Arts Call for creatives as Brighton Gin launches art prize Local comedian Zoe Lyons and artist Sean Simms join judging panel for Brighton Gin Art Prize – entry now open to amateur, aspiring and established artists in three categories. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Jersey recognises humanist and same-sex marriages Humanists UK led the campaign for recognition of humanist marriages and supported legal same-sex marriages as well. A tabled amendment to give religious business-owners the right to refuse good and services to same-sex couples was soundly defeated by a majority of States Assembly members. By Besi • 3 min read
Health Sussex M.E. Society marks 30th anniversary The Sussex ME Society cares for people affected by Myalgic encephalopathy (ME) or Chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS) is marking its 30th anniversary. The organisation was founded in 1987 when people came together supported by hospital Consultant, Dr Keith Hine and Brighton Kemptown MP, Sir Andrew Bowden By Besi • 3 min read
Arts MUSIC REVIEW: LGBTQIA (A New Generation) by Matt Fishel We’re Queer, we’re here, and rocking out this year. Welcome to the Queer rock track celebrating the Generation of freedom. Rock is heavy, harsh, hard hitting and inherently political; It’s a tough act to follow. By Ray A-J • 3 min read
In The South US campaign group reacts to Trump’s first State of the Union address President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address to a joint session of the United States Congress on the evening of January 30, 2017. Heavily contested topics were covered in President Trump’s speech including immigration, tax reform, and religious freedom. By Besi • 2 min read
Features & Longread OPINION: Transitioning with Sugar – TNG – The Next Generation Firstly, I need to apologise to my regular readers. I’m sorry there was no January column from me, I’ll be open and honest as to why. A lot of people look up to me and I get a lot of positive feedback from my work, other trans people are glad to see trans representation in Gscene and strangers get i By Ms Sugar Swan • 4 min read
General News Barnardo’s makes Stonewall’s Top 100 Employers list for fourth year The UK’s leading children’s charity is just one of four organisations from the third sector to make Stonewall’s Top 100 Employers list – an annual audit of workplace culture for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transexual staff. By Besi • 2 min read
Sarah Wollaston MP General News Health Committee calls for a stop to immigration tracing NAT (National AIDS Trust) welcomes Health Committee’s call for NHS Digital to suspend immigration tracing and respect patient confidentiality. The Chair of the Health Committee, Dr Sarah Wollaston MP, has written today to the Chief Executive of NHS Digital calling for a suspension to the practice of By Besi • 2 min read
Health GPs urged to encourage LGBT+ patients to come out Researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) have advised doctors to display rainbow posters and other ‘visual clues’ in their waiting rooms to encourage gay and bisexual patients to come out. By Besi • 2 min read
General News New homes to help people living with dementia A new council housing scheme in central Brighton will help people with dementia carry on living independently. The Brooke Mead Extra Care scheme in Albion Street will provide 45 self-contained rented flats, with first residents moving in now. By Besi • 2 min read
Health Switchboard launch new LGBT+ anti-smoking campaign Brighton and Hove LGBT+ residents, LGBT Switchboard and Brighton and Hove City Council team up to deliver a campaign that encourages LGBTQ people to stop smoking. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Love Happens Here – an LGBTQI cabaret Like the LGBTQ+ communities, their soundtrack is vast and diverse – Centre Stage London present a selection of music celebrating this community and love in all its forms. By Contributor • 2 min read
