The death of a spy is rarely newsworthy, due to the secrecy surrounding it. But when a white beluga whale suspected of spying for Moscow was found dead in Norwegian waters in September, the animal soon became a minor celebrity.
Hvaldimir (a play on the Norwegian word for whale, hval,...
In the town of Dingle in the south-west of Ireland, locals often say that there are two seasons in the year: six months before the Wren and six months after the Wren (pronounced “wran”). It is not uncommon to hear “I’ll see you the Wren’s Day” as a greeting...
The festive season can have a strange effect on our perception of time. Days blur together, hours stretch or vanish, and a sense of timelessness sets in. So, what better period to enjoy films that help us to reflect on time itself?
From mind-bending narratives to meditative explorations on time’s...
On Boxing Day 2004, an earthquake in the Indian Ocean near Indonesia set off a tsunami which killed almost 250,000 people. It was the deadliest natural disaster this century, and was probably the deadliest tsunami in human history.
As coastal engineers who specialise in tsunamis and how to prepare for...
Christmas is a season of joy and togetherness. But for many, it’s also one of the most stressful times of the year.
Stress arises from an imbalance between the demands placed on us and our ability to cope with those demands. Psychologically, stress is linked to how we cope in...
The official announcement that Saudi Arabia would host the 2024 Fifa men’s World Cup came as a surprise to nobody. Hosting rights have been on the country’s geopolitical agenda for many years, and football’s international governing body was more than happy to oblige.
Both parties have come in for heavy...
Iconic British band ABC is set to captivate audiences once again with their highly anticipated ‘The Lexicon of Love’ Orchestral Tour 2025. Known for their timeless hits and dazzling live performances, ABC will bring their groundbreaking 1982 debut album The Lexicon of Love to life with a full orchestral...
Brighton audiences are in for a treat this January when Snow White & the Seven Drag Queens roars into their towns for one naughty night only as part of its first ever UK tour.
And alongside the celebrity cast, including Gogglebox favourite and Queen of the Jungle Scarlett Moffatt, Celebrity Big Brother Winner David Potts,...
Seafront officers are urging residents, visitors and their families to stay safe when visiting the seafront this winter The warning comes as Christmas approaches and many families will be visiting the seafront and beaches. Councillor Mitchie Alexander, Cabinet member for culture, heritage and tourism said: “Everyone enjoys a bracing...
THIS month's Brighton Family Panto has been officially renamed in memory of city legend Jason Sutton.
In a heartfelt tribute to an infamous icon of the pantomime, the Brighton Family Panto theatre will officially be renamed the Jason Sutton Theatre at the DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole.
This decision commemorates the remarkable life...
