Commuters to take DfT to court over trains
Rail commuters have launched a legal challenge against the Department of Transport (DfT) for their failure to deal with the ongoing dispute between Southern Rail and workers’ unions. More than…
Thousands protest Trump in Brighton
Over 2000 students and residents gathered in central Brighton to protest President Trump’s immigration policy which spilled out into an unplanned march shutting down the city centre, lasting into the…
The Street – Portrait of Brighton by Sherwin Wong & Cailtin Samuelson
Coming back to Brighton to revise during Christmas break ? Don’t worry, it doesn’t necessarily have to be depressing ! I have found two Third years that will inspire you…
Sussex allows senior lecturer to carry on teaching after assaulting student girlfriend
Miriam Steiner and Freya Marshall Payne Content warning: domestic abuse, violence The Sussex community has been shaken by news that Dr Lee Salter, a Sussex Senior Lecturer in Media and…
Local Labour branch suspended and election results annulled amid opposing claims of misconduct
Labour Leader Mr Corbyn shortly after being elected last year. Photo: Flickr Freya Marshall Payne The Brighton, Hove and District Labour Party has been suspended by the party’s National Executive…
Brighton sees Leave and Remain supporters unite after Brexit
Freya Marshall Payne On June 28th an estimated 200 people gathered on The Level despite a heavy downpour to attend ‘Brighton and Hove Stands together’, a rally held as part…
Brighton’s Rhythmix nominated for Best Arts Project
Brighton’s leading music charity Rhythmix has been nominated for the Best Arts Project in the National Lottery Awards 2016 and for those of you who may be out of the…
The Great Escape 2016: Reviewed
The Badger took on the imposing task of covering The Great Escape; leaping between interviews and gigs across Brighton and Hove, we managed to catch some massive sets whilst chilling…
The Great Escape: The Island Club Interview
Modest as they are talented, Brighton’s The Island Club are turning heads with their intricate brand of melodic pop-rock. The Badger caught up with them before their packed out set…
Agony at The Amex as Brighton crash out of playoffs
Brighton Hove & Albion 1 – 1 Sheffield Wednesday Sheffield Wednesday win 3-1 on aggregate As 24,000 blue and white flags swung across The Amex it seemed even the sun…
The Arts Appreciation Argument
Even those of us who cannot write a novel, hold a note or put oil to canvas, can enjoy and appreciate an artist’s interpretation of the world around them. Through…
Shake Your Tail Feather – The Albatross 3rd and Main
Oliver Young When Simon David Eden’s directorial debut, The Albatross 3rd and Main, opened its world premiere in Brighton’s very own Emporium Theatre, I was not entirely sure about the…
Gay Rights in the UK: Daniel Parker writes a brief history of a long struggle
The year was 2014. The month was March. And the vibes were very, very gay. Yes, it was 13th March 2014 and, in a historical moment, same-sex marriage was fully…
Brighton stands by Paris victims
A minute’s silence was held outside Brighton Town Hall on 15 November to commemorate the 129 victims of the Paris terrorist attacks which occurred earlier this month. The event was…
Uber launches in Brighton
Following approval by Brighton and Hove City Council, the taxi service Uber is to shortly begin operating within the Brighton area. Initially, Uber faced lengthy opposition from incumbent taxi firms…
Islamophobic taunting reported outside the Muslim Prayer Centre
A group of young males shouted taunting comments about ISIS outside the on-campus Muslim Student Centre on Friday 20 November. The incident came just one week after 130 people were…
Brett Goldstein Review
I didn’t really know what to expect when, in place of the standard “alright” or “you having a good night?” lines, Brett Goldstein jumped onto stage to the sounds of…
Brighton’s flourishing vegan culture
We’ve heard it all. It has been all over the news for the last couple of days. Processed meats such as bacon, sausages and ham might be just as dangerous…
Feeding the 5,000 from the waste of millions
I found out on Facebook a while ago that, just a few minutes from my house, there would be an event going on at which I could get a free…
Panic on the streets of Brighton? An anonymous writer reveals the alcohol-fuelled world of Brighton’s night-life
After finishing a whirlwind first year at Sussex University I found myself facing a difficult decision over my summer activities. Do I return home and regress to an apathy-filled, nocturnal…