Cllr Warren Morgan General News Don’t let a bang lead to a whimper on November 5 Leader of the Council, Cllr Warren Morgan, is backing calls from the RSCPCA to keep pets safe this Bonfire Night. Firework whistles, bangs and screeches can be very stressful for animals, with RSPCA research showing 45 per cent of dogs may be fearful of fireworks. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South LGBT Small Groups Network winter meeting The LGBT Small Groups network is a grouping of smaller local LGBT/HIV groups. The network meets quarterly throughout the year to build connections, provide opportunities for collaboration and partnership, and support capacity building in small groups. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South New rugby club for gay and bisexual men in Brighton & Hove Plans are afoot to form a new rugby club in Brighton and Hove to give gay and bisexual men the opportunity to play the sport in a more friendly and relaxed atmosphere. A meeting has been planned and organised at the Camelford Arms on November 4 at 7:30 pm, by Ian Chaplin, Byron Todd and Alan Ferry, By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: LGBTQ choirs join forces for World AIDS Day concert With World AIDS Day approaching, Actually Gay Men’s Chorus, Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus and Rainbow Chorus are producing this years fundraising concert to mark World Aids Day. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South LGBT groups rally to support refugees Over 300 campaigners gathered in Dover’s Market Square on Saturday, October 17 to show support for the plight of refugees and migrants; both in the UK; and those in Calais or traversing Europe escaping from mainly war-torn areas. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South Anti-Hate Crime Vigil tonight at 7pm The Brighton & Hove Anti-Hate Crime Vigil, organised by the Brighton & Hove Community Safety Forum will be held on Saturday October 17 2015 near the Old Steine fountain at 7pm sharp. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Business News Hove MP opens city’s first salt cave Peter Kyle MP for Hove & Portslade has opened Brighton & Hove’s first Salt Cave, a purpose built facility offering 100% natural treatment for a range of health conditions. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South Pride Community Feedback Survey 2015 As part of their ongoing plans to improve Brighton Pride, the organisers are conducting a community feedback survey. This is your opportunity to tell Pride what you liked and what you didn’t like. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
General News Post Office to close Western Road branch in Hove Despite a petition signed by a total of 7,400 residents opposing the move, the Post Office have announced it will be moving ahead with plans to merge Western Road Crown Post Office in Hove with the branch in Melville Road, Hove. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
Arts Traditional Panto at Eastbourne this Christmas The cast of this year’s traditional pantomime, Peter Pan got together in Eastbourne town centre to officially launch the show prior to its Christmas run at the Devonshire Park Theatre from December 11 until January 17. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
General News Save Our Hedgehogs! Over the past 10 years, the numbers of hedgehogs in the UK have dropped by around 30%. The RHS and Wildlife Trusts are working alongside the British Hedgehog Street Campaign to show the importance of protecting hedgehogs. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Arts LGBT film denied entry to Beirut Film Festival British LGBT film WASP, selected for the Beirut International Film Festival, has been denied entry by the Lebanese Censorship Bureau. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
