Business News Kemptown coffee shop owner set to become the first tenant of newly renovated Temple at Black Rock Kemptown coffee shop owner Philip Cundall is set to become the first tenant of the newly renovated Temple at Black Rock and is delighted to be opening his second coffee shop in the city. Philip has run Portland in Kemptown for the past six years and is now taking on the lease of this historic […] By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Film Runs in the Family, starring trans actor Gabe Gabriel, nominated for top award at 35th GLAAD Media Awards Giant Films and Fae Pictures has announced its father-son queer road trip drama, Runs in the Family, has been nominated for Outstanding Film – Streaming or TV at the 35th GLAAD Media Awards which will take place on March 14, 2024 in Los Angeles. Ian Gabriel (Ludik, Four Corners) and Gabe Gabriel (No By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Trans golfer Hailey Davidson takes another step towards realising her dream of competing on the LPGA after winning NXXT Women’s Classic Hailey Davidson, 30, a trans golfer has taken another step towards realising her dream of competing on the LPGA after winning the NXXT Women’s Classic at the Mission Inn Resort and Club. Originally from Scotland but now based in Florida, Davidson played on the men’s team at Wilmington University, be By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Exhibitions Photographer Ming de Nasty launches exhibition SEE ME, which aims to change stereotypes around older LGBTQ+ people living in Shropshire Photographer Ming de Nasty has launched SEE ME, an exhibition at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, which aims to change stereotypes around older LGBTQ+ people living in Shropshire. Ming, 61, who has been a professional photographer for over 35 years, worked with 14 locals, who spoke about how LGBTQ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Gay Canadian pole vaulter Shawn Barber dies aged 29 Shawn Barber, 29, an ‘out’, Canadian champion pole vaulter, died from ‘medical complications’ on Wednesday, January 17 at home in Kingwood, Texas. The cause of his death is not known yet, but he had been experiencing health issues. “More than just an incredible athlete, Shawn was such a good-hearted By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News From Gay Day to Pride: LGBT+ History Month Supper Club at the Ledward Centre To mark LGBT+ History Month, the Ledward Centre is serving a special light supper and hosting a talk by Alf Le Flohic on Sunday, February 4. A relaxed evening to mark the start of LGBT+ History Month, this is the chance to see Alf Le Flohic talk about the Sussex Gay Liberation Front 1972-1973, the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Switchboard welcomes five new trustees – and invites TNBI people to join them Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard has welcomed five new trustees to its Board and is inviting people from trans, non-binary and intersex (TNBI) communities to join them. The new trustees and their role: Lucy Cryan (she/her) is a chartered accountant focussed on forensic accountancy and financial ri By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Proud Studios announces new collaboration with Pride in the Partnership network at John Lewis Partnership for LGBT+ History Month Proud Studios CIC and award-winning photographer Chris Jepson have announced they are working in conjunction with the Pride in the Partnership network at the John Lewis Partnership to create The Identity Project – JLP Edition, a collection of stories and portraits of their LGBTQ+ partners. The Ident By Graham Robson • 1 min read
HIV DVLA updates its guidance for drivers with HIV to reflect the most up-to-date clinical knowledge The Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) has updated its guidance on HIV to reflect the most up-to-date clinical knowledge of living with HIV. This follows collaborative work by the DVLA with HIV / sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust and the British HIV Association (BHIVA) to make the By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Business News Cloth Control’s ‘Angel of North Laine’ wins Brilliant Brighton’s Winter Wonderland window dressing competition Brilliant Brighton – a not for profit organisation formed of 517 city centre businesses, who come together to fund projects, including the city centre’s Christmas lights – launched their Winter Wonderland window dressing competition last month, to find the best dressed festive window. Votes from the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Charles Street Tap to celebrate the life of “dear friend” Luke ‘Lola’ Holloran on Sunday, January 21 Charles Street Tap in Brighton is to celebrate the life of “dear friend” Luke ‘Lola’ Holloran onSunday, January 21 from 7pm with performances from his friends – Sally Vate, Mrs Moore, Lola Lasagne and Gabriella Parrish. Charles Street Tap say: “It is going to be night of song, laughter and no doubt By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News The Sussex Beacon appoints new CEO, Rachel Brett The trustees of local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon, are delighted to announce the appointment of Rachel Brett as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2024. Rachel will be joining the Sussex Beacon from YMCA Downslink, where she has held the position of Director of Children & Young Peop By Graham Robson • 1 min read
