In The South Take a stroll on the new Black Rock boardwalk A stroll along Brighton’s eastern seafront has taken on a new look, with the opening of a new 850 metre boardwalk. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Global management consulting company Bailey & French donates over £820 to Sussex Beacon Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has announced the team at Bailey & French managed to raise more than £270 for the charity at their car boot sale at the end of February, which was then double matched, bringing the total to over £820. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News New report unpacks key approaches to boosting diversity, equity, and inclusion across the tourism industry The report, DEI Strategies for a Stronger Global Tourism Industry, uncovers some of reasons for socially responsible growth across the travel market, and practical ways DEI can help build both successful businesses and stronger communities. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Opt-out HIV testing launches at Royal Sussex County Hospital’s Emergency Department All patients who attend A&E at Royal Sussex County Hospital will now be screened for HIV when having routine blood tests, unless they choose to opt out By Graham Robson • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News Over 80 LGBTQ+ and HIV organisations pull out of government’s planned international LGBT conference Over 80 LGBTQ+ organisations and groups, including Stonewall and LGBT Foundation, have pulled out of the UK government’s Safe To Be Me conference due to the government’s u-turn on banning trans conversion therapy. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Chris Jepson and Rory Finn to cycle 50km in Brighton & Hove for Trans Can Sport Trans Can Sport creates a safe space for trans people to use freely, and provide a supportive environment that allows people to connect with their bodies in a positive way By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Feature on the cover of Scene magazine – ‘Out & About’ Are you an LGBTQ+ drag performer, musician, comedian, community changemaker? If so we’d love to hear from you! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Internationally renowned street artist Cbloxx to unveil mural in Leeds dedicated to the progress made towards LGBTQ+ inclusivity in football ‘The Peacock’ champions the inclusivity advancements made by Leeds United Football Club LGBTQ+ group Marching Out Together By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Terrence Higgins Trust’s Ribbon Walk Brighton raises over £8,000 The Ribbon Walk Brighton, organised by HIV/sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust, yesterday raised over £8,000 and saw people come together in the fight against HIV By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Chichester, Crazy Coqs and the Canary Islands Brian Butler looks ahead to Chichester’s 60th, Broadway legends in London and Canary capers By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Business News Raconteur launches FREE business journalism course for underrepresented voices The 12-week course, designed to find, train and nurture a new generation of business journalists from communities that are underrepresented in media – particularly business journalism, will be hosted virtually and can be slotted around existing commitments and work schedules. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Peter Tatchell: “A ban that excludes trans people is not a ban at all” The UK government has insisted it will ban so-called conversion therapy for gay or bisexual people in England and Wales – but not for transgender people. This announcement comes hours after it said it would drop the ban entirely. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
