International News Over 60 people arrested at Nigerian gay wedding Police in Nigeria have detained at least 67 people celebrating a gay wedding, in what is being reported as one of the country’s largest arrests targeting outlawed homosexuality. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News City of London Police apologises for “past LGBTQ+ witch-hunts” Angela McLaren is the fourth UK police chief to say sorry By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Tim Küsters from the Netherlands comes out on top and wins Mr Gay Europe title Tim will be starting his work right away with a new project focusing on mental health and loneliness in the gay community. This project was decided upon by a joint group of finalists as a mission for the new Mr Gay Europe. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Free 10-week group for LGBTQ+ birthing parents at the Ledward Centre in September Mummyshock, a new 10-week group for LGBTQ+ birthing parents, is to run at the Ledward Centre, Brighton’s LGBTQ+ community and cultural centre, in September. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Ukrainian refugee joins Brighton & Hove Buses following recruitment drive Following a change in government legislation that resulted in Ukrainian refugees receiving immediate settlement status and the opportunity to work in the UK straight away, Volodymyr Syrotiuk has become the first to join Brighton & Hove Buses as a bus driver. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Sussex Blazing Saddles celebrates ground-breaking changes for women through history of cycling From September 9 – 16, audiences of all ages can experience performances, workshops and a special Pop-Up Exhibition celebrating the 130th anniversary of Tessie Reynolds’ record-breaking Brighton-London-Brighton ride. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News Attack on LGBTQ+ bar in Lebanon an “ominous sign”, says Amnesty International Videos of the attack on the Madame Om bar by people identifying themselves as members of the Jnoud El-Rab Christian group show the assailants destroying furniture outside the bar, beating up people who tried to leave the premises, and threatening the owner with more violence if they continued to “pr By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council: discussions continuing on restoration of Grade II listed Brighton Hippodrome The site has a long history as an entertainment venue having been first built as an indoor ice rink in 1896/97. The Hippodrome has undergone some major alterations over the years and was used as a live music venue until 1964. In 1969 it reopened as a bingo hall before falling into disuse in 2007. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Take Action. Lace Up. This year’s World AIDS Day RED RUN to take place Saturday, November 25 The World AIDS Day RED RUN is a celebration, an acknowledgement of work still to be done and an opportunity to remember those whose fight against HIV ended too soon. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News GCSE results in Brighton & Hove “rise above pre-pandemic levels” Results released by Brighton & Hove City Council have shown that provisional overall GCSE results in Brighton & Hove are “significantly above the pre-pandemic results of 2019”. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Charles Street Tap cabaret fundraiser for the Brighton Rainbow Fund on Sunday, September 3 Chris Marshall, landlord at Charles Street Tap, is hosting the 14th Annual Charity Birthday Bash with the support of the cream of the cabaret scene, to raise vital funds for the Brighton Rainbow Fund to distribute to local LGBTQ+ and HIV projects. The Birthday Party kicks off on Sunday, September 3 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Books The Coast is Queer to return to Brighton in October The festival brings together an exciting lineup of nationally and internationally acclaimed queer writers, poets, performers and activists in a three-day festival of accessible, lively in-conversation events, workshops, films and discussions celebrating LGBTQ+ lives and writing. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
