General News “A dark day for local democracy”- claim Lib Dems In a move coined “a dark day for local democracy”, Brighton & Hove City Council Officers have blocked a Liberal Democrat petition that sought to give residents answers over the removal of outgoing CEO Penny Thompson, and the six-figure pay out she is set to receive. By Besi • 3 min read
Features & Longread TRAVEL: Liverpool – Flock to the dock Liverpool celebrates 175 years of transatlantic travel in July, with Transatlantic 175. It won’t be just our cousins on the other side of the pond partying this American Independence Day, as Liverpool celebrates the links between the Mersey and Manhattan with a spectacular series of events on July 4 By Besi • 5 min read
LGBTQ+ News Flagbearers from over 200 countries to lead London Pride Parade In a display of solidarity for LGBT+people worldwide, over 200 international flag bearers will lead the Pride in London Parade this Saturday, June 27. Representatives from countries including Russia, Nigeria, Uganda, Egypt and Ghana will be featured at the front of the procession to send a strong me By Besi • 3 min read
Health New stats show 46% increase in syphilis among gay men New STI figures show rapid increases among gay men of syphilis and gonorrhoea. Latest figures published by Public Health England (PHE) show 439,243 sexually transmitted infections (STIs) reported in England in 2014. The impact of STIs remains greatest in young people under the age of 25 years and ga By Besi • 4 min read
Health Being homophobically bullied at work? Do you work in the National Health Service and suffer from homophobic bullying in the work place or are you being discriminated against because of your gender or sexuality? By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: ‘Tremors’ In the lead up to Trans* Pride, local photographer Nick Ford shows his support for a project created by a local young member of the Trans Community. The project, entitled Tremors, comprises of a series of images created by Jason Williams to illustrate the sense of disconnection often felt by members By Besi • 1 min read
Sheila McWattie Arts PREVIEW: ‘SheilaFest’ The organisers of the Women’s Performance Tent at Brighton Pride, will be organising a Pride Eve night of live music and laughs celebrating the life of Sheila McWattie. Sheila, the much loved Brighton based journalist, community activist and passionate supporter of the Brighton Women’s Centre, died By Besi • 1 min read
Alice Denny Arts Poet named as the second Brighton Pride Ambassador for 2015 Alice Denny has been voted as the second Pride Ambassador for 2015 and will represent the trans community at the front of the Pride parade on August 1. Alice transitioned later in life than most after bringing up her children. She said her transition gave her a new lease in life, a new energy. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Grrr! the night away at Latest Music Bar tonight “Grrr! the south’s biggest men only dance night returns to headline the Brighton Bear Weekender (BBWE). The Latest Music Bar in Manchester Street, will provide two floors of mayhem, with music from DJ Rob C (Hoist, Eagle, RVT, Energy Bears) playing the best in Anthems and commercial dance. By Besi • 1 min read
In The South Bears Quiz raises £341.37 for Rainbow Fund Brighton Bear Weekender quiz at the Camelford Arm last night (Thursday, June 18), raises £341.37 for the Rainbow Fund. The total included a £25 donation from the Camelford Arms who also provided a complimentary buffet to keep the bears well fed all night. Buck Whizz, were the winning team on the ni By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Lorraine Bowen to open the golden envelope at the Handbags Fresh from her appearances on Britain’s Got Talent, zany comedienne and writer of funny ditties Lorraine Bowen will be walking the red carpet at the Golden Handbag Awards on Sunday (21) at the Metropole Hilton. By Besi • 1 min read
Penny Thompson In The South City Chief Executive steps down Brighton & Hove City Council has announced that chief executive Penny Thompson will be stepping down on 30 June 2015. This follows agreement at the Policy and Resources committee today after discussions between the chief executive and the council. Interim arrangements, pending the recruitment of a n By Besi • 4 min read
