Arts Artist paints ‘Debbie the Sunflower’ for disabled people’s human rights group Artist and campaigner Vince Laws is presently oil painting a series of 100 named Sunflowers. While working on the project, he heard the sad news that Debbie Jolly, co-founder of Disabled People Against Cuts (DCAP) had died. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Greens stop Council selling off parts of Downland estate Green Group of Councillors on Brighton & Hove City Council successfully intervene to suspend the sale of land in the Downland estate. Alongside campaigners, The Greens called for a suspension of the proposed sale in the council’s natural Downland estate including land at Poynings and Plumpton Hill. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Local Authorities compliance with equality duties declines A study carried out by researchers at University of Brighton challenges the assumption that good progress is being made on equalities. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Mayor of Brighton & Hove attends Transgender Day of Remembrance memorial service Mayor of Brighton and Hove, Cllr Pete West headed the list of dignitaries at this years Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) service at Dorset Garden Methodist Church on Sunday, November 20. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News MindOut honour fundraising achievements of Spice and Bedford Tavern MindOut the Mental Health Service run by LGBT people for LGBT people gave special awards to entertainer Spice and the Bedford Tavern at their AGM last week. By Besi • 1 min read
Health Transport for London and THT host UK’s largest HIV workplace testing event Transport for London (TfL) and Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) mark National HIV Testing Week by hosting the UK’s biggest workplace testing event for the second year running. By Besi • 3 min read
In The South ‘God thinks you’re fabulous’ say MCC Brighton MCC Brighton attended the Celebrating Faith Event on November 15, organised by Brighton and Hove Faith in Action, bringing together Faith Groups that offer services and support throughout the city. By Besi • 1 min read
Health European funding improves the fight against HIV The University of Brighton shares in a €2million grant to research ways of improving access to and the quality of prevention and diagnosis of HIV, other sexually transmitted infections, and viral hepatitis. By Besi • 2 min read
Health Brighton Kemptown MP tests for HIV at start of National HIV Testing Week This morning, Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven, took an HIV test at Terrence Higgins Trust in Brighton as part of National HIV testing week which starts today Saturday 19th November. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Community radio station host ‘Sound Women’ Brighton event RadioReverb, Brighton’s local not-for-profit radio station, celebrated its recent move into the Brighton Open Market by hosting its very own Sound Women, Brighton event and dedicated radio show on Thursday, November 17. By Besi • 3 min read
General News England cricketer calls for end to Syrian conflict Islamic Relief has released a hard-hitting video of England cricket legend, Moeen Ali, calling on politicians to “stop the killing, stop the power games and get serious about negotiating peace”. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Cardiff LGBT History Month meets Doctor Who Cardiff’s Pride Cymru to host an event celebrating Doctor Who’s importance to LGBT+ people as part of LGBT History Month 2017. ‘Who’s Queer Now’ and its related website will show why many LGBT+ people love the universe of Doctor Who, including Torchwood and new young adult spinoff Class. By Besi • 1 min read
