Scots call for reform of the Gender Recognition Act On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) national youth organisations from across the political spectrum in Scotland came together to sign a letter in support of reform of the Gender Recognition Act. By Besi • 3 min read
Gayness In Queer Times Conference On June 13 and 14 the University of Brighton will be hosting a one-off two day conference about gayness. While not denying the power and importance of queerness or the diversity and unity of LGBTQ, the organisers want to use this conference to have conversations about where ‘gay’ stands today. By Besi • 1 min read
Labour Group announce new team to run the city Cllr Nancy Platts, the new leader of the Labour Group of Councillors on Brighton & Hove City Council has announced her proposed new team of lead councillors, who she plans will oversee the delivery of council services for the next municipal year. By Besi • 1 min read
Blue Camel Club to close Learning Disability Week Learning Disability Week Brighton culminates with Carousel’s Blue Camel Club at The Old Market, Monday, June 24. STARTED in 2000, the club offers a genuine clubbing experience in a safe and accessible environment for people with a learning disability. By Besi • 1 min read
Lancing woman receives eight year sentence for homophobic attack and abuse A woman who conducted a homophobic attack on a family man travelling back from Brighton Pride has been jailed in a young offender’s institute. Jasmine Shepherd, 20, appeared at Hove Crown Court for sentencing on Tuesday, May 7 following her earlier guilty plea. By Besi • 2 min read
Green Convenor to march in Belfast for equal marriage this weekend Green Convenor, Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty will join the march for equal marriage in Belfast, Northern Ireland this Saturday, May 18. Tomorrow, Friday May 17 he will attend the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) event outside Jubilee Library in central Bright By Besi • 2 min read
Stand in solidarity with LGBT+ people around the world at IDAHOBIT 2019 Brighton will mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on Friday, May 17, 2019. May 17 commemorates the day in 1990 the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from its list of mental diseases. By Besi • 1 min read
Blue flags for two city beaches Two of the city’s main beaches have been classified as ‘excellent’ by the Environment Agency, winning Blue Flags from environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. By Besi • 2 min read
Unique gathering of TB and HIV experts meet in Holland today International experts in the field of tuberculosis (TB) and HIV control are meeting today in Scheveningen (Netherlands) during the Wolfheze Workshops. They will be discussing the alarming TB/HIV tandem in the European region that requires a stepped-up joint approach to combating these infectious dis By Besi • 2 min read
Legendary arts organisation takes final bow Internationally renowned Zap Arts closed on March 29, 2019 after thirty extraordinary years creating critically acclaimed art projects throughout the UK and Europe. For one night only, there is an opportunity to witness the last ever Zap Cabaret. An evening to mark the end of an era with a celebrati By Besi • 2 min read
Sunshine and rainbows herald the best Exeter Pride to-date Organisers hail 11th Exeter Pride, which turned the City rainbow-coloured on Saturday, May 11, as the biggest and best yet. MORE than 10,000 people showed their support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT+) communities in the region by taking part. By Besi • 4 min read
Trustee to jump for HIV charity this Saturday Chris Sarson will abseil from the British Airways i360 on Saturday morning (May 18) to raise money for Lunch Positive the HIV charity. Chris will complete the jump wearing a Lunch Positive apron and all funds raised will go to support the work of the HIV Lunch Club, an organisation he is a trustee o By Besi • 1 min read
