This Month in Local Live Acts: April
The best of this month in Brighton gigs, including The Undercover Hippy and Happy Accidents. […]
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Brexit march London 2019: What is the route of the Put it to the People rally and when does it start?
What is the route of the Put it to the People march and when does it start? Tens of thousands are expected to attend the Put it to the People march in London today. Protesters seeking a referendum on the final Brexit deal will once again descend on the capital. Up to 700,000 people were […]
New Zealand shooting: Prime minister Jacinda Ardern receives worldwide support for her response to terrorist attack
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives worldwide support for her response to terrorist attack People across the world are showing their support for New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s response after last week’s terrorist attack at two mosques, which killed 50 people. […]
New Zealand shooting: Parliament opens session with reading from Quran
New Zealand opens parliament session with reading from Quran The Quran was recited during New Zealand’s parliament session on Tuesday, the first since last week’s terrorist attack on two mosques that claimed 50 lives. A Muslim imam led prayers in parliament, in what is being seen as a gesture of solidarity with the victims of […]
Cyclone Idai: Hundreds feared dead as tropical storm batters Zimbabwe and Mozambique
Hundreds feared dead as Cyclone Idai batters Zimbabwe and Mozambique At least 157 people have been killed by a cyclone that has flooded land and destroyed roads across Zimbabwe and Mozambique, as officials admit the death toll could be significantly higher. Cyclone Idai has caused huge damage to the port city of Beira, Mozambique’s second […]
Cadbury advert: ‘Intensely stupid’ treasure hunt advert encourages children to dig up the countryside
‘Intensely stupid’ Cadbury advert encourages children to dig up the countryside Cadbury has been criticised for an advertising campaign encouraging children to dig up treasure at important sites across the UK. The chocolatier’s treasure island adverts urged youngsters to “grab your metal detector and go hunting for Roman riches”, naming sites in Somerset and shipwrecks […]
Foodilic in Brighton launches new vegan menu
A restaurant has changed the menu at one of its branches to make it 100 per cent vegan. Foodilic has outlets in North Street and Dean Street, Brighton, and has gone vegan at the latter after noticing a gap in the market. A spokeswoman said: “There wasn’t a vegan restaurant in the area and the […]
Horror-crash cyclist issues stark safety warning
A MAN who has a brain injury after a horrific cycling accident is urging others to wear a helmet – however short the journey. Russ Mathews, 33, was cycling down Queen’s Road in Brighton when he fell off near the Clock Tower. He suffered fractures to his eye socket and jaw and serious brain injuries, […]
Smuggler’s Rest customer’s fury at £85 parking fine
A MAN is fuming after receiving a ticket for leaving his car in a pub car park while he popped in for a drink with his wife. John Moogan, 73, who has been visiting the Smuggler’s Rest in Telscombe Cliffs for 20 years, went back for a visit a few weeks ago. But his relaxing […]
Brighton traders say business is booming thanks to the sun
TRADERS are celebrating with business booming thanks to the recent sunny spells. Numerous families have been visiting seafront and the city centre during half-term with businesses seeing a significant increase in customers. Staff at Loading, a retro gaming bar, said: “With it being half term this week, we’ve seen a lot more people coming in. […]