groups seek assurances from South East Ambulance Trust Four South East Healthwatch organisations have met with the CEO of South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) to seek assurance for patients. This follows recent media interest and claims over problems with their call handling pilot project between December 2014 and February 20 By Gary Hart • 1 min read
News Council to consult on prioritising Council home demand The Council has unveiled proposals to restrict council housing to those that need it most and have been in the city longest. The Housing and New Homes Committee agreed in September to launch a consultation in the city about the future of how it allocates social housing in the city and this has now g By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South Adoptions by same-sex couples in Britain rise to record high New figures published by Department for Education on December 10, show that adoptions by same-sex couples accounted for 8.4 per cent of all adoptions in England in 2015. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
