General News Greens claim National Health Service not safe in Labour’s hands Greens condemn plans to cut local NHS services as ‘STP’ proposals partially reveal a cut of 60 million to local NHS services. The Green Group of Councillors on Brighton & Hove City Council reveal that plans to reduce the deficit in the local NHS include slicing the number of hospital beds, creating By Besi • 2 min read
General News More motorist fined for misuse of Blue Badges Brighton & Hove City Council continues to work with Sussex Police and East Sussex County Council to enforce Blue Badge misuse, which is a criminal offence. As part of International Anti-Fraud Week from November 13-19, the Blue Badge team have been working with Sussex Police to target known offenders By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Brighton Sauna supports new HIV testing campaign Over the last twelve months, the Brighton Sauna opposite the Royal Pavilion in central Brighton has been working closely with the Claude Nicol Centre and The Martin Fisher Foundation on sexual health initiatives in Brighton & Hove. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Iconic AIDS Quilt to be displayed in London An iconic quilt panel, commemorating the lives of those lost to the AIDS epidemic in the UK, will be displayed at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in London from November 30 – December 4. By Besi • 2 min read
Health Hove MP tests for HIV ahead of National HIV Testing Week Peter Kyle, Labour MP for Hove & Portslade, takes public HIV test to encourage more local people to test for the virus as National HIV Testing Week approaches. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News International Men’s Day to highlight male suicide This International Men’s Day, Brighton, Hove and District Samaritans are calling on everyone in the community to take their part in suicide prevention, particularly within the most at risk group, those who are socially disadvantaged. By Besi • 3 min read
General News More men with mental health issues commit suicide than women New research published today shows the disproportionate impacts of mental health issues on men in the UK. Men are less likely than women to talk to anyone about being depressed, and more likely to exhibit risk-taking behaviour, reveals a report launched ahead of International Men’s Day by The Huffin By Besi • 3 min read
Fundraising News Vitality Brighton Half Marathon 2017 JustGiving announced as Official Online Giving Partner for HIV charity’s largest annual fundraiser. The owners of The Vitality Brighton Half Marathon, Brighton based HIV charity The Sussex Beacon, have announced JustGiving as the Official Online Giving Partner for the 2017 race which will take place By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Third meeting of LGBTQ+ History Club and workshops The third Queer in Brighton History Club meeting is on Sunday, October 20 at the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Christmas Singing Workshop for LGBT+ young people Aneesa Chaudhry, musical director of the Rainbow Chorus is holding a Christmas Singing Workshop for LGBTQ+ young people and their allies on Saturday, December 3. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Dukes Mound to close for Christmas Dukes Mound on Brighton seafront is to be closed for around three months for essential structural repairs to the high retaining wall which supports the A259 seafront road above. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Exciting new events planned for 2017 include LGBT History Month Festival in Big Top An Oktoberfest German beer festival, a new hub for the Brighton Fringe and a programme of events to celebrate LGBT History Month are among the range of outdoor events being planned for Brighton & Hove next year. By Besi • 2 min read
