In The South
ON YOUR MARKS: Brighton Half Marathon 2022 race report
The Brighton Half Marathon is the main fundraising event for HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon
In The South
Brighton & Hove City Council group leaders release joint statement following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
“As a City of Sanctuary we stand ready to offer our support.”
Arts
StoneCrabs Theatre celebrates LGBT History Month with a new book and exhibition about the Isle of Wight’s hidden LGBTQ+ history
The book features excerpts from 18 interviews with LGBTQ+ people, carried out over two years, who share honest, intimate accounts of what it’s like to be ‘out’ on the Isle of Wight, an isolated island with a long and abiding conservative history
Community News
Have Your Say: Survey to investigate safety of women and girls in Brighton & Hove
Brighton & Hove City Council is carrying out a survey investigating how safe all women and girls feel in Brighton & Hove
Community News
Conservatives say Brighton Christmas Festival should be moved for future years
The Conservatives have today said that the Brighton Christmas Festival should be moved away from Valley Gardens and Old Steine Gardens in future years, after 2021’s maiden edition
Community
Vax update! Get your 1st, 2nd or booster jab at The Rainbow Hub this Saturday
Get your 1st, 2nd or booster jab at The Rainbow Hub this Saturday Not had both your first Covid vaccine yet? Due your second or booster jab? This Saturday, you can get your vaccine from The Rainbow Hub in a familiar and friendly space.
In The South
Pride roundels installed across Tube network to celebrate London’s LGBTQ+ community
From today, Londoners using the Tube network will see Pride roundels specially designed by staff and prominent figures in London’s LGBTQ+ community
Books
Sapphic adventure in a time of revolution
Released on September 15 is new lesbian fiction novel, Liberty, by Jay Taverner
Community
LGBTQ+ Vaccine Session at the Rainbow Hub today!
Getting vaccinated not only protects you and your family but also protects the wider communities across the UK and world. Help stop the spread of Covid, get yourself fully vaccinated in the conformable Queer friendly space of the Rainbow Hub up on St James St. The Rainbow Hub is hosting their thir
Competition
Win tickets to ‘Bottom’
With a cracking soundtrack, Willy’s funny, honest and open-hearted storytelling yanks the lid off the queer experience. This is for anyone who hates making the first move. Anyone who thinks they are unlovable. Anyone that’s ever tried to be someone they’re not.
Community News
Dave Pop! serves up ‘Seaside Sauce’
Artist Dave Pop! has a new exhibition at the Fishing Quarter Gallery from August 18 – 24. Seaside Sauce is based on Dave’s love of the fairground art found on Brighton’s pier and seafront.
Arts
Happy Birthday Maisie Trollette
David Raven, aka Maisie Trollette, talks to Brian Butler about being a master grocer, teenage innocence, breaking into the entertainment business and the many stars he has known and worked with in his 60 years in the drag business.