Six fairly unremarkable Brighton and Hove Albion v Leicester City encounters

They first met over 90 years ago, then didn’t cross paths again for over 47 years. Albion once signed a cricketer from them. Micky Adams went there without a second thought just after the September 11th atrocities. Tomorrow the 7th place Albion take on 11th place Leicester City...
Posted On 18 Sep 2021 at 7:22 pm

John Grant: ‘Boy From Michigan’ done good

JOHN GRANT + TEDDY THOMPSON – DE LA WARR PAVILION, BEXHILL-ON-SEA 17.9.21 The very antithesis of toxic masculinity, singer songwriter John Grant exudes empathy, compassion and care. With haunting melodies and witty lyrics, he portrays American life from the viewpoint of the...
Posted On 18 Sep 2021 at 11:01 am

Hands Off Gretel ‘Still Angry’?

HANDS OFF GRETEL + MY-HI + SALVATION JAYNE – GREEN DOOR STORE, BRIGHTON 16.9.21 Hands Off Gretel were this evening finally in town, having had this concert rescheduled several times due to Covid 19. Hence the title of the tour being ‘Still Angry Tour’. The tour was picking...
Posted On 18 Sep 2021 at 9:02 am

Assisted Suicide Bill raises serious questions

There has been much coverage of the Assisted Suicide Bill, currently making its way through the House of Lords. It is important that we take action to challenge this proposed legislation. It is also vital that we affirm our support for the best possible end-of-life care,...
Posted On 18 Sep 2021 at 6:40 am

Could you help run Brighton and Hove’s independent health watchdog?

The main independent health and care watchdog in Brighton and Hove is looking for new directors, including someone to chair the board and a finance expert. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove has won plaudits for its work during the coronavirus pandemic – and for reports on issues such...
Posted On 18 Sep 2021 at 5:05 am

Gridlock warning as four key events clash in Brighton tomorrow

Drivers are being warned of the potential for gridlock tomorrow (Sunday 19 September) with four key events taking place in Brighton. About 30,000 football fans are expected to watch Brighton and Hove Albion host Leicester City at the Amex Stadium in Falmer, with a 2pm kick-off...
Posted On 18 Sep 2021 at 2:28 am

‘Return Of The Dread’ as Dreadzone fill the Concorde 2

DREADZONE – CONCORDE 2, BRIGHTON 17.9.21 It’s fair to say that Dreadzone are always 100% dependable in giving punters an absolutely fabulous night out whenever they perform live and this evening at the Concorde 2 on Brighton seafront, the faithful were certainly rockin’ to...
Posted On 18 Sep 2021 at 2:22 am

Residents at wits’ ends with council inaction on Old Steine Gardens

Residents living in the heart of Brighton are the end of their tether with the council, which is failing to get on top of the continuing issues of tents and anti-social behaviour in the Old Steine Gardens and not maintaining the area. The Old Steine Gardens, with the stunning...
Posted On 18 Sep 2021 at 1:32 am

An organic recovery to learn from

On Wednesday I visited Stanmer Park for a roundtable discussion with some of the organisations currently operating in the park and with council officers. The discussion centred around how those organisations have survived the coronavirus pandemic and what they are looking for in...
Posted On 18 Sep 2021 at 1:00 am

Brighton masseur jailed for sexually assaulting two clients

A Brighton masseur has been jailed for sexually assaulting two clients after he was convicted by a jury at Lewes Crown Court. And his wife was jailed for threatening both clients in an attempt to intimidate witnesses and for perverting the course of justice. The jury heard that...
Posted On 18 Sep 2021 at 12:45 am
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