The outbreak of COVID-19 has posed a never before seen challenge for the emergency services all over the UK and in Brighton and Hove city it has been no different. David Fakeye reports.
In an unprecedented effort, public services across Sussex are coming together to protect and support the communities...
While writing can be one of the most rewarding careers, it is a difficult one to crack. While you may be feeling like your writing career isn't progressing at the rate you hoped, it doesn’t mean you should give up altogether. There may be a few reasons why your...
This week, I spoke to the brilliant Angela Saini, author of the multi-award winning Superior, a rigorous and powerful study of the resurgence of race science in the 21st century.
Angela was due to speak at this year's Brighton Festival, which has unfortunately been cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis.
Among...
With the current chaos going on in the world, most of us are having to restyle the way our typical day works. With no morning detour to pick up our favourite coffee, no lunchtime social break to catch up with colleagues, and no workplace to skip out of at...
Staff and students at the University of Sussex have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction of management’s response to the combined impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the industrial action. Concerns have been raised regarding the university’s move to online teaching, the decision to charge students full...
While the coronavirus has put many of us at home where we need to be that extra bit creative before we start losing it , James Howard talks us through some of his favourite albums and what can be some ideal listening while we are on lockdown.
Exile on Main...
Brighton photographer JJ Waller has been using his daily exercise time to document life in lockdown, taking pictures of people marooned at home through their windows and front-doors.
Since launching the project shortly after lockdown measures were enforced, Waller has been featured in the Guardian and on the local news,...
With all the recent restrictions many people feel trapped in their homes. Despite the allowance of one outdoor activity a day, some may feel uncomfortable leaving the house. With summer fast approaching, what would be a better time to get your garden sorted? And it comes with benefits for...
The effects of COVID-19 on the world are clear to see as evidenced in the growing number of its victims all over the world. Not so clear to see yet (at least as of now) is the economic ruination this will spell for world economies. This is especially more...
by Victoria Marie
“Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.”
– Mason Cooley
Fantasy books immerse readers in the magnificent worlds their authors have created. Our lockdown situation has left many of us bored and craving an escape to somewhere bright and adventurous. When things...
