In The South Scotland loses European top spot for LGBT+ equality Scotland has been overtaken by Malta in the European league table of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) equality laws and policies. Scotland has dropped to second place, with a score of 82%, with Malta on 88%. Malta has risen to first place after introducing new laws protecting the r By Besi • 2 min read
Community News March against the persecution of queer people in Chechnya Organisers of a March against the persecution of queer people in Chechnya are demanding the British Prime Minister, Theresa May speak out over the reports of abuse and killing in Chechnya. By Besi • 1 min read
In The South Free places for ‘Echoes of Fascism’ conference at Sussex University University of Sussex are offering a limited number of free places for local activists and organisations to attend the exciting Sussex University conference Echoes of Fascism in Contemporary Culture, Politics and Society. By Besi • 1 min read
In The South PACT appeals for LGBT+ people who could foster to adopt ADOPTION charity Parents And Children Together (PACT) is raising awareness of an initiative it offers that enables babies and young children to be fostered by people who want to adopt them. By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Newcastle choir wins North East LGBT+ award A Newcastle choir has been recognised as the leading community group for positive LGBT+ engagement, winning a category award at the North East LGBT+ Awards 2017. Northern Proud Voices (NPV), the region’s largest and longest running LGBT+ community choir, was awarded the ‘Building a Stronger LGBT+ Co By Besi • 1 min read
General News Get a university education with no price tag Fancy a university education without forking out tens of thousands of pounds in tuition fees? It’s possible if you live in or near Brighton & Hove. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Brighton Bear Weekend to take over ‘Out in Brighton’ radio show Brighton Bear Weekend have been invited to take over ‘Out in Brighton’ the weekly roundup of everything lesbian, gay, trans and queer in Brighton and Hove, presented on RadioReverb by Kathy Caton. By Besi • 2 min read
News Prowler stock new Brighton Bear Weekend 2017 merchandise Prowler, the gay sex shop and online gay sex toy store in St James Street are now carrying two new lines from the Brighton Bear Weekend 2017 designs. There is very limited stock of a cardinal red t-shirt which once sold will not be reordered back into stock again and for Summer there is a tasteful [ By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Prowler sponsor Brighton Bear Weekend Bear-B-Que Prowler, the gay sex shop and online gay sex toy store will sponsor the Bear-B-Que during Brighton Bear Weekend in June. The Bear-B-Que will take place in Dorset Gardens on Saturday June 17 from 12.30pm to 5.30pm. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News More artists announced for Brighton Pride ‘Summer of Love’ events More artists have been added to the line-up for Brighton Pride’s Summer Of Love Festival in August. Louisa Johnson winner of X-Factor in 2015 will join headline artists the legendary Pet Shop Boys, special guests Years & Years, and previously announced artists Becky Hill, M.O, Fickle Friends and KSt By Besi • 1 min read
Community News ‘OneFamily’ support LGBT+ families at Brighton & Hove Pride ‘OneFamily’, the Brighton-based, financial services company are to sponsor the Pride Family Diversity Area, at the Summer of Love festival on Saturday, August 5. Brighton Pride, takes place from August 4-6, with 300,000 people participating in the celebrations across the city. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Amnesty call for Chechnya journalists to be protected Amnesty International calls for journalists who revealed the abuse of gay men in Chechnya to be protected. On April 1, journalists at Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta reported that over a hundred men suspected of being gay had been abducted, abused and some even killed because of their perceived sexu By Besi • 1 min read
