Kemptown: Straying from Central
A Beginner’s Guide to exploring more of Brighton. Everyone is typically familiar with the north and south lanes, pavilion, seafront, and pier; different areas of Brighton are teeming with events…
Brighton Student Experience: The Gay Capital of the UK
‘I go to university in Brighton’ is a statement that usually evokes a lot of intrigue in people who hear it. Brighton’s reputation, nationally and internationally, carries with it a…
The Art Around. Street Artists and Art who help make Brighton, Brighton
Whilst walking the colourful streets of Brighton, you may have noticed art pieces around on top of shops, on spare spaces of the wall, or in alleys between buildings. If…
Beacon Mill: A Tribute to Your Local Windmill
On a blustery September morning, a few hours before my first class of the year, I ventured out to Brighton’s nearest seaside cliffs, alone. My stroll under the mossy chalk…
Hopping Around Brighton: A Pebbled Paradise!
Brighton, the vibrant seaside city, effortlessly blends coastal charm with an electric nightlife. The beach is the beating heart of this city, stretching from the iconic Palace Pier to the…
Society Spotlight: Forest Garden Society
If you’ve ever wandered behind Northfield, you more than likely would have stumbled across the Forest Garden. Complete with sapling trees, charming make-shift benches and stunning views of Sussex’s wildlife,…
Labour MP Refuses to Answer Student Questions and Storms Out of Q&A
Chris Ward, Kemptown and Peacehaven Labour MP, attended a Q&A with Sussex students. He refused to acknowledge his private sector lobbying past, and also refused to respond to questions asking…
Panalo – Brighton’s Newest Winner
Panalo, the Filipino word for “win”, is the odd name given to the new Filipino restaurant in Hove. Sleek but unassuming, this six-month-old establishment sits on the corner of a…
A Guide to Brighton’s Hidden Gem Bookstores
In the heart of Brighton, Afrori Books is more than just a bookshop – it’s a vibrant community space dedicated to celebrating Black voices, culture, and literature. Specialising in books…
What makes a memorable meal?
Why do we remember some meals and not others? It’s a question I’ve pondered over many times and now seek to answer.
Brighton’s Hidden Classics
A musical rocket ship to the moon launched way back in the early 20th century, with genres like Jazz, Swing, Latin and Blues showing us what spring is like on…
Brighton: Wrapped
In the good old days, winter was the season of mince pies, mulled wine and Michael Bublé. Now, however, Spotify Wrapped is more of a hallmark of the holidays than…
What makes a memorable meal?
Why do we remember some meals and not others? It’s a question I’ve pondered over many times and now seek to answer. When I think of those special moments of…
What’s on in Brighton this Christmas
As decorations have been in stores since the summer holidays, it is inevitable that many students may have gotten into the Christmas spirit sometime around October 1, and then out…
Knepp Estate: A Lesson on Nature’s Resistance
I didn’t expect the first week of graduate school to involve waking up in the early hours of the morning to the sound of torrential rain on the roof of…
Puppy Yoga Studio Opens in Hove
For more than 5,000 years, yoga has served as a practice that promotes spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing. In the 21st century, its proliferation around the world has caused it…
Bruha: Flavours of Resilience from the Philippines
Nestled in the Lanes stands the low-key frontage of Brighton’s sole Filipino restaurant, Bruha, crafting artisanal dishes with cultural fusion by a British-Filipino owner. It has not turned a profit…
A Candid Interview with Brighton’s Peace Camp
Every week I venture into Brighton from campus for work, and every bus journey down Lewes Road, I was hit by the same questions: “I wonder if people actually live…
Understanding the Hidden Reality of Housing Insecurity in Brighton
One in 88 people are homeless in Brighton and Hove, according to Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity. This horrifying statistic brings the real extent of the situation into focus.…
North Laine Retailers: Fast Fashion?
The North Laine area in Brighton is renowned for being a quirky set of small businesses, where you can be sure what you’re buying is unique. When I moved to…