LGBTQ+ News Brighton students now able to report hate crimes on campus Sussex Police and the University of Sussex have been working together to make it easier for victims to report hate crime and get advice and support. Students can now report incidents of hate crime via the ‘Hate Crime Hub’, which is situated on the Falmer campus, through Activities Officer Lyndsay Bu By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Lesbian, Murder Mystery: A Comical Musical A spectacular lesbian extravaganza where you, the audience are customers of the Lezzwood Saloon helping solve the mystery whilst singing along to your favourite country and western songs, line dancing, winning prizes and mixing with the very sexy, sassy pistol packin’ mamas!! By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News ‘Rainbow Crossing’ in Trafalgar Square to mark civil partnership conversions Transport for London (TfL) will be rolling out London’s first ever rainbow crossing in Trafalgar Square, to mark the moment that same-sex couples can convert their civil partnerships into marriages, following legalisation of the Marriage (same sex couples) Act 2013 which comes in to full-force tomor By Besi • 1 min read
Rainbow Chorus with musical director, Arts Calling all LGBT shower singers! If you belt out big show tunes and Glee numbers in the privacy of your bathroom, the Rainbow Chorus want to hear from you. The chorus is growing in numbers and critical acclaim. Recent performances at Trans Memorial Day and World AIDS Day were both praised and enjoyed by live audiences who are eager By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: The Sound of Music in Eastbourne A new production of one of the greatest musicals of all time Sound of Music returns to the stage in a new production which opens on Thursday, January 15 at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley and then moves to the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton to commence a major national tour, arriving at Eastbourne Co By Besi • 1 min read
Music PREVIEW: LET IT BE returns to West End LET IT BE, the international hit show celebrating the music of The Beatles, will return to London’s West End in February, followed by a second national tour starting October, opening in Manchester and visiting over 30 cities including Liverpool, Edinburgh, Bristol, Milton Keynes & Southampton. By Besi • 1 min read
General News Stay out of the sea this winter Seafront Officers urge residents and visitors to stay away from the sea this winter. The warning follows the recent incident when an experienced swimmer had to be rescued after getting into difficulty while swimming near the pier. By Besi • 1 min read
News 1066 Country Tourism Businesses crowned at ‘The Beautiful South Awards’ 1066 Country Tourism Businesses crowned at The Beautiful South Awards. Brighton’s Grand Hotel provided the setting for this year’s Beautiful South Awards on Thursday, December 4. The event welcomed over 275 industry professionals from the elite visitor experiences across the South and South East of By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Somerville to release ‘Homage to Disco’ album next year Jimmy Somerville will release his sixth solo album Homage on March 9, 2015. Famous for re-making disco classics his own – You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real), Never Can Say Goodbye, Don’t Leave Me This Way and I Feel Love to name but a few – Homage was a logical next step in Somerville’s career, one at w By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Apocalypse Meow: Crisis is Born Southbank Centre presents a dazzling new Christmas show from international singing sensation Meow Meow as part of Southbank Centre’s Winter Festival. Meow Meow brings her unique brand of non-traditional Christmas cheer to Southbank Centre this winter with a dazzling new Christmas show Apocalypse Meo By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News BLAGSS stage tenth Bowling Extravaganza at Marina Brighton, Lesbian and Gay Sports Society (BLAGSS) will once again take over the entire Bowlplex at Brighton Marina on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Last year’s Challenge was a huge success, attracting over 200 bowlers from different Brighton & Hove LGBT community groups. By Besi • 1 min read
General News Pregnant women urged to get the flu jab New report reveals 36 women died from flu in the last three years. Public Health England (PHE) is recommending pregnant women have a free flu vaccination this winter as a new report published today (December 9) shows how fatal the virus can be for pregnant women. By Besi • 2 min read
