General News Caroline Lucas MP calls for more tax relief for small businesses Prior to the release of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on December 5 and ahead of Small Business Saturday on December 7, Caroline Lucas, the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, has asked the Government to do more to support small businesses. The measures Lucas has proposed would benefit more than 2,6 By Olivia Hall-Smith • 2 min read
Health Taking a test in London is even easier during HIV Testing Week To make testing quick and easy during HIV week, sexual health and HIV centres managed by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust will offer clinics open longer and later. Between November 22-20, clinicians at the Mortimer Market Centre and the Archway Centre will be on hand for extra lunc By Olivia Hall-Smith • 2 min read
International News Russian protest group launch first video (We are) #Gaypropaganda launches first video to illustrate violence against LGBT people in Russia. (We Are) #GayPropaganda has launched the first in a series of public service announcements, inspired by recent images of violence against the LGBT community in Russia. The organisation seeks to unite v By Olivia Hall-Smith • 1 min read
General News Brighton & Hove is Dressed to Impress this Christmas Brighton & Hove City Council is pulling out all the stops to show support for local retailers and businesses this Christmas. VisitBrighton, the city’s official destination marketing unit, has launched a campaign to inspire potential visitors by demonstrating what the city has to offer over the festi By Olivia Hall-Smith • 2 min read
Georgia Arnold Health WORLD AIDS DAY IN BRIGHTON : Durex & MTV launch sex-ed revolution Durex and MTV Staying Alive Foundation (SAF) have launched Someone Like Me, a global sex education campaign led by young people for young people. Research has revealed that 40% of people cannot remember their sex education and only 19% of women enjoyed their first sexual experience. In light of thes By Olivia Hall-Smith • 2 min read
General News New city strategy to boost sport and physical activity Brighton & Hove City Council’s economic development and culture committee have approved a new sports and physical activity strategy aimed at making people more active. Between 2013 and 2018 the plan will try to encourage people from all areas of the city to improve their health and happiness through By Olivia Hall-Smith • 1 min read
General News Council calls for ‘Sensible on Strength’ campaign to reduce alcohol harm Brighton & Hove Council has proposed a Sensible on Strength campaign to encourage off-licences to stop selling highly alcoholic beer, lager or cider. The voluntary new scheme was devised with help from Sussex Police and local businesses to prevent street drinkers, crime and public nuisance. A simila By Olivia Hall-Smith • 2 min read
General News Charity Bank launches free consultations to help Sussex charities Charity Bank, which lends solely to charities and community organisations, is offering free consultations for potential borrowers with their Lending Manager for London and the South of England, Jaishree Mistry. Research conducted by the bank found that increasingly, charities need to borrow money to By Olivia Hall-Smith • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Rugby stars claim many gay players live a lie Gareth Thomas, the first openly gay international rugby player has spoken out about his up-coming Hollywood biopic, stigma against homosexuals in sport and the 2014 Russian Winter Olympics. The rugby legend announced that he was gay in 2009, becoming one of the first openly homosexual male athletes By Olivia Hall-Smith • 2 min read
General News Brighton Old Town public enquiry reports Plans to improve the Old Town of Brighton, including The Lanes area, have taken a step forward following a government inspector’s recommendations. The aim is to reduce unnecessary traffic to develop the area for pedestrians and businesses and to create a more engaging environment. A consultation exe By Olivia Hall-Smith • 1 min read
Health Gay men urged to support ‘National HIV Testing Week’ Terrence Higgins Trust (THT), the UK’s largest HIV and sexual health charity, and its partners HIV Prevention England are asking gay and bisexual men to pledge support for this year’s National HIV Testing Week, to help halt the spread of infection within the community. Gay and bisexual men remain on By Olivia Hall-Smith • 2 min read
News Hove MP Weatherley Supports ‘Off The Fence’ Winter Appeal As Winter approaches, Mike Weatherly, the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade is supporting the local homeless charity Off the Fence. The charity is run by a dedicated team of 80 volunteers. It provides vital services to those in need by focusing on three key areas: street homelessness, women fac By Olivia Hall-Smith • 1 min read
