Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work primarily by reducing hunger. They mimic a hormone the body already produces called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which helps regulate appetite and feelings of fullness.
By slowing how quickly food leaves the stomach and acting on appetite centres in the brain, the...
January might be bleak elsewhere, but not here. Here's what's actually worth your time this week—from proper theatre to the Palace match, plus where to grab a decent pint
Theatre & Comedy
If you fancy a night out that doesn't involve freezing on the seafront, the Theatre Royal has a solid lineup running...
The South of England Agricultural Society is excited to announce its lineup of shows and events for 2026, offering another year of agricultural excellence, equestrian entertainment, and countryside celebrations for all the family to enjoy:
Spring Live!
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April 2026
9am - 5pm
South of England Showground, Ardingly,...
Janina Steinmetz, City St George's, University of London
Every year, many of us bravely announce our resolutions for the new year. A glass of champagne on New Year’s Eve might add to our confidence in our ability to do better in the coming year and save more, spend less, eat...
Every January, internet searches for the terms “diet” and “weight loss” surge, gyms become busier and diet trends spread across social media. But research shows that most people who try the latest quick-fix plan do not keep the weight off.
Focusing on weight alone can overshadow other changes that improve...
Most of us have experienced it: a deadline approaches, the task is perfectly doable, yet instead of starting, we suddenly feel compelled to tidy a drawer or reorganise the apps on our phone. Procrastination feels irrational from the outside but gripping from the inside. Although it’s often framed as...
Still haven’t booked anything for tonight? No problem — Brighton comes alive after dark, and whether you fancy a bit of culture, live music, comedy, theatre, or just a casual pint and great food, there’s plenty of options that happily take walk-ins or have availability late in the day.
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Sussex skating legend Jayne Torvill has been awarded a damehood in the King’s New Year Honours, recognising a lifetime of achievement that has transformed British sport and culture.
Best known as one half of the iconic ice-dancing duo Torvill and Dean, Torvill grew up in East Sussex and has remained...
If you live in Brighton & Hove, New Year’s Eve isn’t about doing the obvious tourist stuff — it’s about knowing where the real atmosphere is, which pubs will actually be fun, where the DJs are worth staying up for, and which venues still feel like our Brighton. Whether...
As preparation continues ahead of work starting to demolish the King Alfred Leisure Centre to make way for a new modern, inclusive and sustainable facility next year, there continues to be high levels of public interest.
Resident feedback to the proposals shared this autumn is currently helping to shape the final designs...
