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50 artists reviewed at Brighton’s ‘Mutations Festival’ – Part Two (Saturday 8th November)
‘VARIOUS ARTISTS’ – ‘MUTATIONS FESTIVAL’, VARIOUS VENUES, BRIGHTON 7-8.11.25 Brighton’s seminal ‘Mutations Festival’ has returned for its seventh edition and again is curated and produced by concert promoters FORM. It has certainly boasted an exciting mix of the most explosive, estab...
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50 artists reviewed at Brighton’s ‘Mutations Festival’ – Part One (Friday 7th November)
‘VARIOUS ARTISTS’ – ‘MUTATIONS FESTIVAL’, VARIOUS VENUES, BRIGHTON 7-8.11.25 Brighton’s seminal ‘Mutations Festival’ has returned for its seventh edition and again is curated and produced by concert promoters FORM. It has certainly boasted an exciting mix of the most explosive, estab...
Do you agree with new planning rules for Coldean?
Stricter student house rules, more protection for green spaces and making streets easier to get around for disabled people are among the policies up for discussion in Coldean’s first neighbourhood plan. Once finalised, the plan will be used to help the council decide planning applications. Prepare...
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Hammer-wielding robber from Hove jailed for drug driving
A hammer-wielding robber from Hove has been jailed again – this time for drug driving in a stolen car. Jack Reeder, 34, of Seafield Road, Hove, was jailed for almost three years in July after he robbed two shops, threatening staff in one of them with a hammer. Sussex Police said: “A serving pris...
Residents at the heart of new scheme to invest in their neighbourhoods
An exciting new project will see residents play a leading role in deciding how money will be spent in their neighbourhoods. The Better Brighton & Hove Fund invites residents in all wards to suggest how money raised from the neighbourhood portion of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) shou...
Two ran through fire to escape alleged arson attack on mosque, court told
Two people ran through fire to escape after an alleged arson attack on a mosque, a court has heard. Peacehaven Mosque in East Sussex was occupied and lights were on when a fire was allegedly started with accelerant on its front steps on the night of October 4. Prosecutor Amy Packham told the Old Bai...
Councils set to face £3bn bill for temporary accommodation funding black hole by 2029/30
Councils set to face £3bn bill for temporary accommodation funding black hole by 2029/30 – with gap set to grow by 50 per cent in next five years – LGA analysis The gap between what councils are paying out in housing benefit and the amount they are reimbursed by the Department for Work and [...
Vault set to be transformed into office
Plans have been submitted to convert a the vaulted basement of a listed building into an office. The application, submitted by Maddie Bowe, says the space under the rear of 7-8 Sussex Square would need comprehensive damp proofing. It follows a similar conversion of the vaulted basement next door. A ...
Brighton and Hove journalist wins Local Democracy Reporter of the Year award
Brighton and Hove journalist Sarah Booker-Lewis has won the Local Democracy Reporter of the Year award. The prize was presented by BBC political correspondent and Any Questions host Alex Forsyth at the annual Local Democracy Reporting Service Awards in Manchester. It comes a year after she won the p...
Sports Team get active at Patterns
SPORTS TEAM + GRETEL + KISSING PEOPLE – PATTERNS, BRIGHTON 12.11.25 Sports Team arrive at Patterns with baggage. Word of mouth hype had fans queuing for shows before they’d even released debut single ‘Stanton.’ Their Mercury Prize nominated debut ‘Deep Down Happy’, distills the ramshackl...
Film & Orchestra Live: Love Actually at Brighton Centre — Sunday 30 November 2025
A cherished seasonal favourite returns to Brighton this winter as Love Actually is brought to life on the big screen — accompanied by a live orchestra — at the Brighton Centre on Sunday 30 November 2025, doors opening at 6:30 pm. Brighton Centre+2Brighton Journal+2 Presented by renowned live-eve...
Labyrinth Starring David Bowie – In Concert 2026 Tour With Brighton Date
JIM HENSON’S LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT UK TOUR 2026 CELEBRATING THE FANTASY MASTERPIECE’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY-Iconic Soundtrack Performed by a Live Band on Stage with David Bowie’s Legendary Vocals They will be in Brighton Centre on Tuesday 14th April- to the Brighton Centre Jim Henson’s original...
Protesters bring council meeting to a halt
Protesters brought a Brighton and Hove City Council cabinet meeting to a halt this afternoon (Thursday 13 November).
Circumstances of man's death being investigated after assault
Sussex Police are renewing their appeal for information about an assault in Eastbourne after the death of a man in hospital.
Brighton & Hove Weekend Guide: 14–16 November 2025
As the nights draw in and the sea air turns crisp, Brighton & Hove comes alive in that cosy pre-Christmas lull — full of gigs, laughter, film nights, and the city’s trademark blend of culture and chaos. Whether you’re chasing live music, good food, or just a reason to get out and wander, t...
Sainsbury's manager stole £10,000 from store
A duty manager stole £10,000 from a Sainsbury’s store
Nearly 200 attend webinar as support grows for rights of rivers
An environmental event hosted by Lewes District Council, Matrix Chambers, Love Our Ouse and the Environmental Law Foundation welcomed nearly 200 delegates.
Plans to convert abandoned psychiatric hospital chapel into flats
Plans to convert a chapel at a former psychiatric hospital at Hellingly Hospital in East Sussex into flats have been submitted to Wealden District Council.
Rescue operation launched amid animal incident on top of seafront building
The RSPCA has praised the efforts of emergency services who helped save a gull tangled in netting - five storeys up on a building opposite Brighton Pier.
Housing support scheme hailed as a lifeline for hundreds in need
Hundreds of people have benefited from a Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust initiative that places specialist housing officers within mental health teams.