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Recycled games area opens
A games area in a Hove park has reopened with recycled equipment. Hangleton Park’s old pitch, which was nearing the end of its useful life and removed several weeks ago, has been replaced with a ‘nearly new’ facility that was previously installed at Moulsecoomb Hub. New tarmac was laid and lin...
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Labour nominates replacement deputy mayor
Labour has nominated a replacement deputy mayor to take the place of one of its councillors who was suspended from the party last month. Councillor Ty Galvin, who is now sitting as an independent councillor, stepped down as deputy mayor last month at the same time his suspension from the party was m...
Olga Koch: Fat Tom Cruise UK TOUR
Olga Koch has one good story. Only it’s not really her story. Do you wanna hear it? Kicking off with a residency at London’s Soho Theatre in February 2026, Fat Tom Cruise sees the Melbourne and Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated star comb through recent history in an immersive and genre-defying n...
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FULL CAST FOR ‘SINGLE WHITE FEMALE’ REVEALED AHEAD OF WORLDWIDE PREMIERE IN BRIGHTON
The full cast has been confirmed for the brand-new stage production of SINGLE WHITE FEMALE which begins rehearsals this week ahead its world premiere at Theatre Royal Brighton next January, and subsequent UK tour. Joining previously announced leads Kym Marsh (Abigail’s Party) as Hedy andÂ...
The ‘That’ll Be The Day’ gang return
The That’ll Be The Day gang return to Eastbourne to take audiences on a holly-jolly sleigh ride through the best loved Christmas hits with That’ll Be the Day: That’ll be Christmas at the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, due to demand there’s two performances on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 ...
New swimming pool approved for Withdean Sports Complex
Plans for a new community swimming pool at Withdean Sports Complex have been given the green light, with building work due to start in spring next year. Members of the council’s planning committee voted unanimously to approve plans for the 5-lane, 25m community pool – the first new publicly fund...
Police officer barred over night club sex attack
A police officer who sexually assaulted a member of the public in a night club has lost his job and been barred from policing. The officer, who was granted anonymity and who escaped prosecution, resigned before a disciplinary hearing found gross misconduct proved. Sussex Police said: “A former Sus...
Come and get some ‘Caramel’ with Coach Party in Brighton
The Isle of White’s hotly-tipped four-piece Coach Party, will be heading out on a Spring tour in support of their latest record, ‘Caramel’, which burst onto the scene on 26th September. ‘Caramel’ marks Coach Party’s first new music since their acclaimed debut LP ‘KILLJOY’; a projec...
The Limiñanas seriously psych-out on final night of 37 date tour
THE LIMIÑANAS + SHOLTO – CHALK, BRIGHTON 5.12.25 It’s been seven and a half years since I’ve witnessed The Limiñanas live in action, which is far too long a gap. This might be on account they haven’t played live in Brighton (as far as I can recall) since 6th May 2018, when they rocked on [...
Wheatus – Brighton gig report
WHEATUS + THOMAS NICHOLAS BAND – CHALK, BRIGHTON 6.12.25 It’s been 25 years since the release of ‘Teenage Dirtbag’, and somehow Wheatus’ now iconic debut single is arguably the biggest it’s ever been. The last few years have been a true whirlwind for the band. In 2022, Teenage Dirtbag be...
Three rape suspects must stay in prison until trial next spring
Three men charged with rape have been told that they must stay in prison as they await their trial next spring. The men, all asylum-seekers, appeared before a judge at Hove Crown Court this morning (Monday 8 December). All three denied raping a woman on Brighton beach at about 5am on the morning of ...
Music venue gets 1am licence
A Brighton live entertainment venue has secured an extension to its alcohol licence to serve until 1am. Presuming Ed in London Road faced opposition from Sussex Police and Brighton and Hove City Council’s licensing department as a 1am licence is currently against policy as the area has problems wi...
It’s a ‘Prelude To Ecstasy’ with The Last Dinner Party
THE LAST DINNER PARTY + IMOGEN & THE KNIFE – BRIGHTON CENTRE 5.12.25 Friday nights in early December are known for a time when work colleagues go out celebrating with traditional end-of-the-year Christmas parties. Tonight I attended a party of a different kind. The Last Dinner Party performing...
Brighton 1-1 West Ham: Rutter’s Late Heroics Deny Hammers Victory
Brighton snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw against West Ham at a rain-soaked Amex Stadium on Sunday, with Georginio Rutter scoring a stoppage-time equaliser to deny West Ham a big away win Sky Sports. The result left West Ham frustrated after delivering what appeared to be a near-perfect defensive perfor...
Secretary of State welcomes ambitious Get Sussex Working Plan
Brighton & Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council and West Sussex County Council have launched the Get Sussex Working Plan – a bold strategy to boost employment, tackle inequalities and build a thriving local economy. The plan, which responds to the government’s Get Britain Working ...
Rubbish collections could go fortnightly
Rubbish could be picked up just once a fortnight after the rollout of weekly food waste collections. Brighton and Hove City Council says since it increased the amount of plastic which can be recycled, the amount of general waste in bins is falling, and many bins are now only half full. This is expec...
Brighton homeowners prioritise home improvements over holidays abroad
New report finds UK homeowners traded holidays and special events for lasting home upgrades in 2025 – with Brighton homeowners being among the most likely to do so. A new study of UK homeowners reveals a growing trend: more people are choosing to invest in their homes and gardens rather than spend...
Food waste collections start in the west of the city
Weekly food waste collections start today in Aldrington, Hangleton, Mile Oak, Portslade, and West Hove. This latest phase will bring the number of households with food waste collections in Brighton & Hove to 73,000. The council has delivered starter packs to households, and residents in these ar...
Flu cases soar prompting new mask rules in hospital
A big increase in the number of people with flu has prompted hospital bosses to bring in new mask-wearing rules and health chiefs to urge people to get vaccinated. University Hospitals Sussex, which runs the Royal Sussex County Hospital and the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, both in Brighton...
Make Your Christmas Sparkle with Once Upon A Whispering Wood – Preview
Don’t miss Theatre Royal Brighton’s immersive festive show — ONCE UPON A WHISPERING WOOD — produced in collaboration with Flock Theatre Makers and Theatre Royal Brighton Creative Learning. After delighting sell out audiences in 2023, Flock Theatre Makers, in collaboration with Theatre Royal ...