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The Courettes perform tight set at Daltons
THE COURETTES + THEE DERELIQUE – DALTONS, BRIGHTON 6.9.26 One of the most hard working bands on the European rock scene, The Courettes (note no “G”) out of Aalborg in Denmark, have the reputation of delivering full-speed energetic performances and have played in at least 15 countries around Eu...
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Armed police make arrest in Brighton
Armed police arrested a man in Brighton this morning (Monday 7 September), according to neighbours. Officers were said to have been responding to reports that a man had been seen with a weapon. They ordered neighbours to stay inside as they were deployed in Findon Road. One officer was heard saying ...
Burglar jailed for string of break ins
A burglar who scaled scaffolding, leant over desks and used multitools and bars to break into homes and cars is now behind bars. Prolific burglar and thief David Mann was jailed for 28 months for multiple counts of burglary and theft across Brighton and Hove. Mann, 45, of Grand Parade, Brighton, bur...
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‘Little artists’ at Hopscotch Nurseries raise £4.5k for Amaze
Dozens of children at Hopscotch Children’s Nurseries helped to raise more than £4,500 for charity with their summer exhibitions, “Little Artists for Amaze”. Artwork created by the nursery children was sold at seven exhibitions, one at each Hopscotch nursery, between from June to August and ra...
RNLI warns swimmers that beaches have no lifeguards from today
The RNLI said that the summer lifeguard service ended yesterday (Sunday 6 September) and issued advice for anyone swimmers and others in the water from today. The organisation said: “The RNLI is urging beachgoers to listen to vital water safety advice if they plan to visit the coast during off-sea...
The Molotovs forced to play truncated set
THE MOLOTOVS + JEANIE AND THE WHITE BOYS – CHALK, BRIGHTON 5.9.26 We first reviewed The Molotovs back in April 2024 where they rocked on up at the Green Door Store as the support act for Laurie Wright. Without a doubt, it was certain that siblings Matt “Molotov” Cartlidge (lead vocals, guitar)...
Are we slowly silencing councillors in Brighton and Hove?
There is a worrying trend developing at Brighton and Hove City Council. Individually, each example can be explained away. Put them together and a more troubling picture emerges: the democratic space in which councillors can question, challenge and scrutinise appears to be getting smaller. My latest ...
Irish electropunks YARD play stormin’ Brighton set
YARD + POLITE BUREAUX – VOLKS, BRIGHTON 3.9.26 It’s not very often that we get to go to Volks on Madeira Drive in Brighton for a standalone concert. We usually find ourselves popping in and out of the 30 year old venue as part of the annual Great Escape new music festival. But now the compact...
Brighton and Hove Albion share the spoils with Leeds United
Brighton and Hove Albion 1 Leeds United 1 Record signing Luka Vuskovic scored a £46 million equaliser as Brighton and Hove Albion trailed Leeds United for almost an hour at the Amex this afternoon (Saturday 5 September). The visitors had gone ahead after 15 minutes when Jayden Bogle stroked in a we...
Andres could make debut for Brighton and Hove Albion today
Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hürzeler has named new signing Chema Andres in the match-day squad to face Leeds United at the Amex this afternoon (Saturday 5 September). Andres, who turned 21 in April, is on the bench as Albion take on Daniel Farke’s unbeaten side although the visitor...
The March Violets announce intimate Brighton concert
Goth outfit The March Violets are heading back to Brighton on 11th November 2026. This truly does promise to be an intimate affair as they will be performing live at the compact Komedia Studio in the heart of North Laine. Tickets have just gone on sale and are available for purchase from HERE. Back ...
Sussex overcome Essex despite a battling finale
Sussex 275 and 230 Essex 177 and 281 Sussex (20 points) beat Essex (3 points) by 47 runs Sussex took an hour and 20 minutes and 21 overs to wrap up the last three Essex wickets and complete a 47-run victory at Chelmsford. The win lifts them clear of any lingering worries about relegation from […]
Bonobo announces new tour including Brighton date
Brighton-born Simon Green aka Bonobo has announced a run of dates for his brand new Bonobo Live show, taking in stops across the UK and Europe across February and March 2027, including a date at the Brighton Centre. The show will deliver another evolution in the Bonobo live experience that has capti...
‘Victorious Festival’ – Day Three Report
‘VARIOUS ARTISTS’ – VICTORIOUS FESTIVAL, SOUTHSEA 28-30.8.26 Over 150,000 people descended onto Southsea Common overlooking the Solent near Portsmouth for three days of unforgettable live music performances and family fun at this year’s annual ‘Victorious Festival’ which ran from Friday ...
Queen’s Park deserves answers – and councillors who will ask the difficult questions
Queen’s Park is about to vote for its fourth councillor in little more than three years. That is remarkable. But Milla Gauge’s resignation raises a more important question: what should an elected representative do when residents raise concerns about the safety and welfare of school children? The...
Coles lifts Sussex to brink of victory on day three at Essex
Sussex 275 (99 overs) and 230 (50.1 overs) Essex 177 (58.5 overs) and 197-7 (53 overs) Essex (3 points) trail Sussex (4 points) by 131 runs James Coles carried Sussex to the brink of victory with an all-round performance that leaves them requiring just three wickets on the final day at Chelmsford wh...
Council’s cabinet to review red route decision after objections mount
Public pressure has led to plans for a new red route in Hove to go before the council’s cabinet this month. Brighton and Hove City Council published a decision in June “to proceed with the design and implementation of a red route in Western Road”. After a petition with more than 3,000 signatur...
Sure Thing and more at the New Venture this autumn – Preview
PREVIEW: 5 Short Plays, New Venture Theatre Studio Friday 2 October to Saturday 10 October 2026 New Venture Theatre Studio kicks off October with an exciting selection of short plays from a variety of playwrights. Audiences can look forward to shorts exploring first encounters, chance meetings betwe...
Soundbaths from Nature
Review: Soundbaths from Nature at The Old Market This week The Old Market is hosting its inaugural week-long programme of immersive and holistic music events running from September 2nd to 8th. I went along to the first of the soundbaths being hosted as part of the week-long event, which sees immersi...
Six city businesses named and shamed for underpaying staff
Six local businesses have been named and shamed as failing to pay staff the minimum wage. In total, the six firms – five of which were pubs and restaurants – underpaid staff by almost £10,000. The biggest underpayer was Portslade takeaway Dosa Kingdom, which underpaid five staff a total of £2....