LGBTQ+ News Peter Tatchell: “A ban that excludes trans people is not a ban at all” The UK government has insisted it will ban so-called conversion therapy for gay or bisexual people in England and Wales – but not for transgender people. This announcement comes hours after it said it would drop the ban entirely. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Conversion therapy ban to be scrapped by UK government The UK government has abandoned its pledge to ban so-called conversion therapy, which attempts to change or suppress someone’s sexuality or gender identity and is already outlawed in several other countries including Canada and New Zealand, according to a leaked document shared with ITV News By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Buckle up, bitches – it’s #DALEYPOP by Dale Melita Music has been embedded in my life ever since I was in the womb, my Mum and Dad basically raised me on music, especially POP music! By Graham Robson • 5 min read
LGBTQ+ News Chris Jepson’s image depicting ‘Modern Love’ is a winner in GREAT Britain’s national competition The subjects of Chris’ image Modern Love are George Montague, ‘The Oldest Gay in the Village’, and his husband of 25 years, Somchai. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Fans flock to premiere of series two of ‘Gentleman Jack’ A special premiere of the second series of hit drama Gentleman Jack took place last night ahead of its showing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday, April 10 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Tory MP Jamie Wallis comes out as trans Jamie Wallis, Conservative MP for Bridgend and Porthcawl, has come out as transgender, making him the UK’s first openly trans member of Parliament By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Join Terrence Higgins Trust for the Rainbow Walk Brighton on Sunday, April 3 Join HIV/sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust for a 10K Ribbon Walk, starting and finishing at Charles Street Tap, Brighton BN2 1TA on Sunday, April 3 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Trans Pride Brighton & Hove announces T-shirt Design Competition for trans and non-binary communities The theme, Out in the World, is to recognise Trans Pride Brighton & Hove returning to an in-person event on Saturday, July 16 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Celebrity Cruises launches new initiative to change the meaning of ‘all-inclusive’ in the travel industry. The campaign features work by world-renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz and others to change the faces in travel marketing By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Features & Longread Gay soldier in Ukraine: “If I am captured, they will torture me” Less than a month ago, Viktor Pylypenko lived a peaceful life raising awareness of gay rights issues in Ukraine. Now he’s on the front line of a war, dodging Russian forces who may be out to capture and kill him. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Fundraising News Cats Protection’s Eastbourne Adoption Centre appeals to cover Pedro’s soaring vet bills “Pedro has shown himself to be a little fighter with the sweetest nature, especially when you consider how severe his injury was. He is so affectionate it breaks your heart. Everyone falls under his spell. He has stolen our hearts with his gentle and affectionate personality.” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Todrick Hall unveils empowering ‘Queen’ music video Powerhouse entertainer Todrick Hall has unveiled the blockbuster visuals for Queen – an empowering anthem about self-acceptance and unapologetically celebrating your individuality By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus presents ‘Divas!’ – their first full Brighton Fringe show since 2019 Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus returns to St George’s Church for the Brighton Fringe on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, presenting the “mother of all reality shows” – Divas! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Pride in Gloucestershire becomes first UK Pride to go on summer tour The charity will be hosting five events across the county, with Cheltenham, Gloucester, the Forest of Dean and Tewksbury all hosting Pride in Gloucestershire events By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Queer club night Traumfrau to present ‘Spring of Love’ at Ironworks Studios Shed your winter coats, dust the cobwebs, mend your broken hearts, smell the flowers and the pheromones, and join Traumfrau to celebrate the season of love and dopamine on the dancefloor By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Cin Cin restaurant in Hove chooses Sussex Beacon as official charity partner “We’re delighted that the wonderful Cin Cin have announced the Sussex Beacon as their official charity partner for the coming year!” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Worthing Pride to return in 2022 with Duncan James, Five, Liberty X, N-Trance and Betty Boo Pride returns to Worthing on Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9 at the new home of Steyne Gardens By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Legends to sponsor Cabaret Big Top at We Are Fabuloso for Brighton & Hove Pride’s 30th Anniversary Hosted by Brighton Belle, Miss Lola Lasagne, the Legends Cabaret Big Top features a smorgasbord of the very best of the UK’s LGBTQ+ cabaret scene and is your first stop for a riotous celebration of queer, camp entertainment! By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Great British Spring Clean coming to Brighton & Hove! Brighton & Hove City Council has announced it is taking part in Keep Brighton & Hove Tidy during Keep Britain Tidy’s annual event, the Great British Spring Clean, which takes place between March 25 and April 10 and is an opportunity to get our city spick-and-span. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Health Take part in Healthwatch Brighton & Hove’s Mental Health & Accommodation survey Healthwatch Brighton & Hove would like to hear about any support you are receiving from health and social care services (such as your GP, or a mental health nurse, social worker or counsellor, etc.) and your experience of support in your accommodation. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News The Ledward Centre launches Make Your Mark campaign for LGBTQ+ communities Brighton’s new LGBTQ+ community and cultural centre, the Ledward Centre, has launched an initiative inviting everyone to Make Your Mark in support of LGBTQ+ communities. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts ‘Concert for Ukraine’ at Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne Former Loose Women presenter Andrea McLean and Olympic gold medalist Robin Cousins MBE will be joined by X Factor winner Dalton Harris and West End stars to raise money for the UNICEF emergency fund that will go directly to their ground operations in Ukraine By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Forty-four community food groups call for immediate action on the cost of living crisis in Brighton & Hove A coalition of 44 community food groups in Brighton & Hove is this week calling on Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to implement a 12-point package of measures to address hunger in the city By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts Actually Gay Men’s Chorus announce tribute to Queen Elizabeth II – ‘Nobody Does It Better’ Proceeds from this event will support the invaluable work of LGBTQ+ mental health charity Mindout, which works to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all adult LGBTQ+ communities within Brighton & Hove as well as providing global online support. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
