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Pride reveals to City Council, debts of over £200,000

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:00:02 PST

It has emerged that Pride (South East) the trading arm of Pride in Brighton & Hove has combined debts of over £200,000 and no money has been distributed to local LGBT groups and charities following last years event.

Kemptown MP calls for action on Brighton Main Line 2

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:39:47 PST

Following a meeting with campaigners involved in the Brighton Mainline 2 Campaign, Kemptown MP, Simon Kirby has shown his support for the campaign.

Turner watercolour bought for the city

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:59:38 PST

A Turner painting of Brighton will go on public display for the first time in more than a century after being bought by the city's Royal Pavilion & Museums.

Greens accuse Labour & Co-op of being 'closet Tories'

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:31:55 PST

The Greens have always assumed that Brighton & Hove, Conservatives would vote for a tax freeze in the coming budget in support of national party policy, however following a vote at full council last Thursday the Labour and Co-op group joined the Conservatives in rejecting proposals for a 3.5% council tax rise.

Local MPs, sign the Holocaust Memorial Day Book of Commitment

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:15:34 PST

Today marks the 67th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi concentration and extermination camp which is the site of the largest mass murder in history.

'Count Me In Too' researcher wins prestigious international award

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:47:29 PST

Dr Kath Browne has been awarded one of the most prestigious international awards in her field for her pioneering work on gender and sexualities.

Check your sugars!

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:40:10 PST

Mike Weatherley, the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade, has called on residents to check their blood glucose levels as part of a campaign to raise awareness of diabetes.

Allsorts Youth Project seeks assistant LGBT Youth Support Worker

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:39:11 PST

Allsorts Youth Project is seeking an Assistant LGBT Youth Support Worker to work 5 hours per week.

Residents say what they think about alcohol

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:38:28 PST

Over half the people who took part in the Big Alcohol Debate survey said that alcohol was part of their social life (61%); that they found alcohol easy to get hold of in the city (65%) and more than a third (36%) were worried about the effect alcohol has on people in the city.

National Student Pride returns to Brighton in February

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:10:18 PST

Now in its fourth year in Brighton, National Student Pride 2012 moves to the Brighton Dome complex between February 24-26 for a three-day mix of partying and political debate.

THT bring free STI testing to Student Pride in Brighton

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:39:31 PST

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is to offer free testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at this year’s Student Pride on Saturday February 25, in a bid to promote good sexual health among attending students.

Sussex Police LGBT Liaison officer awarded the 999 BBC Sussex and Surrey Community Heroes Award

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:52:05 PST

Sussex Police LGBT Liaison officer awarded the 999 BBC Sussex and Surrey Community Heroes Award.

Brighton Centre re-opens after refurbishment

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:55:10 PST

The Brighton Centre is the largest purpose built conference and exhibition space in the south of England with a capacity of up to 5,000 people.

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus invite you to join in the fun!

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:07:33 PST

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus (BGMC) are inviting new members to join the chorus this month.

Progress in ME research

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:41:36 PST

Sussex ME Sufferers have welcomed research published in the British Journal of Radiology in showing that significant changes in the brain could occur in those affected by the illness causing symptoms such as impaired memory and visual processing problems.

Kemptown MP urges council to drop on street parking charges over the festive period

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:25:16 PST

Simon Kirby, MP has asked Brighton and Hove Council to drop on-street parking charges for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

Humanist charity Pink Triangle Trust re-launch their on-line magazine with new title

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:33:20 PST

The UK gay Humanist charity the Pink Triangle Trust (PTT) has re-launched its online magazine with a new title, The Pink Humanist.

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus and Sussex Beacon unite for Christmas fundraising!

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:03:54 PST

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus will be working this Christmas with the Sussex Beacon to help them raise £150.000 to keep their In Patient Unit open.

NAM launch new online tool for people with HIV

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:45:52 PST

NAM, the National AIDS Manual have launched a new online resource for people with HIV called 'Talking Points' to support doctor-patient dialogue and help people receive the most appropriate treatment.

Brighton Half Marathon 2012 sells out in record time

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:47:05 PST

All public places for the 2012 Brighton Half Marathon have been snapped up, with the race reaching its maximum capacity of 10,000 places on November 18, 2011.