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Matty Sheldrick, a trans man who hanged himself outside a hospital emergency department was ‘dismissed, ignored, not communicated with and lied to’ by mental health workers, their mother Sheila Sheldrick has told an inquest. Matty, a 29 year old autistic person, died on 22 November 2022 after ligatu
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The Trans Pride Brighton Afterparty 2024 takes over the Corn Exchange, Brighton for a night to remember on Saturday, July 20. The party continues into the night with a selection of the finest DJs and the best tunes, to keep you dancing until the early hours. This year Traumfrau is partnering with AZ
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In an electrifying show of solidarity, a diverse and vibrant coalition of grassroots activists and allies rallied at the weekend in Victoria Gardens, Brighton to stand up for trans and LGBTQ+ rights. The event, organised by the Trans Liberation Front Brighton, was a powerful counter-protest against
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The list of signatories of groups forming Alliance Against Bigotry Brighton come from across the LGBTQ, QTIPOC & TNBI community and ally groups
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Brighton & Hove’s World AIDS Day Concert, which last year featured performances from Actually Gay Men’s Chorus, Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, Qukulele, Rainbow Chorus, Rebelles and Resound, has announced it raised a smidge over £4,000 for local HIV charity Lunch Positive. Organisers of the annual event
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Celebrate 15 years of HIV charity Lunch Positive at its Community Sunday Lunch at Dorset Methodist Church, Brighton on June 2. This is a whole community event, and everyone is welcome for an afternoon of good food, friendship and celebration of community. Lunch Positive Community Sunday Lunch on Jun
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Brighton will today bid farewell to cabaret legend and community champion Jason Sutton (Miss Jason), who sadly died last month. Jason will be leaving from Legends Brighton on Marine Parade at 1pm, travelling down the seafront then onward to St Mary’s Church, Kemptown via St James Street. The church
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Local HIV charity Lunch Positive is to celebrate its 15th birthday at Arcobaleno on Saturday, June 15. Hosted by Ophelia Payne, the event features top-flight entertainment from the fabulous Hoedown Honies and Morgan Harris. Drinks deals from 7 – 8pm and a raffle with great prizes! Lunch Positive sai
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Standing Against Hate: Brighton marks IDAHOBIT 2024 with Community Activism On May 17, the vibrant Ledward Centre pulsed with the energy of unity and resistance as the community came together to celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). This annual eve
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Charlie Murray-Edwards, a trans student who became homeless while struggling with his identity as a trans man, said it was “incredible” to be invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace. Charlie, from Guernsey, had been left sofa-surfing aged 16 after he found it difficult to live at home. He was
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In an exclusive partnership, Pinkswag and Legends Brighton present a very special release: Aperol bottles featuring the iconic lyrics of the late Miss Jason‘s beloved song, Quando Quando Quando. These collector’s items are a tribute to the charismatic and vibrant spirit of Miss Jason, who we lost in
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Stonewall Housing has launched a new housing scheme aimed at supporting vulnerable LGBTQ+ people in Brighton & Hove. This initiative, which is supported by Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard, marks a “significant step” forward in addressing the “pressing need” for safe and supportive accommodation f