Arts Pride in London announce line-up of events during London Pride Festival Showcasing the full spectrum of London and its LGBT+ communities, this year’s London Pride festival will celebrate the true diversity of London’s art, history, theatre, film and music from June 24 – July 9. The theme of the Pride parade on Saturday, July 8 is Love Happens Here. By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
Arts Seventh edition of Queer in Brighton’s LGBTQ+ history club The seventh edition of Queer in Brighton’s LGBTQ+ history club takes place from 3-5pm on Sunday, May 28 at the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. By Contributor • 1 min read
Health Lib Dems call for PrEP to be made available on the NHS The Liberal Democrats will ensure access to the HIV prevention drug Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) on the NHS for people in high-risk groups if elected at the General Election on June 8. By Besi • 3 min read
Food & Drink Brighton business frying high with the Seagulls Brighton’s award-winning Belgian chip shop BeFries has created a new blue and white mayonnaise to mark Albion’s promotion success. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South A1 line-up for Newcastle Pride’s 10th birthday celebration Chart-topping boyband A1 and X Factor star Sam Bailey are among the first acts set to perform at this summer’s Newcastle Pride 2017 festival. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Can you provide a loving home to a child with a disability? Parents And Children Together (PACT), the adoption charity is calling for people to consider adopting a child with additional needs. PACT offers outstanding Ofsted rated adoption services to families across the South East. Last year it placed 87 children with 62 families through its adoption service By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Line-up announced for Isle of Wight Pride on July 15 Organisers of Isle of Wight Pride invite you to join them on the beach in Ryde for a free, family friendly celebration event on Saturday July 15. The main event will take place on Harbour Beach in Ryde, following a colourful parade through the heart of Ryde starting at 11am. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Casino evening raises £401 for cancer charity A charity casino night at the Camelford Arms last month staged in association with Bear-Patrol raised £401 for a local cancer charity. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News HIV life expectancy ‘near normal’ due to treatment advances A study in The Lancet has found that young people diagnosed with HIV in the US and Europe now have a near normal life expectancy because of improvements in drug treatments. By Besi • 2 min read
News BRIGHTON FRINGE REVIEW: This Boy Tom – a New Musical @Ralli Hall Brighton college drama teacher and BBC Bursary winner Natalie Sexton has written a challenging and entertaining piece about bullying in school, about guilt, hatred, revenge and reconciliation – and all performed by 10 very young actors/singers/dancers who have more talent than an entire Premiere Lea By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Community News PICTURE DIARIES: Grosvenor in Hove Performers including Krissie Ducann, David Raven, Alan Jay, Pooh La May and Ricky Royale held an impromptu evening for the Sussex Beacon at the Grosvenor in Hove last month. £65 was collected in buckets for the Beacon. By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts BRIGHTON FRINGE REVIEW: Rubber Ring @The Warren Energetic and charming, just like its writer/performer, Rubber Ring is an engaging tale of adolescent uncertainty and a refreshing snapshot of growing up queer in Norfolk. Although somewhat predictable, the story was fast-paced and the script had moments of poetry and earnestness – I was genuinely h By Spencer Charles Smith • 1 min read
