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From art exhibitions and theatre to music, literature and creative movements, this category explores the people, places and ideas shaping Brighton’s cultural life — celebrating both grassroots creativity and headline events across the city.

There is an outdated stereotype that men are the ones that know their way around under the bonnet, but how true is this? Jardine Motors recently carried out a study looking into British motorists and their knowledge of basic car maintenance testing 1,000 motorists with questions based on the...
A series of contemporary and classical music performances are being livestreamed direct from Brighton Dome’s Concert Hall as part of Brighton Festival 2021.  Music fans who missed out on in-person tickets or prefer to watch from home can enjoy renowned musicians from as little as £5 from the comfort of...
The world’s attention has turned again to deadly scenes of Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip and the launching of rockets by the militant group Hamas into Israel. It follows two weeks of protests in East Jerusalem against attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians from their homes in Sheikh Jarrah...
Alej ez with his 'Brighton and Hove Illustrated Alphabet' that shows in alphabetical order places, events and people that we love in Brighton and Hove.
This week Brighton Journal spoke to local artist and architect, Alej ez. Alej predominantly creates panoramic prints of Brighton & Hove, Sussex coastal scenes and the surrounding countryside. He is currently the artist-in-residence at the West Pier Trust, where he is creating new work inspired by the sea and...
Usually, Fenbendazole is applied to treat parasitic worm diseases in dogs. The beginnings of this anthelmintic medication can be traced back to the start of the 1970s. Nevertheless, recent studies and case reports published in peer-reviewed articles espouse fenbendazole’s ability to effectively treat some of the most belligerent cancer in...
Among the anti-Muslim slogans discovered sprayed across an Islamic community center in western France on the morning of April 11, 2021, was a reference to a mosque that hasn’t even finished being built yet. “EELV = Traitors” read the graffitied message, alongside others including “No to Islamization” and references to...
In mid Raul Castro – younger brother of longtime Cuban leader Fidel Castro – relinquished his position as first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, the most powerful position in Cuba. Castro, 89, became Cuba’s president in 2008, after his brother’s incapacitation, and took over the first secretary role...
With the spring heatwave set to continue into next week, lighting specialists LED & Power teamed up with various lighting and trends experts to reveal some of the more interesting outdoor lighting trends for this outdoor season. Experts suggest that while ‘going galactic’, nostalgic lava lamps, and bare bulbs will...
Brighton Festival was officially opened today (Sat 1 May) by its guest director, the British and Ethiopian poet, playwright and broadcaster, Lemn Sissay MBE. The month-long celebration of art and culture signals a welcome return, as Brighton becomes the first UK city to open a multi-arts festival since lockdown...
This week Brighton Journal spoke to local painter, Cecil Rice. Cecil primarily works in watercolour and oils, and explores botanical and architectural themes. He was the winner of the Best Artist Open House in 2018, and is currently preparing for another Artist Open House later this month. Titled Botanical,...