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Haunted Objects of Snoopers Paradise: free Halloween mystery in Brighton
Snoopers Paradise is hiding 13 supposedly haunted objects in its Brighton shop for a free Halloween mystery from 24 to 31 October. Twelve are for sale, at your own risk.
Clocks go back on Sunday 25 October: Brighton sunset drops to 4:48pm
The clocks go back an hour at 2am on Sunday 25 October. Brighton sunset moves from 5:50pm to 4:48pm. Met Office forecast, winter sunset times and where the sun sets.
Brighton Main Line closed on Sunday 29 November, then nine days in February
No trains between Brighton and Three Bridges on Sunday 29 November, and a nine-day closure from 13 February. Replacement buses, the diverted train and dates.
Artists' studios on College Place, Brighton, could become four flats
Council officers recommend approval for turning the ground and first floors of 3 and 4A College Place in Kemp Town, most recently artists' studios, into four flats. Councillors decide on Wednesday…
Yellow rain warning for Brighton and Hove today as Storm Boelo arrives: 11am to 11pm
The Met Office warns of heavy rain and surface water flooding across Brighton and Hove from 11am to 11pm today. Gusts reach 53mph tonight. Sunday is windy but brighter.
Where to go ice skating near Brighton this winter while the rink takes a year off
No Brighton ice rink this winter, so skate in Worthing from 7 November or Portsmouth from 21 November. Dates, prices, session times and access for both.
Alina Cojocaru and two Paris Opera stars bring Ballet Nights to Brighton on 9 December
Ballet Nights returns to the Theatre Royal Brighton for one night on Wednesday 9 December, led by Alina Cojocaru OBE, with Paul Marque, Bleuenne Battistoni and live music from Quartet Concrete.
Tallulah Rendall ends her Only Human tour at The Folklore Rooms in Brighton on Sunday
Singer-songwriter Tallulah Rendall plays the final date of her Only Human tour at The Folklore Rooms on North Street on Sunday 25 October, with a full live band and support from Atton=Raon. Tickets…
Surfer Found Safe After Coastguard Search Off Brighton, Helicopter and Two Lifeboats Sent
A surfer reported in difficulties west of Brighton Marina on Friday evening was safe and well after a search involving a Coastguard helicopter, a rescue team and two RNLI lifeboats, HM Coastguard…
Five jailed over £34m cocaine haul landed at Eastbourne Marina, two for 16 years each
Five men caught landing 425kg of cocaine worth £34m at Eastbourne Marina have been jailed at Hove Crown Court, with two sentenced to 16 years each, according to the National Crime Agency.
Cabaret Voltaire's final UK tour: Brighton date at Chalk, last show in Sheffield Sunday
Cabaret Voltaire's Final UK Tour had a Brighton date at Chalk on Wednesday 21 October, and the last show is at the Sheffield Octagon on Sunday 25 October, according to the venue, Dice and the band's…
Texas to play Brighton Centre in October 2027 on White on Blonde 30th anniversary tour
Texas will play the Brighton Centre on Tuesday 26 October 2027 with Del Amitri in support, marking 30 years of White on Blonde. General sale opens at 10am on Friday 30 October 2026.
CINECITY 2026: full Brighton film festival programme, 6 to 15 November
CINECITY Brighton Film Festival returns from 6 to 15 November with I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning on opening night and Elsinore to close, plus previews, Q&As and a live-scored Phantom of the…
Jablonec 0 Albion 0: Seagulls held in Czechia as Hurzeler rues final action
Brighton and Hove Albion drew 0-0 at FK Jablonec in the Conference League on 22 October, with 23 shots but only five on target, according to the club. Fabian Hurzeler said the team were not at their…
Baby Olivia's parents to pursue legal claim after inquest leaves questions unanswered
The family of baby Olivia Trupiano, who died in September 2024, say they will keep pursuing a civil claim after a four-day inquest in October ended with a narrative conclusion and questions they say…
Brighton MP Chris Ward asks if Jackdaw gas field approval is 'a prelude' to Rosebank
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven MP Chris Ward asked the Energy Minister in the Commons on 21 October whether approving the Jackdaw gas field is a prelude to a Rosebank decision, and whether MPs…
Burglaries in Sussex fell 13 per cent, but fewer than 1 in 20 at homes led to a charge
Home Office figures show recorded burglary in Sussex fell 13 per cent in 2025 to 2026, but fewer than one in 20 residential burglaries ended in a charge. The commissioner's meeting covered burglary…
Firearms licensing 'not fit for purpose' and needs one national authority, inspectors say
The policing inspectorate wants one national authority to run firearms licensing, after finding median waits from 14 to 163 days between forces. Sussex's commissioner's meeting had the report on its…
Brighton Marina applies for third dredging licence, with spoil to go to Newhaven
Premier Marinas has applied to the MMO for a 10-year licence to dredge Brighton Marina and dispose of the material off Newhaven. Consultation is expected to open in late October or early November.
24-hour slot arcade planned for London Road, with student flats above
Merkur Slots wants to open a 24-hour arcade at 95 to 97 London Road. Its own noise report says the six floors above are student accommodation. Neighbours can comment until 17 November.