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Ralph Miller looks at the threat posed to Brighton’s much-loved Sunday Market

Stallholders have collected 1,200 signatures against closures of Brighton’s Sunday Market.
The market which takes place on the upper level of Brighton station car park has suffered a series of cancellations, including at short notice on 23 November.
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Gardner Arts Centre is to reopen after a multi million pound refurbishment. Sussex University is to spend £3.8million to £4.8million turning the much-loved venue at its Falmer campus into a flexible auditorium, exhibition gallery, café and three studios.
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Rachel Pegg talks to John Hamilton , chairman of Brighton and Hove (actually) Gay Men’s Chorus, ahead of their Christmas show

Why did you set up the chorus three years ago?
I felt there was a need for a fun, safe environment. Of the three gay choruses that are in Brighton, they are all unique. When I was younger I sang in a choir and played a bit of piano and clarinet. I hadn’t sung for many years. It was the best decision I’ve made to start the chorus.

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Julie Burchill writes exclusively for Latest 7 about her part in She’s a Punk Rocker UK, a documentary by Zillah Minx

When the ever-persuasive Miss Zillah Minx asked me to appear in her excellent documentary She’s A Punk Rocker I was not entirely convinced. For a start, I think back to the period of my life when I WAS a – shudder – punk rocker as the only time of my life when I knowingly practised hypocrisy: one of my very least favourite vices.
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