In The South Amnesty report puts spotlight on sexual and gender-based violence in Tunisia Amnesty International launch a new report today (Wednesday, November 25) at a press conference in Tunis on sexual and gender-based violence in Tunisia, to coincide with the International Day to Eliminate Violence against Women. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Health THT urges wider use of HPV vaccine The Government decision to extend the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine to Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) aged up to 45 via GUM clinics, has been welcomed by THT, but the UK’s largest HIV and sexual health charity is warning that to be most effective the vaccine must be made available widely to a By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Fundraising News Brighton homeless charity to receive ‘bite’ out of Christmas sandwich donations The Clock Tower Sanctuary, which supports homeless young people in Brighton & Hove, has been chosen as one of five charities to feature on sandwich and salad boxes sold in Pret A Manger’s 300 food shops nationwide. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
International News United Airlines top US, LGBT equality index United Airlines scores fifth Consecutive perfect score on leading LGBT Equality Index. For the fifth year in a row, United Airlines have notched a perfect 100 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign’s annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and earned the label “Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Faith communities across Brighton & Hove stand together as ‘One Voice’ The One Voice partnership, brings together communities including faiths groups and minorities to tackle racism and intolerance. They met last night (Thursday 19) following recent terrorist attacks to give members an opportunity to talk about the impact recent events have had on the city’s communitie By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Tom Scanlon: Director of Public Health General News Take care as the temperature falls this weekend Vulnerable residents living in Brighton & Hove are being urged to take a range of precautions this weekend as temperatures are predicted to fall. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
Health THT launch new ‘Wear it’ campaign Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) appeals for nationwide solidarity in new Wear it campaign in advance of World AIDS Day 2015. THT the national sexual health charity today launches its Wear it campaign in advance of World AIDS Day this December 1. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Health Free HIV home-sampling launched to increase HIV testing Ahead of National HIV Testing week, which starts on November 21, 2015, the government are making available free HIV kits for testing those at higher-risk of infection, alongside announcing new funding for innovative HIV prevention projects. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
Stonewall CEO: Ruth Hunt In The South 1 in 5 admit to making offensive remarks about LGBT people Stonewall, the lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity, has released new research by YouGov today that shows offensive comments are frequently made about lesbian, gay, bi and trans people, but that very few people step in to challenge these slurs. The research comes ahead of Anti-Bullying Week w By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: The Diva Rules: Michelle Visage Michelle Visage in an internationally renowned television personality, radio show host, platinum-selling recording artist, and now author. She will be signing copies of her new book The Diva Rules: Ditch the Drama, Find Your Strength, and Sparkle Your Way to the Top on Tuesday, November 17 at W.H. S By Gary Hart • 6 min read
General News City Council supports second runway at Gatwick Brighton & Hove City Council has expressed strong support for a second runway at Gatwick. This was agreed and passed through a Notice of Motion at the Economic, Development and Culture committee today, Thursday November 12. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South Proud gay twins come out as survivors of sexual abuse Founders of a Devon-based social enterprise that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or trans (LGBT+) people in rural areas, share news of the sexual abuse they both encountered as teenagers, during their TedxTotnes talk. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
