In The South World AIDS Day events The Brighton and Hove World AIDS Day Community Partnership are organising the following events to mark World AIDS Day (WAD) on Thursday, December 1. By Besi • 3 min read
In The South LGBT+ community representatives honour the fallen Representatives from Brighton Pride and Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum (B&H LGBT CSF) laid wreaths at the annual Act of Remembrance on Old Steine on Sunday, November 13 to mark the lives of LGBT+ people lost during conflict wars. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Police crackdown on use of mobile phones in cars Sussex and Surrey Police crack down on drivers using mobile phones behind the wheel in support of a week-long enforcement campaign beginning on Monday, November 14. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Safety Forum chair receives Community Works Sector Star Award Billie Lewis, chair of Brighton and Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum receives Best member of a Committee or Trustee Board accolade at the Sector Star Awards. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Brighton Festival announce theme for Children’s Parade 2017 The theme for the 2017 Children’s Parade, which takes place during the Brighton Festival on Saturday, May 6, is Poetry in Motion. Jointly produced with award-winning community arts organisation Same Sky, the annual Children’s Parade officially launches Brighton Festival. By Besi • 2 min read
Fundraising News Rugby players strip for charity calendar Players from Worthing Raiders Rugby Club strip down for their 2017 calendar to raise funds for their charity of the year ‘Love Your Hospital’, the fundraising charity for Worthing Hospital, Southlands Hospital, and St. Richard’s Hospital. By Besi • 1 min read
Peter Kyle MP for Hove & Portslade Health Court of Appeal rules in favour of NAT, PrEP Appeal The Court of Appeal rules in favour of the NAT (National AIDS Trust) in a judgment that confirms an earlier high court judgment that NHS England can legally fund the HIV prevention drug PrEP. By Besi • 3 min read
Features & Longread FOOD REVIEW: Something Fishy at Señor Buddha I returned to one of my favourite restaurants last month to taste some fine fish creations from the inventive chefs at Señor Buddha. By Besi • 4 min read
General News Sussex ME Society hold successful medical conference Nearly 150 people attended the Brighthelm Centre last month to hear presentations on the neurological aspects of ME, Nutrition and Immunity along with how local services help people accept and manage their illness leading to improvements. By Besi • 1 min read
Film DVD REVIEW: Lion Ark The multi-award winning documentary Lion Ark tells the inspirational story of the rescue of 25 lions from circuses in Bolivia and their dramatic journey to freedom in Denver, USA. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: CINECITY The 14th Brighton Film Festival CINECITY, the 14th Brighton Film Festival runs from November 11-27, 2016 celebrating the very best in world cinema. There will be a packed programme of premieres and previews, treasures from the archive and live soundtracks plus free education screenings and special events. By Besi • 3 min read
Photograph by Sam Stephenson General News Olympic hopefuls open Royal Pavilion Ice Rink Winter Olympic hopefuls Zoe Wilkinson and Christopher Boyadji skated into the new season at the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink last night (November 3). By Besi • 3 min read
