Brighton has been named the UK's best city for nightlife and 8th in the world in Time Out's 2026 ranking, the only UK city in the global top 20. It is the second year running Brighton has topped the UK. Here's why, and where to go.

Two men have been charged after Sussex Police stopped a car believed to be involved in drug dealing in the Regency area of Brighton and seized Class A drugs and cash. Both are due at Lewes Crown Court on 11 September.

Brighton and Hove City Council is inviting investors to transform the Kings Road paddling pool and playground into a new seafront destination, with the water play and play area to stay free. Proposals are open until 27 September 2026.

Brighton and Hove City Council is offering thousands of square feet of city centre workspace at Phoenix House and Lyndean House to the creative sector, with expressions of interest open until 2 October.

Brighton & Hove Albion have discovered their six opponents for the 2026/27 UEFA Conference League, with Monaco, Universitatea Craiova and Kauno Žalgiris at home and Panathinaikos, Getafe and Jablonec away.

No1 Currency Brighton is marking 35 years on Ship Street with a community thank-you day on Thursday 3 September, featuring birthday treats, Brighton Rock giveaways and a €35 Guess the Euros competition. Everyone is welcome.

The Bok Shop turns 10 and is marking it with its classic chicken burger for just £3, from 4 to 10 September. ImJustBrighton has pulled the deal together with NeoTaste. Here's how to claim yours.

Brighton families have just days left to use free bus travel for children aged 5 to 15 before the Great British Summer Savings scheme ends on 31 August. Here are the Brighton attractions and Sussex destinations kids can reach for free.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 49-year-old man suffered facial injuries during an assault near The Rotunda Café in Preston Park, Brighton.

Sussex Police are investigating a report of burglary at an address in Frederick Street, Brighton, and want to speak with a man shown in released images.

Sussex Police are investigating a report that a teenage girl was sexually touched over clothing on Brighton beach near the bottom of West Street.

Frustrated she couldn't find out which pubs had deals on a Tuesday night, Brighton's Olivia Gray built OffersOn, a real-time platform showing live local offers near you. It's free for consumers and puts businesses fully in control of their own deals.

The Level's much loved playground is being completely rebuilt with a new £300,000 inclusive adventure playground. Work starts the week of 7 September and will take around 10 weeks, with the rest of the park staying open throughout.

DJ Dom Whiting brings his legendary Drum & Bass On The Bike street party back to Brighton on Sunday 30th August, setting off at 14:00 from The Level. Free, open to all, and rolling right through the city.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed between Kingsway and Western Road in Brighton on 15 August.

Patrick Kargbo, 23, has been jailed for seven and a half years after running the ‘Ash’ drugs line in Brighton and sending over 950 bulk messages.

Brighton Dome has revealed its autumn 2026 season, over 100 shows from September to December across theatre, dance, classical, comedy, music, family and Christmas. Browse the full colour-coded calendar and plan your autumn.

Western Road closes to traffic in phases for around 45 days from Monday 28 September 2026 for a full rebuild. Here are the dates, the exact stretch, every affected bus route and the Red Route that follows.

Brighton Cocktail Festival is back from 18 to 27 September 2026 as England's biggest cocktail event, with over 50 bars, 150+ cocktails at £6, a new festival app and early-bird tickets at £15.

Passenger returns to the city where he started busking for a 2026 hometown exclusive at Hove Park on Sunday 6 September, with special guests The Staves, John Smith, Ber and Chris Simmons. Tickets on sale now.