Pride IN PICTURES: Brighton & Hove Pride 2023 Brighton & Hove came together on Saturday, August 5 for Brighton & Hove Pride, which marked 50 years since the first ‘Gay Pride march’ in the city. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News ‘Rest in Power O’Shae Sibley’: Beyonce pays tribute to man stabbed to death in New York Beyonce has paid tribute to a man who was stabbed to death in New York while listening to songs from her 2022 album, Renaissance. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
FILE PHOTO: Test tube labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Health “We should not be complacent about mpox.” UK Health Security Agency publishes latest mpox figures The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its latest mpox outbreak epidemiological overview, which provides an update to the number of confirmed and highly probable mpox cases in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The overview shows that in 2023 so far (up to 31 July 2023) ther By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Eddie Izzard standing to be Labour MP for Brighton Pavilion at next General Election Eddie Izzard, who previously said she didn’t want to stand on an all-woman shortlist as she identifies as gender fluid, would be Labour’s first transgender MP if she gets elected. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music A dopamine hit of wild joy! Delta Goodrem launches new era with anthemic single ‘Back to Your Heart’ ahead of ‘Hearts on the Run’ tour Singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem has ushered in a new musical era with the pounding, anthemic new single Back to Your Heart, which had its world premiere on BBC Radio 2 on Thursday, August 3. With numerous chart-topping albums and singles over the last two decades, musical powerhouse Delta continues By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Brighton & Hove City Council expresses “deep disappointment” after talks break down with Govia Thameslink Railway Govia Thameslink Railway have confirmed their refusal to run a train service to Brighton on Pride Saturday this weekend. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Theatre Cast announced for 30th anniversary production of Jonathan Harvey’ seminal ‘BEAUTIFUL THING’ Commenting on his new production, Director Anthony Simpson-Pike says: “Beautiful Thing is an iconic queer story that holds a special place in so many people’s hearts. Many people saw their own stories on stage and screen for the first time.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
HIV Memorial quilt for Terry Higgins – the UK’s first named person to die from AIDS-related illnesses – unveiled at The Festival of Quilts A new memorial quilt paying tribute to Terrence (Terry) Higgins – the UK’s first named person to die of AIDS-related illnesses – is to be revealed today (Thursday, August 3) for the very first time at The Festival of Quilts in Birmingham’s NEC – four decades on from his death. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News Elska magazine celebrates eight years of sharing global gay stories and diverse beauty During this time the project has published 43 beautiful print ‘bookazines’, each made in a different city and focused on sharing the bodies and voices of diverse men from LGBTQ+ communities around the world – every single continent except Antarctica! By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council reveals plans to restore the Royal Pavilion Gardens A report to Brighton & Hove City Council’s Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration Committee published today (Wednesday, August 2) proposes the next stage of plans to redesign and restore the Royal Pavilion Gardens, which includes a bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for £4.4million to b By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Isle of Wight Pride returns this month to champion the importance of equality and diversity Events start on Friday, August 18 with the Pride Launch Party from 5 – 9pm featuring Cherry Liquor and Dawn the Drag Queen, DJ host Boom Party Live, and a variety of food and drink including the newly launched IW Pride Cocktail. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Television INTERVIEW: Big Brother legend and trans trailblazer Nadia Almada shares her thoughts on the return of the iconic show Big Brother legend and trans trailbrazer Nadia Almada has shared her excitement about the rebooted series and admits she wants to be involved. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
