In The South New poster promotes Allsorts’ services for LGBTU young people in Brighton Brighton-based Allsorts Youth Project publish new poster promoting its services that support and empower young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. By Besi • 1 min read
In The South Lesbian, gay or bisexual individuals twice as likely to suffer mental health issues Adults who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) are twice as likely as heterosexual adults to suffer from anxiety or depression. These are the findings of new research from UCL, London Metropolitan University and Public Health England. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Brighton’s Latest TV to move to freeview channel 7 Latest TV, Brighton’s local television station is moving up the TV listings. TV basses at the channel have confirmed that from April 5, Latest TV will move from freeview channel 8 to freeview channel 7. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts City to honour Brighton and Hove’s Jewish heritage The unveiling of a blue plaque to mark the home of Israel Samuel, the first recorded Jewish resident of Brighton, will form the centre piece of six-month of celebrations marking the 250 year anniversary of a Jewish presence in Brighton. By Besi • 1 min read
In The South ‘Poppers’ not a Psychoactive Substance – it’s official Home Officer Minister Karen Bradley MP, confirms poppers do not fall within the definition of a psychoactive substance under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016. By Besi • 2 min read
Health Government U-turn on PrEP will put lives at risk Decision by NHS England to shelve plans to make PrEP available on National Health is “shameful”, says CEO of Terrence Higgins Trust. By Besi • 3 min read
General News Rail regulator rules passengers need more help to claim compensation Industry regulator, The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) says rail passengers should get more support to help claim back compensation they are entitled to when trains are delayed. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Hove MP makes Earth Hour pledge for the planet Peter Kyle, MP for Hove and Portslade signs up to support this year’s Earth Hour by making a special pledge to help protect the planet. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts fiveFilms4freedom announce first global LGBT influencers list fiveFilms4freedom is the world’s first global, digital, LGBT campaign promoted through the British Council’s network in more than 60 countries and regions around the globe, reaching audiences across the Americas, China, India, Israel, Mexico, Ukraine and to the Far East. By Besi • 1 min read
Business News American Express® return as a ‘Leading Partner of Brighton Pride Weekend’ 2016 American Express, the City’s largest private sector employer, will be the Leading Partner of Brighton Pride Weekend, which will take place from August 5-7, 2016. The awarding winning Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community event has become the UK’s biggest Pride festival with 290,000 By Besi • 2 min read
General News ‘Healthwatch’ calls for more transparency over hospital waiting lists Latest figures reveal more than 9,000 people in Sussex and beyond waited longer than 18 weeks for hospital treatment, according to Healthwatch Brighton & Hove (HWB&H), the local voice for patients. By Besi • 4 min read
In The South Olympian to receive prestigious Point Legend Award Five-time Olympic medalist Greg Louganis is to receive a Point Legend Award which recognises an individual who has achieved greatness in their professional career and unapologetically supported the LGBTQ community. By Besi • 2 min read
