Prince Harry calls for HIV testing to be “completely normal and accessible” His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex calls for HIV testing to be ‘completely normal and accessible’ in a new video marking the start of this year’s National HIV Testing Week. The Duke of Sussex likens taking an HIV test to protecting against “viruses like cold and flu” and says: “We can be the gene By Besi • 5 min read
Tories slam lack of action to ban single use plastic by Labour administration Conservative Group on Brighton & Hove City Council calls out Labour Administration for lip-service regarding banning single use plastic. By Besi • 2 min read
‘Daring to be Different’ – City hosts cultural Summit Writers, residents, health professionals, artists and entrepreneurs were among 150 delegates who met in Brighton on Monday, November 12, 2018 – for a Cultural Summit to discuss art in public spaces. By Besi • 3 min read
Club promoter supports National HIV Testing Week Gay fetish club promoter Jamie HP Events, the name behind brands including SBN, H-Partyboys, Horse Fair and The Hoist, support National HIV Testing Week. By Besi • 1 min read
National HIV Testing Week starts today, November 17 – get tested! It’s National HIV Testing Week this month which means there’s no better time to get tested and know your status. It’s recommended that gay and bi men test at least once a year and more if you’ve had unprotected sex or slept with more than one partner. By Besi • 5 min read
Christmas comes to Brighton today ACTUALLY! This year’s big free switch-on of the annual Christmas lights takes place today, November 15 from 4:30pm in East Street – and as always, it promises to be a fabulous, fun festive event for all the family to enjoy. By Besi • 2 min read
Brighton and Hove Artists Open Houses Christmas Festival 2018 Brighton and Hove’s Artists Open Houses Festival, the biggest of its kind in the UK, announces dates for its 2018 Christmas Festival. The festival kicks off on Saturday, November 24th and will run over the following three weekends, ending December 9. By Besi • 5 min read
Local community comes together to support activist’s quest to stay in UK Friends and supporters of a migrant community activist hope for good news as his appeal to stay in the UK goes before a judge today. By Besi • 2 min read
The Grand Brighton Half Marathon – last chance to sign up to run General entry places in The Grand Brighton Half Marathon 2019 are close to selling out – people wanting to run in the race are urged to enter soon to avoid missing out. By Besi • 2 min read
The healing power of nature Martlets Hospice has begun a unique project to support bereaved men as they tend to a community allotment. Funded by Hospice UK, Earthworks is a weekly space for the men to get together to grow and harvest an abundance of vegetables, flowers and fruit. By Besi • 2 min read
Sing, sing, sing – The Art of Good Health This year’s annual director of public health report asks Should we look closer at the role of arts in health? The report highlights the positive impact being involved in the arts can have on health and wellbeing at all stages of life. By Besi • 2 min read
Photoshoot: 6-12.2.2016, Location: Rovaniemi / Finland, Client: Visit Finland & Visit Rovaniemi, Photographer: Juho Kuva Santa comes to town! Father Christmas comes to town to visit Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital and Brighton Palace Pier on Tuesday, December 4 from 10am – 2,30pm. The Embassy of Finland, in conjunction with Brighton Fringe, are bringing the real Santa Claus to Brighton, all the way from Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapla By Besi • 2 min read