White Horses Hotel Rottingdean Everly Hotels Collection Features & Longread THE WHITE HORSES: A hidden gem nestled on the south coast in Rottingdean The White Horses, Rottingdean, a hotel, bar and restaurant is just a stone’s throw from the bright lights and night life of Brighton, but far enough to feel yourself truly relax and unwind. Rottingdean is a charming, picturesque village nestled on the south coast and The White Horses is the new jewe By Graham Robson • 2 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
General News King Alfred swimming pool, home of LGBTQ+ swimming club Out to Swim Brighton & Hove every Saturday, receives £205,000 from Sport England The King Alfred swimming pool in Hove, which is home to LGBTQ+ swimming club Out to Swim Brighton & Hove every Saturday from 5 – 6pm, has received £205,000 of funding from Sport England. The money, from Phase 2 of the Swimming Pool Support Fund, will go towards replacing two of the 40-year-old boile By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Comment Addressing the Gap: The Urgent Need for Local LGBTQ Domestic Violence Support Services in Brighton & Hove In Brighton and Hove, a city known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ community, there’s a growing recognition of the need for dedicated support services tailored to the experiences of LGBTQ+ survivors. By Contributor • 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
General News Support and advice hub for young people to open its doors in Horsham on Monday, July 3 The hub will be a safe space for 14 to 25-year olds – where they can access support from a trusted professional, without the need for a referral. i-Rock will help young people identify issues that might be affecting their emotional wellbeing and mental health and then signpost them to the appropriat By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Work begins to improve lighting in Royal Pavilion Garden Brighton & Hove City Council’s Community Safety and Transport teams, working with Sussex Police, believe upgrading the lighting will help people feel safer in the area, which has been identified as a place where anti-social behaviour often takes place. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Winners announced of European GRABBY Awards, which showcase and celebrate talents of the gay adult entertainment industry Lead Pic: Allen King The European GRABBY Awards is the largest event of its kind on the continent, showcasing and celebrating the talents of the gay adult entertainment industry. The 2023 event also celebrated its 10th anniversary, and was hosted by iconic personalities, industry legend Sister Roma By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Collaborative project highlights women’s differing experiences of lockdown A [Socially Isolated] Room of One’s Own: Women Writing Lockdown is a multi-disciplinary project which aims to capture the thoughts and feelings of women who endured the UK’s first phase of lockdown, when people’s lives were transformed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Brighton & Hove City Council releases statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Brighton & Hove City Council has released a joint statement following yesterday’s announcement from Buckingham Palace that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
General News Brighton & Hove food banks alarmed as demand surges and donations fall Charities appeal for emergency action as fears grow that cost-of-living crisis leaves thousands in permanent food insecurity By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News JANE MCDONALD: “When he died, he took our future” Singer and TV presenter Jane McDonald recently spoke to Kaye Adams on the How To Be 60 podcast about love, loss and life after her long-term partner Ed’s death. She also talked about taking an extended break from touring as she begins to slow down in her later years. By Graham Robson • 3 min read