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Stereolab experiment at Brighton’s Corn Exchange
STEREOLAB + MOMBOJO – CORN EXCHANGE, BRIGHTON 5.12.25 Formed in a saturated 1990s scene, Stereolab are anomalous. Emerging alongside acts like The Cranberries, they never matched their mainstream success – instead remaining cult favourites, an art school staple still awaiting the recognition the...
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How Sweden’s ‘secondhand only’ shopping mall is changing retail
As a fashion sustainability researcher, finding the ReTuna shopping mall in Eskilstuna was a delightful surprise. Stepping into this Swedish shopping centre felt refreshingly different – it is the first in the world to sell only secondhand and repurposed items. During numerous visits to the shoppi...
Brighton and Hove Albion lose another player to long-term injury
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Fabian Hurzeler expects Stefanos Tzimas to be out for the “long term” with a knee injury. The 19-year-old Greek forward was forced off during the first half of the 4-3 home defeat by Aston Villa on Wednesday night. While the full extent of his injury is still to be ...
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Met Office warns of a wet and windy weekend ahead
The Met Office has warned of a wet and windy weekend ahead, with gusts in Brighton and Hove expected to top 40mph. More than half an inch of rain is expected to fall over the weekend with much of that coming in bursts today (Saturday 6 December). The official forecaster said: “Low pressure will do...
Weekend Feature-New study finds enduring relief from depression following psilocybin therapy
Two-thirds of people who underwent psilocybin-assisted therapy remained free from depression five years later, according to recent research that offers the first long-term glimpse into the lasting power of psychedelic treatment. The findings, published by researchers at Ohio State University and Joh...
Review: The Permit Room Festive Spread
Having been invited to sample the Christmas offering at Dishoom’s Permit Room in Brighton, we were intrigued. Christmas dinner, Indian style? Why not! Who knew Christmas could taste this good! The Permit Room is nestled in a snug corner of Brighton’s Lanes, offering an array of intimate spaces. ...
Stalker sent pornographic pictures of ex to his daughter
A stalker hell-bent on revenge sent pornographic pictures of his ex to his daughter, a court heard today. Blair Addison, 46, who uses they/them pronouns, sent tens of thousands of messages to their ex Derek Clarke in the six months after they split up, alternating between “love bombing” and thre...
Rottingdean is ‘volunteered out’
Rottingdean is “volunteered out” says a councillor, as a community solution to keeping its library open is set to be explored. The library in The Grange was one of three Brighton and Hove City Council proposed closing as part of cost-cutting measures to save £250,000 from the library’s £3.7 ...
Your Weekend in Brighton (Dec 5-7)
Right, so this weekend’s looking alright if you know where to go. Martin Kemp’s doing his 80s nostalgia thing at Concorde 2 on Saturday night, which will be rammed with people reliving their youth, but beyond that you’ll need to dig a bit deeper for the proper stuff. Friday Night The Dome’s ...
Alan Carr, Next years panto and more
Brand new shows heading to Eastbourne Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much? Wed 17 – Fri 19 Feb 2027 | Congress Theatre On sale at 11am Alan Carr is back on tour and his lips are unsealed! Expect stories of dipping into the dating pool, navigating showbiz green rooms and a sprinkling of tales from [...
Aquarium roundabout to go in January
The Aquarium roundabout will be removed in January to be replaced by a new traffic light junction. The seafront road will be closed overnight by the pier for two weeks from 6 January. The exact road closures and diversions will change during this time. Buses will divert via West Street and the seafr...
Hotel Lux exclusive interview & gig review
HOTEL LUX – THE HOPE & RUIN, BRIGHTON 28.11.25 Portsmouth based Hotel Lux are a political band. But not in a shouting and stomping way. The beauty is in their casually sung yet delicately written observations. They first stumbled into my periphery following their gig at Brighton’s Green Door...
Community library closure is ‘short-sighted’, campaigner says
A campaigner who put the case to councillors to save Westdene Library has described the closure proposals as “short-sighted”. Brighton and Hove City Council’s cabinet is due to discuss closing the library in Bankside as well as Hollingbury Library, and cutting hours at the main Hove and Jubile...
Soul II Soul Announce 2026 Date at the Brighton Centre
The Brighton Centre is delighted to announce that the legendary British collective Soul II Soul will bring their iconic live show to Brighton on Wednesday 28th October 2026. Tickets start from £52.95 and will go on general sale on Friday 5th December 2025 at 9am. With a career spanning more than th...
£1 ticket tour brings over one thousand people back into grassroots venues
More than one thousand people turned out to support grassroots music as the ‘Keeping Music Live’ tour travelled to seven UK cities this autumn, raising cash for Music Venue Trust and awareness for this crucial issue. In late Oct and early Nov, shows took place at The New Adelphi Club in Hull,...
School named best in the region in prestigious rankings list
Brighton College has been named the top independent secondary school in the southeast for academic excellence by the Sunday Times
Man found in bin sparks waste firm’s safety campaign on hidden dangers
Grundon Waste Management has teamed up with Crisis, the charity for people experiencing homelessness, to raise awareness of the dangers of sleeping in bins.
University joins elite research group offering funded PhD opportunities
New opportunities for funded Social Sciences PhD research in the field of Psychology are now open for application at the University of Chichester.
Council proposes tax freeze to ease pressure during cost of living crisis
Wealden District Council’s Cabinet has proposed a freeze on Council Tax for 2026/27 to help many struggling households.
Fire service praised for strong performance and continued progress
West Sussex County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Fire and Rescue Service Strategic Performance Report.