New podcast aims to uncover Manchester’s hidden LGBT+ history A brand new podcast – When We Were Out – aims to uncover Manchester’s rich and largely forgotten LGBT+ history and its queer pioneers. By Besi • 2 min read
Champion supports rights of LGBT+ Palestinians Following news of the Palestinian Authorities Police ban on activities by LGBT+ groups in the West Bank, Sarah Champion MP has written to RT Hon Dominic Rabb, the Foreign Secretary, to request that on behalf of the UK government that: By Besi • 3 min read
Another record-breaking year for gardener Geoff Twelve months ago, when Geoff Stonebank’s 92-year old Mum fell ill and had to move in with him and his partner permanently, he decided to reduce his garden openings in 2019 to allow them more time to care for her. By Besi • 2 min read
Blue badge scheme expands to include ‘hidden’ disabilities People with non-physical (‘hidden’) disabilities will soon be able to apply for a Blue Badge for parking, following the introduction of new criteria from the Department for Transport. By Besi • 2 min read
Local travel agent campaigns for permanent ‘Rainbow Crossing’ on St James Street Marc Silver founder of Brighton based LGBT+ Travel Agency beOUTbeFREE.com campaigns to have a ‘Rainbow Crossing’ on St James Street in Kemp Town, Brighton. By Besi • 2 min read
PREVIEW: Hive North promotes new LGBT+ writers at The Lowry Hive North returns to The Lowry in Manchester, to celebrate new LGBT+ writing at OutStageUs. Seven new scripts from some of the North West’s most exciting writers will take centre stage at The Lowry next month with Manchester theatre company, Hive North, at OutStageUs. By Besi • 2 min read
Improving the street scene in Brighton and Hove Work has started to improve the appearance of city centre streets by tackling unauthorised signs and changes to shop fronts. By Besi • 2 min read
PREVIEW: Lulu brings her On Fire Tour to Eastbourne Lulu OBE is heading to Eastbourne on Friday, September 20 with her On Fire Tour and Eastbourne’s newly refurbished Congress Theatre is ready for this Glaswegian powerhouse performer. By Besi • 1 min read
Students’ Union apologises for wrongful expulsions 25 years ago Twenty-five years ago, The University of Salford’s LGBT+ Society was disbanded and the committee members expelled from the Students’ Union. Jeff Evans and Simon McGurk were accused of distributing offensive materials on campus, in the form of a graphic image within their annual Pink Guide. By Besi • 2 min read
Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus re-schedule Summer Show Towards the end of June, Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus (BrightonGMC) was rocked by the sudden and untimely death of Richard Tredgett, the fiancé of Chorus Director, Joe Paxton. By Besi • 2 min read
Grand Brighton Half Marathon celebrates 30 years in 2020 The Grand Brighton Half Marathon celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2020, marking a very special race year for the popular half marathon. By Besi • 3 min read
People on PrEP more likely to test regularly for other STI’s New survey reveals that although the proportion of people who have ever used HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has not increased since the previous survey, a higher proportion report currently using PrEP. By Besi • 2 min read
