New Iris Podcast, hosted by Damian Kerlin, celebrates LGBTQ+ film and champions creatives on and off-screen
Over the series, Damian Kerlin catches up and speaks with filmmakers covering hot topics such as authentic casting and representation on screen, the portrayal of queer youth and the dramatising of our true stories.
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The Sussex Beacon raises over £300 at Joe Black: Live at Brighton Spiegeltent
The charity said: ""Our appreciation also to the fantastic team at Brighton Spiegeltent, who helped make a wonderful evening even more special and, of course, those who so kindly made donations!"
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Clockem Rockem announces new butt carressing swimwear collection
CLOCKEM ROCKEM is a men’s fashion brand formed in 2022.
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Traumfrau and Trans Pride Brighton & Hove to bring night of fierce and joyful celebration to Concorde 2
The event takes place on Saturday, July 15.
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Research reveals hidden sexual abuse of men and barriers to seeking support
Over two thirds (65%) of the men who participated in the study had more than one unwanted sexual experience, with sexual assault and sexual harassment most reported.
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Deliveroo funds meals for LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness
Deliveroo, its restaurant partners and LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity Albert Kennedy Trust, have joined forces to provide free meals to members of the LGBTQ+ community who find themselves in a homeless or vulnerable situation when it comes to affording food or shelter.
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Opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing sees almost 2,000 new diagnoses in first year
NHS England has released the results from the first year of opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing in hospitals in areas with a very high HIV prevalence.
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Report from LGBTQ+ young people's charity finds support is key to LGBTQ+ young people’s success as adults
The Positive Futures report surveyed people aged 18 to 25, including 1,736 LGBTQ+ young adults, from across the UK and identified a link between lack of LGBTQ+ inclusive support in childhood and poorer outcomes for mental health, wellbeing and career prospects in early adulthood.
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LGBTQ+ Badminton launches at King Alfred Leisure Centre
All ages and abilities are welcome to attend these inclusive sessions and equipment is provided.
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Met Police Commissioner says “sorry” to LGBTQ+ community for his force’s past homophobic persecution
Sir Mark Rowley is the first UK police chief to apologise.
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Caroline Lucas - Green MP for Brighton Pavilion - to stand down at next General Election
First elected in 2010, Caroline Lucas was the first Green Party MP in the country.
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'Danny Beard On Same-Sex Love and Marriage': BBC podcast celebrating 10 years of same-sex marriage
The five-part series titled 'Danny Beard On Same-Sex Love and Marriage' delves into the experiences of LGBTQ+ relationships since the legislation passed in July 2013.
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New study on suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviours in the
LGB communities
LGB people are more than twice as likely than their straight peers to experience suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviours, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
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Met Police to restore LGBT+ Community Liaison Officers
Met Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, has announced the Met is restoring full-time LGBT+ Community Liaison Officers who will focus on working with LGBTQ+ people and organisations in London.
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Supporting LGBT+ Children & Young People training on Wednesday, July 12
Join Allsorts Youth Project and Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Children Partnership for this training session on Microsoft Teams
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Trans Pride Brighton & Hove drops Supporter Wristbands
The March and Park event takes place on Saturday, July 15; a chilled beach gathering takes place on Sunday, July 16.
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GET VOTING! Participants of Mr Brighton Bear 2023 announced
The Mr Brighton Bear competition, now in its fifth year, promises to be bigger and better than ever, with six handsome and charismatic participants ready to win hearts and the coveted title.
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Women criminalised for historic samesex activity to be pardoned
Fighting With Pride, the LGBTQ+ veterans’ charity, reacts to the announcement from the Home Office.
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The 10th Annual Trans Pride Film Showcase to take place at Duke of York's Picturehouse
The event, on Thursday, July 13, features films handpicked by My Genderation, a film and resource project that celebrates trans lives and trans experiences.
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Osaro to perform on main stage of this year's Worthing Pride
Dance music artist Osaro has confirmed he is performing on the main stage of this year's Worthing Pride, which takes place Saturday, July 8.
Osaro said: "On July 8 I get to experience a life long achievement - I am performing on the main stage at Worthing Pride, releasing a new single Rise Above.
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The Bears are Back! Brighton Bear Weekend announces epic plans for July event
The boys at Brighton Bear Weekend have announced the full programme of events taking place over four-days in July, which will raise funds for the Sussex Beacon and the Brighton Rainbow Fund. Remember, your BBW wristband, which can be purchased at www.brightonbearweekend.com, entitles you to a 10% discount on drinks at Legends Brighton all weekend.
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Out of the Artist: first LGBTQ+ exhibition at Worthing Museum and Gallery to run till September 2023
Creator and coordinator Keira Thomas said: “Having heavily been involved with supporting the LGBTQ+ community in various forms, I feel passionate about creating an open and safe space for local LGBTQ+ artists to creatively express and share their voice.
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Loganair
launches UK's first Pride Jet
Loganair, which is sponsoring this year's Northern Pride, has launched the UK’s first-ever Pride Jet to show its support for the LGBTQ+ community.
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BOOK REVIEW: Boyslut by Zachary Zane
"A self-declared swaggering manifesto for revolution, a crowing cockfest, and a candid sweaty romp through his own filthy sex life!"
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PRIDE AT 50 - Dare to Be Different campaign to celebrate 50th anniversary of Brighton’s first Pride march
Brighton & Hove Pride say: "Campaigning has always been at the forefront of Pride; we couldn’t have achieved the advances in both civil society and legal terms without the thousands of LGBT+ trailblazers who have made a stand and Dared To Be Different."
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Mpox vaccinations extended in London following recent spike in cases
Vaccinations will continue to be available beyond July after 11 new cases were diagnosed within the past few weeks.
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REVIEW: Grindr: The Opera - An Unauthorised Parody
Brian Butler gets 'hooked' on this epic piece of erotica.
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StoneCrabs Theatre awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund for 'Out On An Island: Pride in Self, Pride in Place'
The grant will help continue its Out On An Island activities, which includes researching the heritage and history of the Isle of Wight's LGBTQ+ community with its new project OUT ON AN ISLAND: PRIDE IN SELF, PRIDE IN PLACE.
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Suicide prevention initiative Baton of Hope to bring An Evening of Hope to Brighton Dome on Wednesday, July 5
The Baton of Hope presents a safe, unifying evening of uplifting melodies and stories about connection, community, survival and, above all, hope.
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Brighton LGBTQ+ venue Le Village has closed its doors
Owner of the bar, Lee Cockshott, says: "We'd like to thank everyone that's supported us over the years."
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Paws up! Brighton & Hove Pride’s Annual Community Day and Dog Show to take place at Preston Park
Taking place in Preston Park on Sunday, August 27 at 11am, this annual canine highlight will provide the perfect August Bank Holiday day out, celebrating our four-legged best friends with a day of fun and furry frolics for dogs and dog lovers.
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Isle of Wight Pride returns to champion importance of equality and diversity
The event takes place at Eastern Gardens, Ryde Esplanade from Friday, July 14 to Sunday, July 16.
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Historical Homos podcast presents the gayest stories never told
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MindOut for the Laughs to return in August with fierce stand up and spectacular drag!
Indulge in a dazzling night of fierce stand up, spectacular entertainment and state of the art drag with host and MindOut ambassador, Ophelia Payne.
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Stand Up Sober comedy showcase at the Ledward Centre raises £600
A beginner’s comedy course ran for six weeks where participants learnt methods and techniques to create a stand-up comedy set.
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HPV vaccination moves to a single dose from September
A single dose provides robust protect against HPV that is comparable to two doses.
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Sunderland becomes first UK city to host iconic Rainbow Dress
An iconic dress made of 68 flags of nations where homosexuality is illegal was unveiled in Sunderland last month, as part of an international LGBTQ+ conference hosted in the city.
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The first Zero HIV Stigma Day to take place in Brighton on Friday, July 21
The day of action and solidarity starts in Jubilee Square at 5.15pm with music and speakers.
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"I’m more me every f***ing year." LP drops new single 'One Like You'
Multi-platinum, lesbian singer-songwriter LP has shared One Like You, the second offering from their highly anticipated studio album, Love Lines.
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Brian Butler finds much to like in the tale of a lonesome cowboy.
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Openly gay RNLI volunteer shares his experience of being part of the crew
Brad Johnson said: "There's more love in our lifeboat station than anywhere else I know"
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Pop artist Rhian! releases selfempowering anthem, You Got This
Fresh on the heels of his top 10 dance single NO!, London-based singer-songwriter Rhian! released You Got This in time for Pride in London.
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Argos responds to pressure from LGBTQ+ campaign by adding genderneutral title Mx to forms
Include Mx is a campaign which celebrates organisations that include the gender-neutral title Mx as a title on their forms, and encourages others to adopt Mx.
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REVIEW: Actually Gay Men’s ChorusSussex By The Sea
Fresh from their role in the King’s Coronation weekend concert at Windsor, Actually Gay Men’s Chorus came up with a programme of local songs involving local people.
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Gay Classic Car Group hosts Eurotour 2023 in glorious Yorkshire
Over 200 people and 120 cars attended from the UK, Europe, USA and New Zealand for an epic weekend of driving, sightseeing, dancing, eating and drinking..
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Brighton Dome’s 'Access Open Day: Creative Roots' to spotlight disabled and neurodivergent artists and careers
Brighton Dome opens its doors on Saturday, July 8 for Access Open Day: Creative Roots, a free all-day event for disabled and neurodivergent people interested in pursuing a career in the arts.
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ReportOUT invites LGBTQ+ people to apply for UK Campaigns Training
ReportOUT is a global human rights organisation for sexual and gender minorities.
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National Portrait Gallery unveils new posthumous commission of Terry Higgins by Curtis Holder
Terry Higgins – Three Ages of Terry will be displayed in the Making the Modern World gallery, a space dedicated to some the most important figures of the 20th century.
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This is... #DaleyPop!
Dale Melita shares the best new pop!
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Brighton & Hove Buses announces first brand refresh in over 35 years
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Support and advice hub for young people to open its doors in Horsham
i-Rock Horsham District, a new support and advice hub for young people, will officially launch on Monday, July 3.
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