Community News LGBT+ Service of Carols by Candlelight The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement will hold their annual Service of Carols by Candlelight on December 22. The service will take place in the beautiful surroundings of St George’s Church, Kemptown starting at 7.30pm and the sermon will be delivered by Father Andrew Woodward. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Polish popstar faces hate comments after publishing gay video on her website Beata Kozidrak is a singer with legendary Polish band, Bajm. After divorcing her husband earlier this year, she relaunched her solo career, releasing her third solo album B3. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Rough sleeping in the city increases The annual review of the number rough sleepers in Brighton & Hove has taken place. The rough sleeper estimate aims to identify the current numbers of people sleeping rough in the city to make sure support and resources are allocated where most needed. By Besi • 3 min read
General News Council cleans up at toilet Oscars Brighton & Hove scoops a prestigious national prize for the best public loos in England – the Oscars of the toilet world. The city’s toilets brushed aside the opposition and were awarded first place in the inf-loo-ential Loo of the Year awards for their cleanliness, facilities and accessibility to e By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Warwick Rowers make video message for world leaders The Warwick Rowers make a video message for President Elect Donald Trump, Vice President Elect Mike Pence and the rest of the world’s leaders. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News HIV charity confirm Vitality Brighton Half Marathon will continue as planned Sussex Beacon organisers of the Vitality Brighton Half Marathon confirm the race is unaffected by news the charity faces risk of closure. The Sussex Beacon, the charity behind the Vitality Brighton Half Marathon, has said that next year’s race will not be affected by today’s announcement that the ch By Besi • 2 min read
Health Researcher explores why men don’t seek information about STI’s Birmingham researcher explores the barriers stopping men seeking information on sexually transmitted infections. A researcher at Birmingham City University is undertaking research into the social and cognitive barriers hindering men who have sex with other men (MSM) from finding out more information By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Council to rebuild historic seafront kiosk An historic wooden refreshment kiosk should be back in business on Brighton seafront in the spring if councillors grant planning permission today, for it to be rebuilt. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Michael Ball and Alfie Boe ‘Together Again’ in 2017 Following the stunning success of their Platinum selling album Together and 29 sold out shows across the UK in 2016, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe return to the Brighton Centre on Saturday, December 2, 2017 as part of their Together Again tour. By Besi • 2 min read
Photo: Johan Persson Arts PREVIEW: Running Wild @ Chichester Festival Theatre Following a hugely successful run at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London, RUNNING WILD returns home to Chichester. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Brighton HIV charity at risk of closure due to funding cuts Brighton based HIV charity The Sussex Beacon face the prospect of closing services, including its ten bed inpatient unit, following a reduction in the funding it receives from the NHS. By Besi • 6 min read
General News Rescue dog stars in RSPCA Christmas video As Christmas approaches, the country’s biggest animal welfare charity last week released a heartwarming video to celebrate the nation’s love of animals. The RSPCA’s festive video, Give A Little Love, which shows a dog finding her forever home and passing on the love to other rescue animals, features By Besi • 3 min read
