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Time Out
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The British seaside city that is officially one of the best places in the world for nightlife
There are so many factors that go into making a good city great. For somewhere to truly be one of the best places in the world, it needs fantastic food, diverse and exciting culture, efficient public transport and a welcoming vibe. It should also be able to offer you a really, really good night out. So, with that in mind, Time Out has quizzed thousands of city natives across the world on how they rate the nightlife in their locale. While we know that places like London, Manchester and Leeds do all offer brilliant nights out (just take a look at our list of the country's greatest club nights), there was just one UK city that ranked in the global top 20 best nightlife cities in the world. Brighton was the only British city to make the cut. With 81 percent of locals rating the city's nightlife either 'good' or 'amazing', it landed seventh on our list, just beneath some of the planet's better known clubbing meccas like Las Vegas, Madrid and Berlin. Liv Kelly, Time Out's travel writer and Brighton local, explains that the city's thriving after-dark scene owes a lot to its queer population (which has earned it the title of the UK's Gay Capital). Our survey found that Brighton is one of the world's most diverse and inclusive cities, with 64 percent of its residents describing it 'welcoming and friendly' – the perfect recipe for a good time. Liv said said: 'At Brighton's nighttime core is the deep-rooted role that LGBTQ+ spaces – which began cropping up way back in the '20s and '30s – have played.' She shouts out 'veteran queer institutions' Legends and Revenge as well as more recent additions like lesbian club night Crushed and disco rave collective TidalGroove. If it's a more lowkey night out that you're after, Brighton can do that too. When it comes to 'more intimate, sound-led venues and bars', Liv recommends The Well, Helm or Alphabet. You can see all our favourite Brighton bars here. And you're in good hands for the morning after. The seaside city was one the the top ranking UK spots when Time Out asked people what they thought of the food scene in their hometown. Starfish & Coffee, Egg & Spoon and Café Coho all serve up stellar brunches that'll bring you back to life.
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Troubled footy star's ex speaks for the first time since their split in cryptic video about disturbing behaviour
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's ex-girlfriend, Liv Kelly, has commented for the first time since her breakup with the troubled Bulldogs star, making a cryptic post about disturbing behaviour. Kelly, a 24-year-old fitness influencer, posted a TikTok video on Tuesday where she revealed that she'd discovered something worrying about a person she'd tried to protect. 'When you kept silent to protect them but find out what they were actually doing when you weren't there,' Kelly wrote. 'Their projections is their actions.' One of Kelly's followers remarked that she should go on a podcast, to which Kelly replied: 'Same but they don't even deserve the air time.' To another she replied: 'We love a narcissist.' Another of Kelly's followers simply replied 'JUH'. The couple moved in together in 2022 after Ugle-Hagan's very public split from former AFL star Brendan Fevola's daughter, Mia. Her public profile took a jump in July that same year when a video of her receiving a DM from Brazilian football superstar Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior went viral. Posted on the Stevie Pants influencer Instagram, Kelly can be seen showing off the message from Neymar Jr, 32, who played for Paris Saint-Germain at the time. Ugle-Hagan hasn't played a single game this season while dealing with personal issues, and has been unable to regularly train with the Bulldogs since late last year. The 2020 No.1 draft pick recently visited a health retreat in northern NSW in an effort to get his life and career back on track. 'All the noises actually sent me to a rehab facility for my mental health,' Ugle-Hagan told Mitch Robinson and Rhys Mathieson on the Rip Through It podcast in June. 'It got to a point where I had to give my car to a mate so I couldn't drive, I just didn't trust myself driving. 'There were times when I would think about – to be honest with you – just not even worth even living. 'I went through a struggle where I didn't want to leave the house. I hit rock bottom, and found basement. 'Definitely (there were suicidal thoughts). Suicidal thoughts would come pretty frequently. 'Especially when I felt like I was on my own the whole time. The way I was isolated and put out in public.' The young footy star says the health retreat has changed his life. 'It takes balls to talk in a group but once you do it, it is f**king amazing, it feels good and they have answers for you,' he said. 'You think you are alone and no one understands. 'But when you speak up and hear people's stories it makes you feel so much better hearing people's stories and knowing they're going through the same thing you are.' Ugle-Hagan led the Bulldogs with a career-best 43 goals in 22 appearances last year, but has not featured at any level since the elimination final defeat to Hawthorn.
Time Out
23-05-2025
- Time Out
These are Europe's next summer hotspots, according to Time Out editors
In summer 2024, it seemed like everyone and their chic pooch headed to the sun-soaked shores of Marseille for their European summer holiday. Our social feeds were flooded with scenes of the city's vintage and vinyl shops, the dreamy turquoise waters of the Calanques and the graffiti-covered streets of Cours Julien. And before that, it was all about Albania: in 2022 and 2023, the Balkan country saw a sudden influx of festival-goers and beach-hoppers, earning it the moniker of 'the new Croatia'. So, where will be the Euro Summer hotspot of 2025? As Time Out's travel editors and writers, we have a few ideas. From a stylish Belgian city to an Italian coolcation, these are the European destinations that'll be all over your FYPs this summer. Trust us. Europe's summer 2025 hotspots Antwerp 'It can't be just my For You page that's been slowly but surely interspersed with shots of Antwerp lately. With stylish bakeries (Tinsel, Andy and Funk); funky-looking craft beer and natural wine bars (Beerlovers Bar and Amber Bottle Shop); gem-filled vintage stores (Pardaf) and striking arts spaces (the MAS and the Museum of Contemporary Art), this Belgian city could well be this year's answer to Copenhagen, Rotterdam or Berlin.'— Liv Kelly, writer for Time Out Travel Balkan cities 'Balkan beach destinations have been popular (mostly with bargain holiday hunters and festivalgoers) for a while now, but the hype is heading inland. Trendy architecture heads are leading the way to the likes of Kosovo, Tirana and Skopje – the latter, in particular, is a brutalist paradise. Expect your social feeds to be crammed with whacky Macedonian concrete structures this summer.'— Ed Cunningham, UK and London news editor Biarritz 'Move over, Marseille – Biarritz, a breezy seaside city over on France's Basque coast, is fast becoming the country's go-to coastal getaway. Named the best place to live in France this year for its exceptional quality of life, I've since heard of more than a few people holidaying (and even moving to) Biarritz, eager to soak up its world-class waves, chic bars and gourmet food scene. It's only a 45-minute drive from San Sebastian, so you could even pop over the border and cover two beachy Basque cities in one trip.'— Grace Beard, travel editor Girona 'We named it one of Europe's best city breaks this year and now we're seeing it all over socials – Girona is most definitely on the up. Cyclists have been heading to the small Spanish city for years thanks to the area's varied terrain, well-maintained roads and favourable climate, but there's a lot for the Lycra-averse to enjoy too. Around 100km north of Barcelona, Girona's known for its impressive medieval architecture, historic Jewish quarter and excellent food scene. It's a popular day trip from Barcelona, with fast trains from Barcelona-Sants getting you to the city in under 40 minutes. But a longer visit allows you to explore the province's many picturesque towns as well as the secluded coves and fishing villages of the Costa Brava.'— Olivia Simpson, former translations editor The Dolomites 'Mountain holidays are on the up – they featured as one of Pinterest's biggest trends of 2025 – and clued-up travellers seeking a high-altitude summer trip are zeroing in on northeast Italy. The Dolomite region of the Alps has so much going for it: incredible scenery, outdoor adventures, a dense cluster of picture-perfect wellness hotels, and the unique culture and cuisine of the German-speaking South Tyrolean region – not to mention direct flights from across Europe with regional 'boutique airline' SkyAlps. It's a more-than-worthy alternative to the hectic crowds (and blazing summer temperatures) of Italy's more famous cities and beaches'.— James Manning, EMEA content director Tbilisi ' Both BA and EasyJet have just launched direct flight routes from London to Tbilisi – and if London meme account @socks_house_meeting is anything to go by, the UK's techno-loving mullet heads will be flocking to the Georgian capital this summer like it's the new Berlin. Throw in a fantastic festival and theatre scene, a hodgepodge of supremely photogenic buildings, and several glasses of cheap, delicious Georgian wine, and you have the perfect summer city break.'— GB Naples ' Naples is by no stretch of the imagination a hidden gem, but it is slowly, slowly becoming the Marseille of Italy. Let me explain: Naples has the same gritty, 'I'm too cool for Rome' reputation, fewer tourists than its ridiculously famous Italian neighbours, and it's still really affordable for a city break. And that goes for its food, too – expect to get one of those fresh, doughy Neapolitan pizzas for €5-10, anywhere in the city. It's also the cheapest place on the continent for an Aperol Spritz, travel guides editor
