Does Brighton have a woman problem?

The other day I attended a screening in Brighton of the critically acclaimed film Adult Human Female. It explores the challenges posed to women’s rights by sexist trans activism, including the way that gender “self-identification” can be used by abusive males to target women and...
Posted On 30 Jan 2023 at 10:40 pm

Beth Hart to bring ‘Whole Lotta Love’ to Brighton audience

The Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Beth Hart will be heading to Brighton as part of her UK tour this March. Beth will perform eight UK shows including Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (Tuesday 7th March), Birmingham Symphony Hall (Thursday 9th March), Sheffield City Hall (Saturday...
Posted On 30 Jan 2023 at 10:09 pm

Parent plans challenge to proposed Arts Award cut

A worried mother plans to ask councillors why they propose removing funding for a qualification designed to encourage young people back into education. Atlanta Cook was delighted when her teenage daughter reached the top of the waiting list to participate in the Arts Award...

Albion drawn away to Stoke in FA Cup fifth round

Brighton and Hove Albion face a tricky tie in the next round of the FA Cup after they were drawn away to Stoke City. A trip to the Potteries was the reward for overcoming holders Liverpool in a pulsating fourth round tie at the Amex yesterday (Sunday 29 January). Albion travelled...
Posted On 30 Jan 2023 at 7:37 pm

Stranglers, Damned, Ruts DC & Johnny Moped band members play Brighton gig

WINGMEN + THE DUEL + WITCHDOKTORS – CONCORDE 2, BRIGHTON 29.1.23 It’s like a joke isn’t it…..”What do a Strangler, a Supergrass, a Damned, a Rut and a Moped have in common?”. Answer…“They are all Wingmen”. For those that aren’t aware, Wingmen is the new ‘supergroup’...
Posted On 30 Jan 2023 at 6:47 pm

Indian street food chain sets opening date for Brighton restaurant

A South Indian street food chain has set the opening date for its Brighton restaurant while attracting investment from a private equity funder. Mowgli is taking bookings for its new premises in the old Oasis shop on the corner of Duke’s Lane and Middle Street from Friday 24...
Posted On 30 Jan 2023 at 6:40 pm

Trio of charities unite to raise cash for extra activities in school holidays

Three Brighton-based charities are uniting to provide extra school holiday activities for low-income families. GladRags, Chomp Moulsecoomb and Chomp Bevendean have also started fundraising to pay for the extra sessions, with East Brighton Trust to match the total. Alongside the...
Posted On 30 Jan 2023 at 5:32 pm

Brighton and Hove Albion sign Sweden international as Caicedo saga drags on

Amid all the speculation and controversy surrounding Moises Caicedo, Brighton and Hove Albion have confirmed the signing of Yasin Ayari from Swedish side AIK, on undisclosed terms, subject to international clearance. The deal, announced this afternoon, is reported to be wort...
Posted On 30 Jan 2023 at 2:01 pm

Brighton man charged with burglary

A man from Brighton has been charged with burgling a house in Crowborough on Saturday (28 January). Daniel Taylor, 34, of Lynchet Close, Hollingdean, is due to appear at Brighton Magistrates’ Court today (Monday 30 January). Taylor has been charged with burglary with intent to...
Posted On 30 Jan 2023 at 11:51 am

The Who to end British tour in Hove

The Who have announced their first British tour for six years, ending with a concert at the Sussex county cricket ground in Hove. The band will play with a full orchestra and the support act will be UB40 featuring Ali Campbell. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday (3 February) on...
Posted On 30 Jan 2023 at 10:25 am
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