New international student legislation “appalling”
From the end of this month international students wanting to come to the UK to study will be subject to finger-printing, in a piloting of the biometric identity cards that…
Online CV fraud dupes job seekers
It’s usually the employer concerned about the legitimacy of CVs received, but last week jobseekers were being encouraged to carry out their own research into potential employers before they submit…
Engine Rooms license fiasco
Last week the Engine Room club was barred from being allowed to play pre-recorded music, as the club did not hold the correct license.
Possible bus strike threatens rush hour
A possible bus drivers’ strike is on the cards after a dispute over Union representation. The GMB Union, has asked its 140 members within the Brighton and Hove Bus and…
Students prepare for bike-a-thon
Sussex students are amongst those limbering up to cycle to Ethiopia this week, a journey they hope to complete in aid of Maternity Worldwide.
Short Fuse: Literature review, Komedia
Komedia’s place as one of Brighton’s most interesting and varied venues is reinforced at the Halloween special of long-running fiction event ‘Short Fuse’. The audience was presented with a variety…
Credit Crunch crisis talks
The faecal matter appears to have hit the ventilation equipment, and governments the world over are falling over themselves in attempts to clear up the mess. The media have been…
Thoughts on the art of dissent
Two weeks ago, ‘Smash EDO’ protesters blocked off Lewes road as they paraded from the Sussex University campus, and attempted to reach the EDO MBM/ITT factory responsible for the manufacture…
Quirky comedy improv gets the nod
Comedy Store Players Corn Exchange, 23/10/08 ‘So, I’m an apprentice to the cake maker who specialises in making lemon drizzle cakes for David Hasselhoff’s oil boy?’ Steve Steen looks incredulously…
Credit crunch hits students
It has toppled Northern Rock, caused chaos on Wall Street, bankrupted Iceland, and may just have dashed McCain’s hopes for winning the White House. Now the international financial crisis is…
Goodbye Mr. Chips?
Roy Walker Corn Exchange, 25/10/08 Tonight sees the return of Roy Walker, the ‘Catchphrase’ presenter turned stand-up comic. The opening soundtrack to ‘Catchphrase’ leaves the audience reeling with reminiscent excitement,…
Sussex rugby 2nd defeated in cup derby
‘We were undone by a decent player this afternoon,’ said 1st team captain and acting coach Pete Holmes in the wake of Wednesday’s 29-10 defeat to Brighton 2nd. For sure,…
Gender is a drag performance
Last week I wrote in these pages that feminism is a relevant and important social movement that offers benefits for everyone. As part of this argument, this week I offer…
Adios Ramos as ‘Arry Comes To Spurs’ Rescue
No more Spurs jokes. Enough. Alright just one. “There have been reports of severe disruption to parts of the London underground due to a points failure in the Tottenham area”.…
An expensive lesson in globalisation
Iceland: Yes, it’s that cold place where Björk’s from – but more recently, the country has become famous for the sudden collapse of its banks and being, as our most…
Cheryl Cole: role model
Successful musician, devoted wife and possibly one of the sweetest no-nonsense people on the telly at the moment, Cheryl Cole has come a long way from past charges of aggravated…
Hear the Lyons roar! (and then laugh)
‘I have a villain’s face’ declares Zoe Lyons, searching for the coffee hidden under the foam of her cappuccino. ‘I know in twenty years from now I’ll make a very…
Stephen grants us a laugh
Stephen Grant Corn Exchange, 25/10/08 Stephen Grant is a man who definitely follows the mantra “first the worst, second the best” – in fact, his Brighton festival show for this…
Embarrassing dad posing as stand-up comedian?
Mark Steel Corn Exchange, 24/10/08 Mark Steel is well-received by a left-leaning and surprisingly diverse audience in terms of age at a reasonably full Corn Exchange. The ‘I first heard…