In The South LGBTI Awards celebrate contributions to equality in Scotland Top QC to receive lifetime achievement award at Scotland’s first LGBTI Awards celebrating contributions to equality. In recognition of one of his main achievements, and to mark the 35th anniversary of the decriminalisation of sex between men in Scotland, Derek Ogg QC from Glasgow will receive the Eq By Gary Hart • 5 min read
In The South Hundreds gather to support Totnes Pride The Historic Market Town of Totnes in rural Devon, saw its third Pride event at the weekend, with more than 1,000 people attending. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
In The South Toronto to host IGLTA’s 35th Annual Global Convention in 2018 International Lesbian and Gay travel association returns to Canada’s premier LGBT destination in 2018. The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association is Canada-bound in 2018, bringing its Annual Global Convention to Toronto for the second time in the association’s history. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Fundraising News Brightonians more likely to raise money and campaign for charity People in Brighton are most likely to raise money and/or campaign for international charities, in the UK according to the Attitudes to International Aid survey. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove moves towards being a suicide safer community Brighton-based charity will mark World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 by providing free training to the local community. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
Arts Japanese mural for city centre Influential Japanese street artist Lady Aiko will transform the alleyway between Black Lion Street and Bartholomew Square in Brighton city centre with a dramatic new mural. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Food & Drink Costume Games herald opening of Rugby World Cup The Costume Games are the brainchild of MOSHIMO, Brighton’s popular Japanese restaurant, and will be taking place over five days (September 16 – 20), leading up to a weekend Costume Carnival which will be part of the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup celebrations. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
General News ‘World Cafe’ discussion to save local Post Office Green Councillors call public meeting to discuss plans to save Brunswick Town Post Office at The Old Market, Hove, on Thursday, September 3, at 6pm. As part of a campaign to stop the closure of Brunswick Town’s Crown Post Office at 22 Western Road, local Green councillors are organising a ‘World Caf By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Features & Longread Vote for Brighton to win Curry Capital of Britain title Voting closes in a few short weeks to decide which city or town is the National Curry Capital of Britain 2015. This year National Curry week takes place from October 12-18 when the winner of National Curry Capitol of Britain will be announced. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South Rainbow flag raised for Totnes Pride For the first time in history, Totnes Town Council has raised the rainbow flag over Totnes Civic Hall, as a sign of solidarity for LGBT+ people in Totnes and beyond. During the moving ceremony, onlookers enjoyed a special performance by Totnes Community Choir Global Harmony and Totnes Women’s Choir By Gary Hart • 4 min read
General News Have your say on changing George Street pedestrianisation hours Residents are being asked for their views on a possible change to the hours in which George Street in Hove is closed to traffic. At present George Street is pedestrianised from Monday to Saturday between 10am and 6pm from April 1 to October 30, and between 10am and 4pm from November 1 to March 31. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Arts Win pair of tickets for music and arts festival in Preston Park this weekend Gscene have a pair of free tickets, value £150, to give away for entry to the new family music and arts festival, Together the People, at Preston Park this weekend Saturday, September 5. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
