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DITZ – the purveyors of controlled distortion play 10th anniversary gigs
DITZ + STUDIO 20 – THE PRINCE ALBERT, BRIGHTON 6.6.26 Filthy, brash post-punk is the vessel that DITZ use to air their frustrations with gender norms, bigotry and the contradictions that plague society. The five-piece formed from the corners of Brighton’s music scene a decade ago, were drawn tog...
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Ballet Central 2026, The Dance Space, Brighton
REVIEW: Ballet Central 2026, The Dance Space, Brighton Dance Space, Brighton – 5th June 2026 Following a critically acclaimed 2025 tour, Ballet Central returns with a brand-new company of dancers blending classical ballet with bold contemporary choreography. Ballet Central performed at Brighton...
A27 Brighton bypass reopens after fatal crash
The A27 Brighton bypass has reopened this evening after a crash which left a pedestrian dead. Sussex Police said: “The A27 near Hove has now been reopened following a sadly fatal collision between a car and a pedestrian this morning (Saturday 6 June). “Emergency services were called to the A27, ...
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Prolific Brighton burglar jailed for targeting vulnerable people
A prolific criminal has been jailed after burgling two homes in Brighton and Hove. Sussex Police said today (Saturday 6 June): “A burglar has been jailed after distracting two vulnerable homeowners in Brighton and Hove in order to steal cash and jewellery. “Shaun Shirley, 65, of North Road, Brig...
A27 Brighton bypass closed both ways after car hits pedestrian
The A27 Brighton bypass has been closed both ways after a pedestrian was hit by a car this morning (Saturday 6 June). Sussex Police said: “The A27 has been closed in both directions near the Dyke Road roundabouts in Hove following a collision between a car and a pedestrian. “Emergency services a...
Padel courts to be built at harbour
A harbour wharf looks like it will be turned into padel courts as the popularity of the sport continues to grow. Flude Property Consultants said that Club Padel had bought more than an acre of land at Fishermans Wharf, in Brighton Road, Shoreham. Flude said: “Club Padel secured planning consent fo...
Met Office issues wind warning for today
The Met Office has issued a wind warning for today (Saturday 6 June), covering from 9am to 7pm. The official forecaster said: “A spell of unseasonably strong winds, moving from west to east across the far south of the UK, may cause some disruption today. “It’s likely that some coastal routes, ...
Sussex sink to another defeat in the Blast at Hove as Leicestershire triumph
Leicestershire 180-6 (17.4 overs) beat Sussex 179 (19.5 overs) by four wickets An unbeaten half-century by Australian all-rounder Ashton Turner – the 20th of his T20 career – eased Leicestershire Foxes to a four-wicket victory against Sussex Sharks in the Vitality Blast at Hove. Both teams had w...
Off-sales crime stats spark pub vs police clash
Pub bosses hoping for extended hours for Pride clashed with police over whether alcohol off-sales impacted on crime today. The Camelford Arms wants to open later during Pride weekend, as it usually does – but this year, Sussex Police has objected. The force has taken issue with the pub operato...
Patrol boat to return after reports of dangerous jet skis
The seafront patrol boat is returning to Brighton and Hove this summer following a series of reports of dangerous jet skiing. Swimmers and paddleboarders have been reporting near misses and antisocial riding to the seafront office and the coastguard in recent weeks. The law was changed in 2023 to ma...
Crystal meth raid cordon to remain until next week
A police cordon in a Brighton road which has been in place for nine days should be lifted next week. The Metropolitan Police have been searching a warehouse in St Mary Magdelene Street since raids there on 28 May. They were part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of crystal meth. Five kilos...
Starbenders – ‘The Beast Goes On’ stage in Brighton very soon
Starbenders are a rock-n-roll dream come true for every hard luck dreamer occupying this third stone from the sun. Singer/songwriter Kimi Shelter is the love child Johnny Thunders and Joan Jett should have had, raised with an impeccable education from Blondie Elementary School, Def Leppard High, Bow...
New Brighton cabaret makes a splash on opening night
A new Brighton cabaret has now opened in one of the city’s most distinctive venues. Madam Lola’s has taken over the former Haus of Cabaret – previously the Hanbury Ballrooms – in St George’s Street. It’s a fabulous venue, with a Gothic dome and a copper spire, and a rakishly chequered hi...
Investors invited to revitalise city’s seafront
A series of AI generated images of what parts of the city’s seafront could look like have been published in a bid to get investors to come forward. Brighton and Hove City Council has published its seafront prospectus, with ideas for what could be done to develop Black Rock, Pool Valley and the Bri...
Noisy Pride pub gets its extended hours
A pub blamed for the closure of St James’ Street during last year’s Pride has been given “another chance” and will be allowed to open later again. The Saint James’s Tavern’s application for extended hours during this year’s Brighton had to go before councillors after both police and ...
‘Unviable’ student block developer makes second bid to let to professionals
A developer is making a second bid for permission to rent its student rooms to young professionals. CKC Properties Ltd has struggled to let the two blocks of purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) at Holden Court, 35 Hollingdean Road, Brighton. Last October, it applied to Brighton and Hove Cit...
The Mary Wallopers announce new album, single & tour
Dundalk’s finest The Mary Wallopers, who are Charles Hendy, Andrew Hendy, Ken Mooney, Róisín Barrett, Finnian O Connor and Catriona Gribben, have announced details of their third album – produced by The Coral’s James Skelly and packed with their own songs – a new single and the band’s b...
Teacher jailed for 26 years for abusing boys
A teacher has been jailed for 26 years for dozens of sex attacks on boys under 16 at a school attended by numerous children from Brighton and Hove which has since closed. David Clarke, 82, of Main Road, in Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, taught religious education at Newlands Preparatory School from 19...
‘Miraculous’ back garden home approved
A new house can be built in the back garden of a family home in Brighton after councillors approved the plans. Neighbours had opposed the application for 165 Hollingdean Terrace, Brighton, raising concerns about overdevelopment, modern design and the impact on wildlife, particularly as a tree will...
Teen paddleboarders rescued after wind changes
Three teenage girls had to be rescued after their paddleboard started to drift out to sea when the wind changed. The three girls were paddling off Hove Lawns in the early evening on Wednesday, 27 May when they got into difficulties. Another paddleboarder came to try and help them back to shore, but ...