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Sarah Keyworth charms at the Komedia

Since first performing stand-up at university, Sarah has fast become one of comedy’s brightest talents. Having already been a Funny Women runner-up, 2018 saw Sarah take her debut hour, Dark Horse, to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A thoughtful and hilarious meditation on gender,...

Posted On 20 Feb 2020 at 9:35 pm

, By Tim Squire

Brighton pub plans ‘Royal’ makeover

The owner of a Brighton pub is preparing a “Royal” makeover and has put in a planning application for new signs as part of a raft of changes. The Royal Pavilion Tavern – fondly known as the Pav Tav – looks set to become the Royal. Pub chain Mitchells and...

Posted On 20 Feb 2020 at 7:25 pm

, By Sarah Booker-Lewis, local democracy reporter

Superb night of shoegaze in Brighton

MOLLY + SLEEPING CREATURES + CHINA BAMBOO – THE HOPE & RUIN, BRIGHTON 19.02.20 Acid Box welcomes us to enjoy a night of shoegaze provided by the Austrian duo MOLLY. This Wednesday, the 19th of February, The Hope & Ruin hosts a night of intimate acts from like likes...

Posted On 20 Feb 2020 at 6:12 pm

, By Josh Tubb

The Chameleons are back! Brighton gig included in UK tour

Did you know that there’s actually 203 types of Chameleons? 202 of which are lizards with the remaining one being of course the band! Yes indeed The Chameleons (the band) are back in action and will be touring the UK this September. They have planned in 10 dates right across the...

Posted On 20 Feb 2020 at 5:23 pm

, By Nick Linazasoro

Stewart Lee: Joyfully Surreal

Stewart Lee Snowflake/Tornado, Brighton Dome February 2020 “I can write jokes, they just don’t interest me” Stewart Lee says part way through this show. Stewart Lee’s Snowflake/Tornado has no need to rely on Lee’s interest in writing jokes. Instead, the audience are taken on a...

Posted On 20 Feb 2020 at 3:59 pm

, By Fran Malone

‘Reasons To Be Cheerful’ – The Blockheads announce Concorde 2 gig

After the resounding success of their sold out appearance last June at The Old Market in Hove (read our review HERE) The Blockheads have announced a welcome return to these here parts. They will be rocking up at the popular Concorde 2 on Saturday 21st November. Formed in 1977 to...

Posted On 20 Feb 2020 at 2:55 pm

, By Nick Linazasoro

Trial date set for Brighton security guard charged with cat killings

A Brighton security guard pleaded not guilty this morning to a spate of cat killings and injuries around Brighton. Steve Bouquet, 52, of Rose Hill Terrace, Brighton, appeared at Hove Crown Court accused of 16 charges of criminal damage, all against cats. The attacks, which mostly...

Posted On 20 Feb 2020 at 10:17 am

, By Frank le Duc

Hove man charged with machete attack in Hove wine bar

A man from Hove has been charged with a machete attack in a Hove wine bar and is due to answer a wounding charge in court today. Ashkan Zahedian, 29, of Bodiam House, Davigdor Road, Hove, is charged with having the machete at the Mixologist, formerly Misty’s, in Church Road,...

Posted On 20 Feb 2020 at 10:09 am

, By Frank le Duc

Brighton and Hove’s record on refugees is nowhere near as good as claimed

You could not make it up if you wanted to: our “city of sanctuary” has resettled just 55 people up to this month compared with Bristol’s 119 by February last year. At the last meeting of Brighton and Hove City Council, on Thursday 30 January, the Labour administration and its...

Posted On 20 Feb 2020 at 12:38 am

, By Samer Bagaeen

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