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
News Brighton & Hove City Council asks residents to help choose permanent name for new West Hove seafront park, created through Kingsway to the Sea project Brighton & Hove City Council is asking residents to help choose a permanent name for the new West Hove seafront park being created through the Kingsway to the Sea project. Kingsway to the Sea is regenerating the underused facilities and green spaces on the seafront in West Hove, creating a new park By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News “For the community by the community.” GirlFlix lesbian and queer women dance party to celebrate first birthday and Valentine’s on Friday, February 16 GirlFlix, a lesbian and queer women dance party, which has been bringing together self-identifying women since February 2023, is to celebrate its first birthday and Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 16 at Melon in Worthing. The Valentine’s and first birthday party will have five iconic DJs and a l By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Film Hammer horror is back with the haunting and enigmatic Doctor Jekyll, starring Eddie Izzard Hammer Films has announced upcoming horror thriller Doctor Jekyll will be available exclusively in the UK on Digital Download from March 11. Set in an isolated mansion, and starring the incomparable Eddie Izzard, Doctor Jekyll is a fresh, horror-filled take on a timeless tale, promising to send shiv By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Saltdean Library to return to iconic Saltdean Lido after refurbishment Saltdean Library will be returning to the Saltdean Lido on Tuesday, February 13 following extensive refurbishment to the iconic Grade II listed Lido building. The Brighton & Hove libraries service will welcome customers back to the Saltdean Lido building after two years of operating from a temporary By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Labour suspends Laura Pascal, candidate for a London by-election, following allegations of transphobia Members of Hackney Labour have been instructed to stop campaigning for Laura Pascal, Labour candidate in an upcoming London by-election, following allegations of transphobia. Ms Pascal, who is standing in the closely contested Cazenove ward by-election due take place on Thursday, January 18, has bee By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Elton John achieves EGOT status at 2024 Emmys Elton John has joined one of the most exclusive clubs in entertainment, becoming a member of the EGOT club – an acronym made up of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards – after winning an award at the 2024 Emmy Awards. The 76-year-old music icon, who wasn’t able to attend in person due to recent […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Russell T Davies to headline mainstage panel at National Student Pride Next month, Russell T Davies – writer of Queer As Folk, It’s A Sin and Doctor Who – will swap scriptwriting for stage as he headlines the conversation on LGBTQ+ representation in TV and film at National Student Pride. The panel, hosted by Cliff Joannou and in collaboration with Attitude magazine, wi By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Plans to reopen the iconic Black Cap in Camden are underway forum+, which works to promote equality for LGBTQ+ people in Camden and Islington, has announced plans to reopen the iconic Black Cap in Camden, London are underway. The group, which met with the owners and the project team working to reopen the pub, has said discussions were “hugely exciting” and t By Graham Robson • 1 min read
