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The Damned – 50th anniversary concert report
THE DAMNED + THE LOVELESS + PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT + THE COURETTES – WEMBLEY ARENA, LONDON 11.4.26 It seems incredible to think that The Damned are celebrating their 50th anniversary tonight. At one point early in their career it seemed unlikely that they’d last 50 months. Yet here they are,...
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Uni staff get seven days more holiday
Support staff at the University of Brighton have won seven extra days of paid holiday, their union has annoucned. Library assistants, administrators and IT workers are among those to benefit, according to Unison. It follows a long campaign by the union highlighting the unfair difference in annual le...
Shrinking school could close one of its two campuses
Falling pupil numbers at a Hove secondary school could see it close one of its two campuses in a couple of years. Brighton and Hove City Council has launched a consultation on plans to consolidate Hove Park School onto a single site at Nevill Campus from September 2028. The school has reduced the nu...
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Brighton local set to cover 295kms to raise money for charity
Starting on Monday 20th April, Brighton-based Tom Brain will be running seven full marathons in seven consecutive days to raise vital funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Society. While Tom – who works as a promoter at JOY. Concerts – is no stranger to long distance running – having compl...
Liberace and Liza Meet At Last
Two legends, both exuberant and over the top, and forever loved and respected. No, they never met, but what if they had? This scenario is being explored by a new performance coming to Brighton’s Fringe Festival this year at Ironworks Studios, and we can’t wait to see the fireworks fly! Packed wi...
Cabaret Voltaire switch location & venues for final Sussex concert
This morning it has been announced that the final Sussex concert by the legendary Cabaret Voltaire has not only moved venue but location as well. The exciting event will still be taking place on Wednesday 21st October, but has switched from Bexhill’s De La Warr Pavilion to Chalk in Brighton, with...
The Great Escape Festival announces full lineup which includes a further 43 acts
Wednesday 15th April 2026 – Today The Great Escape, taking place from 13th-16th May 2026 in Brighton, unveils its full festival schedule for this year’s edition, which can be accessed via the official The Great Escape mobile app. The Great Escape mobile app helps fans navigate the mammoth line-u...
More cases to be investigated as part of Brighton hospital medical negligence probe
A police force investigating around 200 cases at a hospital trust over allegations of medical negligence has expanded its probe to include a “small number” relating to a specialist surgery. Sussex Police are investigating cases of patient deaths and serious injury at the Royal Sussex County Hosp...
Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs
Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.
Palmeira Square’s new look unveiled
New planting at Palmeira Square has been unveiled – but no decision has yet been made on what to replace its floral clock with. The square has been fenced off for more than seven months while the flower beds were reworked and replanted. It will remain closed for another few weeks to allow newly la...
Men knocked boy off his bike with car and stabbed him
Three men have been sentenced for knocking a young boy off his bike with a car and attacking and stabbing him in Hayward's Heath.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announce special guests for UK exclusive Brighton show
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds today announce special guests for their sold out UK headline show at Preston Park, Brighton on Friday 31st July 2026 – their only UK show of the year. Joining the bill are The Flaming Lips, English Teacher, Cate Le Bon and Warmduscher. Brighton has been central to Nic...
'They can't do that' - Aldi shoppers slam 'absurd' change as product range removed
Aldi has confirmed that the trial has ended as shoppers found their favourite products reduced or gone entirely from shops
Bereaved mother says change still needed at NHS trust where baby died
A bereaved mother who lost her baby after “fighting to be heard” said that change was still “desperately needed” at the hospital trust nearly five years on, as families were calling for an independent review. Liz Charlton, from Shoreham, is part of a bereaved families group that is due to me...
Missing man found dead after police appeal
A missing man has been found dead, police have reported.
Incident involving 'unknown liquid' near college sparks huge emergency response
Emergency services attended a reported disturbance and assault involving an "unknown liquid".
Pub seeks permission to open for late night World Cup fixtures
A Crowborough pub’s plans to open late during two upcoming World Cup games are set to go in front of Wealden councillors tomorrow.
Residents slam marathon organisers for traffic delay 'chaos'
Drivers blasted the “chaos” caused by the new trail marathon.
Decision made on plans for 75 new homes near listed buildings and park
Wealden councillors have turned down plans to build housing in Coopers Green.
Huge new supermarket opening with £1,500 worth of vouchers, freebies & big deals
A new supermarket is set to open in Eastbourne with £1,500 of vouchers, freebies and the chance for shoppers to fill their trolleys for free.