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Hundreds of Brighton residents gather to stand in solidarity with Ukraine

Stop the War Coalition organised a protest at Brighton’s Clock Tower today (Sunday 6 March). One of the organisers, Paddy O’Keefe, said that he was very concerned about the threat of a “nuclear holocaust.” He said: “The bombing of the nuclear plant, it’s the first time a nuclear...

Posted On 06 Mar 2022 at 9:48 pm

, By Roz Scott

Archbishop of Canterbury praises Brighton’s values of diversity, welcome and hospitality

The Archbishop of Canterbury praised Brighton’s values of diversity, welcome and hospitality during his official visit to the Diocese of Chichester which has its “head office” in Hove. Archbishop Justin Welby met dozens of refugees from a number of countries at All Saints Hove...

Posted On 06 Mar 2022 at 6:23 pm

, By Frank le Duc

Simply Red ‘simply soulful’ – Brighton Centre concert report

SIMPLY RED + MICA PARIS – BRIGHTON CENTRE 5.3.22 Saturday evening in Brighton and the auditorium was full, with an air of tentative hope and muted enthusiasm. Would Simply Red bring the audience joy and escapism, or would Hucknall’s voice be affected by his self-confessed...

Posted On 06 Mar 2022 at 5:19 pm

, By Rachel Griffin

Self Esteem ‘Still Reigning’ in Brighton

SELF ESTEEM + PHOEBE GREEN + SERAPHINA SIMONE – CHALK, BRIGHTON 3.3.22 Tonight at Chalk is the Brighton leg of Self Esteem’s eagerly awaited (and twice rescheduled) ‘Prioritise Pleasures’ sold-out tour. And it’s a night all about female solidarity, support, and mutual...

Posted On 06 Mar 2022 at 3:19 pm

, By Sara-Louise Bowrey

LIFE to release third album and announce return to Brighton

LIFE have announced that they will be performing live in Brighton on Tuesday 11th October 2022, when they will be appearing at Patterns. You can purchase your tickets from LOUT Promotions HERE or from Patterns HERE. LIFE play Patterns as part of their UK tour celebrating the...

Posted On 06 Mar 2022 at 1:16 pm

, By Nick Linazasoro

‘Lips Can Kill Tour’ is in Brighton

The ‘Lips Can Kill’ idea first came to fruition in 2019. The idea was to bring more female and diverse presence into the live music scene which has been dominated by male groups for so long. Four London based multi international bands with a common aim and likeminded ideas set...

Posted On 06 Mar 2022 at 2:09 am

, By Nick Linazasoro

Wife Swap USA play another corker of a gig

WIFE SWAP USA + BEN BROWN + AHSOKA – GREEN DOOR STORE, BRIGHTON 4.3.22 Finally, Wife Swap USA get to headline the Green Door Store, and it’s certainly not before time. We’ve been covering WSUSA since the start, and they’ve blown us away on more than one...

Posted On 06 Mar 2022 at 1:25 am

, By Cris Watkins

Brighton lags in home energy ratings table

Fewer than two in five homes in Brighton meet the recommended Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of “C”, according to research published by a national house-buying business. Just 36 per cent of Brighton homes make the grade, reflecting in part the age and condition of...

Posted On 06 Mar 2022 at 12:01 am