Brighton News
Brighton and Hove Council Clears 600 Drains Ahead of Autumn Storms as Flood Strategy Consultation Nears Close
Contractors are clearing almost 600 drains and gullies across 237 flood risk roads in Brighton and Hove this autumn. More than 46,000 residents live in areas at risk of surface water flooding, and…
Brighton Wheel Returns to Madeira Drive in 2027 After 10 Years Away
Brighton and Hove City Council has granted a lease for the return of the Brighton Wheel to Madeira Drive. The 45-metre observation wheel closed in May 2016 and could be back and running by summer…
Danny Nobrega's Founder Club Bids To Save 29-Year-Old Woodingdean Community Greengrocers
Woodingdean's Community Greengrocers on Warren Way closes at the end of October after 29 years. School chef Danny Nobrega has launched a Founder Club, £50 for £55 store credit, to take over the site…
The Birdcage Launches Community Cocktails In Partnership With Four Brighton Charities
The Birdcage on Marine Parade has launched four new Community Cocktails, with £5 from every drink split equally between Queerwell, Lunch Positive, The Sussex Beacon and Trans Pride Brighton,…
Streamline Taxis Raises Funds For Martlets Hospice At Brighton Racecourse Evening
Streamline Taxis hosted its annual hospitality evening at Brighton Racecourse, raising around £400 for Martlets Hospice with raffle prizes from BE Outdoor Fit, Fatto a Mano, Komedia and more.
New Living Legacy Service Launches for Bench and Tree Dedications in Brighton and Hove
Brighton & Hove City Council has launched Living Legacy, a new bench and tree dedication service with six bench styles, fifteen tree species and full pricing.
Man sought after assault at a Brighton protest
Sussex Police want to speak to a man in connection with an alleged assault during a protest in Brighton city centre on 13 June.
Man charged with arson following Brighton fire
A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with arson following a house fire in Warleigh Road, Brighton last month.
Brighton & Hove's £8.8m road maintenance programme for 2026/27
Brighton and Hove City Council is spending £8.8 million in 2026/27 on roads, pavements and transport, with full tables of every road, ward and treatment type across the city.
Brighton & Hove charities unite to tackle homelessness with Make Change Count
Eight of Brighton and Hove's leading homelessness charities have relaunched Make Change Count, the citywide fundraiser aiming to raise £20,000 to help people move away from rough sleeping.
Brighton says goodbye to Charles 'Pirate' Saddler: funeral details and how to pay your respects
Charles Saddler, known to all as Pirate, has died after a battle with lung cancer. His funeral is on Friday 4 September, with a procession up St James's Street and mourners asked to wear bright…
New barbershop Dyke Barbers opens on Dyke Road in Brighton
Dyke Barbers opens at 214 Dyke Road on Friday 4 September, an inclusive new barbershop where everyone is welcome. Free coffee and 20% off on opening day. Here's the story behind it.
Brighton named the UK's best city for nightlife, and 8th in the world
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…
Two men charged after drugs and cash seized in Brighton vehicle stop
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…
Council seeks investor to transform Brighton's Kings Road paddling pool and playground
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.…
Council opens up city centre workspace for Brighton's creative businesses
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…
Brighton Discover Six UEFA Conference League Opponents for 2026/27
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…
No1 Currency Brighton Celebrates 35 Years Serving the City
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…
The Bok Shop Brighton 10 Year Anniversary: £3 Chicken Burger Deal
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.
Free Bus Travel for Kids: Just a Few Days Left for Brighton Families
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…