Brighton and Hove
Pro-Israel Rally and Counter-Protest Outside Brighton Centre During Green Party Conference
Dozens of pro-Israel demonstrators gathered outside the Brighton Centre on 3 October, with a counter-protest nearby, during the Green Party conference. Here is what was reported, how the Zionism is…
Jennifer Lopez Reported to Headline Brighton Pride 2027: What Is and Isn't Confirmed
A report in The Sun says Jennifer Lopez is in talks to headline Brighton Pride next summer. It rests on one unnamed source, and nothing has been confirmed.
Lucky Voice Brighton Closes With Immediate Effect as Karaoke Chain Enters Administration
Lucky Voice Brighton at 8 Black Lion Street has closed after the chain entered administration. Three venues closed, three were sold to Moyagi Group, and bookings, deposits and vouchers are being…
Who Is Heidi Bachram? Brighton Writer and Campaigner and the 7 October Memorial
Who is Heidi Bachram? A look at the Brighton-based writer and campaigner on antisemitism and extremism, her words on the 7 October memorial in Brighton, and what we have not yet verified.
Fire at Residential Building in York Place, Brighton: Six Fire Engines Called
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called at 6.52pm on 8 October to a residential building fire in York Place, Brighton. Six fire engines attended, and the service said the fire was out by…
Man Charged After Sexual Assault in Brighton's Cheapside Near London Road
Live updates: Sussex Police has charged a man after a woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted in Cheapside, near London Road, Brighton. Follow the case from the appeal to the court appearance.
Sussex Police Warns of Scam Calls From Fraudsters Pretending to Be the Cyber Crime Unit
Sussex Police says fraudsters are phoning people and falsely claiming to be from its "Cyber Crime Unit", asking for passwords. Here is the alert in full and what to do.
Brighton and Hove Council Cabinet to Choose Preferred Bidder for Black Rock Seafront Site on 15 October
Brighton & Hove City Council's Cabinet meets on 15 October to decide a preferred bidder for a temporary lease of up to five years at the long-empty Black Rock site.
Brighton and Hove Council Pauses Selective Licensing in Regency and Central Hove After Legal Challenge
Brighton & Hove City Council is pausing its selective licensing scheme in Regency and Central Hove, due to start on 20 October, after a legal challenge.
Brighton Residents Invited to Complete Council Survey on Inequality and Life Chances Before 13 November
Brighton & Hove City Council is inviting residents to complete a survey for its Inequality and Life Chances Review. The council says it is open until midnight on Friday 13 November.
Brighton Council Urges LGBTQ+ Veterans to Apply for Ministry of Defence Payments Before 12 December Deadline
Brighton & Hove City Council is urging LGBTQ+ veterans to apply to the Ministry of Defence Financial Recognition Scheme before it closes at 23:59 on Saturday 12 December 2026. Payments are £50,000…
Council to Issue Initial Demolition Notices to Tenants of 8 Large Panel System Buildings in Brighton and Hove
Brighton & Hove City Council will issue Initial Demolition Notices this month to secure tenants of its eight large panel system buildings in Whitehawk, Hollingdean and Kemp Town. The council says it…
Brighton Dome autumn 2026: full line-up, dates and how to book
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…
Brighton Cocktail Festival 2026: England's biggest cocktail event returns for ten days in September
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 to play open-air homecoming show at Hove Park, Brighton on 6 September 2026
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…