Politics Candidates confirmed for Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner election and Queen’s Park and Kemptown by-elections Elections for the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner will be taking place on Thursday, 2 May. The candidates standing for election have been confirmed: Jamie Bennett – Liberal Democrats Katy Bourne – Conservative Party Jonathan Christopher Kent – Green Party Paul Adrian Richards – Labour and Co By Contributor • 2 min read
Community Unveiling Newton’s Bow: A Spectacular Twist in Rainbow Lore “Newton’s Bow is a confluence of a flat calm sea, a low sun, strato luminous clouds and very fine rain,” she elucidates. “Under these serendipitous circumstances, light undergoes intricate refractions and reflections,…. By Contributor • 3 min read
Health Support Services for LGBTQ+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence in the UK: A Spotlight on LGBTQ Charities For LGBTQ+ people who have experienced abuse or violence, accessing support from community embedded charities can be a crucial step towards healing and empowerment. By Contributor • 3 min read
Community Standing Strong: A Lesbian Survivor’s Plea for Inclusive Domestic Abuse Support “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.” By Contributor • 2 min read
Community Addressing the Silence: The Urgent Call for Tailored Support for LGBTQ+ Survivors of Domestic Violence in Brighton & Hove 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. By Contributor • 3 min read
Community A Trans Survivor’s Call for Trans-Inclusive Domestic Violence Services: A Personal Perspective 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. By Contributor • 2 min read
Community Breaking the Silence: A Black Gay Male Survivor’s Call for Inclusive Domestic Violence Support Services in the United Kingdom 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. By Contributor • 2 min read
Comment LGBTQ+ Specific Domestic Abuse Services in Brighton & Hove 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. By Contributor • 4 min read
Comment Addressing the Gap: The Urgent Need for Local LGBTQ Domestic Violence Support Services in Brighton & Hove In Brighton and Hove, a city known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ community, there’s a growing recognition of the need for dedicated support services tailored to the experiences of LGBTQ+ survivors. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts Spotlight on : the 38th BFI Flare LGBTQ+ London film festival Brian Butler dips into one of the world’s longest running Queer film festivals By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Fundraising News Sussex adventurer completes Antarctic charity challenge for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity and Kidscape Josh Braid from Hurstpierpoint spent December at the South Pole, in the footsteps of his Great Uncle, to raise vital funds for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity and Kidscape. Josh left the UK on 12 December, aiming to climb Mt Vinson (4,892m) in Antarctica and then pull a specially made rocking horse By Graham Robson • 5 min read
Community News Sussex Partnership joins forces with voluntary sector organisations to enhance support available for people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and neurodiversity Seven organisations representing the voluntary community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) and Sussex Partnership have signed the Sussex Compact, an agreement which sets out a vision for working in partnership to shape and deliver non-clinical services. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
