http://www.brightonandhovefreepress.co.uk Bringing you the local news from Brighton & Hove Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:27:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en According to the BBC, new plans being considered by American Express could see up to 190 jobs at the company’s headquarters in Brighton moved overseas. The credit card company has said that it was consulting staff over plans to redeploy the “non-customer facing” roles to India or Argentina. A spokesman said the firm remained “fully [...]]]> http://www.brightonandhovefreepress.co.uk/brighton-and-hove-news/190-brighton-american-express-jobs-could-move-abroad/35058 Police believe that the robbery of man in Western Road, Brighton, at the weekend may be linked to another robbery in Ship Street earlier the same night. The man, who was uninjured, was robbed by the cashpoint outside the Nat West Bank at about 12.15am on Saturday morning (February 18). The suspects, a man and [...]]]> http://www.brightonandhovefreepress.co.uk/brighton-and-hove-news/police-linking-two-late-night-brighton-robberies/35054 In a coup for Grounded Events, organisers of the Brighton Marathon, Brighton and Hove Albion manager Gus Poyet has today (22 February 2012) been named Official Starter for the third Brighton Marathon, which takes place Sunday 15 April 2012. After starting duties in Preston Park, Poyet will be at the finish line to welcome the [...]]]> http://www.brightonandhovefreepress.co.uk/brighton-and-hove-sport/brighton-and-hove-albion%e2%80%99s-gus-poyet-named-brighton-marathon-2012-official-starter/35043 Brighton and Hove Albion manager Gus Poyet and defender Lewis Dunk have both been nominated for awards at The Football League Awards 2012. The 20-year-old defender Dunk has been shortlisted for the npower Football League Young Player of the Year Award and Poyet has been nominated for the Football Manager Outstanding Managerial Achievement Award. Dunk [...]]]> http://www.brightonandhovefreepress.co.uk/seagulls-news/brighton-duo-up-for-football-league-awards/35040 Police are continuing to investigate a report of sexual assault in the grounds of Sussex University in the early hours of Tuesday morning (21 February 2012). Detectives are also investigation another allegation of sexual assault on the Sussex University campus, in the early hours of Wednesday 15 February. A 20-year-old woman has said she was [...]]]> http://www.brightonandhovefreepress.co.uk/brighton-and-hove-news/police-investigate-two-allegations-of-sexual-assault-on-sussex-university-campus/35037 Alternative audio favourites & jump up punk funk killer cuts. Expect post-punk and no-wave killer cuts, off-kilter grooves, lo-fi garage thump + John Peel/DIY/indie selections past & present… More info: http://bitterdisko.tk Free entry / 9pm – 2am. Venue: Northern Lights, 6 Little East Street, Brighton. BN1 1HT Start Date: 2012-03-09 Price: FREE]]> http://www.brightonandhovefreepress.co.uk/whats-on-in-brighton-hove/events/bitter-disko-16/34999 Signed to Love Thy Neighbour, a Brighton based label that was established for the purpose of releasing her debut EP ‘Of Blood and Air’, Abi Wade’s haunting lyricism and ethereal music will be presented in the TOM bar. Using only her cello, her voice, and a stomp box, Abi creates songs of longing, forgiveness and [...]]]> http://www.brightonandhovefreepress.co.uk/whats-on-in-brighton-hove/events/abi-wade-support/34991 Innovative, new poetry readings, open to all and music. The Old Market presents Where I’m Calling From, a contemporary poetry night that brings innovative, new poetry to TOM’s Bar. As well as readings from upcoming and established contemporary poets, there will be the opportunity for Open Mic at the end of the night, just make [...]]]> http://www.brightonandhovefreepress.co.uk/whats-on-in-brighton-hove/events/where-i%e2%80%99m-calling-from-contemporary-poetry-night/34985 Monthly comedy night with headline and new stand-up acts. They say laughter is the best medicine, after prozac. We at Laughtermarket recommend 40mg new comedians with a supplement of 20mg award-winning headline acts, administered once monthly at The Old Market by a registered MC. Side-effects may include chuckling, chortling, wheezing, shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, [...]]]> http://www.brightonandhovefreepress.co.uk/whats-on-in-brighton-hove/events/laughtermarket-comedy/34979 Improvised string sessions of Americana, Folk and Jazz. New banjo for Christmas? Mandolin in a cracker? Guitar in the corner gathering dust? Then grasp the frets and head to TOM on Friday 16 March for a foot stamping pick. We’ll be hosting an evening session of American and English folk and country, bluegrass and old [...]]]> http://www.brightonandhovefreepress.co.uk/whats-on-in-brighton-hove/events/pick-music/34971