Community News Ding dong! Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ Rainbow Chorus drop details of their ‘Big Festive Rainbow Bellter’ Join Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ Rainbow Chorus for a ding-dong of a musical evening on Saturday, December 14 at St Mary’s Church, Kemptown. Tickets are now on sale for the Big Festive Rainbow Bellter where you can expect a festive and uplifting evening of songs including a mix of uplifting pop, carol By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Sian Berry, Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion, responds to scrapping of winter fuel allowance for millions of pensioners Sian Berry, Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion, has responded to the news that the House of Commons has approved the scrapping of the winter fuel allowance for millions of pensioners in the UK. While MPs signed off the controversial measure by 348 to 228 this afternoon, around 50 Labour members ab By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Re-booting Our Archive: Our Tales of Lesbian Brighton & Hove Words by Kate Wildblood, Community Champion for Queer Heritage South‘s Live Archive project Re-booting Our Archive: Our Tales of Lesbian Brighton & Hove. What we did mattered. It always has. Lives lived, changes created, connections made. And if you were like me back in the late ’80s / early ’90s – By Contributor • 2 min read
News Man who attacked policer officer and another man during Brighton protest jailed for 16 months A man has been jailed for a total of 16 months for assaulting a female police officer and attacking another man during a counter-demonstration in Brighton on 7 August. Ian Ward, aged 53 from Portslade, was part of a 1,000 strong counter-demonstration, which had been organised in response to recent u By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council approves further £3million to move forward restoration of Madeira Terrace At a meeting on Monday, 12 August, Brighton & Hove City Council cabinet members voted to approve a further £3million to move forward the restoration of the Grade 2* listed Madeira Terrace. Councillor Jacob Taylor, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance and City Regeneration, sai By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News “Last night we saw Brighton & Hove at its very best.” Brighton & Hove City Council leader, Bella Sankey, releases statement following failed Brighton riots Brighton & Hove City Council has released the following statement following last night’s anti-racist demonstration in the city. Councillor Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, said: “I am so proud of my city. Last night we saw Brighton & Hove at its very best. “Rather than the rumou By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Siân Berry, MP for Brighton Pavilion, writes to Home Secretary to urge “comprehensive action to protect and support all those subject to fascist intimidation” Siân Berry, Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, has written to the Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, to urge “comprehensive action to protect and support all those subject to fascist intimidation”. She has called for use of police investigative capacity to make sure no-one taking part in or instigating the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Planning application to return Royal Pavilion Garden to its Regency splendour approved by Brighton & Hove City Council A planning application which will see the Royal Pavilion Garden restored to its Regency splendour has been approved by Brighton & Hove City Council. The proposal aims to secure the long-term sustainability of the city centre garden, providing a setting for residents and visitors to enjoy, but also e By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Trans Pride Brighton & Hove 2024: 45,000+ celebrate Trans Joy at city’s biggest Trans Pride event yet! The vibrant heart of Brighton & Hove was filled Trans Joy on Saturday, July 20 where Trans Pride Brighton & Hove 2024 unfolded in a spectacular display of solidarity, joy, and resilience. The city’s streets came alive with a sea of TNBI & LGBTQ+ flags as an estimated 45,000 people gathered to celebr By Scene Editorial Team • 5 min read
LGBTQ Choirs REVIEW: Rainbow Chorus – ‘Pergolesi and Pimms’ Brighton & Hove’s community choirs are the jewels in the city’s music scene and they exemplify the truth about one of the world’s most commonly misused words. On 30 June, the Rainbow Chorus gave us the near perfect display of the reality. Their summer concert was delivered with passion, with commitm By Andrew Kay • 3 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Get ready for Brighton Bear Weekend 2024! The boys at Brighton Bear Weekend (BBW) have announced the full programme of events taking place over four-days, which will raise funds for the Sussex Beacon and the Brighton Rainbow Fund. Celebrating its 14th year, this beloved community event promises a weekend brimming with excitement, camaraderi By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Politics Anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, also known as ‘Posie Parker’, implies she was responsible for Brighton Kemptown MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle’s downfall Anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, who also goes by the name of ‘Posie Parker’, has shifted her attention to Bristol Central for the General Election on 4 July, after threatening to stand as an independent for the Brighton Kemptown seat. The controversial figure, whose stance on trans rig By Graham Robson • 1 min read
