International News Activists attacked and injured at LGBT support centre in Macedonia On October 23, 2014, at 9.30pm a group of around 30 people attacked a venue in Macedonia where the LGBTI Support Centre was holding a public event to celebrate its second anniversary. At the time of the attack, more than sixty people from the national LGBT Association were attending the celebration. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Last few tickets remain for Sussex Beacon ‘Halloween Horror Show’ tomorrow night There are a few tickets remaining for ‘The Halloween Horror Show’ monster fund raiser hosted by actor and television presenter Christopher Biggins. The Ball, which takes place on Saturday, November 1 at the Brighton Hilton Metropole, will be raising funds for The Sussex Beacon – a charity offering s By Besi • 2 min read
Geoffrey Theobald General News Firefighters set to strike for 4 days Firefighters will take strike action for four days starting from 6pm on Friday, October 31. Firefighter say they don’t want to strike but refuse to compromise on public and firefighter safety, nor standby whilst the Government rips up the pension contracts they signed up to when they first joined th By Besi • 2 min read
General News New ME brain scan study findings The Sussex charity that works for the 6,000 people affected by Myalgic Encephalopathy(ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(CFS) across the county has welcomed important new research into the illness. A study by scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine has discovered differences in the brains By Besi • 2 min read
Community News ‘Music Mayhem’ benefit raises £1,250 for RISE A sell out fundraiser organised by Annabel Pribelszki of Charity Cabaret raised £1,250 for RISE, who provide sanctuary and support to those affected by domestic abuse. The night of live music took place on Friday, October 17 2014 at The Brunswick, Hove. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Community helps shape Preston Park improvements Brighton & Hove City Council has been working with the Friends of Preston Park to address parking issues in the centre of the park and have installed bollards to the north east entrance which allow access for blue badge-holders but provide a deterrent to others. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Alternative burlesque phenomenon hits soho The SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque tour has been wowing audiences across the globe with its tongue-in-cheek humour, raw sexuality, and stunning choreography. This January, after a decade-long wait, and fresh from a nationwide tour of America, UK SuicideGirls fans will finally see the return of t By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Alexander Johnson solo exhibition Alexander Johnson is staging a solo showing of his work at Gallery 40 during November. The Gallery is a five minute walk from Brighton Station, just opposite and up from the Brighton Tavern, on the corner of Foundry Street. Alexander will be in the gallery from 11am – 6pm every day except Monday to By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Diversity Role Models carnival and auction raises £75,000 Leading organisations and talent gathered in London at the Café de Paris on Wednesday, October 29 to support the third annual fundraising carnival and auction held by the anti-bullying charity, Diversity Role Models (DRM). By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Green MP tops political awards poll Caroline Lucas, the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion was named MP of the year in the PinkNews awards this evening, (Wednesday, October 29). The ceremony took place at Westminster and presenters of the awards included Ed Miliband MP, Nicky Morgan MP, Vince Cable MP, Ed Ball MP, William Hague MP, David By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: The ARTIST ROOMS On Tour 2015 – a year of photography A photographic exhibition of works by Robert Mapplethorpe will be appearing at exhibitions in Clydebank, County Durham and Aberystwyth as part of ARTIST ROOMS on Tour 2015. The 2015 ARTIST ROOMS programme of exhibitions and displays now in its seventh year on tour will be seen outside London and Edi By Besi • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News OLDER & OUT visit Bluebell Railway Member from OLDER & OUT took a trip on the Bluebell Railway in Sussex last month. OLDER & OUT provides an informal, warm and friendly gathering space for older LGBT people at the Somerset Day Centre in Kemptown on the second Friday of each month. By Besi • 1 min read
