In The South Bulldog agree new licensing hours with Sussex Police Dean Holmes, owner of Brighton’s oldest gay bar, the Bulldog and Sussex Police came to an agreement, yesterday, March 8, at a Brighton Magistrates Court hearing to establish what Brighton Council’s legal representative described as “a way ahead for the Bulldog moving forward”. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Heather Small to headline Newcastle Pride Newcastle Pride, one of the largest free festivals of its kind in the country, returns with its longest ever programme of live entertainment for summer 2016. By Besi • 3 min read
Health Sexual Health sector unites against government cuts HIV charities from Liverpool (Sahir Trust) to Leicestershire (LASS) to London come together with health professional bodies, British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH), and British HIV Association to launch a new national campaign opposing cuts to HIV services across the country called ‘S By Besi • 4 min read
Food & Drink FOOD REVIEW: No 32 on Duke Steet No 32, on Duke Street introduce two new menus for the spring, offering brunch, fish and traditional grill options along with classic dishes including fish and chips. By Besi • 6 min read
In The South Brighton based gay rugby team plays first competitive match Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC played their inaugural match at Hove Rugby Football Club yesterday, February 20 against The Kings Cross Steelers 4th XV. By Besi • 1 min read
In The South Drag Queen receives special award from Sussex Police Entertainer Jason Sutton aka Miss Jason has been presented with a special community award by Chief Superintendent Nev Kemp from Sussex Police acknowledging the help he gave police officers during a bomb scare at the start of the Brighton Pride Parade in 2015. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Sinderfella: Sallis Benney Theatre When you review shows as part of your job there is a responsibility to reflect accurately the quality of what you see. By Besi • 5 min read
Arts REVIEW: Carnival Dreams the Musical: Ashcroft Theatre I went to see the world premier of Carnival Dreams at the Ashcroft Theatre in Croydon last night (February 3) expecting to see a musical about dance. By Besi • 3 min read
Health Homeless hotels from hell – Daniel’s story! After three years, Brighton and Hove Council have overturned their earlier decision not to home Daniel Harris and accepted they have a care of duty to him and he is in priority need. By Besi • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: Alice in Pantoland: Alice, Alice who the fuck is Alice? After the untimely death of Brian Ralfe last year, Lee Tracey and the cast of Alice in Pantoland return to the Studio Theatre at the Dome to continue the tradition of outrageous adult entertainment championed by Brian since 2002. By Besi • 3 min read
General News Open Letter to Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council Following the announcement last week of Brighton and Hove City Council’s preferred bidder for the King Alfred redevelopment, Brighton and Hove Liberal Democrats sent the following open letter to the Leader of the Council, Warren Morgan this afternoon. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Man injured in unprovoked attack on Brighton Seafront At around 3.30am on Saturday (January 23), a man reported being struck numerous times over the head by an unknown object. Passer-by, Karl Walker heard the attack, intervened, and was hit in the face by the suspect, who then ran off towards Brighton Marina. By Besi • 2 min read
