General News Abba’s 1974 Eurovision win marked with Blue Plaque at Dome A Blue Plaque will be unveiled at Brighton Dome today marking Abba’s victory in the 19th Eurovision Song Contest staged at the Dome on April 6, 1974. It was one of 47 plaques announced by BBC Local Radio, BBC Asian Network and The British Plaque Trust, commemorating people or places that have influe By Besi • 1 min read
General News Armed Forces Week 2017 Armed Forces Week Flag Raising Ceremony. A flag raising ceremony to mark the start of Armed Forces Week will be held at the Old Steine War Memorial in Brighton at 11am on Monday June 19 By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Bristol Pride Week – plans unveiled Plans for this year’s Bristol Pride Festival events have been released, revealing an exciting week of events to bring the city alive with Pride. As well as established favourites such the Pride Dog Show (Saturday July 1), the LGBT+ Gaming Event at Kongs (Sunday, July 2), and Theatre and Comedy night By Besi • 4 min read
Community News Brighton Bear Weekend announce stage acts for park event As part of Brighton Bear Weekend (June 15-18), organisers are staging a Bear-B-Que sponsored by Prowler on Saturday, June 10 in Dorset Garden in the heart of the gay village in Kemp Town. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Gay hook up site supports LGBT+ rights at L.A. Pride Gay hookup site Squirt.org affirmed its support of LGBT+ rights at L.A. Pride’s Resist March on Sunday, June 11 with bus shelter ads proclaiming “Let’s Make America Gay Again.” The signs, featuring two gay men holding the American flag along with the words “Dear Mr. President, Let’s Make America Ga By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Pride in Hull announce more artists for main stage Pride in Hull announce two more names who will take to the stage in Queen’s Gardens on Saturday, July 22 to entertain the crowds alongside pop legend Marc Almond and 80s icon Sonia. Joining the line-up is X-Factor star Sean Miley Moore who shot to fame on the 2015 series of the show with his spellbi By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Sussex Beacon call for inpatients to tell their stories Have you ever been an inpatient at The Sussex Beacon? Did your stay benefit your health and personal circumstances? If so, the Beacon would really love to hear from you. By Besi • 1 min read
In The South Orlando Massacre – one year on One year ago, a gunman who pledged himself to ISIS showered bullets in an Orlando nightclub and carried out the most deadly shooting in US modern history. On that night alone, 49 people were killed and many others injured. The attack happened on Latin Night at the gay bar Pulse. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Happy Father’s Day from PACT FOR 47 dads who have adopted children through Parents And Children Together (PACT) over the last year Father’s Day on Sunday, June 18 will be extra special. The charity, which supports families across the south-east and beyond through adoption, award-winning therapeutic support and community project By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Date of Belgium Bear Pride, 2017 announced The seventh Belgium Bear Pride, will take place in Brussels from October 12-15, 2017. The event, formally known as Bear Weekend quickly grew from a small gathering to a major event under the name Belgium Bear Pride in 2014. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Funny women in Worthing Funny women join up with Worthing Theatres to host an evening of comedy in aid of Brighton Women’s Centre. Funny Women Live has joined up with Worthing Theatres to create a hilarious night of comedy on Friday, June 23 at the Assembly Hall to raise money for Brighton Women’s Centre, working with Wort By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Canterbury Lesbian Line to celebrate 30th anniversary Canterbury Lesbian line, launched in 1987 will celebrate their 30th anniversary with a reunion party on September 30. The party will take place at the Petham Village Hall near Canterbury on September 30, 2017 from 3pm – 11pm. By Besi • 1 min read
