LGBTQ+ News University of Sussex to legally challenge a decision by the Office for Students after it was fined a record £585,000 for “failing to uphold freedom of speech” The University of Sussex has said it will legally challenge a decision by the Office for Students (OfS) after it was fined a record £585,000 by the higher education regulator, which criticised the university’s policy statement on trans and non-binary equality. The policy has a requirement to “positi By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Eastbourne Pride to return this year on Saturday, July 19 Eastbourne Pride, which is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for the LGBTQ+ community and allies in Eastbourne, is to return this year on Saturday, July 19. Organisers say: “Our mission is to celebrate diversity, embrace individuality, and create an engaging space where By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Consultation on creating a new Mayoral Combined Authority for Sussex starts today Consultation on creating a new Mayoral Combined Authority for Sussex starts today, Monday, February 17, and runs till April 13. On February 5, the Deputy Prime Minister announced a major package of devolution, with six new areas confirmed to join the government’s Devolution Priority Programme. The G By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Screenshot News CCTV footage released of men wanted in connection with rape and sexual assault on Brighton beach on September 8 Police have released CCTV images of three men after reports that a teenage girl was raped and a woman was sexually assaulted on Brighton beach at around 6am on September 8. The alleged incidents took place in an area between the two piers at the beach and the two victims know each other, according t By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Seahaven Pride to bring LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion to the south coast this weekend with Lunch Positive, Actually Gay Men’s Chorus and lashings of LGBTQ+ talent Award-winning local HIV charity Lunch Positive will be at Seahaven Pride this Saturday (August 22), celebrating LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion. Taking place in Martello Fields, the stage features Actually Gay Men’s Chorus, UK tribute artists, local LGBTQ+ talent, music, drag and more besides. Lunch By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Mental Health Mental Health Matters: What do you think of the care you receive when using community mental health services in Sussex? Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is carrying out a survey to find out what service users think about the care they received when using community mental health services in Sussex. The Trust plans to use this feedback to improve experiences, and highlight areas where they perform well and to id By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News New £10million Martlets Hospice opened by HM Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex The rebuilt Martlets hospice in Wayfield Avenue, Hove was officially unveiled at the weekend following a £10million upgrade. Andrew Blackman, HM Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex, cut the ribbon with speeches from Martlets’ CEO Amanda Fadero and Chair of Trustees Mike Rymer. The hospice, which cares fo By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Standing Against Hate: Brighton marks IDAHOBIT Standing Against Hate: Brighton marks IDAHOBIT 2024 with Community Activism On May 17, the vibrant Ledward Centre pulsed with the energy of unity and resistance as the community came together to celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). This annual eve By Contributor • 4 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: ‘Love and Other Poems’ by Alex Dimitrov For LGBTQ readers seeking a literary journey that intimately explores love in all its dimensions, Dimitrov’s collection serves as a beacon of affirmation and connection by celebrating Love’s Tapestry By Eric Page • 2 min read
Community News Crowdfunder for Sussex disability charity Amaze reaches £10,000 target Local charity Amaze is celebrating hitting their target for their crowdfunder campaign for Amazing Futures, their youth work project supporting young people aged 14-25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. The Amazing Futures project helps young p By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard thanks Sussex Cricket Foundation for holding free session for LGBTQ+ community Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard wishes to thank Sussex Cricket Foundation for hosting a free session where the LGBTQ+ community came together to watch a match at Sussex County Cricket Club. One service user said: “I’m really liking the Cricket meet ups which you all told us about. Charlotte and t By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Community organisations in Brighton, Hove and East Sussex celebrate securing four-year funding of £1.21million Fifteen community organisations in Brighton, Hove and East Sussex are celebrating securing four-year funding of £1.21million from the National Lottery’s Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK to build Food Use Confidence in communities across the region to support work tackling food By Graham Robson • 2 min read
