Community News The Rainbow Mile to raise funds for Brighton Rainbow Fund in August 2023 The Rainbow Mile, a world-first event that combines LGBTQ+ and sporting communities, is to kick off at Madeira Drive in Brighton in August 2023. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News FIFA’s top officials urge the 32 teams preparing for this year’s football World Cup in Qatar to “focus on the football” “Footballers with a conscience have a right to freedom of expression, just like everyone else.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Planning permission granted for Madeira Terrace Phase 1 Planning permission and listed building consent has been granted to start the restoration of the Grade II* listed Madeira Terrace. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News National Trust members to consider banning Pride participation This weekend National Trust members will vote on whether to prevent the charity from participating in LGBTQ+ Pride events at its Annual General Meeting, following the Trust’s participation in Birmingham Pride in 2019. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Census reveals Brighton & Hove is same-sex capital of England and Wales In Brighton & Hove there were 3,867 people – equivalent to 1.4% of the city’s population – in same-sex marriages or civil partnerships on census day By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health New report reveals most LGBTQ+ doctors hide their sexual orientation or gender identity at work Most non-heterosexual and trans doctors do not feel comfortable being open at work about their sexual orientation or gender identity because of prejudice and discrimination against LGBTQ+ within the medical profession, shows a British Medical Association (BMA) report. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: The Queens of Sarmiento Park by Camila Sosa Villada I absolutely adored it, in the face of bleak reality and a world which rejects anyone different it offers pure trembling life affirming moments of brilliant vibrant hope, a spiritual connection with the essence of life, an irrefutable rightness of being you, which cannot be taken away by harsh grind By Eric Page • 3 min read
Health Project supporting homeless people at end-of-life in Brighton & Hove wins Nursing Times award Local hospice charity Martlets and the NHS Sussex Community Foundation Trust celebrated at national awards By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Applications now open for Brighton & Hove City Council’s BME Engagement Fund 22-23 The Engagement Fund aims to support projects that improve the well-being of BME residents and promote fairness. Groups can apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help cover group activities and running costs to May 2023. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Features & Longread The Lawson Unit – Moving on up! The next stage in the journey of the HIV outpatient clinic will be moving to the sixth floor of the brand new hospital building at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in the first quarter of 2023. By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News The Sussex HIV Chaplaincy: a listening ear, a friendly face and a supportive voice The Sussex HIV Chaplaincy launched on World AIDS Day 2004. It continues to provide a free, confidential service to anyone affected by HIV, regardless of their faith background. By Contributor • 2 min read
Features & Longread Routine HIV screening at Royal Sussex County Hospital’s emergency department is helping to detect undiagnosed HIV in Brighton HIV screening at the Royal Sussex County Hospital emergency department has helped detect undiagnosed HIV in the city and offer the chance for effective and early treatment. By Contributor • 2 min read
