Social Enterprises in England hit hard by coronavirus

“We will not make through this” says retail enterpriser, John. John desperately needs access to the Small Business Grant Fund or retail specific grants. “However, as we operate as a concession and do not have our own premises, we do … Read More

The benefits of language learning during lockdown

“One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.”

– Frank Smith 

Languages are the keys to doors we didn’t know we wanted opening; they are windows into the … Read More

“A perfect storm is brewing”: Greens raise concerns over beach use on bank holiday weekend

As the May bank holiday weekend approaches, Green Councillors representing city-centre seafront wards are raising concerns over the use of the beach as they anticipate a large number of visitors. 

Brunswick and Adelaide ward councillors have also emphasised that … Read More

New delivery service set to revolutionise the way we shop launches in Brighton

Click it Local, the delivery service hoping to help independent businesses compete with the likes of Amazon, launched in Brighton earlier this week. 

Their mission is “to allow independent shops to offer their customers all the convenience of online ordering … Read More

Should the Premier League Return?

A couple of months ago, people were debating whether it was safe for football to return. However, now in late May the Bundesliga is back, and the Premier League initiates group training. Monday’s unanimous vote means that players can start … Read More

Draw Brighton are providing online drawing classes – in conversation with Jake Spicer

Thinking about getting creative? Brighton Journal spoke to Jake Spicer, who set up the Draw Brighton studio back in 2009. Draw offers a variety of classes, including portrait painting courses, printing workshops and life drawing sessions. Though Draw’s studio in New … Read More