Pride Sarah Savage, CEO of Trans Pride Brighton, issues a plea to donate after being arrested for disrupting meeting by “notoriously hateful group” Sister Salon Sarah Savage, CEO of Trans Pride Brighton, has issued a plea to donate to the annual event, which celebrates trans lives and gender diversity, after being arrested for disrupting a meeting by “notoriously hateful group” Sister Salon in Jubilee Library, Brighton. Speaking on Instagram, Sarah said: “I By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ communities and allies make a lot of noise for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ communities and allies made a lot of noise for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on Saturday, 17 May. This year’s event took place at the stairs of the Brighton Unitarian Church from 12-1pm and featured music from Brighton Gay Men’ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Brighton Bear Weekend Garden Party to return on Saturday, 12 July Get ready for a dose of sunshine, community spirit, and fantastic finds! The much-loved Brighton Bear Weekend Garden Party is making its triumphant return to Dorset Gardens on Saturday, 12 July from 12 – 7 pm. Mark your calendars for an afternoon of vibrant energy and connection, with free entry for By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Brighton exhibition to honour essential contributions of trans individuals to the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion The Socially Engaged Art Salon, in collaboration with Trans Pride Brighton, is organising a significant exhibition to honour the essential contributions of trans individuals to the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion. In April 2025, the UK Supreme Court made a controversial ruling declar By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove City Council to fly inclusive Pride flags from Hove Town Hall and Brighton Town Hall to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia Brighton & Hove City Council will be flying the inclusive Pride flags from Hove Town Hall and Brighton Town Hall on Saturday, 17 May to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). IDAHOBIT launched in 2004 to raise awareness of the violence and discrimination expe By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Out & About Trans Pride Brighton to benefit from sober clubbing event at Komedia Brighton, hosted by TransSober TransSober is to host a special event at Komedia Brighton on Friday, 18 July, 7 – 10pm, that promises to be a vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusion. Rhythm Retreat sober clubbing will raise vital funds for Trans Pride Brighton and is set to bring together the trans, non-binary, intersex, ge By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Heather Peace thanks the NHS and EastEnders for their support after being diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2024 Brighton-based actress Heather Peace has thanked the NHS and the EastEnders team for their support after being diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2024. The actress, who plays lesbian character Eve Unwin in the soap, said her “chemotherapy journey” has now ended in an Instagram post glowing with By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News May 17 (IDAHOBIT): Global day to celebrate sexual and gender diversities amid rising backlash worldwide Numerous initiatives are taking place worldwide in May to celebrate sexual and gender diversities as part of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT). It is expected that events in more than 60 countries and territories worldwide will be registered on the may17. By Contributor • 4 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Actually Fabulous at 20: Actually Gay Men’s Chorus to celebrate 20 years of singing loud and proud! Actually Gay Men’s Chorus (ActuallyGMC) in Brighton is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with two summer shows to mark this momentous milestone on Friday, 18 July and Saturday, 19 July at St Mary’s Church, Kemptown, Brighton. Join ActuallyGMC for Actually Fabulous at 20 – an unforgettable c By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News TV stars, including Brighton’s Ollie King, support sexy Brighton campaign to end misconceptions about HIV Terrence Higgins Trust has launched a sexy new campaign in Brighton, letting the public know that people living with HIV on medication cannot pass on the virus during sex. The billboards show couples entwined and locked in a flirty embrace. The ‘Cant Pass It On’ campaign is being championed by Stric By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Justice at last for LGBTQ+ police officer subjected to two years of homophobic abuse Anti LGBTQ activist and former police officer Gordon Downey has been sentenced after pleading guilty to harassing Paul Bloomer – a serving police officer, between 27 August 2022 and 17 October 2024. The case was heard at Coleraine Magistrates Court, Northern Ireland on the 29 April 2025, by District By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Politics Dylan Tippetts – one of Labour’s only trans councillors – has quit the party, accusing it of “throwing trans people under the bus” Dylan Tippetts – one of Labour’s only trans councillors – has quit the party, accusing it of “throwing trans people under the bus”. The councillor, who has sat on Plymouth City Council since 2022, wrote in a post on X: “I cannot continue to represent a party that does not support my fundamental righ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
