Arts Sir Derek Jacobi to be sculpted at Covent Garden this evening Sir Derek Jacobi is to sit for Frances Segelman as part of a charity fundraising event for Islington Arts Factory at the Film Museum in Covent Garden this evening. In front of a celebrity audience, Frances Segelman – sculptress to the Royal family will sculpt the legendary stage and film actor. Th By Mitchell Orriss • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Nominate for the National Diversity Awards! Nominations for the National Diversity Awards 2014 open Monday February 3, 2014 giving you the chance to nominate your diversity role model in these prestigious awards. In association with Microsoft the awards look for outstanding achievements of positive role models, entrepreneurs and community org By Mitchell Orriss • 1 min read
General News Hove MP Weatherley says: ‘Conservatives Will Reverse Green Speed Trial Ban’ The Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade Mike Weatherley is backing local Conservatives in reversing a Green ban on the historic Speed Trials on Madeira Drive should the council agree it later this month. A meeting to discuss the future of the Speed Trials is to be held on Thursday, January 23. In By Mitchell Orriss • 1 min read
General News Master plans for future of Stanmer Park Plans are being drawn up to enhance and improve Stanmer Park to restore the historic buildings and create an impressive gateway into the South Downs National Park. The council is working with the South Downs National Park Authority, Stanmer Preservation Society and other interested parties to discus By Mitchell Orriss • 2 min read
General News Brighton Station ‘Gateway’ improvement works commence Brighton and Hove City Council commenced major redevelopment works around the Brighton Station area last week. The Brighton Station Gateway project aims to improve traffic flow, pedestrian and vehicle access to the station and areas surrounding areas. Surrey Street will be closed to all traffic un By Mitchell Orriss • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Calls for ‘Turing Pardon’ to be extended Thousands sign petition to extend pardon granted to Alan Turing to all innocent people convicted under Gross Indecency laws A Care2 petition has been launched following the Posthumous pardon granted to Alan Turing – the British mathematician famed for cracking the enigma code in World War Two and la By Mitchell Orriss • 1 min read
News Labour call for cap on rail fares Parliamentary candidates and councillors from the Labour party are launching a petition today, Monday, January 6 calling for a cap on rail fare rises across all routes. Labour’s general election candidates and campaigners will bring the petition to railway stations in Berkshire, Hampshire, Buckin By Mitchell Orriss • 1 min read
General News Modern additions to be made to historic Brighton Lanes The historic Brighton Lanes receive their first major redevelopment since the sixties with the coming creation of a new ‘Lane’ to be situated behind the former Hannington’s department store. The city’s planning committee approved the plans on December 11 which will also include new retail units, hom By Mitchell Orriss • 2 min read
General News Albion’s awareness bauballs for testicular cancer London based creative group Albion has launched a cheeky charity fundraiser to raise awareness of testicular cancer. The campaign, affectionately named ‘bauballs’ to raise awareness of cancer is selling a range of festive decorated testicle-shaped Christmas decorations. Each festive sack is availabl By Mitchell Orriss • 2 min read
General News Trust Women Conference 2013 The Trust Women conference in London last week brought together women’s right organisations and global leaders in law, finance, business and government. Distinguished from other women’s rights events, Trust Women requires speakers to present a specific action that addresses a problem facing women in By Mitchell Orriss • 1 min read
Arts National Museums Liverpool programme of free exhibitions in 2014 National museums Liverpool has unveiled a busy programme of free exhibitions to take place across its eight museums and galleries in 2014. The exhibitions are to feature some of the biggest names in the art world, including a brand new showcase at the Museum of Liverpool to show the cities role in t By Mitchell Orriss • 3 min read
International News Reverend launches campaign for LGBT inclusion in the church. After losing his congregation in support of same-sex marriage in 2012 Reverend Oliver White has come back fighting at his new Church in St. Paul Minnesota on a mission to spread equality. In a passionate video message – viewable on Reverend White’s website and youtube – White tells his story. How he By Mitchell Orriss • 1 min read
