In The South OPINION: A patchwork family by Michael Steinhage Desmond at work is one of those butter knife blunt people, somewhere on the high-functioning spectrum many say, but I’ve always found him refreshingly direct and honest. A valid question, is it not? Most people want to ask. Most people are too polite to. But most people want to know whether I had se By Michael Steinhage • 2 min read
Health New campaign to help eliminate HIV The University of Brighton is working on a national campaign which aims to help eliminate HIV within a generation. In partnership with clinicians and researchers, the campaign’s goal will be to improve the nation’s knowledge and understanding of HIV, and by doing so reduce the stigma associated with By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Author Cath Lloyd shines spotlight on trans issues Truth, honesty, anger, acceptance and love were some of the themes under discussion when author Cath Lloyd spoke to college students about her life with her transgender father. The writer, lifestyle coach and stress-relief expert shared her first-hand experiences with more than 150 learners at West By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: 45 Minutes of organ music 45 Minutes of Music @The Meeting House, University of Sussex, Brighton. The increasingly successful series of 45 Minutes of Music @ the Meeting House continues on February 28. There are four monthly concerts on the last Wednesday (except March) of each month till May. All start at 12 noon (March’s By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Inclusion advocate makes history on Isle of Man Homophobia survivor, educator and award-winning positive LGBT+ Inclusion in Education Champion Shaun Dellenty supports entire Isle of Man education system to foster positive inclusion and eradicate LGBT+ Bullying. By Besi • 3 min read
General News Awareness day to focus on city’s young carers Are you a young carer? If so Brighton & Hove City Council wants to hear from you. Carers are people who provides unpaid support to family or friends who couldn’t manage without this help. This can mean caring for a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled, or has mental health or subs By Besi • 2 min read
Arts B RIGHT ON LGBT Community Festival: Soul Safari As part of LGBT History Month, Soul Safari will explores LGBT spirituality at the B Right On LGBT Community Festival (BRO LGBT CF). B Right On celebrates LGBT History Month, is organised by the volunteers of the Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum and will take place at the Phil Starr Pavili By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Leonard Rosoman – Painting Theatre In spring 2018, Pallant House Gallery will hold an exhibition exploring the influence of the theatre on British painter Leonard Rosoman R.A (1913 – 2012). Experience John Osborne’s controversial play A Patriot for Me through the eyes of British painter Leonard Rosoman RA (1913 – 2012) in a series of By Besi • 2 min read
Arts World Cup 2018 – coming to a cinema near you This summer’s month long beach cinema event will include key matches from the 2018 World Cup, the city council announced today. Along with the latest blockbuster movies, screen lovers will be able to watch the world’s most widely viewed sporting occasion while soaking up the seaside atmosphere. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Muddy paws need cleaning, dog owners told Dog owners are being advised to give their four-legged friend’s paws a thorough wash after they’ve being out and about in muddy conditions. The advice comes from the city council’s animal warden and a veterinary surgeon who advises the local authority, after a dog was diagnosed with the Alabama Rot By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Queens on TV: girlband Denim set to see small screen spotlight Drag Queen pop group in production to feature on their own TV show. The comedic crew of queens are making their small screen debut, in their TV show of the same name. Produced by independent company Red Planet Pictures, of British favourites Death in paradise and Hooten and the Lady, the mockumentar By Ray A-J • 2 min read
Community News Dance like a Diva for Martlets Club DJs including Lucy “Elle J” Small from Funk the Format and Soul Casserole want you to Dance Through the Decades as they pump out the very best dance anthems from the 60s to the 90s over the course of four hours. By Besi • 1 min read
