News Important library resource to continue A service called the Access to Research initiative is to continue after a two year pilot scheme. This means that users of public libraries will get free access to over 10 million academic articles. By Paul Thorn • 2 min read
Health Average life assurance sum increases for those with HIV A new survey by Unusual Risks, Mortgage and Insurance Services shows the average amount that HIV Positive men and women are insuring themselves for has substantially increased. By Paul Thorn • 2 min read
Rose Collis Arts Local author is ‘New Writer in Residence’ at Coleridge Cottage Rose Collis is the new writer in residence at Coleridge Cottage in Somerset as part of the Writing Places project. Rose is the first writer in residence at the cottage in 100 years of National Trust care. By Paul Thorn • 2 min read
General News Ombudsman report highlights Health Service failures in South East A new Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report shows the impact of public service failures and poor complaint handling in the NHS in England and UK government departments can have on the public. The report contains a snapshot of complaints investigated between December 2014 and January 2015 By Paul Thorn • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Superbia: Transcript Corrie and Cucumber writers to discuss the development of trans characters at Manchester Pride event. Manchester Pride has announced the next of its exciting Transcript events in the run up to the big weekend which runs from Friday 28 – Monday, August 31. By Paul Thorn • 2 min read
Arts Registration for Brighton’s Artist Open Houses Christmas Festival 2015 now open Artists and makers will be showcasing a diverse selection of unique artworks and Christmas gifts, all available to buy from the artists themselves. Those wishing to take part in this year’s Artist Open Houses Christmas Festival can now register online until September 21. Around 60 houses and studio By Paul Thorn • 1 min read
General News Barnardo’s calls for 20,000 apprenticeships for those leaving the care system Following the Government’s pledge to create three million new apprenticeships for young people, Barnardo’s is calling on them to reserve 20,000 for 16-18 years olds leaving the care system. Recent unemployment figures show that young people are three times more likely to be unemployed, with care lea By Paul Thorn • 1 min read
Arts Young Adult Book Tour Comes to Brighton Egmont Publishing’s dedicated Young Adult (YA) imprint, Electric Monkey, teamed up with David Fickling Books, Quercus and Waterstones to organise book tour inspired by the increase in YA books exploring real social issues teenagers face, including ones surrounding sexuality and gender identity. By Paul Thorn • 1 min read
International News New Jersey Governor vetoes Transgender Bill for second time New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has vetoed for the second time a bill which would have eased access to accurate birth records for transgender people in the State of New Jersey. Nine States in the US, including the District of Columbia have already taken action to allow transgender people to acces By Paul Thorn • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Queer Show and Tell: What does it mean to be queer in 2015? Cutting edge venue, the Hackney Showroom in London E8 is presenting in September 12 works that span both theatre and film to shine a new light on LGBTQ issues. The venue wants to provide a platform for writers and performers to test out raw work in development with a few of the plays being rehearsed By Paul Thorn • 1 min read
General News Brighton Dome welcomes the Japanese and Samoan Teams for the Rugby World Cup 2015 Brighton Dome is one of 17 UK landmark venues chosen to host international teams for the Rugby World Cup 2015. The Japanese and Samoan Rugby Teams will be welcomed by the children of Brighton’s Westdene Primary School (for Japan) and Chestnuts Primary School of Bletchley (for Samoa). Both will sing By Paul Thorn • 2 min read
Health HIV organisations renew calls for PrEP as standard A collective of HIV community organisations renew their call on decision makers to make PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) available to those most at risk in the UK of becoming infected with HIV. The PROUD study which took place in Kenya and Uganda saw PrEP reduce the risk HIV transmission by 96% in 10 By Paul Thorn • 1 min read
