Powerlifting returns to Gay Games Powerlifting returns to sports programme at the Hong Kong Gay Games in 2022. The LGBT Powerlifting Union has agreed to assist the organisers of Gay Games Hong Kong, 2022 in the delivery and promotion of their Powerlifting event in the next Gay Games cycle. By Besi • 3 min read
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL REVIEW: Really want to hurt me The angst of being a 15-year-old boy, innocent, guilty of you know not what, unsure of your feelings about yourself and others, occasionally suicidal – I identify with that. But add being gay – or maybe gay – unaware of the true feelings that might be prompting you , and not even able to bring yours By Besi • 1 min read
PRIDE IN PICTURES: Hugo’s view of the Pride parade On one of the hottest days of the year, the most colourful Brighton Pride parade ever was watched by the biggest crowds ever, swelled by visitors to the beach. By Besi • 1 min read
PRIDE IN PICTURES: The Legends cabaret tent Stephen Richards aka Lola Lasagne one again organised a brilliant lineup of cabaret performers to grace the stage at the Legends cabaret tent at Brighton Pride. By Besi • 1 min read
Clean-up team out in force on city’s busiest Pride weekend Council’s Cityclean staff work around the clock to keep city clean over Pride weekend. Brighton Pride, the busiest weekend of the year for the council’s refuse, recycling and street cleaners attracted many thousands more visitors to the city centre than in recent years. By Besi • 2 min read
LETTER TO EDITOR: Pride in Pride! Team Switchboard want to thank Brighton Pride for a fantastic event this weekend. The organisers deserve a huge thank you for managing an event of this year’s scale and we would like to thank Paul Kemp, Dulcie Weaver and the team for all their hard work. By Besi • 1 min read
Vodafone introduce trans-inclusive initiatives Vodafone announce series of trans-inclusive initiatives, as part of the company’s commitment to improving the lives of employees and customers. By Besi • 2 min read
Brighton Pride give refugees free tickets for new LoveBN1Fest Brighton Pride support Hummingbird Project for refugee families and their carers. Brighton Pride organisers donate one hundred tickets for refugee families to attend the LoveBN1Fest on Sunday, August 5. By Besi • 2 min read
‘Walk in Centre’ extends hours during Pride to save A&E for those in most need Residents and visitors with minor injuries sustained at Pride are being urged to use the Brighton Station Health Centre, which is opening late over the weekend, to help free up Emergency Services for those most in need. By Besi • 2 min read
Greens call for ‘lasting equality’ ahead of Brighton & Hove Pride On Saturday, August 4, the Green Party will join community groups, human rights campaigners and local organisations on the Brighton Pride Community Parade as record crowds are predicted to pour into Brighton and Hove this weekend. By Besi • 3 min read
Rainbow Amex flies the flag American Express one of the city’s largest employers installs giant Rainbow flag at its John Street, Brighton office, ahead of this weekend’s Brighton & Hove Pride. This year marks five years of Amex support of Brighton Pride and the tenth year of Amex colleague participation in the Community Pride By Besi • 1 min read
Govia helps Brighton celebrate with Pride A dozen Southern trains are being rebranded in rainbow colours to celebrate Brighton & Hove Pride this weekend. A dozen Southern trains have been rebranded with the colours of the rainbow as Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) joins Brighton & Hove in celebrating Pride 2018 this weekend (August 3-5). By Besi • 2 min read
