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Norwegian band Pom Poko are highlighting their ‘Champion’ cause
Bella Union recording artists Pom Poko consists of vocalist/lyricist Ragnhild Fangel Jamtveit, bassist Jonas Krøvel, guitarist Martin Miguel Almagro Tonne, and drummer Ola Djupvik and they formed the band back in 2017. They took their unusual name and spirit from Japanese animation visionaries Stu...
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Premier League Match Day 26 – Southampton v Brighton and Hove Albion
Brighton and Hove Albion travel to St Mary’s to pile on the pressure for the Saints. Southampton have just nine points from 25 games – one of those earned at the Amex in late November when Brighton-born Russell Martin was still in charge. Albion can move up to eighth place in the Premier League ...
Weekend Feature- Will the UK send troops to Ukraine? The challenges facing Starme
Plans for the UK and other European countries to send troops to Ukraine are in their very early stages. But the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, will already be thinking about how such a move could play out at home. Sending UK troops abroad, even on a “peacekeeping” mission, always has the poten...
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Weekend Feature- Wht gout Gout is now a disease of the masses
“The Queen’s had an attack of gout! Hurry!” So exclaimed the crotchety Mrs Meg in Yorgos Lanthimos’s The Favourite, in which Olivia Colman plays a moribund and overweight Queen Anne. The queen was afflicted with, among many other conditions, gout – a disorder which causes joint inflammatio...
Rotten Foxes are back! But only for one gig!
Crikey I never saw this coming! Put your ear protectors in, as this morning Brighton’s mullet maniacs Rotten Foxes have announced an unexpected return! Yep! The in-yer-face punk band that raised merry hell between 2015 to 2019 are back at it, but for one night only! This special concert will be...
Conservatives take aim at cuts in council budget
Leading Conservative councillors have criticised the government for another year of “savage” cuts to council spending. Brighton and Hove’s Conservatives are particularly concerned about cuts to libraries, unauthorised encampment enforcement and the effects of national insurance increases when ...
Carl Cox announces first live vinyl set since 2016
Brighton’s iconic beachfront is gearing up for an extraordinary celebration as the legendary Carl Cox returns to headline the ‘On The Beach’ festival for a record fifth time. All powered by Technics’ 60th Anniversary with Carl’s special Vinyl Only Set. This summer Carl Cox will be on th...
Greens call for bold action as council prepares to set budget
Green councillors have criticised proposed cuts totalling £15 million as Brighton and Hove City Council prepares to set the budget for the coming financial year and said bold action was needed. The main opposition party raised concerns about cuts to trading standards, libraries, the team dealing wi...
March and Estupinan could return for Brighton and Hove Albion
Solly March and Pervis Estupinan could be back in action for Brighton and Hove Albion as the Seagulls visit the Saints tomorrow (Saturday 21 February). But Albion head coach Fabian Hürzeler said that club captain Lewis Dunk was doubtful for the Southampton trip as he recovers from a rib injury. Bot...
Leeds Band Flat Moon Electrify in Brighton Debut
Thursday night (20th February), Brighton played host to what might just be the best gig of the year so far. Alphabet on Dyke Road welcomed Leeds-based band Flat Moon, transforming the venue into a riotous explosion of sound and energy. Flat Moon’s presence on stage is electric— videos of their s...
Bowls club can sell drink in new clubhouse despite objections from neighbours
A bowls club has been granted a new club premises certificate, permitting the sale of alcohol, despite strong objections from some neighbours. Hove and Kingsway Bowling Club applied for the certificate for its new base at the outdoor sports hub building at Hove Beach Park – part of a £15 million ...
Woman starts petition calling for coach station to be better
A woman disgusted by the state of Brighton’s coach station has started a petition calling on the council to improve the facilities. Celia Steer catches National Express coaches regularly from Pool Valley which prompted her to set up her petition on the Change.org website. The lack of a waiting roo...
Brighton i360 cuts prices and sets date to reopen
The new owner of the i360 has set the date for reopening the seafront viewing tower and announced a big cut in the price for people living in Brighton and Hove. Hospitality group Nightcap said: “The wait is almost over! The iconic seafront attraction Brighton i360 is set to open its doors to every...
A259 Brighton seafront road closes over Royal Albion Hotel risk
The A259 King’s Road, by the Royal Albion Hotel, just west of the Palace Pier, is to close with immediate effect over safety fears. The fire-damaged section of the building and the scaffolding that holds it up are at risk of catastrophic failure, according to an expert report. Brighton and Hove Ci...
Two people taken to hospital after closure of busy Brighton road
Two people were taken to hospital this afternoon (Friday 21 February) after a “medical incident” in the centre of Brighton. New Road was closed as the emergency services dealt with the incident outside the Unitarian church. Several ambulances and police cars were sent to the scene. Sussex Police...
Tim Minchin Announces Exclusive 2025 Show at Brighton Centre
Acclaimed comedian, musician, and actor Tim Minchin is set to take the stage at the Brighton Centre on Wednesday, 2nd July 2025 for an unforgettable night of music and comedy. Fans can expect a spectacular performance showcasing Minchin’s signature blend of sharp wit, satirical lyrics, and virtuos...
DIVERSITY ANNOUNCE ‘SOUL’ A MAJOR NEW UK TOUR COMING TO BRIGHTON
Diversity is set to take to the road on a major new tour of the UK and Ireland in spring 2026 coming to Brighton Centre on sat 4rth The UK’s most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and May 2026, includi...
Bonnie Raitt: Returns with Brighton show in June 2025
Bonnie Raitt is coming back to celebrate! In 2023, just months after winning three GRAMMY Awards, including Song of the Year for “Just Like That,” Raitt embarked on a successful tour of England, Scotland and Ireland. Now in June 2025, Raitt will return to these favorite places (with a stop o...
Bar staff left shaken after 'disgusting ' homophobic attack
A Brighton bar has experienced what they have described as a 'disgusting and prolonged' homophobic attack
Can a peace be bokered in Ukraine? - Cllr Alistair McNair
If I were a rich man. Ever hum it in the shower? I do. Did you know the town where ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ is set – the home of Tevye, his wife Golde, and their five daughters who are forced to flee to Poland or America by the Tsar – is just outside Kyiv? It’s called Boyarka. Funny...