In The South Young people and parents to be consulted on relationship and sex education guidelines Young people and parents to have their say on the content of new relationship and sex education guidelines. The government is asking parents, teachers and young people to help shape a new relationships and sex education curriculum that will help them stay safe and face the challenges of the modern w By Besi • 6 min read
Health NHS England agree to provide immediate treatment to those diagnosed with HIV NHS England announce that HIV antiretroviral medication will now be provided to patients immediately once someone is diagnosed. It is one of three new treatments and services approved for funding that will be available for patients from 2018/19, which together are expected to benefit 3,000 patients By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Greens announce candidate for coming East Brighton by-election Brighton & Hove Green Party selects Ed Baker as its candidate for the upcoming East Brighton by-election, likely to be held in spring 2018. The by-election has been caused as a result of Lloyd Russell-Moyle the Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven standing down as the ward councillor follow By Besi • 1 min read
Arts INTERVIEW: Ricky Rebel – “I’m being very open about my sexual fantasies” All American Glossy glam rocker and rebel with a cause, Ricky Rebel bares all in conversation with Ray A-J, tackling Trump, gender politics, and bisexuality, all while donning white cowboy boots. By Ray A-J • 7 min read
Arts REVIEW: Dreaming of Christmas – Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus Christmas cheer was in full swing at the Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus’ (BGMC) annual Christmas show, Dreaming of Christmas, in the atmospheric surroundings of All Saints Church, Hove, a fine choice of venue for this show. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Government clarify new sex education rules The UK government has confirmed that from September 2019, all schools in England will be required by law to teach Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) and “ensure that young people, whatever their developing sexuality or identity, feel that RSE is relevant to them and sensitive to their needs.” By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Polish gay couple sing for ‘love at Christmas’ Polish gay couple Jakub and Dawid who rose to international attention last year after their lip-syncing video of Roxette’s Some other summer went viral, have recorded their own Christmas song. By Besi • 1 min read
Food & Drink Mayor helps Brighton Gin celebrate third birthday The small team at Brighton Gin took a break from distilling in the busy Christmas run up to welcome the Mayor of Brighton and Hove and celebrate the award-winning spirits third birthday. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Hope for the holidays – a new Hove – Resound and Rebelles There are some excellent LBGT choirs in Brighton and Hove, but to my mind the gay men’s group Resound and their female counterpart Rebelles, are technically head and shoulders above the rest. By Brian Butler • 2 min read
General News Council’s pop up shop a real IT success Over the last few weeks city residents have donated almost 1.5 tonnes of unwanted tech to help charities and people in the community. Brighton and Hove City Council, and its partners opened a ‘tech take-back pop up shop’ in the city centre allowing people to declutter and safely dispose of their old By Besi • 2 min read
Fundraising News International lottery business raises money for THT Leading international lottery betting business, myLotto24, donates all bets made on its site on Friday, December 15 to leading HIV and sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust, (THT). By Besi • 2 min read
General News New LGBT+ student dating site Connect2Students.com is a new social network based in Brighton that helps students connect with each other for a variety of purposes including help with finding a date. By Besi • 2 min read
