Transgender News Brighton & Hove City Council raises concerns on government’s draft school and colleges guidance for gender questioning children Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) has raised serious concerns in a response to a consultation on the government’s draft Guidance for Schools and Colleges: Gender Questioning Children. The national consultation, which closed 12 March, asked for views on the content of the guidance and whether it wi By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Candidates confirmed for Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner election and Queen’s Park and Kemptown by-elections Elections for the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner will be taking place on Thursday, 2 May. The candidates standing for election have been confirmed: Jamie Bennett – Liberal Democrats Katy Bourne – Conservative Party Jonathan Christopher Kent – Green Party Paul Adrian Richards – Labour and Co By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: ‘In the Shallows’ by Tanya Byrne Brighton-based author Tanya Byrne‘s In the Shallows isn’t just a story – it’s an emotional journey that speaks directly to the heart of young lesbians and the wider LGBTQ+ community. Set against the backdrop of Brighton, this slow-burn sapphic second-chance love story delves deep into themes of long By Eric Page • 4 min read
Community News Sunshine and Solidarity: Brighton’s LGBTQ+ community shines at AIDS Memorial clean-up On a bright and sunny April morning, members of our LGBTQ+ community of Brighton came together to show their support and care for one of the city’s most poignant landmarks – the AIDS Memorial. Volunteers from the local queer scene rolled up their sleeves and donned their marigold gloves to scrub awa By Contributor • 2 min read
Books Authors Neil Bartlett and Nathan Evans to discuss publishing, writing novels, and queer past, present and future at Brighton’s Jubilee Library this weekend For its first event of 2024, Brighton LGBTIQ+ History Club will be joined by Coast Is Queer and Jubilee Library for a special event on Sunday, April 7 at Jubilee Library as they welcome two special guests on a journey through queer literature and queer history. Neil Bartlett and Nathan Evans will di By Graham Robson • 1 min read
HIV Terrence Higgins Trust launches survey on ageing with HIV and accessing social care HIV/sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust has launched a survey for people living with HIV to find out attitudes accessing adult social care and ageing. Adult social care covers a wide range of activities to help people who are older live independently and stay well and safe. It can include s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Application to “transform” Brighton Hippodrome gets green light by councillors The application to transform Brighton Hippodrome and Hippodrome House into a “mixed-use development”, including a performance space, hotel, shop, bar and private members’ club, was granted by councillors at Planning Committee on Wednesday, April 3. Councillor Liz Loughran, Chair of the Planning Comm By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard sends thanks to Waitrose Hove and Lush Brighton for donating items to the charity’s free care packages Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard has sent thanks to Waitrose Hove and Lush Brighton for donating items such as toiletries and period products to the charity’s free care packages, which they give to any LGBTQ+ person who needs one. The charity said on Facebook: “When we distribute the packages, we pr By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Unveiling Newton’s Bow: A Spectacular Twist in Rainbow Lore “Newton’s Bow is a confluence of a flat calm sea, a low sun, strato luminous clouds and very fine rain,” she elucidates. “Under these serendipitous circumstances, light undergoes intricate refractions and reflections,…. By Contributor • 3 min read
General News Gay Seagull Pair Line Nest with Sequins in Fabulous Brighton Discovery Gay Seagull Pair Line Nest with Sequins in Fabulous Brighton Discovery BRIGHTON, UK – In a delightfully camp twist of nature, researchers at the University of Sussex have documented the first known case of a same-sex seagull couple going to dazzling lengths to feather their love nest. The two male g By Contributor • 2 min read
Pride Boyzlife, Danny Beard and 911 announced for this year’s Worthing Pride Worthing Pride is to return on Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, bringing the biggest stars – alongside local LGBTQ+ stars – to Steyne Gardens. Boyzlife headline on Friday with Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden bringing the biggest hits from Boyzone and Westlife to the stage. The group will be suppo By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Brighton & Hove City Council to fly trans flag from town halls to mark Trans Day of Visibility on Sunday, March 31 Sunday, March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV), which is marked every year to celebrate the bravery, resilience, joy and accomplishments of our transgender friends, family, and neighbours. To honour and celebrate trans and nonbinary communities, Brighton & Hove City Council will be flying the tr By Graham Robson • 1 min read
