Arts Prime Minister congratulates ‘The Oldest Gay in the Village’ Rt.Hon David Cameron MP has written a letter of congratulations to George Montague, affectionately known as The Oldest Gay in the Village now in the last two weeks of his term as a Brighton Pride Ambassador, George sent the Prime Minister to read, a copy of his new book The Oldest Gay in the Villlag By Besi • 2 min read
News Conservatives disappointed at A27 vote Conservative Group Leader, Cllr. Geoffrey Theobald, has criticised the Labour leader for failing to back plans to put pressure on the Government to tackle congestion blackspots on the A27. Cllr. Theobald and Group Spokesman, Cllr. Graham Cox, who believe the congestion blackspots are impeding furthe By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Entertainers rally to support fellow performer Stephen Bacon aka Lady LaRue has been unwell of late and unable to work. Fellow entertainers from the drag circuit will be appearing at Legends this Sunday, July 20 to raise money to help Stephen as much as possible while he continues his treament. Artists appearing include La Voix, Miss Jason, Rose By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Children inspire fight against homophobia through song School children sing We might be different but we can still be friends at inspiring event in Birmingham. The school children were from Brownmead Primary School and Tiverton Academy in Birmingham. The event was the premier of Educate and Celebrate’s Sing-a-long with CHIPS; Challenging Homophobia in P By Besi • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Get an ‘Appy” for Newcastle Pride One of the UK’s biggest free festivals goes digital today with the launch of its first ever app. Newcastle Pride, the second largest free LGBT festival in the country, returns today with three days of live entertainment including performances by Sinitta, Shayne Ward and the Vengaboys. To help visito By Besi • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Record crowds expected for Newcastle Pride today Organisers are expecting more than 65,000 visitors to attend the three day festival this weekend – helping to promote community and diversity in the North East. Newcastle Pride, runs from Friday, July 18 to Sunday, July 20, offering a host of live music and family entertainment across the city’s Tow By Besi • 3 min read
International News Glasgow hosts LGBTI Human Rights conference today Human Rights in the Commonwealth comes under the spotlight at Glasgow Games. Human rights experts join athletes, media and spectators in Glasgow today in advance of the Commonwealth Games. Five days before start of competition, and on the eve of Glasgow Pride, activists from around the world will jo By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Pride with a purpose! New awards planned for business community. Brighton Pride and the Rainbow Fund are creating new Community Business Awards, to acknowledge the support given to the LGBT community by local businesses. For the third year running, Pride’s partnership with the Rainbow Fund is creating a huge benefit for By Besi • 3 min read
News Labour calls for ‘flexible’ rail season tickets to help part-time workers The Labour Group and Co-operative group on Brighton and Hove City Council are calling on Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin to honour his promise and make train companies introduce ‘flexible’ rail season tickets. At present, season tickets are only available on a weekly basis, leaving those who By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Anti-bullying charity ‘Ditch the Label’ to host summer party! Brighton based national anti-bullying charity, Ditch the Label will be hosting Summer Calling; a beach-themed party to raise funds for the charity. The party will take place at the Above Audio bar in Brighton on Friday, August 15 from 7pm-2am and offers the perfect opportunity for Ditch the Label to By Besi • 2 min read
News Labour seek views of organisations and residents city wide Labour in Brighton & Hove ask “what do you want to see from a Labour and Co-operative Council?” Cllr Warren Morgan, leader of the Labour & Co-operative group on Brighton & Hove City Council has written to fifty key organisations across the city asking for their views on what a Labour-led council sho By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Pride Preview: Matt Alber Gay Grammy Award singer Matt Alber comes to Brighton. San Francisco singer songwriting Matt Alber will be performing in Brighton at 8pm on July 31 at the Latest Music Bar on Manchester Street. Grammy award-winning Matt has crafted a handsome collection of enchanting songs perfectly capturing the tri By Besi • 2 min read
