Business News Simon Webster Hair announced as Brilliant Brighton’s ’Festively Fabulous’ window dressing competition winners The window dressing competition was organised by Brilliant Brighton – a not-for-profit organisation formed of 517 city centre businesses who come together to put on projects, including the city centre’s Christmas lights. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News LOVE FEST to benefit the Mayor of Brighton & Hove’s charities, including Allsorts Youth Project and Brighton Fringe Enjoy performances from singing sensation Scarlett Chapman, the award-winning New Note Orchestra, the joyful Martlets Choir and Brighton’s flagship gospel singers, Bright Soul Choir. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News Delhi celebrates first Queer Pride march in three years Up to 800 people took part in the first Delhi Queer Pride march in three years on Sunday, January 8 as pressure grows for legal recognition of same-sex marriage in India. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stonewall releases statement on ‘likely’ Gender Recognition Reform intervention from UK Government Ending reciprocal recognition of Gender Recognition Certificates (GRCs) from countries that support trans people changing their legal gender using a self-determination model is a disgraceful low for the UK Government’s approach to LGBTQ+ rights, according to LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Get tested for STIs this STIQ Day on Saturday, January 14 Health experts at the University of Brighton are advising anyone who had unprotected sex over the festive season to get tested for STIs this STIQ Day on Saturday, January 14. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Coventry and West Midlands Four arrested following ‘hate-related sexual assault’ in Birmingham’s Gay Village The victim, who is in her 20s, was subjected to a vicious assault, both verbally and physically, and threatened with a knife on Hurst Street just before 5.30am on Sunday, January 8. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Fundraising News Stonewall launches beautiful range of greetings cards designed by LGBTQ+ artists All Stonewall cards have been designed by members of LGBTQ+ communities from across the world, celebrating creativity, uniqueness and diversity. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Coventry and West Midlands Mayor of the West Midlands and MPs across the region call for more funding for HIV testing In the West Midlands, five out of seven boroughs are deemed as high-prevalence areas for HIV – Wolverhampton (3.47 people per 1,000 adults), Coventry (3.1), Sandwell (2.92), Birmingham (2.69), and Walsall (2.45). By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Features & Longread Beating Down Barriers: my story as a gay professional wrestler As a gay wrestler, there are so many thoughts that go through your mind. Would people see you differently? What reaction would you get? By Contributor • 3 min read
Community News MindOut to host LGBTQ+ get-together in Eastbourne on Tuesday, January 10 This is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn more about the work of the charity, and spend some time in a warm and welcoming space. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Census 2021 a “crucial” snapshot of LGBTQ+ population of England and Wales The latest census figures (Census 2021) have revealed Brighton & Hove is the local authority with the largest LGB+ population among those aged 16 years and over (10.7%). Seven of the other local authorities in the top 10 were in London, with the largest LGB+ populations residing in the City of Londo By Graham Robson • 3 min read
International News Police in Kenya investigating the death of LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba, whose body was found dumped in a metal box LGBTQ+ people living in Kenya have often decried discrimination and attacks in a country where sex between men is illegal. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
