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Brighton not missing out on Black Futures

The Independent made a statement that could certainly not be ignored by yours truly, when they stated…“I think, genuinely, Black Futures could do for British rock music what Daft Punk did for French EDM in the Nineties…. but you really need to see their live show to get the...

Posted On 06 Feb 2020 at 11:40 pm

, By Nick Linazasoro

Black Deer Americana & Country Music Festival announces more incredible artists

Award-winning Black Deer Festival is incredibly excited to be announcing the second selection of artists who will be taking to the stages in Kent this June. Joining the already-announced Wilco (South England exclusive), The Waterboys, The Dead South, Courtney Marie Andrews, The...

Posted On 06 Feb 2020 at 8:56 pm

, By Nick Linazasoro

30+ more acts added to Love Supreme Jazz Festival lineup

The Roots, Candi Staton, Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes, Sister Sledge, Nubya Garcia, Louis Cole Big Band amongst acts joining line-up for Love Supreme 2020. Over 30 additional acts announced today join Anita Baker, performing her final ever UK show, TLC, Isley Brothers, Sergio...

Posted On 06 Feb 2020 at 4:44 pm

, By Nick Linazasoro

Council’s energy saving streetlights keeping residents up at night

Residents have complained that some of the council’s new energy saving LED streetlights are too bright and are keeping them up at night. The council started replacing its 18,000 lanterns around the city last year, and says the new lamps are set to save it half a million...

Posted On 06 Feb 2020 at 2:58 pm

, By Jo Wadsworth

Father diagnosed with coronavirus in Brighton

A local father has been diagnosed with coronavirus in Brighton. England’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty confirmed a third UK case of the contagious virus had been diagnosed this lunchtime. He said the person did not contract the virus in the UK or China, but...

Posted On 06 Feb 2020 at 2:26 pm

, By Jo Wadsworth

Albion fan banned from Amex for assaulting female steward

A man who assaulted a female steward at last months’s home game against Villa has been banned from the Amex for three years. Thomas Carter, 27, lashed out and accidentally hit Rosmary Watts as she and others were trying to escort him from the south stand on 18 January....

Posted On 06 Feb 2020 at 1:14 pm

, By Jo Wadsworth

Beth Hart was ‘There In Your Heart’ at Brighton Dome

BETH HART + KRIS BARRAS DUO – BRIGHTON DOME 05.02.20 There was an air of anticipation at Brighton Dome last night, the audience was full of many mature souls and old rockers who had brought their partners along to see Beth Hart. The atmosphere began with “Right, impress us,...

Posted On 06 Feb 2020 at 1:02 pm

, By Rachel Griffin

Villa fan banned from matches for three years for setting off flare at Amex

An Aston Villa fan who set off a flare when his team scored at the Amex last month has been given a three-year football banning order. John McAuliffe, 51, dropped the flare in the away stands after Villa scored their late equalising goal on 18 January. Today, he was ordered to...

Posted On 06 Feb 2020 at 12:05 pm

, By Jo Wadsworth

Brighton university student spared prison for a second time

A Brighton University student has been spared prison for a second time in a year after being caught with drugs. Omari White-Daley, 23, of Bevendean Crescent, Brighton, was sentenced in February last year for having cocaine and ecstasy with intent to supply. White-Daley, who is...

Posted On 06 Feb 2020 at 11:17 am

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton Kemptown MP filmed dancing like a chicken in Parliament

A bizarre video of Brighton Kemptown MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle dancing like a chicken in the House of Commons has been published. Is that a chicken or @lloyd_rm? (Ft. @abenaopp @DawnButlerBrent) pic.twitter.com/jcelEUXkoj — Maliha (@maliharez) February 4, 2020 The video shows...

Posted On 06 Feb 2020 at 10:05 am

, By Jo Wadsworth

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