Health Mini conference for local people aged 50+ with HIV To mark International Older People’s Day on October 1, the HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) will host an event dedicated to people living locally who are over 50 and living with HIV. Health, Wealth and Happiness Day, on HIV and ageing in Brighton and Hove will take place at By Besi • 2 min read
In The South RadioReverb host shortlisted for National Diversity Award Kathy Caton, presenter and trainer at RadioReverb, has been shortlisted for the Positive Role Model – LGBT award at the National Diversity Awards 2015. Kathy, one of the best loved hosts on RadioReverb, Brighton’s community radio station, will join charities and role models from across the country f By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Former Mayor of Brighton and Hove becomes an Allsorts Trustee Bill Randall, former Mayor and ex-Leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, has become a trustee of Allsorts – the Brighton-based group that supports and empowers young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Allsort By Besi • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Annie in Eastbourne The story of Annie is well documented. Young orphan Annie escapes the clutches of the wicked Miss Hannigan who runs the orphanage and after an unsuccessful nationwide search to find her parents is adopted by billionaire Daddy Warbucks. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Miss-Leading Ladies: St James Studio: London Ceri Dupree is undoubtably the finest female impersonator treading the boards today. His sister Ria Jones is a singer of the highest quality whose West End credits include Fantine in Les Miserables, Grizabella in Cats and at 19 she was the youngest actress to play the role of Eva Peron in the Nation By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Essex Man’s Project Soaked Calendar 2016 launched Prostate Cancer UK’s Men United movement has revealed its new 2016 calendar showing 14 stunning models getting soaked in aid of the charity. Protographer, Mark Lister from Romford in Essex is hoping to raise £10,000 from the sale of the A3 Project Soaked calendar. By Besi • 2 min read
Simon Kirby MP for BrightonKemptown & Peacehaven General News University of Sussex expansion plans approved Planning Inspectorate upholds University of Sussex, Sussex Masterplan which will see a £500 million investment in the local economy. Hundreds of permanent jobs and increased student housing provision on the University of Sussex campus will be created as part of the scheme. By Besi • 1 min read
In The South BRIGHTON PRIDE PICTURE DIARY: The Politics Behind the glitz and glamour of this years Pride Parade, a Carnival of Diversity the politics still shone through. Brighton and Hove District Labour Party, The Liberal Democrats and Brighton and Hove Green party all had a presence on the Pride along with unions including the RMT, Unite and National By Besi • 2 min read
Community News BRIGHTON PRIDE PICTURE DIARY: The People No Pride parade is complete without the people. This year the crowd excelled themselves and brought an extra dimension to the days entertainment with extravagant and imaginative costumes. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South BRIGHTON PRIDE PICTURE DIARY: Carnival of Diversity: The Costumes The theme for the Brighton Pride Community Parade in 2015, Carnival of Diversity generated the most spectacular ideas and costumes for years creating a kaleidoscope of colour. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News BRIGHTON PRIDE PICTURE DIARY: Hove promenade and the sea The decision to re-route the Brighton Pride Community Parade back through Hove and along Western Road following Saturday’s bomb scare gave unique views of the parade against the back drop of the sea on Hove promenade. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News BRIGHTON PRIDE PICTURE DIARY: The crowds: Record numbers flock to watch Brighton Pride Community Parade Bomb scare on seafront results in Pride Community Parade being re-routed along Western Road and through the city centre – residents and businesses in Hove treated to biggest free show in town. A suspicious package was discovered at 11.20am by a Pride Steward. Described as the size of a large can of By Besi • 3 min read
