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Brighton Is Recruiting Residents Who Have Lived in Poverty to Help Shape a Fairer City
One in four children in Brighton and Hove is living in poverty. The city has the highest homelessness rate in Sussex. A new independent review is recruiting residents with lived experience of…
Lewis Dunk: "We Overachieve. That's Our Thing." Brighton Captain Reacts to Conference League Qualification
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…
Brighton's Royal Sussex County Hospital Opens New Helipad and Lays Foundation Stone for £250 Million Cancer Centre
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…
The Set Brighton Opens Its First Permanent Home After 11 Years — Everything You Need To Know
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…
Brighton Are Going to Europe: How the Seagulls Qualified for the Conference League Despite Losing 3-0
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…
Brighton 0-2 Manchester United at Half Time — European Dream Under Threat
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.
Vigil This Sunday Evening at Black Rock Beach for Jane, Christina and Rebecca
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…
Brighton Seafront's Kingswest Building Applies to Wrap Scaffolding in Giant Advertising Shroud
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…
Brighton Bus Routes 18 and 50 to Be Replaced by New Route 20 From 14 June
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.
Theresa Fowler Appointed New Mayor of Brighton and Hove
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.
Best Coffee Shops in Brighton 2026: The Complete Independent Guide
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.
Brighton Hidden Gems: 20 Places Locals Know That Visitors Always Miss
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.
Brighton Travel Guide 2026: Everything You Need To Know Before You Visit
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.
Man Charged With Rape of Woman on Brighton Seafront
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 Beach Guide 2026: Everything You Need To Know
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 Nightlife Guide 2026: Best Clubs, Bars and Late Night Spots
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.
Brighton & Hove Events Guide 2026: Everything That Happens Every Week, Month and Year
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 Abandoned Places People Still Explore Today
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.
The Most Haunted Places In Brighton People Still Talk About Today
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…
Three Sisters Identified After Brighton Beach Tragedy
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…