HIV Sussex Beacon service users create placards for #ZeroHIVStigmaDay As part of a recent workshop at the Sussex Beacon, a number of the charity’s Day Service users created placards for the first #ZeroHIVStigmaDay in Brighton on Friday, July 21. Members of the Beacon team (Administration, Community Services, Facilities, Fundraising and IPU) couldn’t resist a photo opp By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sian Berry Politics Sian Berry selected as candidate to follow Caroline Lucas as next Green MP for Brighton Pavilion Berry, who was selected as the new Brighton Pavilion candidate after winning 71% of first preference votes, is a former co-leader and principal speaker of the Green Party of England and Wales and has been their candidate for Mayor of London three times, coming third in both 2016 and 2021. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health New ‘mystery shopper research’ reveals half denied a sexual health appointment and long wait times for those who get through Providing clear recommendations for urgent improvement, the report – Over-Stretched and Under Strain: A Mystery Shopper Approach to Access to Sexual Health Services in England, Scotland, and Wales – is published on Thursday, July 20 to shine a light on the barriers which exist when trying to take ch By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Business News Owner of locally listed Brighton pub, the Montreal Arms, ordered to replace green, historic tiles A government-appointed Planning Inspector has upheld an enforcement notice served on the owner of the Montreal Arms, which was issued to prevent the removal of tiles from the façade of the pub in Hanover. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts A Brighton billboard takeover by artist Helen Cammock, inspired by ‘All About Love’ by bell hooks Billboard and advertising spaces across Brighton & Hove will be taken over by Turner Prize-winning artist Helen Cammock for one weekend in August as part of BUILDHOLLYWOOD’s first major curatorial and artist commission, All About Love. Originally planned to coincide with the opening of a major outdo By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Dreamland to host all-star line-up, including B*Witched, Claire Richards and Duncan James, as part of Margate Pride celebrations Featuring the likes of B*witched, Claire Richards, Duncan James and Lisa Maffia, Dreamland’s iconic Scenic Stage becomes the rainbow-soaked backdrop for an unforgettable day of queer celebration for all the family. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Just Like Us announces date of School Diversity Week 2024 School Diversity Week is a celebration of LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion, celebrated by thousands of primary and secondary schools. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Sprucing up the city! Big Clean Up takes place across Brighton & Hove Events took place across the city on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16 as part of Brighton & Hove City Council’s Big Clean Up, which took place ahead of the city’s busy summer months. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South “We want to save as much of this iconic, heritage building as possible.” Brighton & Hove City Council releases update following Royal Albion Hotel fire Following the Royal Albion Hotel fire on Saturday, July 15, Brighton & Hove City Council has announced the priority is to now make the structure safe. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
HIV Queer Allies Lunch on Zero HIV Stigma Day at the Ledward Centre on Friday, July 21 The Ledward Centre, Brighton’s community and cultural centre, will host a free community lunch, provided by grassroots HIV charity Lunch Positive, on Friday, July 21, which will be part of the city’s Zero HIV Stigma Day activities. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Humanists UK celebrates ten year anniversary of Same-Sex Marriage Act Humanists UK, a leading voice in the campaign for same-sex marriage, is today celebrating the ten year anniversary of the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act, which received Royal Assent on 17 July 2013. The Act’s primary aim was to allow for marriages of same-sex couples, which came into force the foll By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Music Brighton pop act LADSCLUB announce new single to coincide with Brighton & Hove Pride LADSCLUB is made up of Greg & Ed. Born and bred in Brighton, they have both loved pop music all of their lives. Despite meeting over 17 years ago, they only started making sweet music together in January of this year By Graham Robson • 2 min read
