Six independent brands took over a free pop-up shop on Duke's Lane this July. Inside the Powering Local Businesses run with EDF and Enterprise Nation, the founders behind it, and what it means for Brighton.

Brighton and Hove City Council is backing local charity Pelican Parcels with new pilot funding to help more families access essential items for babies and young children, following a warehouse visit from Council Leader Bella Sankey and Councillor Mitchie Alexander.

Sully's opened at 88 Valley Road in January 2026 and has already become Mile Oak's cake addiction fix and hangover cure. We spoke to Graham and Ami, the couple behind it, about Monsters Inc nicknames, stormtrooper mishaps, cookie pies and why nobody should have a life without good cake.

Brighton and Hove City Council has been awarded Council of Sanctuary status, recognising its commitment to welcoming refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Councillor Mitchie Alexander received the award at a Refugee Day ceremony at Jubilee Library on 20 June.

Brighton and Hove City Council has published its seafront investment prospectus, setting out plans to transform 13 kilometres of coastline including a potential landmark art gallery at Black Rock, a revamped Brighton Centre and 1,000 new homes at the Marina.

Born in a Brighton slum in 1826, Thomas Sayers became the first heavyweight boxing champion of the world. On his 200th birthday in May 2026, a councillor cleaned his plaque. This is his story.

Carers Week 2026 runs from 8 to 14 June. Brighton and Hove has at least 21,000 unpaid carers. Here are the local events, support services and how to get help if you are a carer in the city.

Almost 100 girls from eight Brighton primary schools took part in a rugby festival at Hove Rec in May 2026, part of the council's Sport Lifts Her Higher campaign to make Brighton the UK capital for women and girls in sport.