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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…

Campaign for living wage, amid rising student costs

Despite Brighton being the 5th most expensive city in the country, Brighton students get the same budget as students living in cheaper cities, and less than those living in London.…

Shakedown Festival at Stanmer Park – 17th September, 2011

We lucky Sussex students are already spoilt by our surroundings – a stone’s throw from the sea and surrounded by the beautiful greenery of Stanmer Park – and we just…

Mayday Parade

Before their gig at Concorde 2, Mayday Parade was previously unchartered territory for me. The band had come straight from their tour in Germany, hitting the UK with their fourth…

National Student Pride brings students together

Last weekend, between 29 and 30 April, Brighton welcomed National Student Pride for the third time. The official pre-party was held at Revenge nightclub and warmed up students and locals…