Health Health Protection Agency urge ‘at risk’ groups to get vaccinated Latest figures from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) indicate that flu is now widely circulating in the community. Increases have been seen particularly in the five to 14 age group, both from GP consultations and respiratory outbreaks in schools, as well as from calls to NHS Direct. By Besi • 2 min read
Michael Polding and Ricky News Police launch new website to assist in Michael Polding murder investigation Detectives investigating the death of Michael Polding in Brighton earlier this year have today launched a website. The website has been created to assist in gathering information from the public regarding the whereabouts of Ricky, aka Ricardo Pisano, Brandon Victor Pillay and Ree, who is wanted in c By Besi • 2 min read
Missy News Missy’s Christmas plea Missy, a stray Staffy, has a special Christmas wish – to find a new loving home. The little dog is currently living in kennels after being rescued by Brighton & Hove City Council’s animal welfare team. Despite being micro-chipped, all attempts to find her former owners have failed. While in kennels By Besi • 1 min read
News Oxford Pride announce theme for 2013 event Oxford Pride have announced that the theme of next year’s Oxford Pride will be “Not There Yet”, a celebration of what has been achieved, but also as a reminder of the continued suffering and persecution of many LGBT people around the world.Gscene Gay Magazine. News, Reviews & Listings for LGBT Brigh By Besi • 1 min read
News Carols against the cuts Local campaigning group Brighton and Hove Women against the Cuts entertained passers-by to Christmas carols with a difference outside Hove Town Hall on Saturday, December 15. Gathered round a giant Christmas wish-list, including the repeal of recent NHS legislation (opposed by the British Medical As By Besi • 2 min read
News Stay out of the sea and safe on the shore Brighton & Hove’s beach is popular with swimmers. Experienced sea swimmers know the risks involved and are prepared for the changing nature of the sea. A few hardy souls venture into the sea all year round! Sea swimming takes skill, stamina and knowledge of the physical dangers. Even on a calm day s By Besi • 2 min read
Jill Andrews and Mike Weatherely, MP News New shop with charity ethos opens in Hove Mike Weatherley, the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade, recently opened ‘The Melrose Closet’, a second-hand boutique shop with a charitable ethos on Upper Market Street in Hove. By Besi • 1 min read
Books Second edition of the London LGBT Almanac now available The second edition of the London LGBT Almanac, a publication measuring changes to London’s LGBT voluntary and community sector, has shown a 20% decline in LGBT sector staff in the capital. The Almanac, which is published by Kairos in Soho, is a uniquely designed print publication exploring diverse L By Besi • 2 min read
News Nominations open for ‘National Diversity Awards’ Nominations for The National Diversity Awards 2013, an evening celebrating the outstanding achievements of positive role models and community organisations throughout the UK, will open next month. On September 20, 2013, The Queen’s Hotel in Leeds will play host to Britain’s most inspiring people who By Besi • 1 min read
News LGBT Switchboard Annual General Report Natalie Woods, the services and development manager at Brighton & Hove, LGBT Switchboard presented the annual report at LGBT Switchboard’s AGM at the end of November. By Besi • 2 min read
News New! lesbian dating in a safe environment ‘Wow Women’, a new lesbian dating online community with a green commitment, has been launched. Run by lesbians, for lesbians and bi women, the website aims to redefine Internet dating, making finding a partner easier through member-created groups, social events, live chat, VIP dating, speed dating a By Besi • 1 min read
News Allsorts Youth Project to host LGBT Children, Young People and Families Day in Brighton on February 5, 2013 Young People’s Voice, the LGBT youth campaigning and engagement project at Allsorts Youth Project, will be hosting an LGBT Children Young People and Families Day on February 5 at the Hotel Du Vin in Brighton. The event, which will coincide with LGBT History Month, aims to celebrate LGBT youth identi By Besi • 2 min read
