In The South New film calls on more trans people to consider adoption More trans people are called to explore adoption in a new film released today by New Family Social. The film’s launch coincides with the opening day of LGBT Adoption & Fostering Week 2017 in the UK. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South More LGBT foster carers needed in North West Currently around 3,400 families foster for their local authority in the North West but there is a continued need for more people to come forward particularly those who can care for teenagers, sibling groups and children with additional needs. By Besi • 3 min read
General News British Airways striking cabin crew bring their protest to Brighton’s i360 Striking cabin crew took their low pay battle to the British Airways sponsored i360 on Saturday, March 4. Striking members of Unite union working as cabin crew for British Airways brought their battle against low pay to Brighton on Saturday morning, March 4 to protest in front of the British Airways By Besi • 2 min read
Community News #SaveTheSussexBeacon – campaign update Last week campaigner Adam Betteridge made a last-minute decision to run the Brighton Half Marathon. Adam who has been coordinating the online petition to Save the Sussex Beacon had not intend to run the race this year. By Besi • 3 min read
In The South Poison Ivy to close its doors for good tonight Poison Ivy at the bottom of St James’ Street will close its doors for the final time tonight (March 5), marking the end of an era for Brighton’s karaoke queens. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts RadioReverb to partner with Brighton Festival RadioReverb, Brighton’s not for profit radio station will be this years’ Broadcast Media Partner for Brighton Festival 2017. The radio station, which started broadcasting in 2004 for two weeks during the Brighton Festival, and was then awarded a full community broadcasting licence from OFCOM in 2007 By Besi • 2 min read
Features & Longread Have you considered fostering or adopting with Brighton and Hove City Council To celebrate LGBT fostering and adoption week from March 6-12, we chat to Brighton residents, Chris and Kieran about their experiences as foster parents for over 20 years. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove Community Fund proposal A new Brighton & Hove Community Fund could be set up to help voluntary and community groups in the city. Brighton & Hove City Council is considering moving money from a number of trust funds, set up over the years as result of legacies and endowments, into the proposed new fund. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Brighton & Hove’s oldest cooperative artist studios seeks new premises Red Herring Studios, one of Brighton & Hove’s longest-established and successful artist cooperatives, is seeking new premises after 18 years of productivity in its current location in Hove. The buildings at Unit C, Westerman Complex, School Road, Hove, BN3 5HX – also home to Westows indoor play cent By Besi • 2 min read
Community News New social network group launches in Brighton and Hove Helpfulpeeps bring their mission of reviving community spirit to Brighton and Hove. Helpfulpeeps is a new social network born from a collective belief that life is better when we help each other, and now it’s coming to Brighton. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Village MCC celebrates Women’s History Month The Village Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) will celebrate Women’s History Month during March with a different woman speaking from the pulpit each Sunday, for the next five weeks. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News X Factor star Saara Aalto to perform at Pride Glasgow 2017 This year’s Pride Glasgow Festival the highlight of the year for many LGBT+ people in Scotland will take place on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20. By Besi • 1 min read
