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Get set….Welly to drop debut album with tour dates

The hugely tipped Welly have shared their new single, ‘The Roundabout Racehorse’, taken from their forthcoming debut LP ‘Big In The Suburbs’ which will be released on 21st March. You can watch the video HERE.  The single and album follow five rapturously received singles – ‘Shopping’,...

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Council budgets cash to help keep King Alfred open

The King Alfred sports complex will remain open for as long as possible before a replacement is built, councillors have been told. Labour councillor Alan Robins, the Brighton and Hove City Council’s cabinet member for sports and recreation, said that £52,000 had been included in the budget for th...

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Council scales back proposed cuts in public health budget

Proposed cuts to public health services have been scaled back after the government awarded Brighton and Hove City Council a bigger grant than expected. The council had planned to cut funding for Audio Active, a charity supporting young people through music, but has been able to include the money in ...

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‘Heavy Wild’ night out in Brighton

HEAVY WILD + ALPHABET + QUAKING ASPENS + WEAKDAY – THE HOPE & RUIN, BRIGHTON 12.2.25 It’s that time again for the monthly Hidden Herd new music bash at The Hope & Ruin in Brighton. This time around the acts on offer are Heavy Wild, Alphabet, Quaking Aspens and Weakday. We almost alway...

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Feeling the Valentine’s Day ‘Joe Love’ for Fat Dog

FAT DOG + STAR CITY – CHALK, BRIGHTON 14.2.25 It’s been 644 days since my first memorable Fat Dog encounter which happened on Brighton Beach on Friday 12th May 2023 at 10:30pm as part of ‘The Great Escape’ new music festival. Back then, those that were present were in the know! This was a tr...

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Weekend Feature-Could Elon Musk’s government takeover happen in the UK?

It has been less than a month since Donald Trump retook the Oval Office. But with dozens of executive orders, every day has brought substantial change. While Trump claims he has a democratic mandate to cut government waste, it is the unelected Elon Musk who has been behind the most radical changes. ...

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Weekend Culture- Robert F. Kennedy Jr-why antidepressants are harder to quit than heroin

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says antidepressants are harder to quit than heroin – is he right? Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been sworn in as the US health and human services secretary, despite saying a few things that raised eyebrows during his confirmation hearing. One of those things was the claim that s...

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Brighton and Hove Albion beat Chelsea again

A stunning opener from Kaoru Mitoma and two goals from Yankuba Minteh left Chelsea suffering a crippling sense of déjà vu. Brighton and Hove Albion’s 3-0 victory at the Amex lifted the club to eighth place in the Premier League to chants of: “Can we play you every week?” Six days on from sli...

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Premier League Match Day 25 – Brighton and Hove Albion v Chelsea

Brighton and Hove Albion play Chelsea for the second time in a week after coming back from behind to win 2-1 in the FA Cup last Saturday (8 February). Tonight (Friday 14 February), Danny Welbeck is due to start up front with Georginio Rutter while Joao Pedro again warms the bench. Former Blue Tariq ...

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Girl in hospital after unprovoked attack in Brighton

A girl needed hospital treatment for head and leg injuries after she was attacked in Brighton, Sussex Police said today (Friday 14 February). The force said: “Police are investigating an unprovoked assault on a 16-year-old girl in Brighton. “The incident occurred at the junction between Pelham S...

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Council on track to wipe out overspend for current financial year

The council could wipe out its overspend by the end of the current financial year which runs until the end of next month. Council leader Bella Sankey said that she was determined to balance the books in the current financial year and added that an in-year overspend was dropping. Councillor Sankey to...

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Delivery app drivers log off in push for better pay

Drivers working for a number of leading delivery apps have logged off as part of a campaign for better pay and conditions. The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) said that workers at Uber, Bolt and Addison Lee were taking action for six hours from 4pm today, Valentine’s Day (Frid...

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Burglars target Hove vape shop

Burglars targeted a vape shop in the centre of Hove this morning (Friday 14 February). Sussex Police said: “Police responded to a report of a burglary in progress at around 6am today (Friday 14 February) at a shop in Church Road, Hove, near to The Drive. “Two men were reported to have been seen ...

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New Jewellery-Making School Opens in Brighton

A brand-new creative hub is opening its doors to aspiring and experienced jewellers. Jewellers Academy Brighton will officially launch on 1st March 2025, offering expert-led jewellery-making classes for all skill levels, from complete beginners to advanced makers looking to refine their craft. Jewel...

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A Valentine’s Day release & Brighton gig from Lacuna Coil

Lacuna Coil are an Italian gothic metal band that hail from Milan. The band formed back in 1994 having previously been known as Sleep of Right and Ethereal, and they have recorded ten studio albums, two extended plays, three live albums, two compilation albums, one video album, and sixteen singles a...

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Ugg ‘n’ Ogg and the Worlds First Dogg returns to Komedia

FIDERI FIDERA PRESENTS A FIVE-STAR THEATRICAL TREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY! Ugg ’n’ Ogg and the World’s First Dogg Sunday 9th March 2025 | 11:30 AM Join hunter-gatherers Ugg ’n’ Ogg as they embark on an unforgettable adventure, befriending young wolves Tooth ’n’ Claw to invent the world’...

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Mosquito bite leaves man with brain swelling and unable to recognise his own mum

A Brit left unable to recognise his own mum when a mosquito bite turned out to be a deadly 'brain swelling' disease now faces £50,000 in bills - as his insurance expired days earlier.

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“Connected Brighton Nominated for Dual Honours at Brighton Girl Awards 2025”

In a testament to its growing influence in the local community, Connected Brighton and its founder Lyndsey Clay have been nominated for two prestigious categories at the Brighton Girl Awards 2025 – Brighton Girl of the Year and Community of the Year. The nominations mark another milestone in Conne...

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Updates as police cordon off shop in Hove

Sussex Police has cordoned off Hove Vape Shop in Church Road, Hove. Police are currently on the scene and have been seen speaking with neighbouring shops.

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Well-Tech World Summit 2025 Comes To Brighton

Brighton & Hove, January 30, 2025 – The Well-Tech World Summit 2025, a premier event designed to empower founders and SMEs with the latest technological advancements while integrating wellness into the tech industry, is set to take place on April 7-8, 2025, at the Harbour Hotel Brighton. This ...