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The Beekeeper of Aleppo comes to Theatre Royal Brighton for final tour stop
Preview – The Beekeeper of Aleppo, Theatre Royal Brighton A stage adaptation of Christy Lefteri’s bestselling novel The Beekeeper of Aleppo will be performed at Theatre Royal, Brighton from Tuesday 9 to Saturday 13 June 2026, marking the final stop of its UK tour. Presented by UK Productions Ltd...
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The Courettes announce UK tour
Straight off the back of blowing the roof off Wembley Arena with The Damned on Saturday night The Courettes have proudly announced that they will be heading out on tour this coming August and September. The first of the 20 dates sees the husband and wife duo of Flavia Couri (guitar and vocals) a...
HMO shut down by fire service
A shared house above a Hove restaurant has been temporarily shut by the fire service after its escape route was altered to enlarge the premises downstairs. Shayan Persian Restaurant in Western Road has expanded into the unit next door – and has created two doorways in what used to be the dedicated...
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Volvo driver lands £3k court bill for driving at twice the limit
A Volvo driver has landed himself with a court bill of almost £3,000 after driving at over twice the limit in Brighton. Richard Yassin, 54, was flagged by police for driving with no insurance in Mill Road on Sunday, 1 February. When officers pulled him over, they were hit by a strong smell of alcoh...
The Ballad Of Johnny & June – The Musical
The standard of the band behind the large wooden barn-like screens across the stage is an indicator of what is to come – a very high standard of musicianship all round. These are clearly seasoned in the Country & Western genre and are Director and keyboard Connagh Tonkinson, Trumpet Morgan Ree...
41 acts reviewed from Brighton’s ‘Homegrown Festival’
‘VARIOUS ARTISTS’ – ‘HOMEGROWN FESTIVAL’, VARIOUS VENUES, BRIGHTON 11.4.26 It’s Saturday, spring is in full swing, but more importantly, ‘Homegrown Festival’ is back in Brighton for its third year! This weekend, on Saturday 11th April, a grand total of 72 acts took over nine Brighton...
Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus Celebrate Heroes
Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus once again kick off Brighton Fringe with one of their heralded performances, and this time they are celebrating the heroes who have inspired them. The Chorus has become known over the last 20 years for its tight performances, full of song, laughter, and personality. This ...
Covered padel courts open
Three covered padel courts have opened at Withdean Sports Complex – but plans for four more inside have been put on hold. The three courts have been built and operated by private company Game4Padel, which has been given space in the council-owned complex. They follow a pilot court which ran into p...
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,...
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...
Brighton local set to cover 295km 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...