Pride Paws up! Brighton & Hove Pride’s Annual Community Day and Dog Show to take place at Preston Park on Sunday, August 27 Get ready for a day of fun and barking frolics as Brighton and Hove Pride’s Community Day & Dog Show will be taking place on Sunday, August 27, in partnership with Coastway Vets. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News The Sussex Beacon unveils window display to honour 90th birthday of David Raven aka Maisie Trollette There was great excitement in St James’s Street last Thursday afternoon, when local charity the Sussex Beacon’s shop window was transformed into a birthday present, bearing a stunning, large bow. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News What brought YOU to Brighton & Hove? QueenSpark Books wants to hear your story! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Mayor of Brighton & Hove welcomes group of volunteers and activists representing the Trans Pride movement at a celebration of its 10-year run Also in attendance were a number of councillors, including Deputy Mayor Mohammed Asaduzzaman, Leader of the Council Bella Sankey and Councillor Leslie Pumm, chair of the Equalities, Community Safety & Human Rights Committee. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Business News Small businesses in Brighton & Hove to be no longer subject to a fine when they have failed to clean graffiti from their premises The decision to pause enforcement action against small businesses was made by the City Environment, South Downs and The Sea Committee in June when councillors agreed it was unfair to penalise victims of graffiti. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Eddie Izzard standing to be Labour MP for Brighton Pavilion at next General Election Eddie Izzard, who previously said she didn’t want to stand on an all-woman shortlist as she identifies as gender fluid, would be Labour’s first transgender MP if she gets elected. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Brighton & Hove City Council expresses “deep disappointment” after talks break down with Govia Thameslink Railway Govia Thameslink Railway have confirmed their refusal to run a train service to Brighton on Pride Saturday this weekend. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council reveals plans to restore the Royal Pavilion Gardens A report to Brighton & Hove City Council’s Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration Committee published today (Wednesday, August 2) proposes the next stage of plans to redesign and restore the Royal Pavilion Gardens, which includes a bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for £4.4million to b By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News ‘David at 90’ raises £5,000 for the Brighton Rainbow Fund The concert, organised to celebrate David Raven’s (aka Maisie Trollette) 90th Birthday, at the Brighton Dome on Sunday, July 23 raised £5,000 for the Brighton Rainbow Fund to distribute to local LGBTQ+ and HIV organisations as grants. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Fundraising News Certificate of Recognition presented to The Sussex pub in Hove for raising £4,600+ for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has presented Mike and Lee (pictured) at The Sussex pub in Hove with a Certificate of Recognition, acknowledging and honouring their outstanding fundraising work for the charity. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Norman Cook, Brighton’s own superstar DJ Fatboy Slim, backs Martlets to complete work on new Hospice and keep caring Right Here, Right Now Postcards featuring his handwritten, heartfelt message to people in the city have been hitting doormats this week. His support comes as Martlets CEO Claire Irving issued an open letter to the community, asking them to stand with Martlets through the cost-of-living crisis and lend their support. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Brighton & Hove City Council announces plans for new Christmas celebration for the city are “taking shape” While sites have yet to be finalised, Brighton & Hove City Council has announced its plans for a new Christmas celebration for the city are “taking shape” and residents, including artists and community groups, are being invited to share their ideas. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
