News Brighton & Hove City Council approves further £3million to move forward restoration of Madeira Terrace At a meeting on Monday, 12 August, Brighton & Hove City Council cabinet members voted to approve a further £3million to move forward the restoration of the Grade 2* listed Madeira Terrace. Councillor Jacob Taylor, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance and City Regeneration, sai By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Mike Jackson and Jonathan Blake from Lesbians and Gays Support The Miners to be guests of honour at UK Pride in Doncaster Lead Pic: Dominic Russell (Onboard Manager of Hull Trains, a key supporter of the event), Jenny Dewsnap (Chair, Doncaster Pride), Jonathan Blake and Mike Jackson (Lesbians and Gays Support The Miners). On the 40th anniversary of the miners’ strike, Mike Jackson and Jonathan Blake from Lesbians and G By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News “Last night we saw Brighton & Hove at its very best.” Brighton & Hove City Council leader, Bella Sankey, releases statement following failed Brighton riots Brighton & Hove City Council has released the following statement following last night’s anti-racist demonstration in the city. Councillor Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, said: “I am so proud of my city. Last night we saw Brighton & Hove at its very best. “Rather than the rumou By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Siân Berry, MP for Brighton Pavilion, writes to Home Secretary to urge “comprehensive action to protect and support all those subject to fascist intimidation” Siân Berry, Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, has written to the Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, to urge “comprehensive action to protect and support all those subject to fascist intimidation”. She has called for use of police investigative capacity to make sure no-one taking part in or instigating the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Planning application to return Royal Pavilion Garden to its Regency splendour approved by Brighton & Hove City Council A planning application which will see the Royal Pavilion Garden restored to its Regency splendour has been approved by Brighton & Hove City Council. The proposal aims to secure the long-term sustainability of the city centre garden, providing a setting for residents and visitors to enjoy, but also e By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Cllr Bella Sankey News Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, shares her thoughts on riots sweeping the country Councillor Bella Sankey, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, has shared her thoughts on the impact of the violence in the country and the “collective effort to keep communities safe”. Councillor Sankey said: “We are aware of growing public concern following the recent criminal disorder seen acro By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Gay hookup site Squirt.org reveals hottest summer athletes, as voted for by members Swimmers, divers, and beach volleyball players are hailed as the sexiest athletes by members of the gay hookup site Squirt.org. The sweaty sports survey, focusing on summer sports and the Paris Olympic Games, found that 24% of gay and bi men consider swimmers to have the hottest builds, followed by By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News “We want to change the system.” Parents of trans teenager Jason Pulman – who took his own life in April 2022 – call for better support for those awaiting care The parents of Jason Pulman – a trans teenager who took his own life in Eastbourne in April 2022 – have called for more support for children and families awaiting care after a jury inquest found systemic failures by a range of services could have contributed to his death. Jason’s mother, Emily Pulma By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Screenshot News Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher comes out as gay Ralf Schumacher, Formula One driver and brother of Michael Schumacher, has come out as gay on Instagram. The brother of the seven-time F1 champion took to Instagram on Sunday, June 14 to post a picture of himself and another man standing arm-in-arm on a boat. The caption on the image read: ‘The most By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove councillors to decide the future of the King Alfred Leisure Centre next week Brighton & Hove councillors are being asked to agree to progress the development of a new leisure facility on part of the existing King Alfred seafront site. The recommendation, which goes before Cabinet next week, follows what the city council calls a “comprehensive search”, where two proposed site By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Every LGBTQ+ Vote Counts Your vote is your voice. Use it. Own it. Celebrate it. And together, let’s write the next chapter of our story – one vote at a time. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Karen McLeod’s ‘Lifting Off’ Let Karen McLeod’s ‘Lifting Off’ take you on a journey you won’t soon forget. This is one flight where you’ll want to savor every moment, from the thrilling takeoff to the heartfelt landing. By Eric Page • 3 min read
