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Weekend Feature- Times journalists now deemed ‘legitimate military targets’ by Russian Securities
Russia’s former president and current deputy head of its security council, Dmitry Medvedev, has declared that the editors of the Times newspaper in the UK are now “legitimate military targets”. Medvedev, who is one of Vladimir Putin’s closest allies, was responding to the newspaper’s cover...
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Weekend Feature-Saudi Arabia is a controversial choice to host the World Cup
The official announcement that Saudi Arabia would host the 2024 Fifa men’s World Cup came as a surprise to nobody. Hosting rights have been on the country’s geopolitical agenda for many years, and football’s international governing body was more than happy to oblige. Both parties have come in ...
High winds prompt Brighton Winter Fayre to close doors early
For the second time in three weekends, the weather has thwarted the organisers of the Brighton Winter Fayre. Last night they said: “The Brighton Winter Fayre regretfully announces an early closure due to Met Office predictions of high winds this weekend. “Originally scheduled to be open on Satur...
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Star Trek, a sundial, cricket sixes – some of the ideas to save the doomed i360
Many had doubts about whether the Brighton i360 would be financially viable but others were keen that the seafront attraction should live long and prosper. One person suggested holding events with a Star Trek theme but no one seemed able to boldly go – or to make it so – and, in the end, resista...
Hürzeler understands frustration of ambitious Brighton and Hove Albion fans
Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hürzeler said that he understood the frustration of the club’s ambitious fans. And he accepted “critical feedback” from expectant supporters because it comes with the territory amid his team’s recent poor run of form. Albion travel to West Ham Unit...
Crikey! ‘Slack Sunday’ are seriously pulling out all the stops!
Earlier this month we attended the inaugural ‘Slack Sunday’ live music event which was put on at the Daltons venue on Brighton Beach by Slack City Radio’s ‘Vince & Jo have a Radio Show’. There was a trio of decent quality acts on offer that evening, these being The Stealers, Bacci Pouc...
More than 100 staff lose their jobs as Brighton i360 closes
More than a hundred staff have lost their jobs with the closure of the Brighton i360 less than a week before Christmas. A London company, Interpath Advisory, said that the Brighton i360 had closed after the appointment of joint administrators. Interpath said: “Steve Absolom and Will Wright from In...
The Wormz have turned: it’s party time with SNAYX in Brighton
WORMZ + CELEBRATIONS + VASELINE (SNAYX + CONGRATULATIONS + HYPSOLINE) – THE GREEN DOOR STORE, BRIGHTON 19.12.24 Billed as “The Xmas Party No One Asked For”, tonight’s show at the Green Door Store, under the arches below Brighton railway station, sold out very quickly indeed. Who are the myst...
SOCIAL MEDIA STAR DEREK MITCHELL BRINGS HIS HIT SHOW DOUBLE DUTCH TO BRIGHTON
Brace yourselves for a night of razor-sharp wit, flawless mimicry, and side-splitting cultural commentary as Derek Mitchell, the social media sensation with over 65,000 Instagram followers, brings his debut UK tour Double Dutch to Brighton’s Dome on 13 June 2025. Fresh off a critically acclaimed r...
Labour rebuffs Green claim about talking down the i360
A Green councillor accused Labour of “talking down” the i360 seafront attraction which has closed after it was unable to pay its debts. Green councillor Pete West asked Labour to start “talking up” the i360 in a question to the deputy leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, Jacob Taylor, l...
Council will not take over running Brighton i360
The council will not take over the running of the Brighton i360, according to the deputy leader Jacob Taylor in a statement this morning (Friday 20 December). Brighton and Hove City Council said: “The council understands that Brighton i-360 Limited will file to enter into administration today (Fri...
Failed i360 leaves legacy of debt until 2041
A leading councillor said last night that the people of Brighton and Hove will be paying off a loan brokered for the i360 until 2041. The Labour deputy leader of the council Jacob Taylor confirmed the extent of the situation in response to a question from the Conservative leader Alistair McNair. Cou...
Councillor calls for i360 inquiry
A councillor’s call for Brighton and Hove City Council to investigate how the i360 could be saved has been overtaken by events with the attraction having closed. Brighton and Hove Independent councillor Mark Earthey asked for a special cross-party scrutiny committee to carry out an inquiry. Counci...
MR CHONKERS TO BRING HIS ABSURDITY TO BRIGHTON’S KOMEDIA ON 15 MARCH 2025
Prepare yourselves, Brighton: Mr Chonkers, the infamous creation of American clown and absurdist John Norris, is coming to Komedia on 15 March 2025. This one-night-only event promises an evening of chaotic brilliance, surreal hilarity, and participatory nonsense unlike anything you’ve experienced ...
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2025 LISTINGS – EASTBOURNE THEATRES
DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Friday 6 December 2024 – Sunday 12 January 2025 Various performances, see eastbournetheatres.co.uk for full listings SNOW WHITE Mirror, Mirror on the wall, a perfect panto for one and all… The Devonshire Park pantomime promises live music, stunning sets and glorious cos...
ABC ANNOUNCES ‘THE LEXICON OF LOVE’ ORCHESTRAL TOUR 2025
Iconic British band ABC is set to captivate audiences once again with their highly anticipated ‘The Lexicon of Love’ Orchestral Tour 2025. Known for their timeless hits and dazzling live performances, ABC will bring their groundbreaking 1982 debut album The Lexicon of Love to life with a full or...
Celtic punk outfit The Rumjacks announce new album & Brighton gig
Celtic punk legends, The Rumjacks have announced their UK & Europe tour for early 2025, celebrating their electrifying brand new album, ‘Dead Anthems’ which is set for release on February 7th – Pre-order the album HERE. Known for their infectious energy and anthemic songs, the band is set...
Brighton i360 closes
The Brighton i360 has closed, with staff called to a meeting today (Friday 20 December) to hear the news. They are being laid off and told that there is no to pay them as the seafront attraction goes under with debts of more than £50 million. The biggest creditor is Brighton and Hove City Council [...
Gym at risk in King Alfred revamp
A popular gym looks like it will go when the King Alfred Leisure Centre is finally redeveloped, a senior councillor said tonight (Thursday 19 December). Labour councillor Alan Robins said that the new King Alfred would have an extensive gym but FitLab, formerly Cheetahs, would not be moving into the...
Biggest school may make entry easier for children on free school meals
The biggest secondary school in Brighton and Hove may change its admissions rules to give a higher priority to children who are eligible for free school meals. Cardinal Newman Catholic School, in The Upper Drive, Hove, sets its own admissions criteria as a faith school and gives the highest priority...