Health THT pilot HIV testing ‘on demand’ to gay and bisexual men in Eastbourne To mark National HIV Testing Week, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is running a pilot ‘on demand’ testing service for gay and bisexual men in Eastbourne. On Friday, November 28 from 5pm – 9pm, and Saturday, November 29 from 1pm – 5pm, gay and bisexual men within the postcodes of BN20 – BN23 will be abl By Besi • 2 min read
Community News The Queen Of The Fairies and Cervical Cancer Bar Titania, the women and guest bar in Soho, London will be hosting a spectacular night in aid of cervical cancer on Thursday, December 4. Organisers want to get the message out that Lesbians and bisexual women are as likely as their heterosexual counterpart to develop cervical cancer, yet are up t By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Fundraiser for Heart Charity at Royal Oak Terry Shaw is hosting a Christmas Party and fundraiser to benefit the British Heart Foundation at The Royal Oak on Sunday, December 14. Terry will be joined on stage by vocalists Jennie Castell, Jason Lee and Krissie Ducann from 7pm. Entry is free. There will be a raffle to raise funds for the Briti By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Welsh national rugby team takes a stand against homophobic abuse Welsh team back Stonewall campaign at this weekend’s international game after Referee suffer homophobic abuse at Twickenham. The Welsh National squad and the Welsh Rugby Union have joined Stonewall’s NoBystanders Campaign to help tackle abuse and bullying. The move comes after openly-gay referee Nig By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: ‘We All Live Together’ a Concert for World Aids Day Local LGBT musicians join forces to raise money for HIV charity, Lunch Positive. Some of Brighton & Hove’s LGBT choirs and musicians will be joining forces once again on December 1, to put on a fundraising concert, called We All Live Together: ‘A Concert For World AIDS Day’. By Besi • 4 min read
News Council concessions on traders’s permits welcomed Local Conservatives have welcomed a concession on traders’s permits in the city – but say cost is still too high. TRADERS’ PARKING permits in Brighton and Hove cost £640 a year. The cost was more than doubled by the current Green Administration and an example of what many perceive as rip-off parking By Besi • 1 min read
Health Shadow Health Minister answers questions about Labour’s plans for the NHS Over 60 local residents and healthcare workers including GPs had the chance to question Shadow Health Minister Liz Kendall about Labour’s plans for the NHS yesterday. The event which took place in Whitehawk was hosted by Nancy Platts, Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Brighton Kemptown and Peaceh By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Welsh Lib Dems lead landmark debate on transgender issues The Welsh Liberal Democrats marked Transgender Awareness Week on Wednesday by leading a landmark Welsh Assembly debate on issues faced by Welsh trans people. It is thought to be the first time this topic has been discussed in-depth by the National Assembly for Wales. It is estimated there are over 3 By Besi • 2 min read
Health National HIV Testing Week Update: Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) relaunches postal HIV testing service for gay and bisexual men. HIV and sexual health charity THT is to mark National HIV Testing Week from November 22-30, by relaunching its highly popular postal HIV testing service for gay and bisexual men. The Fastest Direct service i By Besi • 2 min read
General News Have your say on how the council consults on planning process Brighton & Hove City Council is keen to hear the views of people across the city on the process it follows for planning consultations. From today, Thursday, November 20, there will be an opportunity to comment on the draft ‘Statement of Community Involvement.’ By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Royal Pavilion Military Hospital Tour for Royal Pavilion & Museums The Royal Pavilion launches a fascinating new audio tour about its history as a military hospital for Indian soldiers and a hospital for limbless men during the First World War on Saturday, December 6. The Royal Pavilion & Museums launch a new audio and multimedia guide offering visitors a comprehen By Besi • 2 min read
News City Council win prestigious conservation award Work to create 15 new butterfly havens in Brighton & Hove has been recognised with a national award. BRIGHTON & HOVE City Council has won the prestigious ‘Promotion of Lepidoptera Conservation Award’. The award recognises an outstanding, unprecedented or major contribution to the conservation of but By Besi • 2 min read
