Business News Greens call on government to support city’s vital businesses during lockdown Brighton & Hove Green Party calls on the government to support businesses forced to close over lockdown, including provision of further funding to councils to provide business grant support. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts Save the arts: a performance piece by Cameron MacDonald Cameron MacDonald, a choreographer and performer represented by The Wright Agency, has created a performance video with other professional dancers in a bid to encourage the preservation of the UK arts industry. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Covid Business News Preparing for lockdown. A message from Phélim Mac Cafferty, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council “We have been preparing in recent weeks in anticipation of stricter Covid-19 restrictions being imposed by government…” By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community Have Your Say: NHS and local authorities in Sussex launch Covid-19 survey The NHS and local authorities in Sussex would like to know about your experiences of health and care during the Covid-19 pandemic, so that they can improve the way services are provided in the future. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Rabbits endure a lifetime of lockdown isolation, says PDSA While many of us may have struggled with isolation during lockdown, hundreds of thousands of rabbits face a lifetime of endless isolation and loneliness, says leading veterinary charity PDSA. By Contributor • 2 min read
Community New study on mental health concerns of LGBTQ+ community during lockdown A new study by the University of Sussex and University College London reveals that more than two-thirds of LGBTQ+ people exhibited significant symptoms of depression during lockdown. By Contributor • 3 min read
Arts Gilbert + George Quit the Royal Academy “You have to be an outsider to do art” – Gilbert. Gilbert + George Quit the Royal Academy By Paul Wright • 2 min read
Arts Scene from the Sofa – 5 minutes with… Nicky Mitchell Graham Robson catches up with singer and guitarist Nicky Mitchell to talk lockdown blues and silver linings. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts Scene from the Sofa – 5 minutes with… Alice Denny Graham Robson catches up with the heart-driven poet, Alice Denny. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts Scene from the Sofa – 5 minutes with… Colin Blanchflower Graham Robson catches up with The Pianoman, Colin Blanchflower. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts Scene from the Sofa – 5 minutes with… Unsung Lilly Graham Robson catches up with the creators of epic, anthemic pop. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Winner of Mr Brighton Bear 2020 announced! Gavin Bennett-Mason wins Mr Brighton Bear 2020 By Contributor • 2 min read