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VegfestUK Returns to Brighton on 7 November: Founder Tim Barford on Why It Is Back
VegfestUK Brighton is back on Saturday 7 November at the Hilton Metropole. Founder Tim Barford explains the comeback, who is speaking and how to get tickets.
Brighton and Hove Santa Bus Is £18,350 Short of £500,000 and Asks Local Businesses to Help
The Santa Bus has raised £481,650 for local charities since it began. Brighton and Hove Buses is asking businesses to become collection points for its 23rd tour.
Sussex Police Operation Scramble: E-Bike and E-Scooter Reports Up 53.7% in a Year
Sussex Police launched Operation Scramble on 16 September after reports of illegal e-bike and e-scooter riding rose 53.7% to 2,504 in a year. Here are the figures, the fines and what it means in…
Brighton and Hove Rents Fell Over the Year: One of Only 16 Areas in Britain, ONS Figures Show
Average private rent in Brighton and Hove fell 0.8% to £1,816 a month in the year to September 2026, while the UK average rose 3.8%, ONS figures show.
The Gift Returns to The Old Market in Hove: Immersive Festive Dining Show Runs 2 to 23 December
The Old Market in Hove brings back The Gift, its immersive festive dining show, from 2 to 23 December 2026. Tickets are £47.50 with a shareable feast included.
Get Online Week: Brighton and Hove Council Launches New Digital Support Directory, Map and Guide
Brighton and Hove City Council has launched a digital support directory, an interactive map and a printable guide for Get Online Week. See the free drop-ins, one-to-one help and courses, day by day.
Brighton Fundraiser Rachel Midgley Walks 100 Miles in October for Breast Cancer Now
Brighton resident Rachel Midgley is walking 100 miles this October for Breast Cancer Now. Her JustGiving page has passed £1,000. Here is how to sponsor her, join in, and the signs to look out for.
Brighton RNLI Lifeboat Launched for Person Drifting Off Palace Pier: Storm Austen Warning
Brighton RNLI launched after a person was spotted drifting towards Brighton Marina. With Storm Austen due from late Thursday, the RNLI is urging people to keep away from the water.
Hove ID Appeal: Newlyweds' Honeymoon Parcels Stolen From Pinnacle Apartments
Sussex Police want to identify three people after parcels containing about £500 of clothing, ordered for a honeymoon, were stolen from a communal hallway in School Road, Hove.
Knife Crime Falls 47% in Targeted Sussex Areas as New Action Begins in Brighton
Sussex Police say knife crime has fallen by 47% in targeted areas over six months. With £600,000 of Home Office funding, new action now begins in two areas of Brighton, plus Eastbourne and Crawley.
Hove Bus Driver Commended After Victim Whispered for Help: James Sinden Jailed
A man has been jailed for more than four years after his victim secretly told a Hove bus driver she was being abused. The driver separated them and called police, and was later commended by the court.
Brighton's Dining Trends Revealed: Burgers, Breweries and a Very Good Sunday Roast
Searches for a Brighton burger restaurant are up 86% and special occasion dining is up 44%. We pair Restaurants Brighton's trends report with official hygiene data, the city's first Michelin star in…
Senior Sussex Judge Christine Henson Becomes Honorary Recorder of Brighton and Hove
Judge Christine Henson, resident judge at Lewes Crown Court, has been appointed honorary recorder of Brighton and Hove. It is an unpaid ceremonial role.
Hollingbury Resident Launches Petition to Protect Brighton and Hove Front Gardens
A Hollingbury resident wants Brighton and Hove City Council to protect front gardens and plant more street trees. The petition has 179 signatures so far.
Landlord Licensing Pause in Regency and Central Hove: Council Won't Say Who Brought the Legal Challenge
The scheme was due to start tomorrow. Brighton and Hove City Council has paused landlord licensing in Regency and Central Hove after a legal challenge, and will not say who brought it or why.
Police Appeal After Reported Antisemitic Incident in Hove: Woman Sought
Sussex Police have released an image of a woman they want to speak to after a reported antisemitic hate crime in Hove on 11 September. Here is how to report information.
Brighton and Hove Council Overspend Rises to £23.8 Million as It Seeks Up to £30 Million Support
Brighton and Hove City Council now forecasts a £23.8 million overspend, up almost £3 million in a month, with £18.9 million more in risks. Here is what the council's own report says.
Company Owner Convicted of £1.1 Million Jewellery Fraud: Southwark Crown Court
A Southwick company owner has been convicted of four counts of fraudulent trading after victims lost more than £1.15 million selling jewellery, watches and gold. Sentencing is on 5 November.
Man in His 30s Dies After Incident at Saltdean as Coastguard, Helicopter and Brighton RNLI Respond
A man in his 30s has died following an incident at Saltdean on Thursday 15 October. HM Coastguard, a coastguard helicopter, the Brighton RNLI lifeboat, ambulance crews and Sussex Police attended,…
Albion 4 Kauno Zalgiris 0: Georginio Scores Twice as Albion Open Conference League Campaign at the Amex
Georginio scored twice, with Jack Hinshelwood and Matt O'Riley also on target, as Albion opened their UEFA Conference League campaign with a 4-0 win over Kauno Zalgiris at the Amex on Thursday 15…