In The South Brighton businessman bids to become Mr Gay Europe – Campaign Day 20 Matt Rood has lived in Brighton for the last fifteen years. His job is his passion. He’s a dog walker and trainer and has his own company called ROODDOG. His other passion is fitness and he goes to the Underground gym in Brighton five or six times a week. By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Research urges discussion about the term LGBT+ community! The phrase ‘LGBT community’ can be problematic and must be used with caution, according to research from Sheffield Hallam University. The UK-wide study, which included responses from more than 600 participants, explored the use of the phrase commonly used to describe and group people who identify as By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Proud2Be will paint the town gold at fifth Totnes Pride The historic market town of Totnes in Devon, will host the fifth Totnes Pride on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Social enterprise Proud2Be are organising a host of events, which will bring the LGBT+ communities together with their friends, families and supporters, to celebrate diversity in the town. By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Polari First Book Prize shortlist announced f championing LGBT+ voices with UK-wide tour. The shortlist for the Polari First Book Prize 2017 was announced last night at the Polari Literary Salon in London’s Southbank Centre. The prize, now in its seventh year, is awarded annually to a writer whose first book explores the LGBT+ experience, wh By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Local businesses support The Sussex Beacon during Pride A number of local businesses are raising money for HIV charity The Sussex Beacon, in the run up to and during Brighton Pride this week. A team from The Sussex Beacon will be on an open top bus during the Pride parade, to thank local people for their support. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South New LGBT Powerlifting Union formed LGBT Powerlifters from all over the world attended the inaugural LGBT International Powerlifting Championships (LGBT IPC) held in London on Saturday, July 29. Nine countries were represented including Australia, Belarussia, Canada, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, United States of America and Grea By Besi • 3 min read
In The South Brighton businessman bids to become Mr Gay Europe – Campaign Day 19 Matt Rood has lived in Brighton for the last fifteen years. His job is his passion. He’s a dog walker and trainer and has his own company called ROODDOG. His other passion is fitness and he goes to the Underground gym in Brighton five or six times a week. By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Naked transgender models appear in anti-fur campaign For the first time, two transgender models feature in a PETA campaign: Holland’s Next Top Model winner Loiza Lamers and Men’s Health Germany cover star Benjamin Melzer appear together in the fearless new ad proclaiming, “Transform Your Wardrobe: Don’t Wear Fur!” By Besi • 2 min read
HRH Prince Harry visits Mildmay – 14Dec15 Health CQC inspection rates Mildmay Hospital “Outstanding” Mildmay Hospital which was officially opened by HRH Prince Harry in 2015 has been rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Mildmay 26 bed Hospital, based in East London is an HIV charity providing medical treatment, therapies, nursing care and rehabilitation for people with severe By Besi • 1 min read
General News Information Commissioner says councils can’t hide fire safety reports – A victory for residents Councils refusing to publish fire safety information will have nowhere to hide as the Information Commissioner today urges them to proactively publish fire information ‘in full’ for residents to see. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Brighton businessman bids to become Mr Gay Europe – Campaign Day 18 Matt Rood has lived in Brighton for the last fifteen years. His job is his passion. He’s a dog walker and trainer and has his own company called ROODDOG. His other passion is fitness and he goes to the Underground gym in Brighton five or six times a week. By Besi • 3 min read
In The South Brighton businessman bids to become Mr Gay Europe – Campaign Day 17 Matt Rood has lived in Brighton for the last fifteen years. His job is his passion. He’s a dog walker and trainer and has his own company called ROODDOG. His other passion is fitness and he goes to the Underground gym in Brighton five or six times a week. By Besi • 3 min read
