News
An application to transform Brighton Hippodrome and Hippodrome House into a mixed-use development including a performance space, hotel, shop, bar and private members’ club will be decided by councillors at Planning Committee on April 3. Brighton & Hove City Council has said that councillors will “co
Health
For LGBTQ+ people who have experienced abuse or violence, accessing support from community embedded charities can be a crucial step towards healing and empowerment.
Community
“From the moment I walked through the doors of the LGBTQ+ support group, I felt a sense of belonging and acceptance,” Sarah shares. “For the first time, I was able to speak openly about my experiences as a lesbian survivor, knowing that I was surrounded by people who understood and supported me.”
Community
For LGBTQ+ survivors, having access to support that is affirming, inclusive, and understanding of their unique experiences can be a lifeline in their journey to safety and healing.
Community
For me, accessing trans-inclusive support services was not just about finding refuge from the violence; it was about reclaiming my dignity, my identity, and my sense of worth as a transgender individual.
News
Westbourne & Poets Corner Ward Councillor Leslie Pumm and Councillor Alan Robins, Chair of the Culture, Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Economic Development Committee, visited the Kingsway to the Sea project construction site recently to view the recently named Hove Beach Park. Hove Beach Park will stret
International News
Zaniar Matapour, the Iranian-born Norwegian man accused of a deadly shooting at a gay bar in Oslo during the city’s annual Pride celebrations in 2022, has declared himself not guilty of committing gross terrorism and murder. Two people died, nine suffered gunshot wounds and 25 others were injured af
Film
BAFTA and BFI have announced the cohort of the 2024 BFI Flare x BAFTA professional development programme, run in partnership with BFI NETWORK. Six emerging LGBTQ+ creatives working towards their debuts in film and television have been selected for the prestigious talent initiative, now in its 10th y
Arts
Sister Act the Musical is an absolute delight from beginning to end. It’s a testament to the power of music, laughter, and sisterhood, and it left me smiling long after the final curtain call.
Community
As a Black gay man living in the South East my journey as a survivor of domestic violence has been marked by silence, stigma, and struggle.
News
The Brighton Marathon Weekend and University of Brighton have announced a three-year partnership which begins for this year’s event, which takes place on Saturday, 6 April and Sunday, 7 April, and includes the 2025 and 2026 editions. Organised by London Marathon Events (LME), the Brighton Marathon W
Comment
Is current provision fit for purpose or responsive to the clearly articulated needs of LGBTQ+ communities themselves. Communities frequently ask for ‘by and for’ services – and this has not been provided.