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Thatcher, Leadership, and Politics at the Lewes Speakers Festival

- 14 December 2025

Political commentator Iain Dale talks about his new Margaret Thatcher biography, shifting political attitudes, and...

Turning Heartbreak into Humour: Dara Lutes on Her Award-Winning Novel ‘Generation Ex’

- 11 December 2025

Writer Dara Lutes discusses transforming her embarrassing breakup columns into a comedic feminist novel, earning...

Inside Hove Micro School: A Home-Based Haven for Children with Special Educational Needs

- 11 December 2025

Founder Rachael Ammari discusses how her micro school in Southwick supports children with special educational...

Tradition in a Modern Britain: Dame Penny Mordaunt at the Lewes Speakers Festival

- 3 December 2025

Dame Penny Mordaunt discusses her book Pomp and Circumstance, revealing how Britain’s enduring traditions strengthen...

Building a Creative Community: Inside Kemptown Bookshop with Cathy Hayward

- 29 November 2025

Bookshop owner and author Cathy Hayward shares how she transformed a beloved Brighton bookshop into...

A Dickens of a Production: Bringing The Pickwick Papers to the Stage

- 29 November 2025

Director Rod Lewis and actor Bertie Purchese discuss their ambitious, music-infused adaptation of Dickens’ Pickwick...

From Sustainable Style to Seasonal Sparkle: Lizzy Bishop Champions Hanningtons Lane

- 28 November 2025

Lizzy Bishop discusses the lane’s growing community of small retailers, the rise of ethical fashion,...

Handmade, Homegrown, Heartfelt: Inside Shoreham’s Artisan Market

- 27 November 2025

From jewellery and driftwood art to oils, herbs and fresh bakes, this feature presented by...

From Brighton to Everest: Annabel Fenton’s High-Altitude Trek for YMCA Brighton

- 27 November 2025

Annabel Fenton recounts her challenging 11-day trek to Everest Base Camp, undertaken to raise funds...

Miss Sussex Finalist Danielle Evans on Pageantry, Confidence, and Challenging Stereotypes

- 26 November 2025

Miss Sussex finalist Danielle Evans discusses her journey through pageantry – from overcoming personal doubts...

“Vietdamned”: How a People’s Tribunal Tried America for War Crimes in Vietnam

- 26 November 2025

In this interview, historian Professor Clive Webb discusses his book Vietdamned and the little-known story...

Brighton Charities Join Forces for “Creating Connections” Youth Dance and Community Festival

- 25 November 2025

Project Female founder Ellie Bishop-Williams and Friends of Brighton & Hove Hospitals’ Katie Wells share...