TONIGHT: An evening with Zak Black The Rottingdean Club have a real treat lined up for you over the Bank Holiday weekend on Saturday, May 26. Zak Black is an international showman who always receives five-star reviews for his productions and performances. By Besi • 1 min read
Organisers promise a bigger Trans Pride, 2018 Organisers of Trans Pride 2018 are planning a week long series of exciting events culminating with a march along Brighton and Hove seafront and a park event in Brunswick Square Gardens, Hove on Saturday, July 21. By Besi • 2 min read
Working it out with ME The Sussex ME Society that works for those affected by ME or Chronic fatigue syndrome across the county welcomes recently published research highlighting the cognitive problems experienced by patients. By Besi • 1 min read
Peacock Poetry Prize winners announced The winners of the Peacock Poetry Prize 2018 – an annual creative writing competition produced by Brighton Festival and Brighton, Hove & Sussex Sixth Form College (BHASVIC) and supported by Lulu.com – have been announced. By Besi • 2 min read
Record numbers expected for Brighton Bear Weekend 2018 Organisers of the Brighton Bear Weekend (BBW) taking place from June 14-17 secure biggest prize fund yet, for this year raffle, worth over £2,500. PRIZES include a money can’t buy one off piece of art from The Strange Case Company worth over £1,700 and 10 party packages from Boiler Room Sauna worth By Besi • 2 min read
Three local beaches receive Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for 2018 Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy presents 190 awards to England’s very best beaches, including 65 international Blue Flags and 125 Seaside Awards (eight more than last year), with 42 beaches achieving both awards. By Besi • 2 min read
Fostering keeps you young Find out more about how you could help a child in need during National Foster Care Fortnight. BRIGHTON & Hove City Council’s fostering team is holding an information event tomorrow, Tuesday May 22 from 7-9pm at Sussex County Cricket Club, Eaton Rd, Hove. By Besi • 2 min read
Dan Yates confirmed as Leader of the Council Daniel Yates the Labour Councillor for Moulsecoomb and Bevendean ward was confirmed as Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council by fellow councillors at a meeting of the full council on May 17. By Besi • 2 min read
Kate Tempest debuts new album at secret ‘Your Place’ gig Brighton Festival 2017’s Guest Director Kate Tempest made a surprise return to the city on May 19 for a secret gig as part of the Festival’s Your Place initiative, performing an exclusive rendition of her unreleased new album in full at Hangleton Community Centre. By Besi • 3 min read
HIV discrimination removed from new insurance policy guidance The Association of British Insurers (ABI) Guide to Minimum Standards for Critical Illness Cover (CIC), published today, removes discriminatory content about people living with HIV. Previously, the guidance stated that a claim for an HIV diagnosis could only be made where HIV had been acquired from a By Besi • 2 min read
New LGBT+ supporters’ group for Seagull fans Proud Seagulls, a new Brighton & Hove Albion LGBT+ supporters’ group is being launched today. Founder member of Proud Seagulls, Stuart Matthews originally had the idea for this LGBT+ fan group some years ago then following promotion to the Premier League last season felt it was the right time to set By Besi • 2 min read
Hove Carnival marks start of Summer Hove Carnival this year takes place over Spring Bank Holiday on Monday, May 28, from 11.30am to 5pm. Organisers are hoping for sunshine and clear skies at the popular family event which raises money for the Martlets Hospice. By Besi • 1 min read
