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Test Tube Babies Still ‘Banned From The Pubs’

PETER & THE TEST TUBE BABIES + THE BARRACKS + PUNKA – BLACKMARKET VIP, HASTINGS 24.05.19 If you like old school punk with catchy tunes, and don’t take life too seriously, you might already be a fan of Peter And The Test Tube Babies. Shortly after forming in Peacehaven...

Posted On 25 May 2019 at 5:12 pm

, By Richie Nice

Now we must deliver urgent action on the key issues facing Brighton and Hove

This week Brighton and Hove City Council held its annual meeting to determine the roles of all councillors and this is my first column as the newly elected leader of the official opposition. I was immensely proud to officially welcome my 12 new Green councillor colleagues to...

Posted On 25 May 2019 at 3:41 pm

, By Phélim Mac Cafferty

Plastic Mermaids to make welcome return to Brighton

Plastic Mermaids have just revealed a brand-new video for latest single ‘Taxonomy,’ taken from their much-awaited debut album, ‘Suddenly Everyone Explodes’, which came out Friday 24 May via Sunday Best Recordings. They have also announced several concert dates throughout the year...

Posted On 25 May 2019 at 3:19 pm

, By Nick Linazasoro

‘Serf’s Up!’ for the Fat White Family

FAT WHITE FAMILY – O2 FORUM KENTISH TOWN, LONDON 15.05.19 It seems as though Fat White Family have been popping up quite a bit recently in Brighton. There was the in store appearance at Resident music on Monday 22nd April, then their sold out gig at the Concorde 2 on...

Posted On 25 May 2019 at 12:18 pm

, By Mark Kelly

Richard Hawley to perform at Brighton Dome

Richard Hawley has announced a 12-date UK tour (in support of his new album ‘Further’), which will be concluding at Brighton Dome on Friday 18th October. Purchase your tickets HERE and HERE. In the two decades that have elapsed since Richard Hawley abandoned band life full-time,...

Posted On 25 May 2019 at 10:48 am

, By Nick Linazasoro

Formal strike ballot called for Brighton and Hove’s binmen and street cleaners

Binmen and street cleaners in Brighton and Hove are being sent ballot papers to vote on whether to go on strike over the summer months. Their union, the GMB, has given notice to Brighton and Hove City Council of the formal ballot which is being administered by the independent...

Posted On 25 May 2019 at 10:45 am

, By Frank le Duc

Archibald Shaw – the top team for civil and structural engineering expertise

Advertising feature Archibald Shaw provide a first-class consultancy service focused on providing professional designs, solutions and advice. The company was founded in 1962 by Cambridge graduate Archibald Shaw and developed into a civil and structural engineering consultancy...

Posted On 25 May 2019 at 12:21 am

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton club seeks drinks licence for new venue

A Brighton music venue and night club has applied to sell alcohol from its new premises. The Haunt is moving from the Savoy Centre in Pool Valley to another part of the same complex – the old Days restaurant which was formerly the ABC cinema, in East Street. The owner Matthew...

Posted On 25 May 2019 at 12:20 am

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

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