Community News Heroes Run returns this summer in aid of RISE It’s back! Brighton’s much-loved HEROES RUN returns on Sunday, May 13 in aid of the children’s therapy service at local domestic abuse charity RISE. Participants are encouraged to dress in their favourite hero costume and run along Hove seafront in aid of charity. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Take a queer bus tour at National Student Pride This year you can hop on board a queer bus tour of London hosted by a queer performer. National Student Pride’s massively discounted bus tour is an exclusive – with the route being especially created for National Student Pride. By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Britney Spears to headline Brighton Pride Legendary pop icon Britney Spears, one of the most successful and celebrated entertainers in pop history with nearly 150 million records sales worldwide, will be the headline act for Brighton and Hove Pride on Saturday, August 4 2018! By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Nile Rodgers & CHIC to headline new ‘LoveBn1Fest’ on Pride Sunday Grammy-winning composer, producer, arranger, guitarist Nile Rodgers and his multi-platinum selling band CHIC are confirmed to headline Brighton Pride’s ‘LoveBN1Fest’ on Sunday, August 5 in Preston Park. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Celebrities support Barnardo’s urgent carer appeal Celebrities are backing a Barnardo’s campaign highlighting the importance of having someone to support you in aid of the charity’s urgent campaign to find thousands of foster carers to look after the UK’s most vulnerable children. By Besi • 4 min read
Features & Longread Illinois Office of Tourism renew Gay Star News partnership Gay Star News (GSN) and Illinois Office of Tourism renew partnership, now in second year, to deliver campaign welcoming LGBT+ tourists to the American state. The new campaign will take a pioneering new direction in having a dedicated page delivering exclusive Illinois content on the GSN website. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Survey for LGBTQ people affected by cancer launched Macmillan Cancer Support and Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard are working together to engage with the local communities to learn about the experiences and needs of LGBTQ people in Brighton and Hove and Sussex who are affected by cancer. By Besi • 3 min read
Arts LONDON: Equity LGBT History Month event presented by Rose Collis The author, Rose Collis will present a new illustrated talk, ‘Player Kings and Queens: Equity Founders and Friends in LGBT History’, at a special LGBT History Month event for the entertainment union Equity. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Progress for pilots living with HIV – NAT welcome CAA decision The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announce changes to their hitherto outdated rules on HIV. They are issuing initial Class 1 Medical certificates (with a restriction to multi-pilot operations) to applicants living with HIV wishing to become commercial pilots. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News B RIGHT ON LGBT Community Festival: Lunch Positive Community Lunch Lunch Positive, the weekly HIV lunch club will provide and host a Community Lunch at noon on Saturday, February 17 as part of the B RIGHT ON LGBT Community Festival. Absolutely everyone is invited to go along to share good food and good company together. By Besi • 1 min read
In The South Vote on the facts – Lib Dems call monthly Brexit demos in centre of Brighton Brighton and Hove Liberal Democrats will hold a demonstration on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 from 6 – 7 pm in New Road, Brighton and on the fourth Tuesday of every month thereafter. They will be calling for an EU referendum in December 2018 on the final Brexit deal and urge people to vote on the fact By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Last chance to sign up for charity place in The Grand Brighton Half Marathon Charity places in The Grand Brighton Half Marathon close on Sunday, January 28 so runners need to sign up now to avoid missing out. The 28th Brighton Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, February 25. General entries to the race sold out in October and charity places are now the only way to enter. By Besi • 2 min read
