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Protesters target Brighton bank branch
Protesters targeted the Brighton branch of HSBC bank, in North Street, because it helps to fund a leading Israeli arms manufacturer. The protesters said yesterday (Saturday 13 December): “Today marks the launch of People Against Genocide’s clandestine network, with a national series of actions a...
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Brighton and Hove Albion frustrated by Liverpool at Anfield
Brighton and Hove Albion 0 Liverpool 2 Hugo Ekitike scored twice as a revived Liverpool continued the recovery of their Premier League form in a dominant performance at home to Brighton and Hove Albion this afternoon (Saturday 13 December). The Reds returned to winning ways and moved up to sixth, wi...
Caroline announce 6-date UK tour
Caroline (stylized in lower case) are an eight-piece rock band that formed in London in 2017. The band comprise Casper Hughes (guitar, vocals), Jasper Llewellyn (cello, drums, vocals, guitar), Mike O’Malley (guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards, cello, percussion), Oliver Hamilton (violin, vocals), Ma...
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Mitoma and Salah on bench as Liverpool host Brighton and Hove Albion
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Fabian Hürzeler has made two changes to the starting line up as the Seagulls prepare to face Liverpool at Anfield this afternoon (Saturday 13 December). But much of the focus has been elsewhere, with the return of Kaoru Mitoma to the Albion bench after more than two mo...
Bryan Adams’ Brighton concert has elements of a huge stadium event
BRYAN ADAMS – BRIGHTON CENTRE 10.12.25 (ACTUAL CONCERT PHOTOS TO FOLLOW) It’s hard not to be impressed by Bryan Adams‘ career that spans decades; his music, his success in photography, as well as his philanthropy. He’s received many honours and is regarded as a national treasure in his nativ...
The Factory Live Worthing awarded South England ‘Music Venue Of The Year’
Prestige Awards, an organisation launched to celebrate businesses and individuals that consistently offer excellent products and services to local residents, has crowned The Factory Live in Worthing as South England ‘Live Music Venue of the Year’ for 2025-26, a second consecutive win for the int...
Weeekend Feature-The quiet rise in the tax burden for UK businesses and consumers
Many businesses in the UK saw the 2025 budget as a tightening of the screw in a period of already difficult conditions. While the government insists it is not raising taxes on companies overall, disquiet among businesses could have an impact on jobs, wages and the wider economy. It’s true that cor...
What is super flu? And other of your questions answered
The NHS is facing severe pressure this winter as flu cases surge earlier than usual, with some calling it “super flu”. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s flu season and how to protect yourself. What is ‘super flu’? Professor Meghana Pandit, NHS national medical director, said...
Electric toothbrush thief jailed for almost a year
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for almost a year after repeatedly stealing high-value items. Sussex Police said: “Serial toothbrush and Jellycat shoplifter, Jason Thorpe, has been jailed for 50 weeks. “Between Saturday 9 August and Tuesday 28 October, the 54-year-old, of no fixed address,...
Review: Cinderella The Pantomime
Pavilion Theatre, Worthing – 4th December 2025 – 6th January 2026 5 stars Cinderella at the Pavilion Theatre in Worthing brings a cosy burst of festive silliness that feels just right for a winter family outing. Running from 10th December 2025 to 4th January 2026, it offers a familiar story deli...
Winter Gardens and chums absolutely nail it!
WINTER GARDENS + BIG FEAR + GIFTHORSE + SNOWY MOUNTAIN – THE HOPE & RUIN, BRIGHTON 10.12.25 The final Hidden Herd new music event of the year at The Hope & Ruin in Brighton promised a quartet of rising talent. On the bill for this month’s December bash were Winter Gardens, Big Fear, Gift...
School sends pupils home after fire in the boys toilets
A Hove school sent home scores of pupils this morning after a fire in the boys’ toilets. Cardinal Newman told parents that nobody was hurt in the fire, but it was closing the school to years 10 and 11. The boys’ toilets were out of action and there was smoke damage to other parts of […]
Hairdresser can sell his clients wine by the glass
A hairdresser has won the right to serve his clients wine – but cannot sell bottles to take away. Jonathan Harries has been given a licence to sell wine by the glass to customers at his salon, Shine in Gloucester Road. This follows a Brighton and Hove City Council licensing panel hearing, which wa...
New homelessness and rough sleeping strategy
A new homelessness and rough sleeping strategy setting out priorities for the next 5 years in Brighton & Hove was adopted by councillors at the Cabinet meeting on Thursday 11 December. The strategy – available online at www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/hrs-strategy – outlines the council’s plan...
Let’s Cabaret Lab This Evening!
It’s still time to grab your tickets! We’re excited to invite you to a special one-night-only cabaret event “Best of Cabaret Lab” happening right here in Kemptown at the Rock Inn this evening Friday 12 December. Expect a diverse burst of talent: comedy, burlesque, music, drag, circus, theatr...
£2m agreed for council home survey
The council is spending £2 million on a survey of its housing stock as it continues to reverse “serious failings” identified by a government regulator last year. Councillors were told the backlog of repairs to council homes has been slashed by almost three-quarters since the Regulator for Socia...
High street fire above shop is believed to have been deliberate
Police have appealed for information after a fire above a shop which is believed to have been started deliberately
Could city centre park finally get public loos again?
Public toilets could once again be available in a city centre park which has been without them for more than three years. The toilets in the £1 million cafe in the centre of The Level were closed in 2022 after persistent vandalism and drug overdoses Two years ago, Brighton and Hove City Council ann...
First look inside as new Premier Inn hotel opens in town centre
A brand-new Premier Inn hotel has opened its doors on December 12 in Hastings, East Sussex, on the site of a former car park on Cornwallis Street.
Bridgerton actress from Sussex felt 'imposter syndrome' receiving MBE
An actress has said she felt “imposter syndrome” in accepting an MBE compared to those who receive honours for the “special things” they do to help people across the country