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CCTV footage released of men wanted in connection with rape and sexual assault on Brighton beach on September 8

Graham Robson September 19, 2024

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 to Sussex […]

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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

Graham Robson August 22, 2024

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 Positive said: “We have our pop up food stall, fundraising for […]

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Mental Health

Mental Health Matters: What do you think of the care you receive when using community mental health services in Sussex?

Graham Robson August 16, 2024

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 identify the areas where they need […]

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Community News

New £10million Martlets Hospice opened by HM Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex

Graham Robson July 2, 2024

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 for over 3,000 people living with a terminal diagnosis each […]

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Community News

Standing Against Hate: Brighton marks IDAHOBIT

May 20, 2024

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 event, which raises awareness of LGBTQ+ rights and combats discrimination, saw community, […]

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Community News

Crowdfunder for Sussex disability charity Amaze reaches £10,000 target

Graham Robson May 9, 2024

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 people with SEND tackle barriers they face in society by supporting […]

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Community News

Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard thanks Sussex Cricket Foundation for holding free session for LGBTQ+ community

Graham Robson May 3, 2024

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 the team at Sussex Cricket […]

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Community News

Community organisations in Brighton, Hove and East Sussex celebrate securing four-year funding of £1.21million

Graham Robson April 10, 2024

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 waste and engaging communities in climate action. The groups involved already […]

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Politics

Candidates confirmed for Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner election and Queen’s Park and Kemptown by-elections

April 8, 2024

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-operative Party Find out more about the 2024 Sussex […]

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