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Kebab shop’s latest licence bid delayed by huge court bundle
A kebab shop owner’s bid to overturn a decision to stopping him opening around the clock was delayed today after magistrates said they needed 28 hours to read all his evidence. Bahaaeldin Abdelalim, submitted almost 1,700 pages of evidence and arguments for his appeals against Brighton and Hove ...
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Suspected Brighton drug dealer arrested in raid in London
A suspected Brighton drug dealer has been arrested in a raid in London, Sussex Police said today (Wednesday 29 October). The force said: “Sussex Police have charged a man with drugs and weapons offences in connection to the ‘AV Line’ drug line. “Officers in Brighton investigating the drug li...
Fatboy Slim announces ‘Big Beach Boutique 7’
Zipwiring straight into 2026, Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, today announces ‘Big Beach Boutique 7’ – three massive ‘On The Beach’ dates on the pebbles of Brighton Beach: 17th, 18th, and 19th July 2026. Presale tickets will be available from 10am on 6th November, with general sale following...
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Clare Summerskill Presents Why God Created Lesbians!
In her brand-new one-woman show, Clare Summerskill attempts to explain the point of the perplexing sexual minority to which she belongs, asking why lesbians exist? Is it to ease the pressure on cat rescue centres? Is it to ensure that Shibden Hall remains a viable tourist attraction? Or is it to wri...
MUSIC, FILM & LIVE ART AT BRIGHTON’S ATTENBOROUGH CENTRE THIS AUTUMN
Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA), the Grade-II listed arts centre on the University of Sussex campus in Brighton, has established a solid reputation for showcasing innovative contemporary artists and championing experimental work. Its carefully curated and thought-provoking programme...
“It’s Unfuckupable”: Tim Crouch brings An Oak Tree home to Brighton
In a cosy Hanover pub, playwright Tim Crouch leans in, disarming and dryly funny as he unpacks the magic behind An Oak Tree, his ground-breaking play comes to Brighton Dome after twenty years of touring the world. This weekend, some of Britain’s most celebrated actors, Fisayo Akinade, Ruth Wilson ...
Both WaterBear venues host inaugural ‘BHS Fest’
‘VARIOUS ARTISTS’ ‘BHS FEST: BEACH HOUSE SESSIONS ALLDAYER’ – WATERBEAR VENUE & WATERBEAR MUSIC BAR, BRIGHTON 25.10.25 Since launching a year ago in 2024, The Beach House Sessions has quickly grown into one of Brighton’s most talked-about platforms for new music, showcasing intimate ...
FareShare urges volunteers to join supermarket drive
FareShare Sussex and Surrey is urging volunteers to come and join the charity’s biggest Tesco Food Collection yet to help smash a 20-tonne food donation record next month. The charity aims to station more than 320 volunteers across nine Tesco stores in Sussex and Surrey from Thursday 27 November t...
Five main roads to be resurfaced this autumn
Overnight resurfacing is due to take place on five main roads over the next month. London Road (A23), Ditchling Road, Dyke Road, Portland Road and Sackville Road will all be resurfaced at the following times: A23 London Road between Tongdean Lane to Preston Park – Monday 3 November to Friday 28 No...
Treachery and faith – a night as an imposter
How do you think you’d perform as a traitor hunter? Can you spot a liar or saboteur? Or on the other side of the divide, would you be able to murder your fellow contestants with a clear conscience? While only a very lucky few get to join Claudia at her Highlands castle, Brighton and Hove […]
Brighton and Hove Albion boss prepares for cup clash with Arsenal
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Fabian Hürzeler said that his players would be ready to face Arsenal’s set-piece threat when they play each other in the Carabao Cup tomorrow (Wednesday 29 October). And Hürzeler looks likely to give the younger players their chance again after two successive 6-0 wi...
Brighton kindergarten rated outstanding by Ofsted
A Brighton kindergarten has been rated outstanding by the official education watchdog Ofsted. Bee in the Woods Kindergarten, in the Wellbeing Gardens, in Stanmer Park, was given the top grade in the report which was published last week. The report, which follows an inspection last month, said: “Th...
Brighton Centre: Alex James Britpop Classical 2026
After a spectacular world premiere that closed this summer’s Big Feastival in front of over 20,000 fans, Alex James’ Britpop Classical will hit the road for its first ever UK tour in March 2026, bringing the biggest hits of the Britpop era to life with the epic scale of a full live orchestr...
Five major Brighton and Hove roads to be resurfaced
Five major roads in Brighton and Hove are set to be resurfaced over the next five weeks
Teenagers sought by police after serious fight involving weapons
Police have released images of men after a fight with weapons
MP and councillor fury at plans to house asylum seekers at training camp
Sussex Weald's MP says she is furious about plans to house asylum seekers at a military site in East Sussex
Man found dead in residential road amid large police presence
A man has been found dead on a residential road in Crawley amid a large police presence
Man in serious condition in hospital after assault
A man has been seriously injured in an assault in Eastbourne.
BRIGHTON TOUR DATE FOR DOUBLE COMEDY AWARD NOMINEE CARL DONNELLY
Double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Carl Donnelly (as seen on shows such as Mock The Week, Alan Davies ‘As Yet Untitled’ and many more) returns with a brutally funny dive into a year like no other. Thursday 20th November @ 8pm-Komedia, Brighton Last year Carl did a show about how much he...
Couple detained in Iran 'losing hope' after last court hearing 'had not gone well'
A British couple detained in Iran have told their family they are now expecting a verdict rather than another court appearance after their last hearing “had not gone well”.