News Greens launch petition to Liz Truss to ‘make first act’ better funding for public services Brighton & Hove Green Party has launched a new petition, following the announcement that Liz Truss MP is to become Prime Minister. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Jobs WorkFair to return in 2022 for LGBTQ+ graduates and professionals WorkFair 2022, themed Working With Pride, is to return on Wednesday, October 19 to help LGBTQ+ candidates connect with inclusive employers. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Terrence Higgins Trust appoints new Medical Director Dr Kate Nambiar takes over from Dr Michael Brady as THT’s Medical Director By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News ‘A History of Drag’ course at Bishopsgate Institute Investigate the concept of drag through the lens of queer performance, national identity, gender and sexuality, and other relevant topics. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News Man arrested after fatal attack on trans man at German Pride event Police in Germany said on Friday, September 2 they have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a fatal attack on a 25-year-old trans man at a Pride event in the western city of Münster last month. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News ESTEEM announces LGBTQ+ clothes swap and river clean event ESTEEM, a charity creating space for young adults to thrive, has announced it is hosting an LGBTQ+ clothes swap and river clean event with the Marine Conservation Society at Old School House, Ham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea on Sunday, September 11 from 2.30pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News JANE MCDONALD: “When he died, he took our future” Singer and TV presenter Jane McDonald recently spoke to Kaye Adams on the How To Be 60 podcast about love, loss and life after her long-term partner Ed’s death. She also talked about taking an extended break from touring as she begins to slow down in her later years. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts DIRTY QUEERS: LGBTQ+ artists showcased in new exhibition Following increased attacks on the queer community by sections of the media, a group of artists, both established and new, will be showcasing their work exploring a range of subjects including religion, identity, queer culture, and sex. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Pride at the Ironworks this September As the dust settles on another Pride season, Brighton & Hove Pride is quick to remind us that Pride at the Ironworks provides all year round LGBTQ+ cabaret, music and entertainment at the gorgeous Ironworks Studios right here in Brighton. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Scene Unseen: intimate new cabaret about identity and sexuality available to watch online in September A Royal & Derngate, Northampton and English Touring Opera (ETO) co-production, Scene Unseen, which will be available to view online on ETO at Home from 9am on Monday, September 12, is a new musical about identity, sexuality, and what makes us who we are. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News Russia considering doubling fines for exposing children to ‘LGBT propaganda’ Russia is considering doubling fines for exposing children to what it calls ‘LGBT propaganda’ and making any event or act seen as promoting homosexuality an administrative offence, the text of proposed new legislation made public on Wednesday, August 31 showed. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News R-Bar redesign “inspired by Miami nostalgia with a hint of Brighton beach”! One of Brighton’s most iconic queer spaces, R-Bar (formerly known as Bar Revenge), is poised to be redesigned by award-winning hospitality design agency, DesignLSM. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
