Festifeel Preview
After a sell out in 2014, Festifeel makes its sixth return with a fantastic array of acts for their annual event on Saturday 10th October at House of Vans in…
‘Shirley Valentine’ Theatre Review
As I took my seat in The Marlborough Theatre and was greeted with Queen’s ‘I Want to Break Free’ I knew I was in for a good time. However, I…
An adventure with 3D-printing in Brighton
In one form or another, 3D-printing has been around since the 1980’s, but it is only now maturing from its industrial heartland into a plethora of applications and through to…
Nerd Nite: Science Festival Preview
Music, cake, laughter, quizzes and nerdy science talks – yes, you guessed it. It’s time for this month’s Nerd Nite. As you most probably know, Nerd Nite delights and fascinates…
Brighton and Hove is selfie capital of UK
Brighton and Hove has been named as the selfie capital of the UK by researchers. Per person more selfies were taken in Brighton and Hove than any other city in…
Landlords vs. Agencies: the student housing dilemma
RESULTS ARE IN: STUDENTS REVEAL THEIR HORROR STORIES IN HOUSING SURVEY The landscape of accommodation hunting at Sussex University has been transformed after Sussex Student Lettings recorded a dramatic increase…
The North-South Divide
Dear Badger, When referring to the English North-South divide, we normally refer to the cultural and economic differences between the two sides. Of course, some are skin-deep whilst others are…
Moan Zone – The Horrors of Brightonian Shopping
This week: The Horrors of Brightonian shopping I was waiting in a seemingly stationary queue and someone decided to stand right up my rear! I do not need someone’s sweaty…
Cheer up, we won
The Brighton and Sussex Waves cheerleading squad have recently brought home the United Kindgom National Championship title for a second year in a row. Despite the fact that cheerleading is…
Iconic West Pier to be rebuilt for anniversary
A Sussex-based property developer hopes to begin the reconstruction of Brighton’s West Pier in time for its 150th anniversary in 2016. The pier hasn’t been open to the public since…
Can you call Brighton home?
Every Sussex student will develop a relationship with Brighton, be it love, hate or something in between. Two writers reveal their feelings about our city by the sea A letter…
LGBrighTon: acceptance and pride
Brighton has long been associated in my memory as the seaside town. My family would visit Brighton once or twice a year, since my early childhood. My earliest memory would…
Alabama 3 Gig review
Fusing the genres of acid house and country blues, Peckham-formed band Alabama 3 returned to Brighton. Inspiring everyone from the likes of US hip hop star Nas to the producers…
Higher education students tempted into prostitution
A local escort agency owner has claimed that students from the city’s universities are turning to prostitution to pay off debts. Concerns have been raised that female students are being…
Five minute film challenge on campus with Moviefest
Campus Moviefest took place on the campus of the University of Sussex between Friday 18 and Thursday 24 November. Campus Moviefest (CMF) is the world’s largest student film festival and…
Brighton’s bike train takes to road with new ventures
The Brighton Bike Train is expanding its services to include group bike rides to big events, including football matches at the new Amex Stadium in Falmer. The plans follow a…
Locals asked to participate in a ₤6m project
People who live along Lewes Road in Brighton have been invited to road shows to discuss proposals to improve the area. The improvements should result in the reduction of carbon…
Brighton transport ranked best in UK
Brighton’s public transport has performed well in a national survey covering 70 local authorities in regions of the UK. In particular Brighton’s bus services were rated highly. The Public Satisfaction…
University Apparel: Brighton Trends
The cold months are upon us and we wanted to find out what Brighton’s locals are wearing this season. Everybody’s seen the trends in fashion magazines but how does our…
Brighton and Hove travellers face eviction and growing stigma
The travelling community has received a lot of media attention over the last 18 months. The Brighton and Hove Green Party have had to take various forms of action to…
