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Andrew Kay’s tongue goes dancing at Santiago on Brighton seafront

Of all the cuisines in the world my least favourite has always been Mexican. Oh I can cook a mean Texan chilli for sure but most of what is presented on a plate under the name of Mexico looks like it has been reheated if not regurgitated several times.

I did however have a real soft spot for El Taco Way on the lower promenade on Brighton’s seafront. Here, in the summer months only, I would happily sit down to a Dos Equis and a plate of tortilla chips with splodges of ‘stuff’. It wasn’t great food but it had the best atmosphere.

Now El Taco Way has been replaced by Santiago, and the Mexicana replaced by a far more sophisticated menu of modern cooking. There is also indoor seating which I am sure I never saw in the former incarnation, so the plan is to stay open all year.

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Chris Waitt talks to Latest 7 on his confessional film A Complete History of My Sexual Failures

How did you think this would work out as film project? I expected it to be really, pretty simple, that’s probably because I’m stupidly naïve in these things, just as I am in relationships as well.

Did the reality of making the film match your expectations?
I thought it would be simple. Speaking to ex-girlfriends, finding out what was wrong. I thought they’d be pleased. It was way, way more difficult.

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Win tickets to the best beach party ever. It’s Celebcity with Jo Brooks

How many 44-year-olds do you know that can still party like they just don’t care? Not many I’m sure, but that is exactly what our very own Fatboy Slim did in London’s Hyde Park last weekend.

I watched the show in good company, having spotted various celebs backstage, including Sir Bob Geldof, Johnny Ball, Steve Jones, Miquita Oliver, Charlize Theron and Miss Universe Australia Laura Dundovic.

Norman was headlining the main stage at the O2 Wireless Saturday night gig, also playing was funk-master bassist Bootsy Collins, Audio Bullys, The Whip, Brighton’s Cagedbaby and Swedish raver Robyn. Fatboy certainly didn’t disappoint, walking on stage barefoot and in cropped trousers and now trademark loud print shirt, to the soundtrack of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

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Zara Baker says forget the crash diet for summer and think about nutrition and energy intake first

As we focus on reaching an ideal weight for baring skin in the summer, nutrition can take a backseat. Weight loss becomes the goal and the side effects of eating an unbalanced diet begin to show. Energy levels are affected, along with our mood.

Good nutrition needs to be in our mind, but how do we ensure we are getting enough nutrition? And just how much is enough? I set out to find some answers.

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