General News Minister calls for common sense approach from councils and schools after spate of ridiculous excuses Frilly socks and small daffodil canes are some of the items banned on grounds of health and safety. Schools and councils across the country need to educate their staff to prevent the misuse of health and safety laws, Minister Mike Penning said today, following a number of complaints from members of By Besi • 2 min read
General News Kemptown MP stands up to developers on Woodingdean housing development Simon Kirby, MP for Kemptown and Peacehaven says he will request the ‘Call In’ of the Meadow Vale housing development in Woodingdean once planning permission is requested. Mr Kirby whose constituency takes in Ovingdean, Rottingdean and Woodingdean made the pledge at a public meeting at Longhill Scho By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: ‘The Electra Project’ at Emporium After their five star success at the fringe festivals last year, Hungry Wolf return with a new play The Electra Project. This production is a piece of theatre that alludes to a 2012 nationally publicised and controversial GCSE performance, which resulted in the sacking of two drama teachers. The pie By Besi • 2 min read
General News Councillors consider measures to tackle parking problems in East Brighton Park Proposals for a new parking scheme for East Brighton Park to be considered by members of Brighton & Hove City Council’s Environment, Transport and Sustainability Committee on April 29. The aim is to prevent the park being used for long stay parking by commuters, residents and others, and follows con By Besi • 2 min read
News Councillors consider moves to deal with coach parking in Roedean Councillors are considering action to tackle coach parking in parts of Roedean in response to concerns from residents. Members of Brighton & Hove City Council’s Environment, Transport and Sustainability Committee will be looking at the possibility of banning heavy goods vehicles and public service v By Besi • 2 min read
General News Not guilty! Caroline Lucas cleared Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion was found not guilty today of obstruction of a public highway and breaching an order under Section 14 of the Public Order Act in Balcombe last August. Her co-defendants Josef Dobraszczyk from Bristol; Ruth Jarman from Hook, Hampshire; Sheila Menon, from north By Besi • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stonewall secures Heritage Lottery Fund support Stonewall wins funding to launch legacy project – From Section 28 to equal marriage. Stonewall, the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) equality charity has received £68,800 from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a new project looking back at the campaign for equality for LGB people over the last 25 years. By Besi • 1 min read
General News Young staffies desperate for homes Young Staffordshire bull terriers continue to be dumped on city streets. Animal welfare officers in Brighton & Hove are continuing to pick up the abandoned dogs, and council kennels are constantly full. Animal welfare officer Izzie Blanden, said: “Our hearts sink when we find another stray staffy as By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Have you written your will? Bookings bow open for Martlets Hospice Will Writing Fortnight. Martlets Hospice has launched its 2014 Will Writing Fortnight which runs from May 12 to 23. Bookings opened on April 14. 18 local Will writers are donating their services in return for a donation to the Hospice. Appointments are availabl By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: ‘Bette Bourne: It goes with the Shoes’ at Sallis Benney Theatre The University of Brighton’s Equality and Diversity Unit are screening the film ‘Bette Bourne: It Goes with the Shoes’ for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) and as part of the Brighton Fringe Festival on May 22. With acclaimed playwright Mark Ravenhill as a gu By Besi • 1 min read
General News March for England allowed to march on seafront once again March for England has held an event in Brighton, consisting of a march and assembly for the last seven years. This year, organisers have announced their intention to hold the event in Brighton on Sunday, April 27. As well as the march, a counter-protest is anticipated to take place. A route along th By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Pride comes to Times Square in the heart of Newcastle Some of the UK’s favourite musical talent to take over Newcastle’s Times Square as part of one of the country’s largest free LGBT festivals. From Friday July 18, Newcastle Pride returns to the region with a newly extended three-day line up, featuring a host of live music and entertainment. For the f By Besi • 3 min read
