Brighton captain Lewis Dunk led the celebrations at the Amex after the Seagulls qualified for the UEFA Conference League despite losing 3-0 to Manchester United. He also credited James Milner as the key figure in Brighton's remarkable second half of the season.

Two landmark moments in the £860 million modernisation of Brighton's Royal Sussex County Hospital took place on 22 May 2026. A new emergency helipad was officially opened and the foundation stone was laid for a new £250 million cancer centre serving 1.8 million people.

After 11 years of pop-ups and residencies across Brighton, The Set opens its first permanent home at 9 Preston Road on Wednesday 27 May 2026. Just 12 seats, no phones and a 12 to 15 course tasting menu from chefs Dan Kenny and Marcin Miasik.

Brighton and Hove Albion will play in the UEFA Conference League in 2026/27 after finishing 8th in the Premier League. They lost 3-0 to Manchester United on the final day but results elsewhere sealed their European place. Full story, match report, final table and what comes next.

Brighton are 0-2 down at half time against Manchester United with European football slipping away. United scored in the 33rd and 44th minutes despite Brighton having 54 per cent of the ball.

A candlelit vigil takes place this Sunday 24 May at 8pm at Black Rock Beach in Brighton to honour Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters, the three sisters found in the sea near Madeira Drive on 13 May 2026.

The developer behind the Kingswest building on Brighton seafront, which houses Odeon and Pryzm, has applied to cover its scaffolding with a 12-month advertising shroud featuring panels measuring 20 by 10 metres.

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.