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Bus crashes into Trafalgar Street shop in Brighton
A double-decker bus collided with a shop on Trafalgar Street in Brighton city centre this afternoon. Sussex Police have confirmed a damage-only collision with no injuries, and the road has reopened.
Doorstep Phone Repair Comes to Brighton and Hove with 3DS Mobile Direct
A Brighton technician is bringing expert iPhone, Samsung and Google Pixel repairs straight to your door across Brighton and Hove, with a free WhatsApp diagnosis and a no fix no fee promise.
Brighton and Hove Comic Con comes to Brighton Dome this September
Brighton and Hove Comic Con lands at Brighton Dome on 5 and 6 September 2026, a first-ever weekend of Star Wars guests, cosplay, gaming and traders from family-run Screentear Events. Day tickets…
Brighton and Hove sets out a plan to strengthen its visual arts scene
Brighton and Hove has launched Re:Frame, a new report setting out how to protect and grow the city's visual arts scene. The council says creative industries contribute over £1.5 billion and support…
Brighton and Hove secures £4.7 million government funding for fire safety in council homes
Brighton and Hove City Council has secured £4.7 million in government funding for fire safety work on the outer walls of nine high-rise council blocks, with the total expected to reach over £6…
Brighton and Hove awarded Council of Sanctuary status at Jubilee Library ceremony
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…
Stevoo Hide and Luan Luan write a birthday song for Manu Chao and it goes viral
Brighton-based artists Stevoo Hide and Luan Luan wrote a tribute to Manu Chao called Ciao Manu Chao, recorded it live with Luan on sax and released it on his 65th birthday. The video has passed…
First Blind Woman to Swim the Channel Backs Brighton Sea Swimming Day for the Blind
Paralympic champion Melanie Barratt is backing Gateway to the Sea, a new accessible sea swimming day at Sea Lanes Brighton on 27 June, helping blind and partially sighted people gain confidence in…
Groove Cartel Brings a Free Three Night Summer Series to Brighton Seafront
Brighton events brand Groove Cartel launches its Summer Series at Tide Night Club this July, three Saturday nights with secret line-ups and free entry before 12:30 am, powered by ImJustBrighton.
Five Dances, Five Systems of Belief, Entasi Dance Company Comes to Roedean Theatre This July
Brighton youth dance company Entasi brings its bold new show How to Hold an Ice Cube to Roedean Theatre on 18 July 2026, five pieces exploring identity, technology and what it means to be human.…
25 Years of Indian Summer: How a Brighton Favourite Became a City Institution
Indian Summer celebrates 25 years on East Street in June 2026 with a brand new menu, a live jazz and Indian dance anniversary celebration, and a BRAVO Best International Cuisine 2026 win.
Bootleg Beatles Bring the Fab Four to Brighton Seafront This June
The world's No.1 Beatles tribute band plays Central Park on Brighton Seafront on Friday 26 June 2026, with support from Rolling Stones tribute The Rolling Clones. Here is everything you need to know.
The Road to Nashville Brings Live Country Music to Brighton Seafront This June
A full day country music festival is coming to Brighton seafront on Sunday 21 June 2026, with live tributes, line dancing, rodeo bull, axe throwing and barbecue at Central Park on Madeira Drive.
Brighton Shuts Down the Far Right: Eight Arrests, 4,000 on the Streets and Fatboy Slim on the Decks
South East Patriots attempted to march through Brighton on 13 June 2026. Eight people were arrested. Around 4,000 counter-protesters from the Carnival Against Fascism shut them down. Fatboy Slim…
Fatboy Slim Played a Free Set Outside Brighton Station as Thousands Shut Down the Far Right
Norman Cook, Fatboy Slim, played an impromptu free DJ set outside Brighton station on 13 June 2026 as 4,000 counter-protesters shut down a far-right rally. Covered by NME. He later said: "So proud…
Brighton Says No: 4,000 Counter-Protesters Stop Far Right Rally as Five Arrested and Fatboy Slim Plays the Streets
South East Patriots attempted a Stop the Boats rally in Brighton on 13 June 2026 and were met by an estimated 4,000 counter-protesters from the Carnival Against Fascism. Five arrests were made.…
University of Brighton Partners with BARCO to Champion Race Equity and Celebrate Black Culture in the City
The University of Brighton has announced a new partnership with Brighton-based Black Anti-Racism Community Organisation BARCO, including support for the BASH Carnival and Black History Month…
Festival Tent Waste Becomes Fashion: University of Brighton Student's Project on Show This Weekend
University of Brighton Product Design student Tilly Lawless has created Bâche, a sustainable fashion collection made from abandoned festival tents. Her work is on free display at the Architecture…
From Belfast to Banjul: University of Brighton's Football 4 Peace Marks 25 Years Uniting Communities Across the World
As the FIFA World Cup kicks off, a University of Brighton programme is celebrating 25 years of using football to unite communities across conflict zones, from Israel and Palestine to The Gambia,…
University of Brighton Podiatry Student Wins National Award as New NHS Clinic Opens at Falmer
University of Brighton podiatry student Arham Khalid has won Student of the Year at the 2026 Royal College of Podiatry Awards, as the university opens a new NHS clinic at its Falmer campus.