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Brighton artist Simon David Eden returns with powerful Fringe exhibition addressing brotherhood, creativity and male mental health
A Brighton artist is using his long-awaited return to the city’s creative scene to spark an important conversation around men’s mental health, and the power of men supporting one another.
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Sussex Emmaus invites local community to annual Spring Fair
Homelessness charity Sussex Emmaus is inviting the local community to a day of family fun at its Spring Fair on Saturday 28 March, from 10am to 4pm.
Brighton-shot film Granny DJ returns home for Lewes screening
Following its premiere at Horror on Sea Film Festival, Brighton-shot horror-comedy Granny DJ returns home for its first local screening at Lewes Depot as part of the Made in Sussex Film Festival, where it is competing for the £10,000 Best Director Prize.
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Brighton set to host Premier League Darts night in April
As another year of exciting darting action swings by, The Brighton Centre looks to set the stage for a night of darting prowess. The 2026 Premier League of Darts is set to arrive in Brighton on Thursday April 9th, with some of darts’ biggest names like Luke Littler and Luke Humphries journeying to...
Tenant reps highlight food recycling issues
People living in flats in Whitehawk have either not received their food waste caddies or in some cases have received the larger bins meant for houses. Brighton and Hove City Council’s food waste collections for communal bins and the area that includes Whitehawk started on Monday 9 March, with kitc...
Demolition notices to be served at eight blocks of flats
Formal “initial demolition notices” are due to be served on people living in eight condemned tower blocks in Brighton. The eight blocks of flats were made from concrete and built with “large panel systems” which have fallen short of modern safety standards. The concerns came to light as a re...
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Keith Jack leads Dreamcoat Stars on the Eastbourne stage
Dreamcoat Stars at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne on Sunday, March 22 at 7.45pm brings together stars from the worldwide hit production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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Eastbourne Choral Society offers spring concert
Eastbourne Choral Society offers its spring concert at All Saints’ Church, Grange Road at 7pm on Saturday, March 28.
Three burglars jailed for Brighton drugs heist
Three men have been jailed for a drugs heist in the Seven Dials area of Brighton and Hove when stole several kilograms of cocaine and cannabis resin. The men, from the Hastings and Bexhill area, were stopped by police in Brighton last June – and this week they were sentenced at Lewes Crown Court, ...
Brighton Fringe unveils spectacular 2026 line-up of comedy, theatre and dance for 21st year
Brighton Fringe has unveiled its spectacular line-up of comedy, theatre and dance ahead of its return this May. Now in its 21st year, Brighton Fringe aims to stimulate, educate and entertain through a diverse programme that welcomes local, national and international performers and audiences, showcas...
Amateur mechanic kept 30 cars on the road outside his house, court hears
An amateur mechanic who said he “likes a challenge” in fixing unrepairable cars was keeping 30 of them on the roads in his Brighton neighbourhood, a court heard. Robin Mouland, 62, said it wasn’t fair when the council told him to move them from Selham Close and Selham Drive in Coldean, as they...
Rape defendants had sex within minutes of ‘alighting’ on drunk woman
The defendants in a rape case started having sex with a drunk woman who had become separated from her friends just minutes after “alighting” on her, a jury was told. The jury was shown security camera pictures of the woman staggering out of Burger King on Brighton seafront just before 5.40am on ...
In pictures: Magical Sussex town named as one of the top 'fairy tale like' destinations in UK
Rye in East Sussex has been named in the top ten fairy tale destinations in the UK in a new survey.
NZ Music Commission and Live Nation Present: New Zealand – Focus Country at the Great Escape In Brighton, 14 May 2026
For the first time ever, New Zealand will be the focus country at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton. The New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand are proud to present 10 Kiwi artists this year taking over the whole of Patterns. The event will take place 12pm – 4pm on Thursday...
Rare chances to view historic Sussex shipwreck this weekend
People will have a rare opportunity to view the wreck of the Dutch East Indiaman Amsterdam, which is at Bulverhythe between Hastings and Bexhill.
Tighe takes Tye plaudits as play-off bid strengthens
Peacehaven and Telsocmbe’s march towards the Southern Combination League play-offs continued with a 2-1 win at home to Midhurst and Easebourne.
Fairport Convention hit the road ahead of next year's big 60th anniversary
Folk-rockers Fairport Convention hit the road this spring as celebrations for their big 60th anniversary next year start to beckon.
Brighton & Hove Buses celebrates 10-year partnership with Guide Dogs supporting passengers with sight loss
Brighton & Hove Buses recently celebrated ten years of partnering with the charity Guide Dogs to provide sighted guiding training for staff. The teams gathered in Brighton alongside a local guide dog owner to mark the occasion.
Myriad, a Lighthouse Young Creatives showcase in Brighton
On Friday 20 March 2026, Lighthouse presents a special night of live performances, sharings, and conversation at The Old Market as the Lighthouse Young Creatives (LYC) 2026 cohort - share their work with a live audience. Free entry!
Four drug dealers jailed for 48 years after EncroChat bust
Four drug dealers have been jailed for more than 48 years as a result of evidence that came to light after the encrypted messaging service EncroChat was infiltrated by French detectives. The men were sentenced at Lewes Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday 17 March) for being involved in efforts to supply,...