From the editor: Feeling hot, hot, hot

Gadzooks, it’s hot! More record-breaking heat has arrived, thankfully along with a few more sea breezes coming in off the beachfront and blowing some of the stickiness away. Now is the time to triumph with your own ingenuity as we all Google ways to stay cool and drape a piece of ice cold water-soaked muslin over a fan – thanks South East Asia and your helpful hints. Personally, I’m fan of the trusty foot spa – soothing in the winter after trudging in big boots, calming in the winter as chilled water bubbles away around your toes.

When I spoke with Shaun Ryder a couple of weeks ago ahead of this week’s interview (p5), we had rain and he was enjoying what he called a rare spot of Manchester sunshine. Seems like he’s sent the warm weather on down our way, ahead of his visit with Black Grape in November. Bangin’!

Not that we have to wait that long for our own shot of entertainment, with plenty to choose from as Lewes welcomes its own Edinburgh comedy preview run, Me And My Girl makes an impression in Chichester, and the wee small people get the chance to sing along with their pals Tinky Winky, Po, Dipsy and Laa-Laa at Theatre Royal Brighton (p13).

From the very young, to the not so very young – don’t miss our feature from CEO of Age UK Brighton & Hove, Rachel Cashman, offering truly helpful advice and opportunities for help in this week’s Project Brighton (p7).

Everything you need to look after yourself, and those you care about. Now, time to crack open that box of Cornettos…

Victoria Nangle
editorial@thelatest.co.uk