Film Marriage equality in Ukraine explored in new documentary shot by Ukrainian LGBTQ+ activists during the war A new documentary, Marriage (In)equality in Ukraine, shot during the Russia-Ukraine war is now available to view online. The film has been created by director and queer activist Yuriy Dvizhon, NGO WA Sphere and Kharkiv Pride under financial support of the European Union, the National Democratic Inst By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Celebrating the Victoria Fountain renovation Lead Pic: Brighton & Hove Mayor Cllr Jackie O’Quinn cutting the ribbon A celebration to mark the completion of the Victoria Fountain restoration project and its return to the Old Steine was held on October 12. Councillors, community groups, local historians and specialists involved with the restorat By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove loneliness charity Together Co partners with Brighton City Girl Lead Pic: Pippa Moyle (centre) of Brighton City Girl, with Ruth Lumley (blue leopard print) and Vanina Pessini (green outfit) from Together Co. Together Co has been chosen as Brighton Girl‘s charity partner, helping the loneliness charity to connect with new communities across Brighton & Hove. Brig By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Dorset Gardens Methodist Church in Brighton proudly hosts its first same-sex marriage Dorset Gardens Methodist Church in Brighton proudly hosted its first same-sex marriage on Saturday, October 7. Dariusz Plata and Ben Parrish walked down the aisle after a national vote to allow same sex couples to wed. Ben, who has been with partner Dariusz for over four years, said: “We were thril By Graham Robson • 2 min read
HIV New trustees at Terrence Higgins Trust come at “a crucial time” as there’s just six years left to achieve the “life-changing goal” of ending new cases of HIV by 2030 HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust has announced the appointment of two new trustees to their board – Dr Claire Dewsnap and Melanie Knight. Terrence Higgins Trust say the appointments come at “a crucial time” as there’s just six years left to achieve the “life-changing goal” of end By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Music Recharged, empowered and back in control! Paloma Faith enters new era with new single, album and Brighton Centre gig Gearing up for another monumental chapter, Paloma Faith hasreturned with the release of her brand new single and video How You Leave A Man – a zero-tolerance barn-burner about not sticking with the monotony and neglect of domesticity. Instead, the British pop superstar suggests packing your bags, em By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard to host meeting to discuss potential funding bids and processes for upcoming round of grants for small LGBTQ+ groups in Brighton & Hove The LGBTQ+ charity has recognised that sometimes bidding processes can be biased towards larger more established organisations. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music Pop artist Rhian! to release heartbreak ballad ‘Stay’ on October 26 London-based pop artist Rhian! shows his vulnerable side with new single, Stay. Following a string of hook-driven pop bops, this will the artist’s first entrée into the ballad world. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Celebration to mark the completion of the Victoria Fountain restoration project and its return to the Old Steine A celebration to mark the completion of the Victoria Fountain restoration project and its return to the Old Steine, will be held on Thursday, October 12. Councillors, community groups, local historians and specialists involved with the restoration project, will gather at the Old Steine to celebrate By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Trans Liberation Front Brighton calls on trans community and allies to “challenge Labour transphobia” at Brighton Labour Council Meeting Trans Liberation Front Brighton has circulated information on a protest it is holding at Brighton Labour Council Meeting at Hove Town Hall on Thursday, October 19 from 4.30pm. Last month, Brighton community groups, including Brighton Dyke Collective and Trans Liberation Front Brighton, slammed Brigh By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Martlets calls on the community to Save our Trail Rallying cry to local people to stop the damage and allow the joy to continue as vandalism puts art trail at risk By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Mental Health On World Mental Health Day, leading psychiatrist and Sussex Partnership Non-Executive Director, Dinesh Bhugra reflects on the successes and challenges of supporting people with mental health difficulties In an interview he talks about his 40 years of experience in the NHS – shining a light on the evolution of mental healthcare and exploring themes including homosexuality and mental illness, and equity of resources for both mental and physical health systems. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
