Brighton and Hove Buses has confirmed a new route 20 will launch on 14 June, merging the existing number 18 Queens Park service and number 50 Hollingdean service into a single cross-city route.

Hollingdean councillor Theresa Fowler has been appointed Mayor of Brighton and Hove at the city council's Annual Meeting on 21 May 2026, taking over from outgoing mayor Amanda Grimshaw.

Brighton drinks more coffee per head than any other UK city. This is the complete guide to the best independent coffee shops, roasters, brunch cafes and hidden local favourites for 2026.

The Brighton that locals actually know is quieter, stranger and more interesting than the tourist version. Over 20 hidden gems, secret spots and overlooked places worth finding — most of them free.

The complete Brighton guide for 2026. Where to stay, what to see, where to eat, which beaches to visit, what is on and everything locals know that visitors usually miss.

Sussex Police have charged a 35-year-old man following a rape reported on Brighton beach opposite the Grand Hotel in the early hours of 3 May 2026.

Brighton's beaches run for miles from Hove in the west to the marina in the east. This is the complete guide to every stretch, swimming spot, beach bar and practical detail you need.

Brighton has one of the best nightlife scenes in the UK. This is where to go — clubs, cocktail bars, LGBTQ+ venues, live music and late-night spots, area by area.

Your complete guide to everything happening in Brighton and Hove in 2026 — from weekly markets and open mic nights to the biggest festivals of the year, month by month.

Brighton is famous for its busy seafront, nightlife and historic streets, but scattered across the city are abandoned locations that many people walk past without even noticing.

Brighton has always had a darker side hidden beneath the postcard views and busy seafront crowds. From the ruins of the West Pier to the underground tunnels beneath the Royal Pavilion, the city is filled with stories that locals still talk about today.

Police have formally identified the three sisters recovered from the sea off Brighton beach, as enquiries into the tragedy continue. The women were from the London area and their family are now being supported by specialist officers.

Brighton’s best cheap eats right now, from late night takeaway spots to affordable local favourites serving some of the city’s best food without the high prices.

Brighton’s best restaurants in 2026 where locals actually eat, from hidden gems in the Lanes to popular Hove favourites and independent spots worth booking ahead.

Brighton’s best restaurants in 2026, from hidden local favourites to seafront spots people actually return to. Here’s where locals, students and visitors are really eating in Brighton right now.