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The Maccabees announced as headliners of Day 5 of ‘On The Beach’ 2026
Brighton’s iconic beachfront is gearing up for an extraordinary celebration as the legendary The Maccabees return to their second home, Brighton, to headline the ‘On The Beach’ festival on Saturday 25th July 2026. This being Day 5 of the vibrant event. A full support line up will be announced ...
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Carl Donnelly Shares His World This Week
Do we all feel the same? Carl Donnelly is ready to tell us all about his world as a married middle-aged father with recurring stomach ulcers, a bald patch, and an internet search history that now includes ‘anti-leakage boxer shorts’. With his signature blend of honesty and wit, Carl turns lifeâ€...
Woman knocked to the floor outside Hove pub
Did you witness a woman being knocked to the ground by a man outside of the Freemasons pub in Hove? At around 7.55pm on October 21, a woman in her 40s was reported to have been approached by a man outside of the venue before being assaulted and knocked over. Members of the public were […]
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Council ‘acted unreasonably’ over green pub tile planning application, inspector rules
The council acted unreasonably in refusing to allow a developer to remove green tiles from his pub before restoring them, a planning inspector has ruled. Brighton and Hove City Council will now have to pay Charlie Southall’s legal costs in appealing its refusal to approve his plans to renovate the...
Pupil numbers likely to fall even more at undersubscribed schools, council chief says
A new admissions policy will lead to undersubscribed schools taking even fewer pupils after the government blocked intake reductions at popular ones, a council chief admitted this week. Deputy council leader Jacob Taylor said Brighton and Hove City Council was disappointed the Office of the Schools ...
Putting the ‘Night Light’ on White Lies at Brighton show
WHITE LIES + COCO AND THE LOST – CHALK, BRIGHTON 13.11.25 London-based indie rockers White Lies dropped their 7th studio album on 7th November and made their 7th visit to Brighton in support of it! But would it be lucky number seven for the band?….. Historically speaking, the band has been a tru...
Lisa Faulkner joins cast of new stage adaptation of hit 90s movie ‘Single White Female’ – coming to Brighton
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT SWFONSTAGE.COMActor, TV presenter and chef Lisa Faulkner is to star in the world premiere stage production of Single White Female – based on the iconic 90s psychological thriller – set to embark on a major UK and Ireland theatre tour from January 2026. Lisa Faulkner (Missi...
How to Celebrate the Release of Wicked: For Good in Brighton
Wicked: For Good is released this Friday 21st November and it has given Brighton the perfect excuse for a week of colour, music and wonderfully Witchy energy. The city already has a lively reputation for throwing itself into any celebration with plenty of spirit, so this is an ideal moment to gather...
‘Love Supreme Jazz Festival’ 2026 announces first wave of artists
‘Love Supreme Jazz Festival’, which will return to Glynde Place in East Sussex from Friday July 3rd to Sunday July 5th 2026, has announced the first wave of artists confirmed for next summer’s edition including its first two headliners – Ezra Collective and Loyle Carner. For the first tim...
Tide and Bloom- Experts in Skin & Hair – Driving a New Era of Smart Dermatology in Sussex
Experts in Skin & Hair is leading a new era of smart dermatology in Brighton & Hove, offering advanced diagnostics, mole mapping, and personalised skin and hair care across Sussex. The clinic is transforming dermatology and hair care with smart diagnostic technology, a medically trained team...
Image released by detectives investigating knife fight
Do you know this man? Police investigating a report of a knife fight in Whitehawk would like to speak to him. On Sunday, November 16 at around 8am, three men were reported to be fighting in Maresfield Road, with one person said to be in possession of a knife. As enquiries continue, police would like...
Jane McDonald Announces 2026 Tour Date at the Brighton Centre
The Brighton Centre is delighted to announce that the beloved singer, entertainer, and TV personality Jane McDonald will return to the South Coast next year as part of her brand-new 2026 tour. Jane McDonald will perform at the Brighton Centre on Monday 7th September 2026, promising fans an unforgett...
Critically endangered wildcats could be released back in UK after public backs move
Wildcats could be about to make a comeback in the UK after a study found the public would back the decision.
Matalan urgently recalls baby clothing over 'injury risk'
Matalan is recalling a number of items of baby clothing that they were selling because they pose a 'risk of injury'.
'Rarest' 50p in the UK sells for 141 times face value on eBay
The coin was minted as part of eight new designs following His Majesty King Charles III's accession to the throne
Snow could fall in Sussex during sub-zero cold snap
Sussex could be getting snow as a cold snap seizes the country.
Lyrics, Twinks & Bears, Oh My! BrightonGMC present Beauty and the Bear
This year December will be magic again! The boys from the Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, fresh from their 20th anniversary celebration, return to the Brighton Dome for their winter spectacular, Beauty and the Bear on Saturday 13th December.  A reimagining of the classic fairytale in pantomime style ...
Councillors welcome report on ‘life changing’ children’s social care
Councillors have welcomed a report on Children’s Services in East Sussex.
Sunny Afternoon – A Perfect Christmas Feel Good Event
The Kinks had it all – style, swagger and songs. And now, you can enjoy them all again in this multi-award-winning musical coming to Brighton’s Theatre Royal this Christmas. Set against the backdrop of Britain on the cusp of the rebellious ’60s, SUNNY AFTERNOON  is an exhilarating and moving...
A Boot Scootin’ Time Ahead – Here and Now Preview
Wanna make you mine, better get in line! Ah, Steps. So much fun, so much cheese and so many memories. The band that nobody said was their favourite outright, even though their 22 million record sales suggest a different opinion. Well, we are saying it here and now – we loved Steps then, and their ...