Health Trans STI self-testing kits launched at Brighton & Hove Trans Pride Leading HIV and sexual health charity, THT and trans sexual health clinic, Clinic T, joined forces on Saturday (July 22) at Brighton and Hove Trans Pride to raise awareness of good sexual health in Brighton. Brand new trans inclusive sexually transmitted infection (STI) self-testing kits were given By Besi • 2 min read
In The South OPINION: Craig’s Thoughts “Isn’t it great that Pride feels like a national celebration now?”, my husband exclaims as we wander around London for some last minute holiday shopping. And as I look around at every other shop, wall, skyward banner and lamppost, adorned with some manifestation of the rainbow, I cannot help but agr By Craig Hanlon-Smith • 5 min read
Arts REVIEW: Jane Eyre @Theatre Royal The plot roars, of unjust life and hope, of love and wonder, of duty and cruelly, of lost folk and lack of opportunities and of the voices of clear minds that yearn and ache for recognition and love and it’s true to Bronte in that. Simple, evocative, engaging and seriously well acted this is thorou By Eric Page • 5 min read
Photo: Hugo Michiels Photography Community News PICTURE DIARY: Trans Pride 2017 It is always disappointing when it rains at an open air event and boy did it rain at Trans Pride this year! Fortunately the rain held off allowing the protest march to assemble at the Marlborough Pub for welcoming speeches before making its way along Brighton Seafront to Brunswick Gardens in Hove. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Kate Bush – A Celebration Brighton’s best musical acts come together to pay tribute to the amazing music of Kate Bush in an multi media evening of Kate filled entertainment. By Contributor • 3 min read
General News Govia Thameslink restores full timetables for major Sussex events Industrial action that had threatened the success of several popular events in Sussex next month will not now take place and Southern reinstates its full weekday service timetable from yesterday, Monday 24 July. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News New league for LGBT+ Ten Pin bowlers The Diverse City Bowlers League has been created to introduce a competitive element to a group of social ten-pin bowlers who have been meeting regularly in Brighton since 2008. They have seen their bowling skills improve over the years and now feel ready to take part in, and organise bowling competi By Besi • 2 min read
Michael ‘Mouse’ Burton memorial bench Business News Memorial benches to ‘Mouse and Gloria’ dedicated Friends and colleagues of Michael ‘Mouse’ Burton and Gary ‘Gloria’ Swan gathered under cloudy skies in New Steine Gardens, on Sunday (July 23) to dedicate two memorial benches in both their names. Both Michael and Gary who died unexpectedly towards the end of 2016 were very popular on the commercial By Besi • 1 min read
George Broadhead Community News Angry reaction to Pride in London’s decision to investigate CEMB The LGBT Humanist charity the Pink Triangle Trust (PTT) has reacted angrily to the decision taken by Pride in London to ask its communities team to investigate the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain (CEMB) with a view to possibly banning it from future Pride events. By Besi • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Ali Macfarlan’s Pre-Pride Comedy Carnival This year Dr Brightons has seven fabulous acts, for their Pre Pride Comedy Carnival, including some rapidly rising LGBT+ comedy stars. By Contributor • 1 min read
In The South Brighton businessman bids to become Mr Gay Europe – Campaign Day 9 Matt Rood has lived in Brighton for the last fifteen years. His job is his passion. He’s a dog walker and trainer and has his own company called ROODDOG. His other passion is fitness and he goes to the Underground gym in Brighton five or six times a week. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC celebrate club’s progress at annual dinner The Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents Rugby Football Club held their annual club dinner at Hove Rugby Club on Saturday, June 24, attended by players, friends and supporters. By Besi • 1 min read
