News BBC publishes report on depiction of LGB in the media The BBC has published a new snapshot of the views of audiences and experts on the portrayal of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people in UK programming, which will provide a robust benchmark to track future changes. Split in two parts, the report includes a survey of the opinions of around 3,500 pe By Besi • 1 min read
Nick Howard News Local artist wins ‘Voice of Germany’ Brighton born singer/songwriter Nick Howard, won the German version of The Voice on Saturday night in Berlin. During the final which was broadcast live on German TV, Nick duetted with Emile Sande, his mentor Rea Garvey and he sang his own composition Unbreakable. By Besi • 1 min read
Simon Kirby, MP News Local MP celebrates 20 years in politics Simon Kirby MP for Kemptown & Peacehaven is celebrating the 20th anniversay this month of first being first elected to public office. By Besi • 1 min read
Hera Björk Travel Rainbow Reykjavik Festival 2013 Rainbow Reykjavik the LGBT winter festival held in Reykjavik from January 31– February 3, 2013, has announced an outstanding programming of events including entertainment from Iceland’s top Eurovision stars, who will be appearing in the magnificent Harpa Concert Hall. By Besi • 2 min read
Matthew Sephton News LGBTory urges you to act now! Following the announcement on equal marriage, LGBTory, the Conservative Party’s affiliated LGBT group have launched an online tool to make it easier for people to lobby their Member of Parliament. By Besi • 2 min read
News YouGov poll shows 55% of the public support gay marriage A majority (55%) of the British public support changing the law to allow same-sex marriage, but Conservative voters are divided on the issue with 46% in favour, 48% opposed and the rest who say they don’t know. The poll comes amidst a declaration by Ukip leader Nigel Farage that the Prime Minister’s By Besi • 2 min read
Health Suicide prevention pledge. A call to action! The Grass Roots Suicide Prevention Project want you to take the Tell Me pledge? Sign up to have open, honest and direct conversations about suicide By Besi • 1 min read
News Police appeal for help Police are appealing for help in identifying two men who were at a protest at University of Sussex last month. Just before 1.50pm on Wednesday November 14, police were called to the Silverstone Building in Arts Road on the University of Sussex campus at Falmer, after a report of a disturbance. By Besi • 1 min read
Lunch Positive News Five organisations benefit from charity fundraising Christmas came early for five organisations following fundraising at the Marine Tavern over the last few months. A total of £2257 was raised by the small pub with the big heart. By Besi • 1 min read
Sarah Hebben Health Queer community yoga classes Sarah Shanti Yoga will be running a Queer Community Yoga Class every Tuesday (excluding Christmas & New Year’s Day) in Brighton at the Garden Studio, 7a Ship Street from 8.15–9.45pm. The class will offer like-minded people the chance to practice yoga, recharge their batteries and reconnect with the By Besi • 1 min read
Health Thousands more gay men know their HIV status Thousands more gay men have been tested for HIV after more than 55 sexual health clinics and organisations from across England participated in the country’s first every National HIV Testing Week in November. The week, which was launched by Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) and co-ordinated through HIV Pr By Besi • 1 min read
Books Football thriller to benefit Hillsborough families ‘Dangerous Score’, a football thriller written to help raise funds for the families of those killed and injured in the Hillsborough tragedy, is now available through the Hillsborough Family Support Group’s website. The novel tells the story of a rising young footballer whose life and career are thre By Besi • 2 min read
