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Zara Baker finds a way to enjoy chocolate over the festive season without the added sugar and fats

The chocoholic in all of us may rear its head over the festive period, as selection boxes and variety tins of sweet treats circulate among family. If you’re thinking of giving chocolate as a gift or even to buy to keep in your own household over Christmas, try choosing dark, organic and even raw chocolate, for a cocoa fix with a difference.
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The Space
The Space is a sometimes overlooked but valuably unique event, bringing leaders in the creative fields to an intimate arena. This month saw renowned photojournalist Edmond Terakopian introduce himself with a montage of his work, from Armenian earthquake coverage to Obama’s recent visit to Downing Street. A fascinating insight into the world of a serious journalist using images to convey more than words. Following him was comedian Josie Long, winner of last year’s Best Newcomer If.comedy award, a performer of comedy since she was 15 years old, over 10 years ago, and a leading light in the current wave of ‘nice’ comics. She provided insights and quips with her mix of awkward and articulate delivery. A unique chance to learn from singular individuals.
Latest MusicBar, 2 December
4/5
Victoria Nangle

What a journey it’s been for the Brighton four-piece led by the charismatic Luke Pritchard, a pin-up boy for the noughties. But he and the band are more than that; the songwriting of Pritchard and lead guitarist Hugh Harris is of the highest standard; their classic pop song structures seemingly effortless; and despite working within the constraints of an orthodox four-piece line-up, it’s amazing how diverse the songs are, but which gel into a satisfying whole, cemented by memorable melodies and lyrics. The Kooks are no fluke.
Brighton Centre, 29 November
5/5
Jeff Hemmings

Heaven 17 opened the night with a classy act and Glenn Gregory’s voice was as strong as ever. Their original sound was cleanly replicated but with added oomph that came to a peak in an amazing rendition of ‘Temptation.’ ABC followed and although good, they were less successful, the sound less authentic. Martin Fry’s vocal range has shrunk and was not helped by a pretty average backing singer. The songs however were still great and carried us happily along. Human League arrived in a technological package that was breathtaking. The sound was authentic but without sounding canned. The girls are what they are and I love ’em, but they can neither sing nor dance really. Phil Oakley ran around like a lunatic, a less cool character than in previous incarnations but as powerful as ever, although by the end he came over as a rather jolly uncle. In fact, all three had something of that about them, not a bad thing but certainly noticeable.
Brighton Centre, 5 December
4/5
Andrew Kay