Health Patients stuck on trolleys for days as packed hospitals struggle to cope Labour have released new figures showing patients left to wait for over a day on trolleys in packed hospitals. Jonathan Ashworth, Labour’s Shadow Health SecretaryOne mental health patient at Derby Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was kept waiting nearly a week while a mental health bed was sou By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Manchester Pride celebrates acceptance as ‘The Circus Comes To Town’ Charity celebrates acceptance as The Circus Comes To Town for the Manchester Pride parade in August. The streets of Manchester will be overtaken by troupes of performers, acrobats and wonderful characters as The Circus of Acceptance takes over this year’s Manchester Pride Parade. The Manchester Prid By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Jess Glynne and Ella Eyre join Pride Festival Weekend lineup Drum and bass powerhouse Ella Eyre and Jess Glynne have been added to the bill for the Pride Festival Weekend on August 4-5. By Besi • 1 min read
General News Greens call for permanent solution to Brighton’s homeless crisis Green councillors call for the homeless not to be forgotten as council-run night shelter closes. Green Party Councillors in Brighton and Hove are calling for year round support to end rough sleeping as the temporary Brighton Centre Night Shelter closes its doors. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Straight Jacket by Matthew Todd Part memoir, part sotto voice rant, he looks beneath the shiny facade of contemporary gay culture and asks if gay people are as happy as they could be – and if not, why not? He addresses our ‘crisis of shame’ and offers compelling guidance on coping. He shines a light on his and our problematic rel By Eric Page • 2 min read
In The South Brexit petition – Greens hold action evening in St Peters & North Laine Green Party organise new petition calling for a referendum on the final Brexit deal. St Peters & North Laine Green Party will be taking the petition door to door in North Laine when they deliver a leaflet about the city’s housing and homelessness crisis to all residents in the ward. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Actually Gay Men’s Chorus: Ovation – Every Song An Encore! Actually Gay Men’s Chorus return this Spring with a concert jam-packed with emotion, spine-tingling anthems and breathtaking performances to keep you on the edge of your seats and begging for more! By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts INTERVIEW: Peter Cox – An 80s Icon! The king of wishful thinking, Peter Cox is on the phone with Ray A-J, and wants a word (or two)….. about his upcoming tour. By Ray A-J • 10 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Kill Joy BINGO! Brighton’s first riotous bingo game-show party Traumfrau’s yearly International Women’s Day extravaganza is going bingo crazy this year. By Contributor • 1 min read
Food & Drink Filthy fish and chip restaurant owner battered Fish and chip restaurant owner fined more than £8,000 for allowing premises to become a breeding ground for flies and rat infestations. Samir Gad Salama, owner of The West Pier Traditional Fish & Chips, 122 Kings Road, Brighton, let spilt rat bait, chips and a puddle of fat lie on the floor while he By Besi • 2 min read
In The South #MyPronounsAre – Council marks Trans Day of Visibility with pronoun campaign Badges pointing out that you can’t assume what someone’s gender identity and pronouns they use, will be distributed to Brighton & Hove City Council staff and partners in the city later this month to mark Trans Day of Visibility. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Brighton Pride publish ‘standards’ protocol for corporate supporters Brighton & Hove Pride, has today published a new set of standards for Corporate partners and brands taking part in this year’s Community Parade. This year’s parade will take place on Saturday, August 4 marking the 40th anniversary of the iconic Rainbow Flag with a Colour My World theme. By Besi • 2 min read
