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May 7, 2013

The UK gay charity will use funds raised to release a new film for UK schools to help tackle anti-gay bullying

Over £65,000 (€77,001, $100,925) was raised for leading British gay charity Stonewall at their 10th annual equality walk in Brighton.

More than 800 people took part in the 10km walk to tackle anti-gay bullying on Sunday (5 May).

Stonewall says they will use the funds raised to finance a new film for primary schools called Free to raise awareness of homophobia.

May 3, 2013

We check into Brighton gay hotel Legends and check out the shopping, sights, sea and scene highlights

Brighton has always attracted the right sort. Way back in 1822, when the seaside city was just developing as a holiday capital, a servant from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, George Wilson, met a guardsman there in a pub called the Duke of Wellington.

Fancying the look of him, and probably knowing guardsmen were famously easy, he offered him a sovereign and two shillings to go to the beach together and ‘commit an unnatural crime’.

Not much has changed.

May 3, 2013

Mutya, Keisha and Siobahn will perform song by Emeli Sande. Stooshe, Lucy Spraggan and boybands also join acts for gay festival on Britain’s south coast

Paloma Faith and Mutya, Keisha and Siobahn (MKS) are among the acts confirmed today for Brighton Pride.

The LGBT park-based festival in Britain’s gayest seaside city is not until 3 August. But early entrants to the line-up are already being announced.

May 2, 2013

Rianna Humble, who is also a lesbian, is a Labour politician campaigning for a seat in the 2015 general election

A politician is fighting to become the UK’s first transgender MP.

Rianna Humble, who is also a lesbian, is in the running to become the Labour parliamentary candidate for either Hove or Brighton Kemptown.

If chosen, she will then attempt to unseat one of the Conservatives at the 2015 General Election.

April 3, 2013

Fans of Brighton and Hove Albion want Britain’s Football Association and others to take gay hate more seriously as report reveals it blights most games

Most of Brighton and Hove Albion soccer club’s games have been marred by homophobia in the 2012 to 2013 season.

The city of Brighton, on the south coast of England, is famous for its large LGBT population putting its football club on the frontline of the battle against gay hate in sport.

Now a new report says the club’s fans – gay and straight – have been the victim of homophobia by at least 68% of opponents they have faced this season, in at least two thirds of away games and in 53% of all their matches in 2012 to 2013.

March 22, 2013

Three reasons why lesbian comic Zoe Lyons is am happy to be hosting the 10th annual Equality Walk for leading British gay campaign organization Stonewall

The Stonewall Equality Walk takes place in Brighton, on the south coast of England on 5 May. I am helping to host the event this year and here are three good reasons why you should don some ‘sensible’ shoes and stroll the 10K walk with me.

Reason 1

March 21, 2013

Boy George and Rita Ora will join other acts on the bill for London gay music festival As One In The Park

British singer Conor Maynard is headlining As One In The Park, London's newest and biggest gay festival.

He will be sharing the limelight with Rita Ora, Boy George and X Factor's Rylan Clark.

From one of the UK’s most popular gay destinations, Brighton, the 20-year-old made his name when his first album Contrast hit number one in July 2012.

Since then, he has collaborated with international artist Ne-Yo and English rapper Wiley and been called the UK's answer to Justin Bieber.

February 14, 2013

Blackburn Rovers footballer Colin-Kazim Richards is under investigation for making homophobic gestures toward fans at Brighton

A British soccer player is being investigated by police after allegedly making anti gay gestures.

Colin-Kazim Richards, 26, who currently plays for Championship team Blackburn Rovers, is being accused of making homophobic gestures towards fans in a match against Brighton and Hove Albion on Tuesday (12 February ).

February 14, 2013

UK talent show singer-songwriter Lucy Spraggan has been confirmed to headline the LGBT student event at Brighton Dome Corn Exchange in March

X Factor star Lucy Spraggan has been confirmed as headline act at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange for Britain's National Student Pride.

The English talent show star will perform as part of Student Pride's annual weekend of club nights, debates and live music on 1 to 3 March in the seaside city of Brighton on the south coast.

A number of other celebrity names have also been confirmed to appear at the event, including Dragon's Den and BBC Radio 4 presenter Evan Davies and former England Rugby Union international and World Cup winner Ben Cohen.

February 5, 2013

The annual event, featuring a host of celebrity guests, will give students the chance to socialise, debate and party

The Brighton Dome will play host to the return of National Student Pride on 1 to 3 March.

The annual event, supported by Gay Star News, will feature live music, club nights, a question time panel and a debate on homophobia in sports, giving students the chance to socialize, debate and party.

Organizers hope students from across the UK will spend the weekend in the seaside city of Brighton on England's south coast for the event.

December 26, 2012

Gay youth group in Brighton, England wants to celebrate LGBT kids and their families

Young people in Brighton are getting ready to host a ‘families day’ to bring together gay, bi and trans children, their families and local decision makers.

The city of Brighton and Hove on the south coast of England is famous for its gay scene and bohemian atmosphere – although it is still frequently plagued by homophobic abuse and attacks.

Now Young People’s Voice, an LGBT youth campaigning and engagement project at Allsorts Youth Project, has announced plans for an ‘LGBT Children Young People and Families Day’ on 5 February.

October 26, 2012

Brighton and Hove Council, in south-east England, say no proposals have been made to scrap Mr and Mrs titles on forms

Brighton and Hove Council have denied they plan to ban the use of Mr and Mrs on official forms after it found itself at the centre of a national media frenzy.

Reports in The Mirror and Daily Mail accused the coastal city in south-east England of 'political correctness gone mad' for its 'barmy' proposals.

But in the Green Party led council's official response, they insist that no proposals have yet been put together.

October 26, 2012

Brighton and Hove Council, in south-east England, say no proposals have been made to scrap Mr and Mrs titles on forms

Brighton and Hove Council have denied they plan to ban the use of Mr and Mrs on official forms after it found itself at the centre of a national media frenzy.

Reports in The Mirror and Daily Mail accused the coastal city in south-east England of 'political correctness gone mad' for its 'barmy' proposals.

But in the Green Party led council's official response, they insist that no proposals have yet been put together.

October 26, 2012

Police are urgently appealing for help after a man in his 30s was attacked in the early hours of this morning

A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital with life-threatening head injuries after an attack in Brighton's gay quarter.

The victim was assaulted in the very early hours of this morning (26 October) in the area around St James's Street and was admitted to Royal Sussex County Hospital.

A scene guard from Sussex Police remains in the area while officers carry out forensic examinations and speak to locals.

September 3, 2012

Brighton Pride organizers have responded to a headliner cancelling, and claims of kettling from Queers Against Cuts

Pop star and X Factor winner Alexandra Burke cancelled her performance at Brighton and Hove Pride on Saturday (1 September).

The ‘Bad Boys’ singer, who was a headline act for the gay festival held in the British seaside city, pulled out after her technical team said they were unsatisfied with the venue.

Director of Brighton and Hove Pride Trevor Edwards told Gay Star News negotiations had broken down in the late afternoon after her management’s new requirements could not be accommodated.

September 3, 2012

Pride organizers defend Sussex Police after accused of 'kettling' anti-government group Queers Against Cuts during the parade

Police have hailed Brighton Pride a 'great success' despite arresting 40 people over theft, drugs, being drunk and disorderly, common assault or affray.

Only five people were charged in total and Brighton and Hove Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett, said the 'vast majority' of revellers at Saturday's (1 September) event enjoyed themselves and would take away 'fond memories'.

'Given the sheer size of the event, I would say that the day was a great success,' he said.

August 23, 2012

Weapon of Choice chart-topper to get pride partygoers' blood pumping at UK city's annual LGBT festival

Superstar DJ Fatboy Slim will be spinning the decks at this year's gay pride festival in Brighton.

The Right Here, Right Now chart-topper will get the crowd sweating in the Wild Fruit dance tent at the LGBT party in Preston Park on 1 September.

Fatboy Slim, otherwise known as Norman Cook, said he was happy to be gigging in his hometown again.

'Thank heavens for the Olympics. After many years of missing pride because it always fell on the busiest weekend of my year, the date has moved to September so I can finally join the fun.

August 16, 2012

Nephew of 62-year-old Michael Polding, who was found killed in his Brighton home, says uncle's death has 'devastated' his family

The nephew of murdered gay Scot Michael Polding has joined police in appealing for help in finding a man wanted in connection with his uncle’s killing.

Police launched a murder investigation after 63-year-old Polding was found dead in his home in the English city of Brighton on 16 July. It is thought that he may have been dead since May.

July 31, 2012

Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus member Stephen Tucker argues you shouldn’t take rash decisions when your relationship faces a rocky patch

Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus has now existed for seven years and that prompted us to consider the ‘Seven Year Itch’ as a storyline for our latest summer show.

July 23, 2012

Police appeal for information over death of 'kind and caring man' who moved to Brighton for a new life

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a gay Scottish man who moved to Brighton to start a new life in the city's LGBT community.

The 28-year-old from London was arrested last night (22 July) in the UK capital on suspicion of murder and has been taken into custody in Sussex today (Monday).

A murder investigation was launched on Saturday (21 July) after the body of a man was found in a flat in St George's Road, Brighton, last Monday (16 July).

July 22, 2012

England’s south coast is easily accessible for a weekend mini-break in Shoreham-by-Sea, Brighton and Worthing

It was a sunny Saturday morning and we were up early to catch the train down to England's south coast.

We were staying with a friend in Shoreham-by-Sea, so it was an easy 90 minute journey from Farringdon station in the center of London.

Shoreham-by-Sea (or ShoBe as the locals seem to refer to it) is a quirky slice of English seaside, but has real appeal. The town center has a number of very nice cafes and coffee options - as we walked through we picked up some raspberry and almond friands from the recently opened Real Patisserie - amazing.

June 25, 2012

Pride Brighton and Hove on England's south coast has donated £5,112 to local LGBT causes

Brighton based charity, The Rainbow Fund, has received over £5,000 ($7,779 €6,226) in donations from the Brighton and Hove Pride organization.

This comes from the English seaside city's gay event's commitment to the fund which shall distribute the money to frontline HIV and LGBT services in the local area.

May 31, 2012

New all-gay superhero team do battle with 50-foot lesbians in British seaside city of Brighton

GSN would like you to meet: Prowler, Liberty, Glitter, Indigo, Butch, Mr Muscles and Diva, who form Spandex, an all-gay superhero team.

Spandex charts the adventures of the group who live in Brighton on England's south coast, one of Britain's gayest cities, and do battle with 50-foot lesbians, a group of deadly pink ninjas, and their own complicated love lives.

They're created by independent London writer and artist, Martin Eden, who said: ‘This comic has been a labor of love for me.

May 6, 2012

Over 500 walkers join 10km stroll around the British seaside city of Brighton to raise cash for lesbian, gay and bisexual organization Stonewall

Over 500 energetic supporters helped gay campaign group Stonewall raise more than £60,000 ($97,000 €74,000) today (6 May) on the annual Equality Walk.

The 10km walk in the seaside city of Brighton on England’s south coast took in some of the city’s most iconic sites, including the Royal Pavilion and Pier.

The threatened rainstorms held off allowing for a cloudy but dry stroll.